Extra Points: Four Pillars

Posted Aug 15, 2017
As UNC builds toward its Sept. 2 season opener against California, third-down defensive production is one of the prongs of emphasis for Papuchis and his staff. Red-zone tenacity, forcing turnovers and honing a physical mindset are three others that occupy drill time, meeting discussions and awareness. "Those are the four pillars," says linebacker Andre Smith. (GoHeels.com)

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