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Expecting fewer defensive busts, UNC players buying into Gene Chizik’s simplified scheme

A recurring theme with UNC’s defense last season, on many explosive plays of more than 20 yards, and certainly a thread that joined their losses, came down to a lack of communication. Gene Chizik, who served as defensive coordinator in 2015 and 2016 under former UNC coach Larry Fedora, has streamlined the communicating for Carolina’s defense. (AOL.com) Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Where's UNC in Football Coaches Poll? Antoine Green injury update
The USA Today Preseason Top 25 coaches poll was released this week and Mack Brown’s Tar Heels were missing from the list.