<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bill-belichick" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bill Belichick</a>‘s tenure in North Carolina hasn’t been good. It hasn’t been bad either, but the fact is maybe the expectations were a bit too high. However, he will stay at Chapel Hill, but he was forced to make decisions for the upcoming season.



According to Pete Thamel of ESPN.com, Belichick decided to part ways with offensive coordinator Freddie Kitchens and special-teams coordinator Mike Priefer. Now, Belichick has two new coordinators to hire.



Kitchens was the Browns head coach back in 2019 and things didn’t go well. He was also the interim Tar Heels head coach in 2024. After Belichick was hired, he stayed. Priefer was brought by Belichick but Priefer was a member of the Freddie Kitchens <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cleveland-browns" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Browns</a>‘ staff too. 



<h2>Belichick might unexpectedly be in the hot seat</h2>



No one will ever debate the greatness of Belichick as a head coach. But, in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/college-football" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">College Football</a>, talent matters more than coaching. If Belichick isn’t able to recruit properly, no matter how good the coach is or the coordinators are, the team won’t get results.



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The fact that Belichick is a very expensive coach means that he is expected to deliver results, and recruiting is part of his job. If he can’t recruit properly or even coach the team into playoff contention, the lack of results could put his job in jeopardy.


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<h2>Improvements are expected in Belichick’s second season</h2>



Belichick is too expensive to be stuck in the limbo. Not only that, he comes with a certain degree of drama. He is too big of a name so if it goes bad, all the spotlights are on <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/north-carolina" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">North Carolina</a> and not in the good way.



Also, Belichick’s personal life is very public and very scrutinized. That’s been a part of all the drama involving his stay at Chapel Hill. The only way to silence all the critics is improving drastically.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lane-kiffin" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lane Kiffin</a> will represent the LSU Tigers as their new head coach. Now, the salary he will earn after leaving Ole Miss was revealed and there are questions about how his new deal compares to North Carolina‘s Bill Belichick.



Wilson Alexander fof NOLA.com reported that Lane Kiffin will earn $13 million per year at <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lsu-tigers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LSU</a>. As for Belichick, CBS News reported he earns $10 million per season in a five-year contract with the first three years being fully guaranteed.



It’s stated that Kiffin signed a seven-year deal, making it a far more lucrative deal than what <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bill-belichick" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Belichick</a> has. Also, the size of the programs are very different, but so are the expectations.



<h2>LSU will hope Kiffin’s start to his era is better than Belichick’s at UNC</h2>



Belichick’s first year at Chapel Hill ended with a 4-8 record and an ACC record of 2-6. The team ended with a three-game losing streak, two of them being by more than two possessions.



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Ole Miss, during Lane Kiffin’s last year, ended 11-1 and ended the season with a five-game winning streak. Hence, LSU is hoping that’s the coach the Tigers have, not one than has a losing record.


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<h2>Lane Kiffin has a very different coaching profile than Belichick</h2>



The fact of the matter is that Kiffin and Belichick couldn’t have more different coaching styles. While Belichick is regarded as the best NFL coach of all time, he went on a hiatus to then be appointed as head coach for the Tar Heels.



As for Kiffin, he does have <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a> experience as he was a head coach for the Oakland Raiders for two years, but he has plenty of college experience and he is an offensive-minded coach, as opposed to Belichick’s defensive approach.

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It took longer than expected, but the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/north-carolina" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">North Carolina Tar Heels</a> finally got their first conference win with Bill Belichick as their head coach. The team soundly defeated Syracuse and after the game, the UNC coach sent a message about how having an ACC win feels.



In the most <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bill-belichick" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Belichick</a> way possible, he said, “Feels great. We had a couple of opportunities the last couple of weeks that we couldn’t capitalize on.&nbsp;It was good to get this one. So we look forward to all the rest of the games in the ACC.” There are four <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/acc" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ACC</a> games remaining in North Carolina’s schedule. If it wins three, the program becomes bowl eligible.



The Tar Heels dominated easily and were able to establish good, proper, disciplined football. Just how Belichick likes. Also, they are starting to rely more and more on their talents, especially on the run game.



<h2>North Carolina is literally on Demon time…</h2>



Belichick loves a good running back and he has one in Demon June. Against Syracuse, he was borderline unstoppable. June had 182 scrimmage yards on 15 touches with two touchdowns.



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June averaged 7.8 yards per carry against Syracuse and was the driving factor behind the win. Also, quarterback Gio Lopez went 15/19 for 216 yards and two touchdowns with no interceptions.


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<h2>The defense was also great</h2>



Not only did UNC limit Syracuse to 10 points but the whole performance was just great. Syracuse only managed to get 147 total yards, 39 passing yards, and 2.9 yards per play. North Carolina put on a defensive clinic.



During the last couple of weeks, North Carolina has been a more disciplined, well-coached team. Now, it seems like the team is really buying into Bellichick’s idea and is a good thing to see after a difficult start.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bill-belichick" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bill Belichick</a> knew his transition to college football would be anything but a walk in the park. However, he may have never imagined it’d be as challenging as it’s turned out. Just weeks into his first NCAA season with the North Carolina Tar Heels, the six-time Super Bowl-winning head coach has been through the wringer. Now, his son and UNC’s defensive coordinator Steve Belichick dropped a bold reminder.



Belichick and the Tar Heels had some time to clear their heads after the deflating 38-10 loss to the Clemson Tigers. The bye week in the 2025 NCAA season was much needed, but now it’s time for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/north-carolina" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">North Carolina</a> to face the music.



If UNC wants to stay out of the spotlight, it will have plenty of time to do so during the offseason. As the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/college-football" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">college football</a> campaign continues, the Tar Heels must fight to stay afloat in the ACC, where they’ve struggled to find their footing so far.



On that note, Steve Belichick made something clear to the roster in Chapel Hill. Amid a frustrating start to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ncaa">NCAA</a> campaign, it’s up to the Tar Heels to climb out of the hole they now find themselves languishing in.



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“I appreciate the frustration to a point just because it means they care,” Steve Belichick said, via On3. “We’re putting in a lot of work to go out there and compete at a high level. It hasn’t always shown. So, we’ll try to get out there and do better, but it should be frustrating when you lose.”


 

 

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<h2>Signs of hope</h2>



It was never going to be a smooth sailing for the Belichick father-son duo in Chapel Hill. The ACC is filled with hard-nosed opponents that won’t succumb simply because of the names standing on the sideline. As North Carolina gears up for the final 7 games of the season, Steve Belichick admitted he liked what he’s seen lately.



“I think we’ve had a really good week of practice,” Steve Belichick said. “I think anybody who’s a competitor is frustrated when they lose. So, it starts with me on defense. I’ve got to do a better job. Trickles down through everybody. So, we’ve all got to do better.”



<h2>Need to get one</h2>



North Carolina vies to secure its first ACC win of the season when the Tar Heels face the California Golden Bears. UNC hasn’t won an ACC game in over 11 months, with its last conference triumph coming on Nov. 16 against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons. That streak will surely be on the Tar Heels’ minds as they make the coast-to-coast trip to Berkeley.


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The excitement generated by Bill Belichick’s arrival to lead a storied program like the North Carolina Tar Heels has, unfortunately, not been matched by results on the field. With a 2–3 start to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/college-football">NCAAF</a> season, many are now beginning to question the head coach’s future moving forward.



At a time when poor results have cost experienced coaches like Sam Pittman and James Franklin their jobs, rumors about <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bill-belichick">Belichick</a>’s stability as the leader at UNC are gaining momentum.



Pete Thamel, insider specializing in College Football, revealed via his official X (formerly Twitter) account that the former Patriots head coach dismissed any rumors about his future with a definitive two-word message: “Categorically false.”



It remains to be seen what will ultimately happen with the current leader in Chapel Hill. For now, the next challenge will be in Berkeley against California on Friday, October 17. Can the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/north-carolina">Tar Heels</a> get their season back on track?



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<h2>Regaining confidence and returning to victory</h2>



The stinging 38-10 beatdown North Carolina suffered at the hands of Clemson was more than just another loss—it was a categorical failure that has put the entire program, and coach Bill Belichick, under a harsh spotlight. 


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Dropping to a disappointing 2-3 record, the Tar Heels’ offense was non-existent and the defense was steamrolled, prompting serious questions about the team’s identity and direction. 



Simply put, North Carolina must use their next outing against California as a non-negotiable opportunity to hit the reset button, showcase a level of physicality and competence that was utterly absent against the Tigers, and prove to the ACC that their season is far from over. This is a must-win game to prevent a promising campaign from spiraling into total disaster.



<h2>UNC upcoming games</h2>



With a long stretch of the season still to be played, the Tar Heels face several upcoming tests that could either help them get back on track—or completely derail their hopes for the campaign.



<ul><li>@ California, October 17</li><li>vs Virginia, October 25</li><li>@ Syracuse, October 31 </li><li>vs Stanford, November 8 </li><li>@ Wake Forest, November 15</li></ul>

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bill-belichick" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bill Belichick</a> and the North Carolina Tar Heels are in the eye of the storm. After consecutive weeks of endless drama, the two sides are rumored to be drifting apart in the NCAA. Perhaps James Franklin’s firing by the Penn State Nittany Lions has lit a bulb over the program in Chapel Hill.



Penn State spiraled out of control with three straight losses to kickstart the Big Ten schedule in the 2025 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/college-football" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">college football</a> season. Enough was enough for the Nittany Lions. Following the 22-21 loss to the Northwestern Wildcats, the school in Happy Valley parted ways with its head coach.



Now, as reported by Bleacher Report and Spotrac, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/penn-state" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Penn State</a> must foot the bill for a $56 million contract buyout after terminating the 10-year deal handed to Franklin in 2021. According to Spotrac, Franklin’s buyout clause is the second-largest in college football history, trailing only Jimbo Fisher’s Texas A&amp;M $76M buyout.



As noted by USA Today, the Nittany Lions would have paid a cheaper buyout had they fired Franklin after December 1, which would’ve reduced the total to $48 million. It seems Penn State was determined to make a statement—even if it meant more money leaving its wallet.



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<h2>How much would UNC have to pay Belichick?</h2>



Following a 2-3 start to the 2025 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ncaa" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NCAA</a> season, the Tar Heels are seemingly having second thoughts. It’s not so much about the record as it is about the fashion of the losses and the overflowing media presence and drama on campus.


 

 

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From Jordon Hudson’s appearance on the field before kickoff to the tug-of-war between Belichick and his former NFL team, the New England Patriots, it seems everything has been blown out of proportion in Chapel Hill. On that note, reports hint <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/north-carolina" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">North Carolina</a> is at least considering the possibility of moving on from Belichick. Needless to say, it would be anything but an easy—or money-saving—decision.



“Were North Carolina to fire Belichick at any point before Dec. 2027 it would owe him everything he was set to be paid up to that date. As things stand, that figure is north of $20 million,” as reported by CBS Sports. “Anything above $17 million would make Belichick’s buyout one of the five highest in college football history.“



<h2>Head-turning clauses</h2>



North Carolina signed Belichick to a five-year, $50 million deal, which includes $30 million guaranteed over the first three seasons. Therefore, if the Tar Heels scrape the deal before Belichick completes his third NCAA season, the school must pay him as if he had coached them, regardless. 



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On the other hand, if Belichick decides to leave, then he must pay the school in Chapel Hill $1 million. Prior to June 1st, Belichick would have had to foot a $10 million bill to walk out on the Tar Heels. He took quite a discount, which only fueled rumors of him leaving for an NFL team in the summer.



<h2>Where to now?</h2>



As things stand, just five games into his first coaching experience in college football, it seems North Carolina’s safest option is to stay the course. Perhaps there is light at the end of the tunnel. Even if things turn south, the Tar Heels will be $30 million down by the time the 2027 season wraps up. 


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Instead, it might be wiser to give the six-time Super Bowl-winning head coach more time to right his wrongs and build his program exactly as he envisions it—not with the leftover pieces from Mack Brown’s team.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bill-belichick" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bill Belichick</a> and the North Carolina Tar Heels simply can’t catch a break in the 2025 NCAA campaign. ‘Chapel Bill’ is off to a turbulent start and the lopsided defeat at home against the Clemson Tigers did the program no favors. Now, the six-time Super Bowl-winning head coach is sensing the pressure to right the ship.



It was never going to be a walk in the park for Belichick and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/north-carolina" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tar Heels</a> in their first season together in college football. However, the decorated head coach may have never expected such a rocky beginning to his <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ncaa" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NCAA </a>chapter. The 38-10 loss to the Tigers only added salt into the wounds. 



After the loss to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/clemson" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Clemson</a>, Belichick addressed the school’s shortcomings with an honest admission. The former New England Patriots mastermind didn’t stutter to take his fair share of blame for UNC’s struggles.



<h2>Belichick’s mea culpa</h2>



“A disappointing outcome for us today,” Belichick commented, via On3. “I thought we had a good week. I think we were ready to go, and unfortunately we gave some big plays early in the game that really tilted the game, and we’re just never able to recover. So we just got to do a better job of coaching, a better job playing, and just eliminate the mistakes that are fixable. 



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“We just can’t make those mistake,” Belichick said about illegal formation penalties. “When the players make them, that’s obviously bad. But the fact that they happen is part of that’s coaching too. So I’ll take my share of the responsibility on that.”


 

 

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<h2>What’s next?</h2>



Belichick and North Carolina will head into a bye week in the 2025 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/college-football" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">college football</a> season. To say they will enjoy the off-days would be a massive overstatement. However, it might in come in handy for UNC to get back on track ahead of key matchups in the ACC.



On October 17, the Tar Heels will make a trip to the West Coast to take on the California Golden Bears. As if Belichick and his staff didn’t have enough on their plates, they must game-plan for a menace of a quarterback in true freshman Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele.



If North Carolina walks into Berkeley struggling on defense like they have all season long, they could be in for a very long night. Sagapolutele is coming off the worst game of his young career, though. Perhaps Belichick can find a pattern in his three-interception film to exploit when the Tar Heels take on the Golden Bears.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/north-carolina" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">North Carolina Tar Heels</a>‘ expectations rose like crazy back when they announced Bill Belichick as their head coach. Fast forward and in four games, the team is 2-2 and has traded being blown out and winning by blowouts. There is no in between. In hopes of making the program better, general manager Mike Lombardi exposed a new focus to get players.



Doug Samuels of FootballScoop.com reported that Lombardi sent an email to donors and boosters. In said email, Lombardi informed, “Investing in freshman [sic] allows us to build a program of sustainability which has always been the cornerstone of any <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bill-belichick" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Belichick</a> program.”



He then added, “Twenty years of sustained success in New England was due to investing in the long term, establishing continuity within the program which allowed growth and development of the players. This is the formula we intend to use by signing a large high school class. There must be a blend of old and new — which provides short- and long-term answers.” There’s a new focus for the Tar Heels recruitment process.



<h2>While the Tar Heels are 2-2, Belichick is joking with Saban</h2>



As the team was preparing to face Cade Klubnik and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/clemson" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Clemson</a>, Belichick appeared on ESPN College Gameday where his close friend and former Alabama head coach Nick Saban now works as an analyst. There, they had a great interaction where they joked with each other about who learned more about the other.



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<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">"I learned a lot from Coach Saban" ~ <a href="https://twitter.com/Belichick_B?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Belichick_B</a> "In all the time of us being friends I never thought I would say that you&apos;re full of shit 😂😂 I learned a lot more from you than you learned from me" ~ Coach Saban <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CollegeGameDay?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CollegeGameDay</a> <a href="https://t.co/XU0DeSgr77">pic.twitter.com/XU0DeSgr77</a>— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) <a href="https://twitter.com/PatMcAfeeShow/status/1974487113195237744?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 4, 2025</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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Much has been said about Belichick’s approach on <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/college-football" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">College Football</a>. Some say he hasn’t been as focused. Back in his time in the NFL, he would never appeared on shows before a game.Nor would he have his then-partner on the field just before the game starts. However, it’s Belichick, he has forgotten more football than most will learn in a lifetime, so he’s earned the benefit of the doubt. 


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<h2>Is Bill Belichick’s approach the right fit for College Football?</h2>



Many players have been skeptical about Belichick’s coaching method at the collegiate level. He was known for being very strict and borderline obsessive with his ways. He only signed players who were professionals to the core and recruited collegiate talent that was already molded for the pros.



In North Carolina, the recruitment process goes all the way to high school. Belichick’s way of training had to change massively too. Will that ever work? After all, the Belichick way is ingrained in his core. Still, it doesn’t mean it will give North Carolina the best results.

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So far, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/college-football">college football</a> season has been underwhelming for the North Carolina Tar Heels — not just because of their current record, but due to their overall level of play. Bill Belichick’s squad now faces a dangerous visitor, as the Clemson Tigers come to Chapel Hill this Saturday. With pressure mounting, the head coach will have to make a critical decision regarding the QB1 spot.


 


According to the latest reports, Gio Lopez has been listed as questionable for the upcoming matchup against Dabo Swinney’s squad, leaving his status as the starting quarterback very much in doubt.



The news was confirmed by college football insider Pete Nakos, who reported the setback via his account on X (formerly Twitter). It’s yet another challenge Bill <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bill-belichick">Belichick</a> must navigate in the immediate future.



“North Carolina quarterback Gio Lopez is questionable for Saturday against Clemson, per the ACC injury report,” Nakos reported via @PeteNakos_.



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Lopez is still in recovery from a right leg injury that sidelined him during North Carolina’s most recent game — a loss to Central Florida 12 days ago. He has been the starting QB in every game for the Tar Heels this season, but backup Max Johnson has stepped in twice, both times in the second half of heavy defeats to TCU and UCF, after Lopez was forced to leave due to injury.


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<h2>Who will start in place of Lopez?</h2>



With Lopez’s availability still in doubt for the Tar Heels’ upcoming game, Max Johnson once again appears to be the leading candidate to start at quarterback. Johnson has consistently served as the team’s primary backup this season.



The news was confirmed by college football reporter Matt Zenitz through his official account on X (formerly Twitter).



“It’s trending toward Max Johnson starting at quarterback for North Carolina vs. Clemson tomorrow, sources tell @CBSSports. Gio Lopez, who has started UNC’s first four games, has been listed as questionable this week on the Tar Heels’ availability report due to an injury.”



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<h2>What’s next for North Carolina?</h2>



With the main goal of stringing together multiple wins, these are the upcoming matchups the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/north-carolina">North Carolina Tar Heels</a> will have to face:



<ul><li>vs Clemson, October 4</li><li>@ California, October 17</li><li>vs Virginia, October 25</li><li>@ Syracuse, October 31</li><li>vs Stanford, November 8</li></ul>

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As much as both sides try not to, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bill-belichick">Bill Belichick</a> and the New England Patriots are destined to be intertwined forever. Now, the North Carolina Tar Heels head coach has had his plans spoiled by the NFL franchise.



The relationship between Belichick and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots">Patriots</a> didn’t end smoothly. On the contrary, the two sides remain bitter toward each other. Now, just days after news broke of Belichick and the Tar Heels banning Patriots scouts from entering campus in Chapel Hill, more drama has hit the fan. Belichick’s plans have been wrecked by the organization in Foxborough. 



Still, nobody expects the noise to suddenly quiet down in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/college-football">college football</a>. Instead, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ncaa">NCAA</a> landscape is bracing for another clash between the six-time Super Bowl–winning head coach and the very franchise he once found so much success with.



“The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has refused Bill Belichick’s trademark applications for three phrases associated with his coaching career: ‘DO YOUR JOB (BILL’S VERSION)’, ‘NO DAYS OFF (BILL’S VERSION)’, and ‘IGNORE THE NOISE (BILL’S VERSION)’,” trademark attorney Josh Gerben stated, via gerbenlaw.com. “The problem? The New England Patriots already own trademark registrations for those same slogans (without the ‘Bill’s Version’).”



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<h2>Context</h2>



The three catchphrases resemble Belichick’s coaching mantras during his time with the Patriots. They clearly left a mark on players, helping the franchise hoist six Lombardi trophies. However, as things ended sourly between Bill and the Pats, the head coach sought the selling rights to those slogans by adding “(Bill’s Version)”.


 

 

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Perhaps, in a nod to Taylor Swift’s “Taylor’s Version” releases. Belichick might look at the Patriots and say, “Look what you made me do,” but in the end, he’ll have to shake it off—as once again, the franchise got the best of him.



<h2>Back and forth</h2>



Belichick might be focused entirely on the events going on at ‘Chapel Bill’, but it’s undeniable he’s keeping a close eye on the Patriots, too. Moreover, he’s keeping tabs and receipts, looking to make a statement. After chaos erupted due to the banning of New England’s scouts in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/north-carolina">North Carolina</a>, Belichick dropped a bold message.



“It’s clear I’m not welcome there at their facility. So they’re not welcome at ours,” Belichick said during a press conference about the program’s decision. “It’s pretty simple.” However, it didn’t take long before current Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel fired back.



“Nothing surprises me. I mean [Belichick] came back for Tom Brady’s ceremony, so I guess he’s welcomed back based on the fact that he was there, so I just go by that. Since his departure as head coach, he’s been back, and I’ll leave it at that,” Vrabel said on The Greg Hill Show. “When you get fired your keycard and fingerprint don’t work anymore, I tried that one back in Tennessee,” Vrabel concluded with a joke to lighten the air.



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<h2>Tangled up</h2>



While fans in Foxborough would like for the two parties to see eye-to-eye, it seems neither side is willing to cave in. It seems Belichick and the Patriots’ front office will continue to go at each other’s throat for the time being.


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As it stands, there doesn’t seem to be an ending in sight to the conflict. In the meantime, Belichick will look to establish his identity in Chapel Hill, while Vrabel and the Pats hope to turn the tide after a rough start to the 2025 NFL season.

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It’s been a turbulent time in Foxborough—and not just on the field. Beyond the New England Patriots’ season-opening loss, a heated back-and-forth has emerged in recent hours between current head coach Mike Vrabel and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bill-belichick">Bill Belichick</a>.


 


What’s all this about? The legendary, multi-time Super Bowl-winning coach made headlines after banning <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots">Patriots</a> scouts from attending the game of his current team, the North Carolina Tar Heels — a move that caught both insiders and outsiders by surprise.



In a recent radio appearance, former Titans HC <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mike-vrabel">Mike Vrabel</a> was asked about the situation, dismissing the notion that Bill Belichick is no longer welcome in New England.



“So I guess he’s welcome back based on the fact that he was there,” the head coach said on WEEI 93.7FM.



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What did Belichick say? “It’s clear I’m not welcome there at their facility. So they’re not welcome at ours. It’s pretty simple.”


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<h2>Little to see, little to show</h2>



The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/north-carolina">North Carolina Tar Heels</a> are facing a tough road ahead, and it’s not just due to their season-opening loss to TCU. The lack of top-tier talent on the roster has become a significant concern, with the team’s prospects for the next NFL Draft appearing thin. 



The presence of 14 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> scouts at Saturday’s game underscored the interest in a handful of players, but their visit also highlighted the broader issue: a dearth of high-end, pro-ready talent across the board. Unlike recent years when the Tar Heels were churning out first-round picks like Drake Maye and Sam Howell, this year’s squad lacks the star power to attract widespread attention.


 


The team’s performance against TCU exposed the talent gap, and it’s a reality that will likely define their season.


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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bill-belichick" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bill Belichick</a> won his first game as the North Carolina head coach but the press conference focused on another topic. The head coach has banned New England Patriots‘ scouts to attend the UNC’s facilities. The reason? Belichick thinks he is not welcomed at Foxborough. Key word: thinks. According to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, this is not the case at all.



“It’s clear that I’m not welcome around their facility,” Belichick told reporters. “And so they’re not welcome at ours. Pretty simple.” Unless Belichick is still mad about the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Patriots</a> firing him two years ago, no one has ever said Belichick can’t go to Gillette Stadium.



In fact, Pats’ owner Robert Kraft said as soon as Belichick calls it a career, a statue of him will be done outside of the stadium. Belichick was also invited by the Patriots to speak on Tom Brady’s Hall of Fame enshrinement. Hence, where is this idea that he is not welcomed coming from?



<h2>The banning clearly affects the Patriots more than Belichick</h2>



Belichick’s job does not require him to go to Foxborough. Meanwhile, the job of a scout is to go to College Football’s facilities and literally observe and analyze possible prospects. Therefore, by not letting the scouts go to Chapel Hill, he is directly interfering with their job.



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Kraft gave Belichick the command of the Patriots for more than 20 years. He won six Super Bowls with the team and also was the team’s general manager for plenty of time. However, when <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tom-brady" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tom Brady</a> went elsewhere due to his broken relationship with Belichick, the UNC’s head coach career started going downhill.


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<h2>Belichick should have other priorities right now</h2>



Belichick got absolutely blasted in his first game of the season by TCU. He was able to bounce back this week with a win away at Charlotte. It was a good performance as <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/north-carolina" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">UNC</a> won 20-3.



However, his stocks are still not recovered. UNC plays Richmond and UCF before facing 8-ranked Clemson at the start of October. If Belichick manages to coach this team properly against Clemson, his name will once again rise as a top tier coach. As for now, he should prioritize that before the feud he has with his former <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a> team.

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The TCU Horned Frogs showed no mercy last Monday in Chapel Hill. The visitors cruised to a 48–14 victory, leaving both fans and analysts stunned by UNC’s lack of resistance throughout the game.



Ahead of another week of college football action — with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/north-carolina">Tar Heels</a> set to visit Charlotte — Barstool Sports founder Portnoy spoke out about Belichick and his future with the program, warning that things could get complicated if results don’t start turning around soon.



“I need Bill Belichick to either start winning or get out of college football, because I can’t be the butt of the joke,” he said during FOX’s Big Noon Kickoff. “He’s like my grandfather, and it’s sad to see.”



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<h2>A tough start in Chapel Hill</h2>



The Bill Belichick era at North Carolina got off to a rough start. The Tar Heels took a tough loss to TCU in their season opener, and it was a serious wake-up call for a team with some big expectations. The offense couldn’t find its groove and the defense was on its heels for most of the game.


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But luckily, the season is just getting started. The team now has a huge chance to bounce back and get things on track against Charlotte. For a squad that needs to build some confidence, a big win is a must. They need to prove that their first game was just a stumble, not a sign of things to come.


 


<h2>More challenges ahead</h2>



The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/college-football">NCAAF</a> season is just getting underway and, following their matchup against Charlotte, these are the upcoming games the North Carolina Tar Heels will have ahead of them.



<ul><li>vs Richmond, September 13</li><li>@ UCF, September 20</li><li>vs Clemson, October 4</li><li>@ California, October 17</li><li>vs Virginia, October 25</li></ul>

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Belichick’s debut in college football was nothing short of a shipwreck—or at least, that’s how it looked across the nation. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/north-carolina">North Carolina</a> was humiliated at home by the visiting TCU Horned Frogs, who walked out with a 48-14 victory. It’s time for Belichick and company to put it in the backburner and move on.



However, a report around <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/college-football">college football</a> hints Belichick’s past might come back to bite him. Namely, his dispute with Kraft and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots">Patriots</a>, the NFL franchise with which Belichick won six Super Bowls as head coach. Still, there is no love left for the organization in Foxborough—or at least, that’s how it seems.



“Bill Belichick hasn’t been very accommodating to NFL scouts. And I was told by multiple people, that he has banned the New England Patriots,” John Middlekauff said on the 3 and Out podcast.



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Ironically, the Patriots’ starting quarterback and messiah, Drake Maye, is a product of UNC, so it’s interesting to see the school close the doors on the organization that is now looking after its alumni. Moreover, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/college-football/bill-belichick-makes-10m-at-unc-how-much-does-sonny-dykes-earn-at-tcu">Belichick makes $10 million a year in North Carolina.</a> Needless to say, the school isn’t exactly thrilled to see him use his position to execute personal vendettas.


 

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<h2>Send a message</h2>



If the reports are indeed true, and North Carolina has shut the doors for Patriots’ scout team to attend practices and get information on its talents, then Belichick is undoubtedly making a statement to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/robert-kraft">Kraft</a> family and the brass in Foxboro. However, Middlekauff believes it’s not the best look on the head coach.



“To ban the Patriots is like an ‘F— you’ to Robert Kraft. Guess what Kraft’s not doing? He’s not ever making a school call in his life,” Middlekauff commented. “He’s never going to any of these universities. It’s just some random guy going to the school.”



<h2>Rough start</h2>



From the get-go, Belichick’s time in Chapel Hill has been marred by off-the-field controversies. From Jordon Hudson’s loud presence on campus to the speculation surrounding Belichick’s buyout clause, it always felt like once the college football season started it would all tone down. 



<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚: Bill Belichick’s 24-year-old girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, had gone viral after being spotted talking to him during UNC’s first game last night. We have never seen something like this 😳😬 <a href="https://t.co/kpGU0I4vNG">pic.twitter.com/kpGU0I4vNG</a>— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) <a href="https://twitter.com/NFL_DovKleiman/status/1962868672864698635?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 2, 2025</a></blockquote></div> 



However, that wasn’t the case. If anything, the crushing home loss to TCU brought even more attention to the state of affairs at UNC. To add fuel to the fire, Hudson was seen on the field talking with Belichick just minutes before kickoff.


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It just feels like drama never stops pouring out of the tap, and the sink is already overflowing. Unless the Tar Heels bounce back this <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ncaa">NCAA</a> season, it could be a nightmare year for Belichick. Chapel Hill could turn into ‘Chapel Hell‘ in the blink of an eye for the new head coach.

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