Bill Belichick’s 1st college team struggled at UNC. He’s hoping lessons learned lead to more success

Posted Jul 18, 2026
NFL coaching great Bill Belichick spent a bumpy debut season at North Carolina trying to blend a roster full of newcomers and adjusting to life in the college football ranks. It was a learning experience even for someone with a résumé featuring six Super Bowl titles as a head coach and ranking as one of the NFL’s all-time leaders in coaching victories. (Associated Press)

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