CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Eight-time Super Bowl champion Bill Belichick, who built one of the greatest sports dynasties of all time and is renowned as one of the top leaders to ever coach the game, is the new head of football at the University of North Carolina. I was appointed as a coach.
Belichick, the second-winningest coach in NFL history, agreed to a five-year contract pending approval by the university’s Board of Governors and the Board of Governors. A press conference will be held at a time when the Tar Heels will decide whether to formally introduce their new coach.
“This is an exciting day for Carolina football and the university,” said Chancellor Lee H. Roberts. We are committed to creating opportunities for success in these areas.” After speaking with Coach Belichick, I know he shares that determination. His accomplishments speak for themselves, and we look forward to working together on the next chapter of Carolina football. ”
“We know college athletics is changing, and that change requires new and innovative thinking,” said Carolina Director of Athletics Bubba Cunningham. “Bill Belichick is a football legend. “Hiring him to lead our program represents a new approach to ensuring the growth of Carolina football.” Evolving, Competing, Winning – We believe in providing championship opportunities and the best experiences for our student-athletes, now and in the future, and we’re thrilled that Coach Belichick shares that commitment. . chapel hill. ”
Belichick, who holds the NFL’s record for most Super Bowl wins (six as head coach with the New England Patriots and two more as defensive coordinator with the New York Giants), said he is “excited about the opportunity at UNC-Chapel Hill. “There is,” he said. I grew up around college football with my dad, cherished that time, always wanted to coach in college, and now look forward to building the football program in Chapel Hill. ”
Belichick, a three-time AP NFL Coach of the Year (2003, 2007 and 2010), has a career record of 333-178 (.652) as an NFL head coach, just shy of the NFL record for wins. They have 14 wins. He was a member of the 2000s and 2010s NFL All-Decade Teams, a member of the NFL Centennial All-Time Team, and holds the record for most NFL Playoff wins (31).
Belichick began his coaching career as an assistant with the Baltimore Colts in 1975 and became the defensive coordinator of the New York Giants in 1985, winning two Super Bowls under Bill Parcells. He was named head coach of the Cleveland Browns in 1991 and was at the helm for five seasons. He also coached with the New England Patriots and New York Jets before becoming the Patriots’ head coach in 2000.
In 24 seasons under head coach Belichick, New England has won 17 AFC East titles, 13 AFC Championships and nine Super Bowl appearances.
Belichick also has ties to North Carolina.
Belichick’s father, Steve, was an assistant football coach with the Tar Heels from 1953 to 1955 and was an assistant coach at the Naval Academy for more than 30 years. There, Bill Belichick attended team meetings and film sessions with his father. He knew how to diagram complex plays even before he was a teenager, and he credits his father for teaching him the ins and outs of football at an early age.
He graduated from Wesleyan University in 1975, where he played football and lacrosse. He has three children: Amanda, Stephen, and Brian.
