Bill Belichick Expected to Become Next UNC Football Head Coach

Bill Belichick, the renowned six-time Super Bowl champion and former head coach of the New England Patriots, is expected to be named the next head football coach at the University of North Carolina, according to sources cited by ABC11.

The UNC Board of Trustees is scheduled to meet on Wednesday to approve Belichick’s contract, a necessary step for any official announcement. Belichick, 72, has been in extensive discussions with UNC officials, including a five-hour meeting on Sunday and previous talks with Chancellor Lee Roberts.

Belichick’s potential hire marks a significant move for UNC, which aims to elevate its football program to national prominence. The university hopes that Belichick’s NFL success, including 302 wins and a long tenure with the Patriots alongside quarterback Tom Brady, will be the catalyst to transform UNC into a football powerhouse in addition to its traditional basketball dominance.

Despite never having worked at the college level, Belichick has expressed his vision for a college program that would closely resemble an NFL team, focusing on professional training, nutrition, and coaching techniques that would prepare players for the NFL. He also highlighted the importance of endorsements and revenue sharing in modern college football.

There is also a family connection to UNC for Belichick; his late father, Steve, was an assistant coach for the Tar Heels from 1953-55. The hiring process has been supported by Board of Trustees chair John P. Preyer, who has been a key advocate for Belichick’s potential hire.

The deal, if finalized, is reported to be a three-year contract worth $30 million. However, several issues still need to be addressed, including the potential role of his son Stephen Belichick, UNC’s Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) resources, and the resources available for the coaching staff.