Bill Belichick's buyout structure if North Carolina fired him is exceptionally unusual for a college football coaching contract.

First three years of Bill Belichick's deal are fully guaranteed, but buyout drops to $0 in Year 4.

Bill Belichick effect for UNC goes beyond record. See the attendance figures.

Tucked onto the 18th page of Bill Belichick ’s North Carolina coaching contract resides a most consequential paragraph.

Officially, it’s item 12(b).

Unofficially, this paragraph amounts to North Carolina’s escape hatch.

The paragraph outlines UNC’s financial obligations if it fires Belichick without cause at any point before the end of his five-year contract. Which, seems relevant. The Tar Heels are 2-3 in Belichick's first season, including three blowout losses in games agains

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