Bill Belichick, North Carolina and college football
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What still felt surreal a few months ago is finally coming to fruition on the football field—Bill Belichick really is coaching the North Carolina Tar Heels this year. At ACC media days this week, Belichick was unsurprisingly a popular character,
Headlined by Bill Belichick at North Carolina, the ACC has three ex-NFL head coaches leading its football programs this fall.
North Carolina coach Bill Belichick took center stage Thursday at ACC Media Days, accompanied by his transfer quarterback and several program veterans as TV crews and cameras tracked his every move. Ahead of his first season with the Tar Heels,
Much remains unknown about the Tar Heels’ on-field product, but Chapel Bill’s presence loomed large over the proceedings in Charlotte on Thursday.
Bill Belichick is already facing high expectations for his first year as UNC head coach, and one of his counterparts made a bold prediction.
Lopez emerged as a dynamic dual-threat option for South Alabama last season. He ended the year with 2,559 yards and 18 touchdowns against just five interceptions while completing 66% of his passes. He also ran for 465 yards and seven touchdowns on 5.6 yards per carry.