More bodies and an emphasis on fundamentals has helped solidify UNC's back end.
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – A fresh approach and an abundance of bodies in the defensive backs position group is helping to erase a maligned recent history.
In the 2013 season opener, it took three plays for South Carolina’s Connor Shaw to connect with Shaq Roland for a 65-yard touchdown pass against North Carolina. There was not a glaring defensive breakdown on the play; rather, it was the combination of a cornerback that had gotten beat to the inside on a post route and a safety that had not dropped back deep enough.