The Tar Heels’ football program continues its transformation as Belichick brings in talent from CFP-featured programs and NFL pedigrees.

Another familiar face is heading to North Carolina with Bill Belichick.

Bill Belichick – yes, really: the 72-year-old who coached the NFL’s New England Patriots to a record six Super Bowl championships – will be the next head football coach of the North Carolina Tar Heels, the school announced Wednesday night. A five-year contract for Belichick is expected to be approved by UNC’s Board of Trustees on Thursday morning.

With the New England Patriots already moving on from his replacement after one season, Bill Belichick was candid in his response to the news as he continues focusing on UNC.

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When the North Carolina Tar Heels decided to part ways with Mack Brown, they saw a few recruits decommit and look elsewhere for an opportunity. But now with Bill Belichick as head coach, there's a chance some could come back including a key four-star edge rusher.

When Bill Belichick was announced as the new head coach of North Carolina’s football team, the next question was obvious: Who would he bring on to fill out his staff? With a $10 million budget to assemble his team,