UNC football program makes staff changes

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The North Carolina Tar Heels just finished a disappointing first year under head coach Bill Belichick, going 4-8 overall and 2-6 in ACC play. And now, they are making some staff moves.

On Friday, the program announced they are parting ways with offensive coordinator Freddie Kitchens and special teams coordinator Mike Priefer. The moves are not unexpected and come after both the units under the two coaches struggled this season.

Under Kitchens, North Carolina had one of the worst offenses in the country. At 182.5 passing yards per game, that was 110th in the nation, and had a total of 11 passing touchdowns. UNC's 108.5 rushing yards per game were also 120th in the country this season.

Overall, they never got anything going on offense, and it cost them some wins this past season.

Belichichk released a statement on the firings:

"We want to thank Coach Kitchens and Coach Priefer for their commitment and many contributions to our program and student-athletes," Belichick's statement read. "We wish them both nothing but the best in their future endeavors."

North Carolina now begins a coaching search for a new offensive coordinator and special teams coordinator this offseason.

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This article originally appeared on Tar Heels Wire: UNC Football: Tar Heels part ways with Freddie Kitchens, Mike Priefer

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