Back in the game

Posted Aug 26, 2007

When UNC hired former NFL coach Butch Davis in November, defensive end Hilee Taylor knew standards would skyrocket in Chapel Hill. But when he heard, a mere month later, that N.C. State had inked Boston College veteran Tom O'Brien, his expectations expanded. Then they soared. "Now, anything's possible," the Tar Heels senior said. "With the coaches that we have in North Carolina right now, there's no reason this can't be a powerhouse state." (Raleigh News & Observer)

Related: Football, Tar Heels in the NFL

Newsletter: UNC Basketball Coaching Search Coming Into Focus, Portal Losses Begin
The UNC Basketball coaching search is coming into focus now that Tommy Lloyd and Dusty May have committed to remain with their programs. Transfer portal...
Mon Apr 6, 2026

Dyami Brown is back with Commanders and 'better than ever'
In a way, Dyami Brown needed to have a year of experiencing something new with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Brown missed playing for the Commanders, though,...
Sun Apr 5, 2026

Wide receiver Jordan Shipp adjusting to third offensive coordinator at UNC
For UNC wide receiver Jordan Shipp, the last three seasons have been defined by constant change. He entered the program under offensive coordinator Chip Lindsey,...
Sat Apr 4, 2026

Development for Young Tar Heels Goes Beyond 15 Spring Football Practices
Though 59 of the 114 Tar Heels on North Carolina's football roster this spring are true or redshirt freshmen, it's still Bill Belichick and his...
Fri Apr 3, 2026