CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — The University of North Carolina Department of Athletics released a brief statement through social media on Wednesday night in support of football coach Bill Belichick amid rumors about the veteran coach's future with the program.

After an embarrassing loss at home to Clemson on Saturday, rumors and reports have swirled about Belichick's future with the Tar Heels. On Monday, a report came out saying Belichick ordered members of UNC's staff not to repost anything on social media about his former team, the New England Patriots.

On Tuesday, the news broke that UNC would no longer put out its in-season documentary through Hulu. Later in the day, the Athletic reported that one of North Carolina's assistant coaches was suspended for allegedly providing extra benefits to the

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