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2013 North Carolina Tar Heels football team

The2013 North Carolina Tar Heels football teamrepresented theUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hillas a member of Coastal Division of theAtlantic Coast Conference(ACC) during the2013 NCAA Division I FBS football season.The team was led by second-year head coachLarry Fedoraand played their home games atKenan Memorial Stadium.The Tar Heels finished the season 7–6 overall and 4–4 in ACC play to place fifth in the Coastal Division. They were invited to theBelk Bowl,where they defeatedCincinnati.

2013North Carolina Tar Heels football
Belk Bowl champion
Belk Bowl,W 39–17 vs.Cincinnati
ConferenceAtlantic Coast Conference
DivisionCoastal
Record7–6 (4–4 ACC)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorBlake Anderson(2nd season)
Offensive schemeSpread
Defensive coordinatorDan Disch (2nd season)
Base defense4–2–5
CaptainA. J. Blue,Mack Hollins,James Hurst,Kareem Martin,Jabari Price
Home stadiumKenan Memorial Stadium
Uniform
Seasons
←2012
2014→
2013 Atlantic Coast Conference football standings
Conf Overall
Team W L W L
Atlantic Division
No.1Florida Statex$# 8 – 0 14 – 0
No.8Clemson% 7 – 1 11 – 2
Boston College 4 – 4 7 – 6
Syracuse 4 – 4 7 – 6
Maryland 3 – 5 7 – 6
Wake Forest 2 – 6 4 – 8
NC State 0 – 8 3 – 9
Coastal Division
No.23Dukex 6 – 2 10 – 4
Miami (FL) 5 – 3 9 – 4
Virginia Tech 5 – 3 8 – 5
Georgia Tech 5 – 3 7 – 6
North Carolina 4 – 4 7 – 6
Pittsburgh 3 – 5 7 – 6
Virginia 0 – 8 2 – 10
Championship:Florida State 45,Duke 7
  • # – BCS National Champion
  • $ – BCS representative as conference champion
  • % – BCS at-large representative
  • x – Division champion/co-champions
Rankings fromAP Poll

Before the season

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Previous season

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In his first year as head coach in a season that the UNC football team was ineligible for the ACC title, a bowl game and a ranking in the USA Today Coaches' Poll,Larry Fedoraled the team to an 8–4 record. The offense finished the season ranked 14th out of 120 teams in terms of total yards per game.[1]The defense finished the season ranked 56th out of 120 teams in terms of opponent total yards per game.[2]North Carolina had at least eight victories in four of the five years from 2008 to 2012. The eight wins in 2008 and 2009 were vacated due to NCAA penalty.[3]The last time North Carolina had more than eight victories was in 1997.

Spring practice

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Marquise Williams, Bryn Renner's backup quarterback in the 2012 season, was not enrolled in classes at UNC in the spring semester.[4]UNC coach Larry Fedora said Williams may re-enroll at UNC during the summer.[5]After the spring football game in April 2013, Fedora said that if the season started, early enrollee freshman quarterbackMitch Trubiskywould be the second-string quarterback.[6]

Recruiting

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See also:American football positions,Glossary of American football,andRecruiting (college athletics)

Prior to National Signing Day, four high school players that graduated early and received scholarship offers to play football at North Carolina enrolled for the spring semester, allowing them to participate in spring practice. These included: quarterback Mitch Trubisky, wide receiver Jordan Fieulleteau, running back Kris Francis, and offensive tackleR. J. Prince.On February 6, 2013 thirteen additional players signed theirNational Letter of Intentto play at North Carolina that completed the 2013 recruiting class. Based on the March 2012 sanctions from the NCAA, North Carolina could only sign a maximum of 20 players per year for the next two years versus the regular limit of 25.[7][8]

North Carolina'srecruiting classwas highlighted by five players from the "ESPN300 ": No. 118 Brian Walker (CB); No. 159 Greg Webb (DT); No. 194 Johnathan Howard (WR); No. 219 Mitch Trubisky (QB); No. 275 Jordan Fieulleteau (WR).[9]The Tar Heels signed the No. 42 recruiting class according toRivalsand the No. 29 recruiting class according toScout.[10][11]ESPN had North Carolina's class as the No. 21 recruiting class in the nation.[12]

UScollege sports recruitinginformation for 2013 recruits
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight 40‡ Commit date
Brian Walker
CB 		Charlotte, NC Mallard Creek HS 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 172 lb (78 kg) 4.49 Mar 20, 2012
Recruiting star ratings:Scout:Rivals:247Sports:N/AESPN grade: 84
Greg Webb
DT 		Erial, NJ Timber Creek Regional HS 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 298 lb (135 kg) 5.20 Jul 21, 2012
Recruiting star ratings:Scout:Rivals:247Sports:N/AESPN grade: 83
Johnathan Howard
WR 		Rochelle, GA Wilcox County HS 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 184 lb (83 kg) 4.65 Sep 23, 2012
Recruiting star ratings:Scout:Rivals:247Sports:N/AESPN grade: 83
Mitch Trubisky
QB 		Mentor, OH Mentor HS 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 193 lb (88 kg) 4.70 May 20, 2012
Recruiting star ratings:Scout:Rivals:247Sports:N/AESPN grade: 83
Jordan Fieulleteau
WR 		Raleigh, NC Wakefield HS 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 200 lb (91 kg) 5.07 Feb 13, 2012
Recruiting star ratings:Scout:Rivals:247Sports:N/AESPN grade: 82
Khris Francis
RB 		Durham, NC Hillside HS 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 4.59 Feb 8, 2012
Recruiting star ratings:Scout:Rivals:247Sports:N/AESPN grade: 81
Lucas Crowley
OC 		Saint Augustine, FL Nease HS 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 270 lb (120 kg) 5.30 Jul 28, 2012
Recruiting star ratings:Scout:Rivals:247Sports:N/AESPN grade: 81
T. J. Logan
ATH 		Greensboro, NC Northern Guilford HS 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 175 lb (79 kg) 4.50 Jul 10, 2012
Recruiting star ratings:Scout:Rivals:247Sports:N/AESPN grade: 80
R.J. Prince
OT 		Albemarle, NC Albemarle HS 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 300 lb (140 kg) 5.05 Feb 19, 2012
Recruiting star ratings:Scout:Rivals:247Sports:N/AESPN grade: 80
Nazair Jones
DE 		Roanoke Rapids, NC Roanoke Rapids HS 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 247 lb (112 kg) 4.75 Jul 20, 2012
Recruiting star ratings:Scout:Rivals:247Sports:N/AESPN grade: 80
Ryan Switzer
WR 		Charleston, WV George Washington HS 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) 168 lb (76 kg) 4.52 Mar 28, 2012
Recruiting star ratings:Scout:Rivals:247Sports:N/AESPN grade: 80
Marquis Haynes
DE 		Jacksonville, FL University Christian HS 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 223 lb (101 kg) 4.65 Aug 5, 2012
Recruiting star ratings:Scout:Rivals:247Sports:N/AESPN grade: 79
Dajaun Drennon
DE 		Erial, NJ Timber Creek HS 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 228 lb (103 kg) 4.70 Jul 21, 2012
Recruiting star ratings:Scout:Rivals:247Sports:N/AESPN grade: 78
Donnie Miles
ATH 		Suwanee, GA North Gwinnett HS 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 198 lb (90 kg) 4.50 Mar 18, 2012
Recruiting star ratings:Scout:Rivals:247Sports:N/AESPN grade: 76
Desmond Lawrence
S 		Charlotte, NC Charlotte Christian School 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 173 lb (78 kg) 4.60 Apr 7, 2012
Recruiting star ratings:Scout:Rivals:247Sports:N/AESPN grade: 76
Brad Henson Jr.
OG 		Surf City, NJ Monsignor Donovan HS 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 295 lb (134 kg) 5.2 Dec 16, 2012
Recruiting star ratings:Scout:Rivals:247Sports:N/AESPN grade: 75
Mikey Bart
TE 		Buford, GA Buford HS 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 245 lb (111 kg) 4.75 Jan 11, 2013
Recruiting star ratings:Scout:Rivals:247Sports:N/AESPN grade: 74
Overall recruiting rankings:Scout:41Rivals:40
  • ‡ Refers to40 yard dash
  • Note:In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height, weight and 40 time.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "North Carolina Commit List for 2013".Rivals.RetrievedFebruary 11,2013.
  • "Scout Football Recruiting: North Carolina".Scout.RetrievedFebruary 11,2013.
  • "RecruitTracker 2013: North Carolina".ESPN.RetrievedFebruary 11,2013.
  • "Scout Team Recruiting Rankings".Scout.RetrievedFebruary 11,2013.
  • "2013 Team Ranking".Rivals.RetrievedFebruary 11,2013.

Personnel

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Coaching staff

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North Carolina head coachLarry Fedoraentered his second year as the North Carolina's head coach for the 2013 season. After his first year of coaching, Fedora led the Tar Heels to an eight wins and four losses, but post season ineligibility ended their season after their final regular season game. Defensive line coach Deke Adams left the Tar Heels to coach the same position atSouth Carolina.[13]On February 5, 2013, Illinois defensive line coach Keith Gilmore was hired to replace Deke Adams.[14]David Duggan the outside linebackers coach and special teams coordinator left North Carolina for Southern Mississippi after one season of coaching.[15]Larry Fedora then hired Arizona State coach Ron West to become the new co-defensive coordinator and linebackers coach.[16]

Coaches for the 2013 season[17]
Name Position Seasons at North Carolina
Larry Fedora Head coach 2nd
Blake Anderson Offensive coordinator/quarterbacks 2nd
Walt Bell Tight Ends 2nd
Gunter Brewer Passing game coordinator/wide receivers 2nd (7th overall)
Dan Disch Defensive coordinator/secondary 2nd
Keith Gilmore Defensive Line 1st
Lou Hernandez Strength and conditioning coordinator 2nd
Randy Jordan Running backs coach 2nd
Chris Kapilovic Run game coordinator/offensive line 2nd
Vic Koenning Associate head coach for defense/inside linebackers 2nd
Ron West Co-defensive coordinator/linebackers 1st

Returning starters

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Depth chart

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Schedule

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DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendanceSource
August 296:00 p.m.at No. 6South Carolina*
ESPNL10–2781,572[18][19]
September 712:30 p.m.Middle Tennessee*
ACCNW40–2048,000[18][20]
September 2112:00 p.m.atGeorgia Tech
ESPNL20–2849,445[18][21]
September 2812:30 p.m.East Carolina*
  • Kenan Memorial Stadium
  • Chapel Hill, NC
ACCNL31–5560,000[18][22]
October 512:30 p.m.atVirginia Tech
ACCNL17–2765,632[18][23]
October 177:30 p.m.No. 10Miami (FL)
  • Kenan Memorial Stadium
  • Chapel Hill, NC
ESPNL23–2756,000[18][24]
October 263:30 p.m.Boston College
  • Kenan Memorial Stadium
  • Chapel Hill, NC
ACCRSNW34–1043,000[18][25]
November 212:30 p.m.atNC State
ACCNW27–1957,583[18][26]
November 912:30 p.m.Virginia
ACCNW45–1450,000[18][27]
November 1612:30 p.m.atPittsburgh
ACCNW34–2750,049[18][28]
November 2312:00 p.m.Old Dominion*
  • Kenan Memorial Stadium
  • Chapel Hill, NC
ACCRSNW80–2041,500[18][29]
November 3012:00 p.m.No. 24Duke
ESPN2L25–2762,000[18][30]
December 283:20 p.m.vs.Cincinnati*
ESPNW39–1745,211[18][31]

NFL draft

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Five former players were selected in the2014 NFL draft:[32]

Round Pick Overall Player Position NFL Team
1st 10 10 Eric Ebron Tight end Detroit Lions
3rd 20 84 Kareem Martin Defensive end Arizona Cardinals
4th 11 111 Russell Bodine Center Cincinnati Bengals
4th 28 128 Tre Boston Safety Carolina Panthers
7th 10 225 Jabari Price Cornerback Minnesota Vikings

References

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  2. ^"Total Defense".National Collegiate Athletic Association.January 8, 2013.RetrievedFebruary 11,2013.
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  4. ^Dinich, Heather (February 5, 2013)."Update on UNC QB Marquise Williams".ESPN.RetrievedFebruary 5,2013.
  5. ^Carter, Andrew (February 4, 2013)."Marquise Williams No Longer Enrolled at UNC".The News & Observer.Raleigh. Archived fromthe originalon February 6, 2013.RetrievedFebruary 5,2013.
  6. ^Cipriano, Guy (April 14, 2013)."College Football: Mentor's Mitch Trubisky Rising on North Carolina's Depth Chart".The News-Herald (Ohio).RetrievedAugust 20,2013.
  7. ^Carter, Andrew (March 12, 2012)."NCAA Hits UNC football Hard for Violations".The Charlotte Observer.Archived fromthe originalon April 7, 2013.RetrievedFebruary 11,2013.
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  12. ^"2013 Football Class Rankings".ESPN.Archived fromthe originalon August 29, 2012.RetrievedMarch 18,2013.
  13. ^Tapp, Connorr (January 22, 2013)."The Daily Feed: Deke Adams Replaces Brad Lawing as Defensive Line coach".SB Nation.RetrievedAugust 20,2013.
  14. ^Carter, Andrew (February 5, 2013)."UNC Hires Keith Gilmore to Coach the Defensive Line".The News & Observer.Raleigh. Archived fromthe originalon June 29, 2013.RetrievedFebruary 5,2013.
  15. ^Stephenson, Creg (January 4, 2013)."Southern Miss Announces Six New Football Assistant Coaches".Mississippi Press.Pascagoula.RetrievedFebruary 11,2013.
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  21. ^"North Carolina Tar Heels vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Box Score".ESPN.September 21, 2013.RetrievedSeptember 23,2013.
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