John Shoop, Part IV: Rushing Forward

Posted Mar 16, 2011
John Shoop, North Carolina’s offensive coordinator, is definitely a glass-half-full kind of coach. His analysis of North Carolina’s running back position illustrates his ability to always spot the silver lining in every cloud. "We’ve got Rhino (Ryan Houston) coming back, which we’re real excited about. He’s a big durable body that will do great behind this offensive line." (Inside Carolina)

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