Big things on defense for UNC

Posted Aug 15, 2007

North Carolina football had one of the nation's better defenses throughout the 1990s, placing numerous alumni in the National Football League. However, since Julius Peppers and Ryan Sims led the 2001 team to a victory against Auburn in the Peach Bowl, all but one Tar Heel team has proved to be undermanned and undersized along the defensive line. This should all change soon. (Chapel Hill News)

Related: Football, Football Recruiting

Extra Points: Proving Grounds
At 3:20 p.m. Sunday, just over two dozen players who did not participate in the game at Wake Forest are dressed in full pads. The...
Thu Nov 20, 2025

Bryn Renner brings the ‘color’ to UNC Football game days
Game day in Chapel Hill is different for Bryn Renner, starting quarterback for the Tar Heels from 2011-2013. He’s now in his second year providing...
Thu Nov 20, 2025

Tar Heel Offense Short On Answers, Time With Two Games Remaining
North Carolina ranks last in the ACC in yards per game and second-to-last in points per game. Nationally, the Tar Heels sit 123rd in scoring...
Thu Nov 20, 2025

Last Stand at Kenan: Gio Lopez, Will Hardy Set the Tone for Rivalry Week
North Carolina football players Gio Lopez and Will Hardy met with the media on Wednesday at the Kenan Football Center to field questions as the...
Thu Nov 20, 2025