North Carolina Football Coaching Candidates

Posted Dec 1, 2011
North Carolina is the only ACC school likely to make a coaching change this season. After an NCAA investigation, Butch Davis was fired as the team’s coach in July. Everett Withers served as the team’s interim coach, leading the Tar Heels to a 7-5 record. Although Withers will have a chance to retain the job on a permanent basis, North Carolina will interview other candidates from this list: (Athlon Sports)

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