A Look At Successful NFL Coaches Who Went Back To College
Posted May 11, 2025
Naturally, with Bill Belichick making the move to the college coaching ranks after winning six Super Bowls as head man of the New England Patriots, it’s sparked discussions about how other pro-to-college coaches have fared. We did the digging, and here is some history of coaches more known for their pro time and success that later went to college.
(Tar Heel Illustrated)
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