Athlon's ACC 2015 Season Awards and All-Conference Team

Posted Dec 14, 2015
Coordinator of the Year: Gene Chizik, Defensive Coordinator, UNC: Chizik brought immediate improvement to a defense that ranked near the bottom of the ACC in points and yards per play allowed in 2014. The Tar Heels limited opponents to just 22.6 points a contest and 5.3 yards per play this season. UNC surrendered only 23 plays of 30 yards or more after giving up 41 in 2014. (Athlon Sports)

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