John Shoop, Part II: Game Planning

Posted Jan 13, 2009
When offensive coordinator John Shoop calls a play on game day, it is the culmination of a number of efforts. It’s the effort of recruiting, the effort of individual players in the weight room and film room, and the effort put into practices – all of which occur out of the sight of the fan. What is that process like? How does it work during game week and on game day? What influences the specific approaches to the offensive game plan? (Inside Carolina)

Related: Football, Football Recruiting

Chansky’s Notebook: Growing Teams
UNC’s two new football teams are off to understandable starts. Bill Belichick was using his football coaching code when he repeatedly said, “We have 70...
Wed Sep 10, 2025

Player Development From Top to Bottom the Belichick Way
On Sunday, the day after UNC’s 20-3 victory over Charlotte on the road, the Tar Heels held a 26-play scrimmage at Kenan Stadium. They were...
Wed Sep 10, 2025

Bill Belichick has adapted to Tom Maginness, his first rugby-style punter
The ball left Tom Maginness’ foot on his rugby-style punt on a rainy night in Charlotte after a three-and-out deep in UNC territory, soaring 55...
Wed Sep 10, 2025

Video: Big Hitters Podcast - Richard Johnson & Matt Zenitz Discuss UNC, Belichick, College Football
CBS Sports’ Richard Johnson and Matt Zenitz join Big Hitters Only to provide National perspective on UNC, Bill Belichick, and roster-building in Chapel Hill. Johnson...
Wed Sep 10, 2025