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Bill Belichick's hiring brings UNC athletics into a new financial reality
With the hiring of Bill Belichick as its football coach, UNC-Chapel Hill has entered a new economic reality for its athletics department. Why it matters: But the steep financial outlay is not without its uncertainties — with UNC Athletics Director Bubba Cunningham even calling it a "risk" for the university.
Bill Belichick reportedly wasn’t UNC AD’s first choice for head coach vacancy
Bill Belichick reportedly wasn't UNC's first choice to become its next head football coach, enlisting the help of senators to get the job.
Bill Belichick was UNC’s second choice — behind failed NFL head coach
North Carolina actually preferred failed NFL head coach Arthur Smith, a Tar Heels alum, over Bill Belichick as its next head coach, according to ESPN. Once Smith, the Steelers’ offensive coordinator, opted to stay in the NFL, it cleared the path for Belichick to take the reins in Chapel Hill.
Report: Bill Belichick Was UNC's 2nd Choice for HC Job After Steelers' Arthur Smith
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UNC football coach Bill Belichick in his element as Tar Heels crank up spring practice
Coaching college players is new for the former NFL coach and Super Bowl winner, who says developing a team is a “long journey.”
Bill Belichick, UNC won’t be featured on HBO’s ‘Hard Knocks’
Bill Belichick’s North Carolina football team will not be on “Hard Knocks” after all. NFL Films, which produces “Hard Knocks,” had discussions with Belichick and UNC about appearing on the show this offseason but couldn’t reach an agreement,
UNC football program wanted to hire a former player for head coach before Bill Belichick
The North Carolina Tar Heels wanted to hire former offensive lineman Arthur Smith as head coach. UNC went a different direction with Bill Belichick.
Bill Belichick offers UNC players advice ahead of Duke clash
Bill Belichick joins "College GameDay" to discuss UNC's game vs. Duke and talk about how recruitment is going as head coach of the football team.
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UNC’s Risky Belichick Math
An Assembly analysis finds UNC football has already set aside millions of dollars to bolster incoming head coach Bill ...
Notable Politician Helped Bill Belichick Land The UNC Job
A notable U.S. politician helped Bill Belichick land the North Carolina Tar Heels job, a new report shows. Belichick shocked ...
Bill Belichick hire at North Carolina got unlikely assist from Secretary of State Marco Rubio
Belichick first sent word of his interest in the UNC job through political allies. He reached out to a longtime friend, ...
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Dunlap football recruit takes unofficial visit to North Carolina and coach Bill Belichick
The Dunlap four-star prospect made an unofficial visit to Chapel Hill, North Carolina, over the weekend of March 8-9. Sutter ...
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Bill Belichick's UNC rebuild hinges on solving one major flaw, CFB writer predicts 'multi-year' process
The anticipation surrounding Bill Belichick's first season as North Carolina's head coach is unmatched heading into 2025. The biggest question on everyone's mind isn't whether he can coach-his résumé ...
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North Carolina Insider Drops Big Recruiting Intel as Bill Belichick Moves to Erase UNC’s $1.2M NIL Shortfall
Bill Belichick isn’t in Chapel Hill to play it safe. The post North Carolina Insider Drops Big Recruiting Intel as Bill ...
Bill Belichick's girlfriend Jordon Hudson reveals anniversary celebration
Current North Carolina Tar Heels football coach Bill Belichick and his girlfriend Jordon Hudson celebrated their anniversary.
Paul Finebaum Reveals College Football Team That Was Bill Belichick's 'First Choice'
While Belichick was appointed as the head coach of North Carolina, Paul Finebaum revealed on "The Paul Finebaum Show" that he ...