Did UNC really think that firing Mack Brown and scooching in NFL star Bill Belichick would solve all their problems? Fifty million dollars. That’s the price North Carolina placed on belief, and now that costly gamble is facing serious scrutiny. Power conference rivals like TCU, Central Florida, and Clemson have dominated the Tar Heels, who are struggling with a 2–3 record. After the recent 38-10 loss to Clemson, many fans furiously left Kenan Stadium early as the Tigers grabbed a 28-point lead.

Sure, he brought in 70 new players through recruiting and transfers. But the expectation was that Belichick’s experience would elevate the program. So far, the results suggest otherwise. And especially when they put a $10M price tag on Belichick annually. On the October 5 episode of Josh Pate’s

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