Bill Belichick, UNC

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.
Report: Bill Belichick Was UNC's 2nd Choice for HC Job After Steelers' Arthur Smith
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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.
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,
Bill Belichick offers Larry Fitzgerald’s son Devin a scholarship to UNC
Larry Fitzgerald’s son has caught Bill Belichick’s eye. Devin Fitzgerald, the wide receiver son of the Arizona Cardinals legend, revealed Sunday he was offered a scholarship from UNC, where the new Tar Heels football coach is looking to build his first collegiate program.
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.
Report: UNC Board Saw Bill Belichick Hire 'Akin' to Colorado Landing Deion Sanders
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How Thom Tillis and Marco Rubio helped Bill Belichick land the UNC coaching job
When legendary football coach Bill Belichick decided he was interested in the head coaching job at the University of North ...
UNC 'Hard Knocks' deal falls through, Bill Belichick's inaugural season won't be featured
Bill Belichick and UNC Football were set to be featured on 'Hard Knocks' but new reports indicate the deal has fallen through ...