What UNC's $50M bet on Belichick says about its football future

Posted Dec 19, 2024
Indeed, when the University of North Carolina announced last week the blockbuster deal to hire football coach Bill Belichick, the university signaled that it is now all-in on football — financially and philosophically. And not necessarily because it wants to be, though many at UNC do. Rather, it is making this football commitment because it has to. (WRAL.com)

Related: Football, Football Recruiting

Tough Schedule Shouldn't Change UNC Football's Expectations
There has to be dramatic improvement from UNC Football's 4-8 record last year. Now that you’re playing a legitimate schedule, you still have to be...
Thu May 7, 2026

Extra Points: New Looks
Two storylines from UNC Football's spring practice were a new look on offense with first-year coordinator Bobby Petrino and the physical overhaul of the players...
Thu May 7, 2026

UNC Football spring practice observations under Bill Belichick, Bobby Petrino
The Tar Heels appear bigger, more athletic, and better equipped for a 12-game college football season. The quarterback group features Wisconsin transfer Billy Edwards Jr.,...
Thu May 7, 2026

Chicago State Football Coach Bobby Rome II Inspires Future Leaders at Men Inspiring Men’s Conference
Chicago State University Head Football Coach and former Tar Heel fullback Bobby Rome II spent time recently empowering young scholars at Robert A. Black Magnet...
Tue May 5, 2026