What does staff turnover mean for UNC’s defense?

Posted Jan 18, 2017
UNC’s defense ascended the ladder last two seasons, but there is room for growth, and a lot of work needs to be done. Now, Gene Chizik and Larry Fedora will have to push closer to that pie in the sky with a reshuffled staff. With new UNC defensive backs coach Terry Joseph coaching the DBs, Texas A&M finished 44th nationally in yards allowed per pass in 2016. (ACC Sports Journal)

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