While there is a ton of speculation that Bill Belichick’s time at North Carolina could end any day, a new report suggests there are influential individuals at the school who have no interest in moving on from the legendary coach.
The end could be near for Belichick in Chapel Hill. Heading into Saturday, UNC owns a 2-3 record and has been blown out by any team with a pulse. His ongoing relationship with his 20-something love interest, Jordon Hudson, has been a bad press machine since he took the job. Plus, his weird beef with his former employer, the New England Patriots, has brought even more negativity to the program.
Yet, that is not where the trouble ends. This week, an exposé revealed details on the dysfunction at North Carolina, and cornerbacks coach, Armond Hawkins, was suspended after it was found he had violated NCAA rules by giving extra benefits to the relatives of athletes. That’s why it should come as no surprise that the school has now scrapped plans for a Hulu documentary on the 73-year-old’s first season at North Carolina.
It just seems like the six-time Super Bowl winner’s days at UNC are numbered, and popular college football expert Paul Finebaum even suggested on a Thursday edition of ESPN’s Get Up that Belichick should quit now before the “humiliation worsens.”
Adam Schefter says some at North Carolina have no interest in firing Bill Belichick
However, during that same segment, NFL insider Adam Schefter offered up a counter view and some evidence for why the coach is unlikely to be ousted this year, and it has nothing to do with not wanting to pay his $20 million buyout.
“I understand everything that everybody’s saying, and there are some things that you can’t argue against. I would say that the school gave him a five-year, $50 million commitment,” Schefter said. “That’s how some people in the program feel.
“They feel like they haven’t had a recruiting class yet. Now, they are scheduled to have a top 20 recruiting class this upcoming season,” he added. “They feel like they’re not giving up on a coach after five games, when you’re talking about one of the greatest coaches in history. I’m just telling you there is a feeling within that program, from the people involved. We’ll see how it plays out.”
It will be interesting to see which belief ends up winning out. Does North Carolina want to separate from the drama and move on from Belichick, or do they feel strong enough about their commitment to him and he needs more time to deliver improved results?
