UNC Football players laud Bill Belichick's 'humility,' won't count on outside support

Posted Jul 21, 2026
UNC wide receiver Jordan Shipp said he takes criticism against Bill Belichick personally. He hasn’t bothered to find out why some people dislike the former NFL coach, but he knows not to count on their support. "We know not to expect anything from anybody else. We know that Carolina has to protect Carolina, and that’s the mentality we need to have." (MSN.com)

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