Mike Priefer Out As North Carolina's Special Teams Coordinator

Posted Dec 12, 2025
Special teams coordinator Mike Priefer has been dismissed as North Carolina's special teams coordinator. Priefer was added as part of Belichick’s first staff. Priefer’s dismissal comes the same day as the release of offensive coordinator Freddie Kitchens. “We want to thank Coach Kitchens and Coach Priefer for their many contributions to our program..." (Inside Carolina)

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