All articles tagged with #north carolina football
Originally Published 2 days ago — by University of North Carolina Athletics
Bobby Petrino has been appointed as the offensive coordinator for the University of North Carolina football team, bringing extensive experience from college and NFL coaching roles, and a proven track record of developing top offenses and players like Lamar Jackson.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Bleacher Report
North Carolina coach Bill Belichick dismissed rumors linking him to the New York Giants head coaching job following Brian Daboll's firing, emphasizing his focus on his current team and his commitment to building something meaningful at North Carolina, despite ongoing NFL speculation.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by AP News
North Carolina under coach Bill Belichick suffered a narrow 21-18 defeat to Cal, marked by a crucial late fumble by Nathan Leacock that cost them a potential win, amid ongoing off-field issues and a challenging start to the season.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Yahoo Sports
A bombshell report reveals internal conflicts and alleged betrayal involving Bill Belichick's associate Jordon Hudson and North Carolina football, with accusations that General Manager Mike Lombardi may have banned Hudson from the facilities, adding turmoil to Belichick's struggling program.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by NBC Sports
Bill Belichick denied reports of buyout negotiations and dysfunction within the North Carolina football program, emphasizing the team's ongoing process and improvement despite recent poor results, and criticized anonymous sources for spreading uncredible stories.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by New York Post
Bill Belichick and Michael Lombardi have no plans to leave North Carolina despite rumors of his departure and internal issues within the football program, with Belichick expressing commitment to building something meaningful at UNC amid recent underwhelming performances.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by NBC Sports
Bill Belichick's first college football season at North Carolina has been marred by arrogance and ignorance, with poor team performance, questionable recruitment decisions, and internal dissatisfaction, leading to calls for a change in leadership to improve the program's future prospects.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by AP News
Bill Belichick's first season as North Carolina's head coach has been challenging, with poor on-field performance, off-field issues, and questions about the program's future despite significant financial investment. The team has struggled offensively and defensively, and off-field controversies include suspensions and the cancellation of a Hulu show. Long-term rebuilding plans are in place, but patience from fans and donors is required.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Ringer
Bill Belichick's tenure at North Carolina football is reportedly failing due to poor results, internal dysfunction, nepotism, and a toxic environment, with signs pointing to an imminent exit and a program in disarray.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Cleveland.com
Bill Belichick's transition to college football with North Carolina has been disappointing, highlighting issues of age, style mismatch, and overestimating his fit for the college landscape, serving as a cautionary tale about knowing one's limitations in coaching.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by NBC Sports
A North Carolina assistant coach, Armond Hawkins, has been suspended for providing extra benefits to a player's family, raising concerns about the stability of the program and potential repercussions for head coach Bill Belichick, with discussions about possible contract buyouts and program changes.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by NBC Sports
UNC's GM Mike Lombardi announced a focus on recruiting around 40 freshmen for 2026 to rebuild the football program, citing challenges in attracting top talent due to changing college football economics and competition from bigger programs. The strategy aims for long-term sustainability, but concerns remain about the effectiveness of identifying future successful players and the ability to retain them, especially given the high turnover and transfer culture in college football.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Yahoo Sports
North Carolina's football team is struggling significantly under Bill Belichick, who appears to be out of his element in college football, with poor team performance, injuries, and distractions overshadowing any potential for improvement this season.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by SB Nation
North Carolina's football team is struggling significantly under Bill Belichick, who appears to be out of his element in college football, with poor team performance, injuries, and distractions overshadowing any potential turnaround, leading to a bleak outlook for the season.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by NBC Sports
Bill Belichick's North Carolina football team suffered a 34-9 blowout loss to UCF, marking his second such defeat and highlighting ongoing coaching challenges, with upcoming games against high-profile opponents like Clemson's Dabo Swinney.