For decades, Bill Belichick lorded over the NFL as few ever have. A bully in a hoodie, he led his New England empire to six Super Bowl titles and 17 AFC East crowns and through countless controversies.

From success to scandal, from fashion choices to news conference one-liners, he was always top of mind in the NFL.

He still is, actually.

"I don't think there is a conversation these days where what is happening with Bill doesn't get mentioned within the first five minutes," one NFC player personnel director said.

Train wrecks cause craned necks, and Belichick's early tenure at the University of North Carolina qualifies as one.

Snubbed by the league he once dominated, Belichick headed to the college ranks this year expecting success. Instead, he has thus far produced a stumbling, emba

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