The Tar Heels are looking to improve their offensive line for the future. If UNC hopes to remain in contention over the next few seasons after losing most of their best players, they will need to make Mitch Trubisky’s successor’s job a little easier. Trubisky was uniquely qualified to succeed despite the O-line’s inability to hold the defense. Whoever comes next will not be as gifted and will need all the time they can get in and around the pocket. Successfully recruiting center Dan Dawkins could help turn their weakness into a strength.
However, just as it seemed Dawkin was ready to make a commitment, things have now changed.