Quotes on Interim Head Coach Everett Withers Jerry Reese
General Manager, New York Giants
“Everett is a terrific choice who will exceed all expectations at UNC. He is an outstanding, well-rounded, experienced football coach and above all of that he’s a better person. I very excited and happy for him.”
Mack Brown Head Coach, University of Texas
“From the time Everett played for me and was our team captain at Appalachian State I knew there was something special and unique about him. During those younger years, he had a great ability to lead people. Then, when he joined us at Texas and through his years in the NFL, he showed that he had star power as a coach as well. At North Carolina he became one of the best defensive coordina- tors in the country and I knew it was only a matter of time before he’d be a head coach. I’m excited that North Carolina is giving him this opportunity, wish him well and know he’ll be successful.”
Bruce Hardin Head Coach, Providence Day School, Charlotte, N.C. “I coached Everett at West Charlotte and he was a complete ball player. He could play defense and offense and he helped us have an undefeated regular season with his efforts. We were a good team but he was an outstanding player. Carolina is just so fortunate to have him as your leader. He’s a class act and he’ll represent the UNC community, his players and coaching staff very well. We’re just tickled to death for Everett.”
David Thornton UNC Linebacker, 1999-2001 Played on Tennessee Titans when Withers was on the coaching staff in 2006 “Without question, Coach Withers is fully qualified and capable of leading the Tar Heel football program. He’s driven, passionate and committed to excellence in everything he does and has no excuses. His influence on the team will posi- tively impact all the players on and off the field.”
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