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Eight-Time Super Bowl Champion Bill Belichick, 72, Interviews for UNC Coaching Job After Mack Brown's Ouster

Dec 5, 2024, 09:02 PM

Bill Belichick, the legendary former head coach of the New England Patriots, has interviewed for the University of North Carolina's head coaching vacancy, according to multiple reports including Inside Carolina. Belichick, 72, is an eight-time Super Bowl champion, including six titles with the Patriots. Sources indicate that he made a strong impression during the interview, with one source stating, "He blew them away in the interview." Despite his interest and desire to return to coaching, it is considered unlikely that Belichick will take the job due to his age and lack of college coaching experience; he hasn't coached at the college level in decades. The UNC head coaching position became available after Mack Brown was ousted, and other candidates, including Arthur Smith, have reportedly declined the role.