Carl Torbush Football News & Bio

Name: Carl Torbush Hometown: Knoxville, TN High School: Austin-East Born: October 11, 1951 Died: November 5, 2023 Notes: Head Football Coach

How far has UNC Football fallen?
As fans, we’ve been there for the end of the Larry Fedora era, the start of Mack Brown 1.0, the sputtering of Carl Torbush, John...
Thu Apr 23, 2026

Remembering Coach Carl Torbush's Legacy
Carl Torbush was a beloved and well-accomplished coach across all collegiate football. He held coaching positions across multiple universities like Ole Miss, the University of...
Fri Dec 1, 2023

UNC football staff remembers the intensity, tender-heartedness of late head coach Carl Torbush
Rick Steinbacher thought he was tough. That is, until the former UNC linebacker suited up for his first practice with Carl Torbush. “He was just...
Mon Nov 27, 2023

Remembering Carl Torbush
Carl Torbush, who grew up in East Spencer, N.C., died in his sleep on Sunday night. He was 72 and had been diagnosed last...
Tue Nov 7, 2023

Extra Points: The Torbush Legacy
Carl Torbush died Sunday at age 72 after a period of declining health in a Knoxville hospital, leaving Tar Heel Coach Mack Brown and the...
Tue Nov 7, 2023

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