The once-unshakable mystique is suddenly starting to fade. When Bill Belichick took the reins at UNC in 2024 after 24 years with the Patriots, fans dreamed big. Some even dubbed the program the “ 33rd NFL team.” But reality hit hard in his first season. Despite his legendary defensive mind, the Tar Heels are floundering with a 2-5 record, anchored at the bottom of the ACC.
With that, the aura of “ one of the greatest coaches in NFL history” is facing its toughest test.
On Wednesday, Joel Klatt broke down the coaching landscape during his show, noting that NFL success doesn’t always translate to college. While Belichick’s struggles at UNC may have several reasons, Klatt highlighted a bigger picture that even calls into question the UNC HC’s Patriots’ legacy.
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