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Bill Belichick’s snub from Pro Football Hall of Fame criticized by voters and NFL fans

Bill Belichick won six Lombardi Trophies as head coach with the New England Patriots, two as an assistant with the Giants, and has more Super Bowl rings than anyone in NFL history. Yet somehow he is not a first-ballot Pro Football Hall of Famer. Belichick didn’t get the required votes in his first year of eligibility, according to a report from ESPN on Tuesday. (Associated Press)

Bill Belichick's snub demands a Hall of Fame reckoning

I could take up plenty of internet space listing Bill Belichick's career achievements. His six Super Bowl titles as a head coach -- two more than anyone else. Or his two as the Giants defensive coordinator. Or the other three he coached in but didn't win. How his 302 career wins are third all time and how his 31 postseason wins are more than anyone else. (CBS Sports)

Newmark, Lombardi, Others Share Disbelief at Bill Belichick Hall of Fame Vote

UNC Football general manager Michael Lombardi and athletic-director-in-waiting Steve Newmark were among many to share their disappointment and surprise at reports that coach Bill Belichick was not voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on his first ballot. An ESPN report indicated that Belichick did not accumulate the required 40 of 50 possible votes. (Chapelboro.com)

Video: Myers Park to the Super Bowl - Talking Drake Maye with Coach Scott Chadwick

Don Callahan and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina talk with Clayton High football coach Scott Chadwick, who coached former Tar Heel turned Super Bowl quarterback Drake Maye in high school at Myers Park. Chadwick discusses Maye's high school days, first seeing Maye as a freshman, and the evolution of the quarterback. (View Video)

Video: IC Podcast - UNC's 2026 Football Schedule Tougher, But Provides Opportunities

Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina discuss the 2026 UNC Football schedule released Monday, the daunting test beginning with TCU in Ireland, two early open dates, and nine game in nine weeks to end the season with the toughest run for Tar Heel Football since 2010. (View Video)

Sources: Bill Belichick will not be a first-ballot Hall of Famer

Eight-time Super Bowl-winning coach Bill Belichick is not a first-ballot Hall of Famer. In voting this month, Belichick fell short of the 40 out of 50 votes needed for induction to the Pro Football Hall of Fame during his first year of eligibility. "Six Super Bowls isn't enough?" Belichick asked, referring to the championships he won as coach of the Patriots. (ESPN)

Chansky’s Notebook: Sophomore Slippage

The strength of schedule has not come out, but the 2026 UNC Football schedule is certain to be in the top 20. The opening game is once again TCU, which will be favored in Dublin on Aug. 29. This season, the Tar Heels trade their other three non-conference opponents for East Tennessee, Notre Dame, and UConn. They combined to go 27-10 last season. (Chapelboro.com)

Video: Scouting UNC Football's Transfer Portal Class - Washington, Thurman, Jackson, McRoy, Willie

Jason Staples and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina look at tight ends Jordan Washington and Jelani Thurman, running back Kaleb Jackson, offensive lineman Shaq McRoy, defensive back Ade Willie, and what these transfer portal signees will bring to UNC Football in 2026. (View Video)

Video: Carolina Insider - 2026 UNC Football Schedule Breakdown

Jones Angell from the Tar Heel Sports Network and Adam Lucas of GoHeels.com discuss the 2026 North Carolina football schedule that was released by the ACC on Monday night. (View Video)

UNC Football’s 2026 Schedule Announced

Heading into year two of the Bill Belichick era in Chapel Hill, the Tar Heels will face an exciting slate, as the ACC announced UNC Football's 2026 schedule Monday. Carolina will play six home games at Kenan Stadium, including four ACC matchups and two nonconference games. The Tar Heels have five road games and a neutral-site contest in Ireland. (GoHeels.com)

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