North Carolina Hires Bill Belichick as New Football Coach

Posted Dec 11, 2024
North Carolina has found its new football coach, as Director of Athletics Bubba Cunningham has hired NFL legend and six-time Super Bowl winner Bill Belichick as the Tar Heels’ new leader, multiple sources confirmed Wednesday evening. Multiple sources have also confirmed that the Board of Trustees will approve the deal Thursday morning at 9 AM. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

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