Will Bill Belichick leave UNC for an NFL head coaching gig if he gets the chance? The former Patriots coach addressed that question during his introductory…
, with some speculating that Belichick will leave UNC for an NFL head-coaching job as soon as an ideal opportunity arises."Yeah, I didn't come here to leave," the six-time Super Bowl champion answered.While that isn't necessarily a promise that he'll stay in Chapel Hill, it shows he is focused solely on leading a collegiate program for the first time in his illustrious coaching career. He expressed what appeared to be sincere enthusiasm about the new challenge.
"I've always wanted to coach in college football. It just never really worked out," Belichick said."Had some good years in the NFL, so that was OK. "This is really kind of a dream come true. I grew up in college football with my dad. As a kid all I knew was college football. It's great to come back home to Carolina, back to an environment I really grew up in."
The job also has sentimental value for Belichick. His late father, Steve, was an assistant coach for the Tar Heels from 1953-55. Seeing how Belichick attempts to grow a mediocre football program into a powerhouse will be fascinating. Even before he was hired, the 72-year-oldHe'll have plenty of time to put that plan in place before his official UNC debut against TCU on Aug. 30, 2025. You can
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