UNC cornerback: We need to be 'rude boys' again

Posted Aug 28, 2015
The “rude boys” were in for a rude awakening. The UNC defensive backs, who have maintained the self-appointed moniker since the early 1990s, prided themselves on physical play and dominant defensive coverage. But after finishing 101st out of 125 teams in pass defense, the Tar Heels brought in defensive coordinator Gene Chizik and defensive backs coach Charlton Warren to restore order. (Daily Tar Heel)

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