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Bill Belichick becoming a college football coach was a stunning move.

Basketball-Centric North Carolina Had to Take Its Shot at Football Glory

The legendary NFL coach will face an instant makeover with the Tar Heels, but a new era in college sports gives him an advantage in recruiting.

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With his move to North Carolina, Belichick will coach college football for the first time in his career.

With Move to UNC, Bill Belichick Gets to Craft Legacy on His Terms

The transition to college football might appear to be a steep learning curve. But in Chapel Hill, the 72-year-old Belichick will get the full organizational control he's been looking for.

With his move to North Carolina, Belichick will coach college football for the first time in his career.

With Move to UNC, Bill Belichick Gets to Craft Legacy on His Terms

The transition to college football might appear to be a steep learning curve. But in Chapel Hill, the 72-year-old Belichick will get the full organizational control he's been looking for.

Bill Belichick becoming the North Carolina coach shows that college football is becoming an NFL Lite.

Bill Belichick to North Carolina Highlights Professionalism Changes in College Sports

The looming House v. NCAA settlement, massive NIL money and the transfer portal paved the way for college football to become NFL Lite.

Belichick speaks to the media before a game during his final season in the NFL

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Somewhere along the way, the league as an entity grew tired of its most legendary modern coach. The feeling must have been mutual.

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The Astros’ star outfielder is a free agent next offseason, and his value just shot up in the wake of Juan Soto’s historic contract

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Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow and receiver Tee Higgins .

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Then-New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick on Jan 7, 2024.

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Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler runs on the court.

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USC Trojans Predicted To Land Elite California Recruits In 2026 Class

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