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Belichick's Tar Heels finding success bringing down QBs in sign of progress from rough start
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North Carolina linebacker Tyler Thompson (40) celebrates his tackle with linebacker Andrew Simpson (2) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Stanford, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, in Chapel Hill, N.C. - photo by AP Photo/Chris Seward
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina linebacker Tyler Thompson has a simple explanation of how he keeps getting to the quarterback. “Really just effort and violence, bro,” he said after tallying seven sacks in four games. “Like, if you really want it, you'll get it.” These days, he could be speaking for the Tar Heels' entire defensive front.