THEY MET EVERY week, Bill Belichick and a handful of his former assistants with the New England Patriots. Matt Patricia, Michael Lombardi, Josh …
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Will Bill Belichick's Old Ways Work at North Carolina?
By the time the former Patriots coach stands on the Tar Heels sideline, he will be 55 years older than some of his players. Why would the six-time Super Bowl champion who is 14 wins from the all-time NFL wins record take over a middle-of-the-road ACC program during college football’s most chaotic era? “This is a big f--- you to the NFL,” a confidant told ESPN. Read more on a stunning move that few saw coming — and why the league in which he spent half a century coaching didn’t want him around.
Belichick Became 'Disgusted' With NFL
Froze out of the league, the head coach looked to college football for his next job.
Can 'The Hoodie' Build Pipeline to NFL?
Details of his contract, who he could bring in, and what UNC fans can expect.
Pros and Cons
Belichick has the cred and vision, but the track record for coaches his age is not exceptional.
'Rich Rod' Back in Morgantown
Plus, Dan Mullen may roll the dice on a team out West.
