John Bunting filled some holes in his staff today, hiring Tommy Thigpen as linebackers coach and Dave Brock as wide receivers coach.
I’m excited about Thigpen returning to his alma mater. He was an all-conference linebacker at Carolina in the early 90s and was an exciting player to watch.
Brock comes from the high-flying Temple offense, and will have a great group of receivers to work with.
Also today, John Gutenkunst became the lead assistant coach, and Marvin Sanders will be the defensive coordinator. The two had shared the coordinator job last year. I think Sanders brings a great approach to the defense and is easy for players to relate to. He’s a great asset to the coaching staff and we are lucky to have him.
Kenny Browning will coach the defensive tackles and Brad Lawing the defensive ends. Hopefully the staff can light a fire under the football Tar Heels to want to enjoy more success after getting a taste in 2004.
