Bill Belichick gives UNC old college try: Inside Super Bowl-winning coach's shocking career change

Posted Dec 12, 2024
Bill Belichick brings to college perhaps the best coaching resume in history: 333 NFL wins, eight total Super Bowl victories (two as an assistant) and 12 Super Bowl appearances. At age 72, he will be making his first foray into college football after a half-century in the professional ranks, and he does so promising to deliver a pro-like program for UNC. (CBS Sports)

Related: Football, Tar Heels in the NFL

Patriots sign Drake Maye’s UNC teammate, veteran linebacker Amari Gainer
Amari Gainer spent most of his college years at Florida State, but transferred to North Carolina to play his last season in 2023. The linebacker...
Sun Dec 21, 2025

Bill Belichick’s offensive coordinator search focusing on Chip Kelly, Bobby Petrino
UNC Football coach Bill Belichick is focusing on two other former NFL head coaches to replace fired UNC offensive coordinator Freddie Kitchens. Chip Kelly, who...
Sat Dec 20, 2025

A look at UNC Football’s candidates for offensive coordinator
Mega Buzz: Chip Kelly: Belichick and Kelly are reported to be good friends. Chip runs an offense emphasizing the run game, which Belichick prefers. Lot...
Thu Dec 18, 2025

LB Amari Gainer Signed to New England Patriots' Practice Squad
The New England Patriots have signed linebacker Amari Gainer to the practice squad. Gainer originally was signed by Las Vegas as a rookie free agent...
Thu Dec 18, 2025