North Carolina Tar Heels Defense (1996) - Carl Torbush

The 1996 North Carolina Tar Heels football team was one of the most successful teams in school history. The Tar Heels finished the season with a record of 11-1, won the ACC championship, and finished ranked third in the nation.

The Tar Heels were led by a high-powered offense that averaged 33.7 points per game. The offense was led by quarterback Oscar Davenport, who threw for 2,752 yards and 19 touchdowns. The Tar Heels also had a strong running game, led by Tim Dwight, who rushed for 1,066 yards and 8 touchdowns.

The Tar Heels' defense was also very good, allowing only 12.8 points per game. The defense was led by linebacker Brian Simmons, who recorded 106 tackles and 11 sacks. The Tar Heels' defense also had a number of other talented players, including defensive tackle Kris Jenkins and safety Marvin Mitchell.

Carl Torbush was the defensive coordinator of the 1996 North Carolina Tar Heels football team. He was in his second season at North Carolina, and he had previously been the defensive coordinator at the University of Texas.

Torbush was known for his aggressive defensive schemes. He was a proponent of the 3-4 defense, which is a blitz-heavy defense that relies on pressure from the front four and linebackers. Torbush was also known for his use of multiple formations and coverages.

College football defenses are typically more aggressive than NFL defenses. This is because college football players are generally younger and faster than NFL players. College football defenses are also more likely to use blitzes and stunts to try to get pressure on the quarterback.