Tar Heels mature on defense

Posted Aug 26, 2009
As he prepped for his third preseason with North Carolina, defensive tackle Marvin Austin — whose disposition appears to be permanently stuck on sunny — seemed to exude a little more excitement than usual. As part of a defense that could turn out to be one of the best in the ACC, it’s not hard to see why. "We’re a lot more mature team," Austin said. "We know what we have to do when we go out there." (Burlington Times News)

Related: Football, Football Recruiting

Tar Heels' defense reset, found its edge through trust and relentless pressure
After the loss to Clemson, North Carolina’s defense faced a reality check. The open date that followed wasn’t just a breather; it was a turning...
Mon Nov 10, 2025

THT Newsletter: UNC Beats Kansas, Seth Trimble Injury, Football Downs Stanford, Dylan Mingo Cancels
UNC Basketball beat Kansas on Friday, but Seth Trimble suffered a tough break on Sunday. Tar Heel Football is two wins from bowl eligibility after...
Mon Nov 10, 2025

Carolina Insider Podcast: UNC vs. Kansas Recap, Football Beats Stanford, Seth Trimble Injury
The Tar Heels topped Kansas in the Smith Center and Stanford in Kenan Stadium. Jones Angell and Adam Lucas discuss the big basketball victory (2:42)...
Mon Nov 10, 2025

Drake Maye’s numbers dip, but he leads Pats to 7th straight win; M.J. Stewart hurt
No matter what numbers quarterback Drake Maye puts up, he just keeps winning. Maye led New England to a 28–16 victory Sunday at Tampa Bay...
Mon Nov 10, 2025