The Move to Man Coverage Posted Sep 24, 2009 After receiving an offseason heaping of criticism for his “prevent” defensive schemes in ’08, the only noise that defensive coordinator Everett Withers has heard through three games this fall has been applause. Gone are the soft zone coverages and in their place are aggressive front-seven calls with man coverage in the secondary. The reason is simple – Withers is finally comfortable in placing that much responsibility on his defensive backs. (Inside Carolina)