Tar Heels Seeking Pass Rush

Posted Sep 15, 2015
North Carolina’s defensive line has struggled to establish a consistent pass rush thus far in 2015. That issue will need to be corrected this weekend against Illinois quarterback Wes Lunt and the Fighting Illini’s pass-heavy offense. Defensive coordinator Gene Chizik harped on the need for a better transitional pass rush following UNC’s season-opening loss to South Carolina. (Inside Carolina)

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