John Blake Steps Down As UNC's Associate Head Coach

Posted Sep 6, 2010
John Blake, UNC's associate head football coach, has resigned effective today. Blake was in his fourth season as a member of the Tar Heel coaching staff. "I thank the Lord for the opportunity I have had to work with Butch Davis while at the University of North Carolina. I have grown to love and respect the school, my fellow coaches, and the young men who have worked so diligently to improve both as students and as football players." (Tar Heel Blue)

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