David HaleOct 4, 2025, 05:29 PM ET Close College football reporter. Joined ESPN in 2012. Graduate of the University of Delaware. CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — The stands at Kenan Stadium were nearly empty long before halftime, and the fervor that surrounded the hiring of Bill Belichick at North Carolina has, in the span of just five games, devolved into exasperation …
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CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — As North Carolina moves closer to 24 hours shy of kickoff time for its ACC football league opener against Clemson, backup quarterback Max Johnson is expected to be the Tar Heels’ starter on Saturday, according to the consensus among a number of sources close to the situation. >>> Welcome to the new home of Inside Carolina! Reactivate your …
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The first year of the Bill Belichick experiment at North Carolina has not gone well. And it’s not because of his coaching skills. It’s because he doesn’t have enough good players. Via Doug Samuels of FootballScoop.com, UNC G.M. Mike Lombardi recently sent an email to donors and boosters explaining the program’s strategy for finding better players. The lengthy message explains …
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A new lawsuit alleges that the University of North Carolina and its board of trustees illegally hired football coach Bill Belichick behind closed doors. The lawsuit, filed Monday by former UNC administrator Chris Clemens and lawyer David McKenzie, also accuses the public institution of hiding discussions about potential conference realignment — highlighting a “pattern and practice” by UNC to conceal …
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Dan WetzelSep 10, 2025, 11:21 AM ET Close Dan Wetzel is a senior writer focused on investigative reporting, news analysis and feature storytelling. Bill Belichick’s ongoing feud with his former boss at the New England Patriots might be good news for the North Carolina Tar Heels and their fans, writes Dan Wetzel. AP Photo/Nell Redmond Bill Belichick was presented the game …
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The Atlantic Coast Conference announced the conference schedules for the 2025-26 men’s basketball season. The regular season tips off on Nov. 3, while conference play starts on Dec. 30. Jon Scheyer is entering his fourth season as Duke’s head coach. Duke is coming off a Final Four appearance. However, many of the key contributors to the 2024-25 Blue Devils team …
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Mike Vrabel addressed the drama involving Bill Belichick during his weekly radio spot on WEEI after the former Patriots coach all but confirmed that New England scouts were not welcome at North Carolina, where Belichick now coaches. Belichick commented for the first time on the multiple reports about UNC’s policy toward Patriots scouts following the Tar Heels’ win over Charlotte …
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Part of Bill Belichick’s new job is to help his players get to the NFL, but a certain professional team has been denied access to his college program at North Carolina. After earning his first win as the Tar Heels’ coach Saturday night over Charlotte, Belichick confirmed that Patriots scouts and staffers are banned at UNC facilities. “It’s clear that I’m …
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CHARLOTTE – North Carolina coach Bill Belichick confirmed that personnel from the NFL team that he led to six Super Bowl titles aren’t allowed at the Tar Heels’ football facilities. Belichick guided the New England Patriots to six Super Bowl titles and nine AFC championships during a 24-year tenure with the franchise. But since his departure after the 2023 season, …
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