Bill Belichick sees ‘uptick’ in urgency for UNC Football ahead of Duke game

Posted Nov 20, 2025
It’s been 11 months since Bill Belichick’s introductory press conference as UNC football coach. During his initial appearance, Belichick mentioned his father, Steve, and the family ties to Chapel Hill. "One story I always heard was, Billy's first words were, 'Beat Duke,'" Belichick said with a smile. That opportunity has finally arrived for Belichick’s Tar Heels. (MSN.com)

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