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UNC Finalizing Deal to Hire 6x Super Bowl Champion Bill Belichick as Head Coach

Dec 11, 2024, 05:45 PM

Bill Belichick, the 6x Super Bowl Champion and legendary NFL coach who spent 24 years with the New England Patriots, is reportedly finalizing a deal to become the next head coach at the University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill. Multiple sources indicate that UNC has been in talks with Belichick, with the Board of Trustees set to meet to approve his contract. The move to college football comes after speculation about Belichick's future in the NFL, with some suggesting his age might limit his prospects there. Belichick's potential hiring has been a topic of discussion among sports analysts and media, with some citing his desire to honor his father's legacy at UNC and others mentioning personal reasons like his girlfriend's education. UNC has reportedly mentioned Belichick to recruits and players, signaling the imminent transition. Drake Maye, a Patriots QB and UNC product, described the potential hiring as 'pretty interesting.'