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Bill Belichick calls reports that he’s negotiating a buyout “categorically false”

Bill Belichick calls reports that he’s negotiating a buyout “categorically false”

After an avalanche of reports regarding dysfunction within the North Carolina football program, culminating in a report of buyout negotiations, coach Bill Belichick met with reporters on Monday. He opened his media session by calling the reports “categorically false.” Asked about the statement that was posted on Wednesday night regarding his commitment to the program, Belichick said that it was …

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‘Answer that’: Bill Belichick stuns ESPN hosts by allegedly calling into live broadcast as hosts discuss UNC’s struggles

‘Answer that’: Bill Belichick stuns ESPN hosts by allegedly calling into live broadcast as hosts discuss UNC’s struggles

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US University of North Carolina football coach Bill Belichick reportedly called ESPN’s “College GameDay” broadcast as it was live on air to share a thought …

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Bill Belichick calls into College GameDay while Herbstreit and crew discussion of his future with Tar Heels – FootballScoop

Bill Belichick calls into College GameDay while Herbstreit and crew discussion of his future with Tar Heels  FootballScoop Bill Belichick apparently calls Kirk Herbstreit during ‘College GameDay’ discussion about his future at UNC  Yahoo Sports Mounting dysfunction under Bill Belichick has UNC student body president calling for ‘independent review’  CBS Sports Bill Belichick Is Learning College Football Isn’t the NFL  Bloomberg.com Saturday Sports: Baseball …

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Bill Belichick calls Kirk Herbstreit during ‘College GameDay’ in wild scene

Bill Belichick calls Kirk Herbstreit during ‘College GameDay’ in wild scene

Bill Belichick was apparently watching “College Gameday” Saturday morning.  The North Carolina head coach supposedly called Kirk Herbstreit as the panel was discussing his drama-filled football program in what turned out to be a bizarre moment in a week full of them for Belichick.  “I think the most important thing is, is to understand,” Herbstreit said during the discussion as …

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Bill Belichick Reportedly ‘Never’ Considered UNC Contract Buyout, ‘Sensational Drama’

Bill Belichick Reportedly ‘Never’ Considered UNC Contract Buyout, ‘Sensational Drama’

Despite reports suggesting that Bill Belichick and North Carolina might be heading for a divorce very soon, the Tar Heels head coach is apparently not planning to go anywhere. Per Sean Neumann of People, one person close to Belichick said he has “never” considered invoking his buyout options to leave North Carolina. “Bill was never looking into buyouts for UNC,” …

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What Bill Belichick is telling those close to him as North Carolina rumors swirl

What Bill Belichick is telling those close to him as North Carolina rumors swirl

Bill Belichick and Michael Lombardi don’t intend on going anywhere.  The Athletic’s Dianna Russini reported Saturday that the pair “has no plans to leave Chapel Hill” despite non-stop drama surrounding the North Carolina football program.  Belichick reportedly “loves coaching at the college level” and “believes they’re building something meaningful at UNC.” Bill Belichick (l.) during UNC’s home loss to Clemson …

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Bill Belichick, UNC’s ‘Culture of Arrogance’ Described in Report Outlining Struggles

Bill Belichick, UNC’s ‘Culture of Arrogance’ Described in Report Outlining Struggles

Amid a chaotic start to his first season coaching college football, Bill Belichick’s handling of things at North Carolina is already being called out by people within the program. A new report from The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman, Brendan Marks and Stewart Mandel details the “culture of arrogance” that has been created by Belichick and Tar Heels general manager Michael Lombardi …

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Bill Belichick has run into problems at North Carolina

Bill Belichick has run into problems at North Carolina

Of all the ugly moments so far — bad play, blowout losses, home fans fleeing early for the exits — the most telling moment of Bill Belichick’s first season at North Carolina came during an open week. It took the form of a pair of terse statements from Belichick and athletic director Bubba Cunningham posted on social media late Wednesday, …

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Schefter Reports Bill Belichick, UNC ‘Don’t Believe’ Rumors ‘Floating Around’

Schefter Reports Bill Belichick, UNC ‘Don’t Believe’ Rumors ‘Floating Around’

Amid a disastrous start to the season and rampant speculation about his future, Bill Belichick and North Carolina reportedly aren’t paying attention to the outside noise. On Thursday’s episode of Get Up, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Belichick and UNC officials “don’t believe” the rumors “floating around” right now. “There’s a lot of chatter out there right now, and I’ve been …

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