Gene Chizik named a Broyles Award Finalist

Posted Nov 30, 2015
North Carolina first-year defensive coordinator Gene Chizik has been named one of five finalists for the 2015 Broyles Award, which goes to the nation's best assistant coach. Chizik has overseen a complete transformation of the Tar Heels' defensive unit. UNC is the nation's most improved defensive team in the country, allowing 18.2 points fewer in 2015 than last season. (GoHeels.com)

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