'Rude Boys' reloaded: How DB Thaddeus Dixon and UNC’s defense embrace a storied legacy

Posted Aug 28, 2025
The tradition of swagger and toughness in UNC's defensive backfield runs deep. This year, the Tar Heels’ secondary is leaning into that legacy, adopting the nickname "Rude Boys," a moniker dating back to the 1990s when UNC’s defense ranked among the nation’s best. For Thaddeus Dixon, stepping into that tradition has been an honor and a challenge. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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