UNC Spring Practice Notes

Posted Mar 2, 2015
The Tar Heels are looking for a defensive line coach after the departure of Keith Gilmore to Notre Dame. For now, graduate assistant Ryan Sims and director of high school relations Jason Tudryn are working with the line. Here's how the other coaching responsibilities break down under new coordinator Gene Chizik: Charlton Warren is the secondary coach, John Papuchis has linebackers. (Carolina Blue)

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