Published 7/28/2008
by Michael Felder
at Bleacher Report - College Football
The 2007 edition Tar Heels finished the year ranked 35th in the nation in total defense; a drastic improvement from a year ago and a pleasant surprise for Butch Davis' young squad. In 2008, with twelve significantly experienced returnees, the Heels look to make the jump to a top 20 defensive squad.
While Chuck Pagano has left for the NFL, Davis' new hire Everett Withers has seen plenty of success from the 4-3 scheme. His stint at Texas with Mack Brown from 1998-2000, as well the stint with the NFL's Titans from 2001-2006, have truly proven Withers' worth as a coach.
With Everett Withers at the helm this still young but now tremendously experienced unit, looks to propel the Heels into the top of 2008's NCAA defensive rankings.
Defensive Line
Let's start up front with the foundation of any defensively sound team, the d-line. At the interior spots the Heels have both talent and depth. Marvin Austin showed flashes justifying his status as an elite defensive tackle ...
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