(1:38)North Carolina has hired former Auburn football coach Gene Chizik as assistant head coach for defense, the school announced Saturday. Before working in television, Chizik was defensive coordinator at North Carolina from 2015 to 2016, helping the Tar Heels become the most improved defensive unit in the country. He also worked for North Carolina coach Mack Brown previously as defensive coordinator at Texas from 2005 to '06. In addition, North Carolina hired Indiana defensive coordinator Charlton Warren as co-defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach. Earlier in the week, North Carolina announced defensive coordinator Jay Bateman and outside linebackers/special teams coach Jovan Dewitt wouldn't return.

Source: The North Africa Journal January 08, 2022 19:41 UTC