Chuck Pagano Named Defensive Coordinator

Posted Jan 2, 2007

North Carolina head coach Butch Davis has hired Chuck Pagano as the Tar Heels' defensive coordinator. Pagano, who was a member of Davis' previous staffs in Miami and Cleveland, comes to Chapel Hill after serving two seasons as the Oakland Raiders' defensive backs coach. This year, the Raiders led the National Football League in pass defense, allowing just 150.8 yards per game, and ranked third in total defense, giving up 284.8 yards per contest. (Inside Carolina)

Related: Football, Football Recruiting

Tar Heel Football Odds & Ends
UNC wide receiver Jordan Shipp made a point of getting to know Billy Edwards as soon as the former Maryland and Wisconsin quarterback arrived in...
Fri Apr 10, 2026

Why defensive end Melkart Abou-Jaoude chose to stay at UNC
UNC defensive end Melkart Abou-Jaoude had opportunities elsewhere this offseason, but chose to remain at UNC because of his belief in the program and the...
Thu Apr 9, 2026

Will Hardy Named To NFF Hampshire Honor Society
UNC defensive back Will Hardy has been named to the National Football Foundation Hampshire Honor Society, the organization announced Wednesday. Hardy played in 51 career...
Thu Apr 9, 2026

UNC Offensive Coordinator Bobby Petrino's Contract Made Public
North Carolina has released its employment agreement with offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino, who signed a two-year deal valued at $2.35 million on Feb. 16, 2026...
Thu Apr 9, 2026