Bubba Cunningham Q&A: UNC Football’s Bet on Bill Belichick

Posted Dec 16, 2024
In landing Bill Belichick with a five-year contract worth $50 million, in creating a front-office staff to manage the UNC roster, the Tar Heels are betting on the NFL legend. "We're taking a risk," UNC Athletics Directory Bubba Cunningham said. "We're investing more in football with the ambition that the return is going to significantly outweigh the investment." (Inside Carolina)

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