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Marco Rubio, other politicians played pivotal role in helping Bill Belichick land UNC job: report
Bill Belichick has friends in an important places, and according to one report, he called on now-Secretary of State Marco Rubio for help in landing the UNC head coaching job.
Bill Belichick reportedly wasn’t UNC AD’s first choice for head coach vacancy
Bill Belichick reportedly wasn't UNC's first choice to become its next head football coach, enlisting the help of senators to get the job.
NFL legend Bill Belichick is coaching practices again. Only now he’s a college rookie at UNC
The 72-year-old is a rookie in college coaching, opening his first set of spring practices since taking over at North Carolina as part of that school’s audacious bet to upgrade its football program.
North Carolina AD Preferred NFL OC for Head Coaching Job Before Bill Belichick Hire
In a lengthy exposé detailing how the talks to hire Belichick unfolded, ESPN reported UNC AD Bubba Cunningham had Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith in mind to take over the football program before Brown's departure became official.
How Bill Belichick is bringing NFL perspective to North Carolina
Bill Belichick may be uniquely qualified to be a head coach in today's college football environment. Of course, he's one of the greatest NFL coaches of all-time with eight Super Bowls to his name — six as head coach of the New England Patriots and two as an assistant coach with the New York Giants — but he's never done anything at the college level.
Report: UNC Board Saw Bill Belichick Hire 'Akin' to Colorado Landing Deion Sanders
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UNC football program wanted to hire a former player for head coach before Bill Belichick
The North Carolina Tar Heels wanted to hire former offensive lineman Arthur Smith as head coach. UNC went a different direction with Bill Belichick.
Marco Rubio’s diplomacy practice: Helping Bill Belichick coach UNC
Marco Rubio has been exercising strategic national diplomacy maneuvers in the sports world, helping orchestrate football coaching legend Bill Belichick’s transition from the pro leagues to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
How Thom Tillis and Marco Rubio helped Bill Belichick land the UNC coaching job
When legendary football coach Bill Belichick decided he was interested in the head coaching job at the University of North Carolina, he didn’t just rely on traditional agents or athletic directors — he tapped into political capital to get the ball rolling.
Bill Belichick reportedly called Marco Rubio to express his interest in the North Carolina job
The man who is the current United States Secretary of State reportedly helped start the process of Bill Belichick’s move to North Carolina. According to a detailed ESPN story of Belichick’s move to the Tar Heels,

Bill Belichick, Jordon Hudson celebrate anniversary in style

BZ's MVP: Brookline junior will soon be answering to his new coach - Bill Belichick
Anthony Hall will be working with Bill Belichick in just a couple of years. But its his dedication and hard work that make ...
Bill Belichick offers Larry Fitzgerald’s son Devin a scholarship to UNC
Larry Fitzgerald’s son has caught Bill Belichick’s eye. Devin Fitzgerald, the wide receiver son of the Arizona Cardinals ...
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Bill Belichick, Lawrence Taylor hype up UNC vs. Duke: Tar Heels legend predicts Carolina hoops will 'kick some a**'
North Carolina basketball is hosting Duke to close out the regular season on Saturday as is tradition, with the Blue Devils ...
How good is Ohio State defensive coordinator Matt Patricia without Bill Belichick?
Matt Patricia begins his first season as Ohio State defensive coordinator without mentor Bill Belichick at his side. What can ...
David Pollack Reveals if Bill Belichick Can Win the College Football Playoff at North Carolina
On his YouTube channel, "David Pollack College Football," analyst David Pollack was asked if he believes North Carolina can win a national championship for the first time in school history. Pollack ...