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Mack Brown announce multiple staff changes, including parting ways with DC Gene Chizik

IMG_6598by:Nick Kosko•01/03/24•

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UNC head coach Mack Brown announced the program and defensive coordinator Gene Chizik parted ways.

Senior Defensive analyst Ted Monachino will take over for Tim Cross as the defensive line coach as well, according to the release. Co-Defensive coordinator Charlton Warren will remain on staff and oversee the defensive backs.

Brown released a statement on Chizik’s departure.

“Gene Chizik is one of the best football coaches I’ve shared the sideline with during my 46 years of coaching,” Brown said. “He’s a man of faith who worked tirelessly to provide the best coaching and mentorship he could to the young men he coached.

“We met extensively following the season, and despite the improvements from last season to this season, we mutually agreed that parting ways would be in the best interest of both he and the program. I want to thank Gene and his family for all they’ve done for our program and wish them nothing but the best.”

Gene Chizik out as North Carolina DC

Chizik also released a statement upon the decision.

“Being a part of 36 wins and two ACC Coastal Championships during my four years at UNC has truly been a blessing,” Chizik stated. “Mack Brown and I will continue to be the closest of friends and I want to wish all of the coaches, players and administration the best moving forward. I love these young men at UNC and will always be grateful that our paths crossed.” 

Brown also revealed why he came to that decision on Chizik and giving Monachino an elevated role.

“As I evaluated the program, I felt that it was the right time to make a change at that position,” Brown said. “I was very impressed with Coach Monachino’s work ethic and acumen during his first year as an analyst. I believe his depth of experience at the NFL and collegiate levels will be a great asset to not only our defensive line room, but our defense as a whole. It’s also an added bonus that our players are already familiar with him. I’m excited to see what he can do in this new role.”