For North Carolina, the risk of hiring Bill Belichick is worth it

Plenty of NFL coaches have gone to the college ranks and failed. But this is a new era in college sports, and Belichick with his 8 Super Bowl rings could deliver big.

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North Carolina hires Bill Belichick: Where does NFL legend rank among new college coaching peers?

There's no doubting Belichick's football chops, but is he ready to tackle NIL, recruiting, the transfer portal and all the headaches that come with the college game?
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Belichick is back ... at UNC?!? We answered five questions about his challenges and what's ahead

What will be some of Belichick's biggest challenges at UNC?
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North Carolina hires Bill Belichick: Legendary NFL coach, 72, joins college ranks in stunning career move

Belichick's hire leads to the six-time Super Bowl champion giving up pursuit of the NFL all-time wins record
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North Carolina hires Bill Belichick: Ranking 15 NFL head-coaching candidates for 2025 cycle

Here's a look at the top names to monitor
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Bill Belichick will reportedly be North Carolina's next head football coach

Belichick has never coached in college during his nearly 50 years in the profession.
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Bill Belichick Is Said to Be Considering an Offer to Coach North Carolina

The six-time Super Bowl champion has never coached at the college level.
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Bill Belichick and North Carolina’s Complicated Coaching Search

Finding someone to replace the program’s all-time winningest coach, Mack Brown, has proven tougher than the Tar Heels initially thought.
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Why Bill Belichick to North Carolina isn't a totally wild idea

Yes, age is a concern when it comes to the 72-year-old Belichick, but we've seen how NIL and the transfer portal allow college programs to turn around overnight.
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For North Carolina, the risk of hiring Bill Belichick is worth it

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