Bill Belichick, Michael Lombardi remain committed to UNC
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Dave Portnoy on Bill Belichick at UNC
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North Carolina head coach Bill Belichick makes a big decision on his future at the program amid speculation about his tenure.
Belichick, who was on the road Friday recruiting in Olney, Md., has told those close to him that he loves coaching at the college level. More than that, he believes they’re building something meaningful at UNC, a program with staying power. Lombardi is fully on the same page.
Despite rumors that Bill Belichick is exploring the possibility of leaving his job as UNC head coach, he reaffirmed his commitment to the program amid the team's 2-3 start to the season.
And of the 49 outgoing transfers who left prior to Belichick's first game, several are key players elsewhere including defensive end Beau Atkinson ( Ohio State ), defensive tackle Travis Shaw ( Texas) and linebacker Amare Campbell ( Penn State ).