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North Carolina's tempo offense might challenge its defense

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It’s a fundamental divide that’s being felt throughout college football, but is crystalized by Chizik’s hire in Chapel Hill. Offensive coaches want fireworks and tempo, and defensive coaches are left figuring out how to still play power football.

"I’ve never been around a good defense that wasn’t physical," Chizik said. "Physicality, in my mind, is absolutely paramount."
 
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