The Mack Brown 2.0 era is over, but was it ever really an improvement? –

After retiring in 2017 after two seasons under Fedora, former defensive coordinator Gene Chizik Was reinstated from Brown in 2022 to replace the former Direct current Jay Bateman, who gave up 32.1 points and ranked 105th nationally in yards given up per game.

Under Fedora, Chizik's defense rank 96th in the nation. In 2022, Chizik's defense achieved similar results, ranking 102nd out of 131 teams.

And current defensive coordinator Geoff Collins' defense is currently at the top 15 in the ACC and allow 28.7 points Per game it's the same, the same.

With a steady defense, UNC sits at one 3-3 record and no NFL-caliber quarterback to cover up the mistakes, Brown's sixth season appears to have hit rock bottom during his second stint.

Following the 34-24 Losing to Pitt with two missed opportunities in the red zone: Why couldn't the offense make those fourth down plays?

“I don’t know,” Brown said. “We’ll go home now and look at it and then we’ll talk to them.” morning.”

After giving up 21 unanswered points to Duke – the second largest Comeback in Blue Devils history – last week's results sparked the same reaction. Why didn't North Carolina step up in the second half after doing so well in the first?

“I don’t know,” Brown said. “I wish I could answer that.”

After the embarrassing loss to JMU, with Rumors are circulating Discussing his resignation and whatever happened in the locker room after the game, Brown deflected technical questions about what happened to offensive coordinator Chip Lindsey And Collins.

“Chip and Geoff will come here and tell you all about it Minute.”

With every loss, every mistake or confusing game decision, Brown had no answer. As a head coach, he should have these answers.

Most of the players, like the qualified quarterback Jacolby Criswell“Be hopeful and focus on getting better every week,” defensive back Alijah said Huzzie approved It felt the same in the locker room after every loss.

“Everyone’s still wondering what’s going on,” Huzzie said. “But we’re getting it together.”

Brown looked for solutions and came up short every time.

As the Tar Heels continue their decline, it's time to ask whether the head coach is leading the team forward. And when you look at his last 5.5 seasons, you have to ask yourself: Has he changed anything at all?

Well, I really don't know.

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