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Bill Belichick is emphasizing consistent, gradual improvement for UNC football amid a four-game losing streak.

Belichick dismissed rumors of his departure from Chapel Hill as "fake news" and a "bunch of garbage."

Players like Will Hardy and Gio Lopez feel the team is close to a breakthrough and must remain positive.

CHAPEL HILL — Bill Belichick is maintaining his messaging as UNC football tries to flip its fortune and end a four-game losing streak.

Asked if it’s more challenging to turn a team into winners or sustain excellence once you become competitive, Belichick referenced something he remembered being preached by his high school coach, Al Laramore, at Annapolis.

“It’s a lot harder to stay on top than it is to get to the top,” Belichick said Oct. 28 duri

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