UNC, Bill Belichick and football player

UNC football program wanted to hire a former player for head coach before Bill Belichick
The North Carolina Tar Heels wanted to hire former offensive lineman Arthur Smith as head coach. UNC went a different direction with Bill Belichick.
"Second-hand embarrassment": Bill Belichick’s “awkward” moment with UNC football players gets him brutally trolled
Bill Belichick, former New England Patriots’ GM, is now coaching the University of North Carolina’s football team. His interactions with the players a
Bill Belichick wasn't UNC's first choice as head football coach: report
Bill Belichick's reign in North Carolina reportedly wasn't going to happen if Arthur Smith, the Pittsburgh Steelers' offensive coordinator, agreed to join the program.
UNC football lost top local recruit amid coaching change. Can Bill Belichick lure him back?
Originally committed to North Carolina, Zavion Griffin-Haynes decommitted from the Tar Heels after Mack Brown was fired. Can UNC and head coach Bill Belichick lure the Rolesville High School edge rusher back?
Bill Belichick Making Moves for Former UNC Football Recruiting Prize
In-state four-star Zavion Griffin-Haynes toured the UNC football program again after naming the Tar Heels among his new finalists.
How North Carolina football landed a coaching legend in Bill Belichick
North Carolina's hiring of Bill Belichick was the stunner of the college football year. Here's how the Tar Heels pulled it off.
UNC football coach Bill Belichick in his element as Tar Heels crank up spring practice
Coaching college players is new for the former NFL coach and Super Bowl winner, who says developing a team is a “long journey.”
UNC Football Recruiting Efforts Yield Another 2026 Commit
Among the UNC football targets in attendance for the Tar Heel basketball rivalry bout versus Duke was eventual pledge David ...
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UNC football lands 2026 commitment
On Sunday, defensive lineman David Jackson told Inside Carolina he was committed to the program, fresh off the big visit on ...
Duke-UNC remains priceless in football-crazed, money-obsessed college sports — but it’s at risk
Duke and North Carolina delivered in moments Saturday, even without the typical drama. In a changing college sports world, ...
North Carolina football's Plan A was Arthur Smith over Bill Belichick
North Carolina football's original Plan A was not Bill Belichick, but rather Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur ...
Huge Texas Prep Looking Forward to UNC Football Tour
UNC football head coach Bill Belichick and his staff have already made an impression on 2026 defensive lineman Jake Johnson.
Former UNC football coach Mack Brown lists Chapel Hill mansion, NC beach home for sale
The Chapel Hill home of former UNC football coach Mack Brown is on the market. Located near downtown Chapel Hill, the house ...
Greg McElroy Names College Football Program 'Taking Major Steps' Toward National Title Contention
Since taking the job in December, Belichick has gone to work in recruiting and the transfer portal. North Carolina's transfer ...
Marco Rubio, other politicians played pivotal role in helping Bill Belichick land UNC job: report
Bill Belichick has friends in an important places, and according to one report, he called on now-Secretary of State Marco Rubio for help in landing the UNC head coaching job.