Phil Longo Coverage
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UNC Football introduces new offensive coordinator Chip Lindsey
Former UCF offensive coordinator Chip Lindsey joins North Carolina's staff at the same position, replacing Phil Longo. -
Report: UNC offensive coordinator Phil Longo leaving for Wisconsin
North Carolina Tar Heels offensive coordinator Phil Longo is leaving Chapel Hill to take the University of Wisconsin offensive coordinator job, according to several media reports. -
'Could never leave this place': QB Maye again pledges to remain a Tar Heel
North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye announced he would return to Chapel Hill for a third season with the Tar Heels. Maye previously said he planned on being back with the Tar Heels but it did not shut down online speculation. -
North Carolina offensive coordinator Phil Longo leaving to take Wisconsin OC job, reports say
Phil Longo is set to join new Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell's staff. -
Our TakeWelter: Why a game of ping pong made Drake Maye the starting QB at UNC
The QB battle between Drake Maye and Jacolby Criswell was almost too close to call. It sounds crazy, but a game of ping pong might explain why Maye is the right man for the job. -
UNC coaches expect Downs to have breakout season
North Carolina offensive coordinator Phil Longo could not help but light up when he talked about sophomore wide receiver Josh Downs. "I smile every time I hear Josh Downs' name because this is a guy right now who has really done a very good job, as cliche as it sounds, at getting better every day that he's here," Longo said. -
Longo: We're going to expect more production out of the tight end position
UNC offensive coordinator Phil Longo spoke to the media Saturday following day three of fall camp. As the Tar Heels look to wrap up installs on Sunday, Longo spoke about the progression of the Tar Heel offense as well as who will step up in the wideout and running back rooms after so much production went on to the NFL. Longo also touched on QB Sam Howell and his involvement in play calling -
Our TakeHolliday: Breaking down Saturday's Coastal showdown
The Miami-North Carolina winner immediately becomes a top contender in the Coastal Division. The loser, given how wacky things can get in the Coastal, will still remain in the race. But either one of these teams could pose a threat to preseason favorite Virginia, writes Bob Holliday. -
Longo: There is a plan for both Howell and Ruder
Even though Sam Howell has been confirmed as Saturday's starter, UNC offensive coordinator Phil Longo says he asked both Howell and Jace Ruder to prepare as if they were starters for the USC game.