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Report reveals 'main reason' Bill Belichick was not selected as a first-ballot Hall of Famer

Why was Belichick denied first-ballot entry into the Hall of Fame?

Tom Brady addresses Bill Belichick's Hall of Fame case

Patriots owner Robert Kraft shares reaction to Bill Belichick HOF snub

HOF may soon take drastic action amid Bill Belichick controversy

Bill Belichick's reaction to Hall of Fame snub makes perfect sense

The '2008 NFL playoff coaches and QBs' quiz

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Trimble Discusses North Carolina's Backcourt Evolution

The North Carolina Tar Heels overcame a 16-point deficit to defeat the Virginia Cavaliers 85-80 last weekend. It was a tale of two halves, as the Tar Heels performance in the first half lacked physicality and a sense of urgency.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / January 29

Tar Heels’ CBS Sports Classic Games Announced Through 2029

North Carolina has been a mainstay in the CBS Sports Classic, and that will continue in the upcoming years. The Tar Heels and Kentucky are the only two teams that have been in the tradition since it began in 2014.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / January 29

Tar Heels Keeping Close Tabs on Top 2027 Shooting Guard

The North Carolina Tar Heels are actively monitoring one of the premier talents in the Class of 2027: in-state standout Jordan Page, widely regarded as the nation’s top shooting guard in his cycle.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / Yardbarker / January 29

Patriots icon: Bill Belichick not being a first-ballot Hall of Famer is 'a personal attack'

The biggest football-related story coming off conference championship Sunday continues to involve former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick not being selected as a first-ballot Hall of Famer.

Patriots owner Robert Kraft shares reaction to Bill Belichick HOF snub

Tom Brady addresses Bill Belichick's Hall of Fame case

Bill Belichick's reaction to Hall of Fame snub makes perfect sense

HOF may soon take drastic action amid Bill Belichick controversy

The '2008 NFL playoff coaches and QBs' quiz

North Carolina Tar Heels News / Yardbarker / January 29

HOF voter explains why he left Bill Belichick off his ballot

One Pro Football Hall of Fame voter has admitted he didn't vote for former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick.

HOF may soon take drastic action amid Belichick controversy

Belichick's reaction to Hall of Fame snub makes perfect sense

Tom Brady shares emotional reaction to Belichick not being a first-ballot HOFer

Is Bill Polian covering his tracks amid reported role in Belichick's HOF snub?

Notable Pro Football HOFers who were snubbed like Belichick before induction

Giants legend Eli Manning reportedly learns HOF fate after first-ballot snub

Bill Belichick News / Yardbarker / January 28

HOF may soon take drastic action amid Bill Belichick controversy

The HOF knows the Belichick debacle has tainted its reputation.

Why Bill Belichick reportedly did not make Hall of Fame on first ballot

Tom Brady shares emotional reaction to Bill Belichick not being a first-ballot Hall of Fame selection

Bill Belichick's reaction to Hall of Fame snub makes perfect sense

Is Bill Polian covering his tracks amid reported role in Bill Belichick's HOF snub?

Hall of Shame: Bill Belichick exclusion an embarrassing, irreversible stain on PFHOF

Notable Pro Football HOFers who were snubbed like Bill Belichick before induction

North Carolina Tar Heels News / Yardbarker / January 28

Is Bill Polian covering his tracks amid reported role in Bill Belichick's HOF snub?

Pro Football Hall of Fame voter Bill Polian keeps changing his story when answering questions about Bill Belichick's snub.

Bill Polian addresses Bill Belichick HOF controversy

Bill Belichick's Hall of Fame Entry Sabotaged By Former Colts GM?

Hall of Shame: Bill Belichick exclusion an embarrassing, irreversible stain on PFHOF

Tom Brady shares emotional reaction to Bill Belichick not being a first-ballot Hall of Fame selection

Why Bill Belichick reportedly did not make Hall of Fame on first ballot

North Carolina Tar Heels News / Yardbarker / January 28

Patriots owner Robert Kraft shares reaction to Bill Belichick HOF snub

Things have been icy between Kraft and Belichick since the latter's tenure in New England ended.

Tom Brady addresses Bill Belichick's Hall of Fame case

Hall of Shame: Bill Belichick exclusion an embarrassing, irreversible stain on PFHOF

Bill Polian addresses Bill Belichick HOF controversy

Bill Belichick's reaction to Hall of Fame snub makes perfect sense

The 'Other QBs from Tom Brady's first start' quiz

North Carolina Tar Heels News / Yardbarker / January 28

Brady shares reaction to Belichick not being a first-ballot HOF selection

Tom Brady shares emotional reaction to Bill Belichick not being a first-ballot Hall of Fame selection

Brady and Belichick famously had a complicated relationship as they helped the New England Patriots win six Super Bowl titles together from 2000 through 2018.

Tom Brady addresses Bill Belichick's Hall of Fame case

Bill Belichick's reaction to Hall of Fame snub makes perfect sense

Why Bill Belichick reportedly did not make Hall of Fame on first ballot

The most significant worst-to-first NFL teams

The 'Other QBs from Tom Brady's first start' quiz

North Carolina Tar Heels News / Yardbarker / January 28

Notable Pro Football HOFers who were snubbed like Bill Belichick before induction

As shocking and egregious as Bill Belichick not being a first ballot Hall of Famer may seem, he's far from the first football legend who was forced to wait before eventually earning induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Bill Belichick's reaction to Hall of Fame snub makes perfect sense

Tom Brady addresses Bill Belichick's Hall of Fame case

Tom Brady shares emotional reaction to Bill Belichick not being a first-ballot Hall of Fame selection

Hall of Shame: Bill Belichick exclusion an embarrassing, irreversible stain on PFHOF

The '2008 NFL playoff coaches and QBs' quiz

Watch: Syracuse vs. North Carolina Full Game Replay | 2025-26 ACC Women's Basketball

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / January 28

Tar Heels’ Important ACC Win Rested on 4 Factors

The North Carolina Tar Heels' win on Saturday would be the boost of confidence the team needs after a hectic and disappointing month of results. North Carolina would overcome a 16-point deficit in its 85-80 win over the Virginia Cavaliers on Saturday at John Paul Jones Arena.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / College Sports Only / January 28

Bill Belichick's Hall of Fame Entry Sabotaged By Former Colts GM?

Did Bill Belichick's nemesis Bill Polian have North Carolina’s head coach blocked from being a first-ballot Pro Football Hall of Famer? After Belichick

North Carolina Tar Heels News / Yardbarker / January 28

Bill Belichick's reaction to Hall of Fame snub makes perfect sense

To the surprise of everybody but those who didn't vote for him, Bill Belichick is not a Hall of Famer.

Hall of Shame: Bill Belichick exclusion an embarrassing, irreversible stain on PFHOF

Tom Brady addresses Bill Belichick's Hall of Fame case

Bill Polian addresses Bill Belichick HOF controversy

The '2008 NFL playoff coaches and QBs' quiz

North Carolina Tar Heels News / Yardbarker / January 28

Tom Brady addresses Bill Belichick's Hall of Fame case

The Pro Football Hall of Fame's credibility and reputation took a massive hit on Tuesday night.

Bill Polian addresses Bill Belichick HOF controversy

Hall of Shame: Bill Belichick exclusion an embarrassing, irreversible stain on PFHOF

Bill Belichick reportedly had fitting reaction to his wild Hall of Fame snub

The '2008 NFL playoff coaches and QBs' quiz

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / January 28

North Carolina Receives Bump in Latest Rankings

The North Carolina Tar Heels had a productive last week, going to 2-0 in that stretch, defeating Notre Dame and Virginia during that stretch. It was a simple and straightforward win against the Fighting Irish last Wednesday, as the Tar Heels coasted to a 91-69 landslide.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / January 28

Seth Trimble, Luka Bogavac Invaluable for Tar Heels, Davis Says

The North Carolina Tar Heels' 85-80 win over the Virginia Cavaliers this past weekend illustrated how well-balanced this team can be when everything is clicking.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / January 28

Why Davis Doesn’t Want UNC's Smith Center Going Unused

For North Carolina basketball , the Dean E. Smith Center has been home to some of the program's most iconic moments. With its future in question, the current head coach of the program has chimed in on the matter.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / Yardbarker / January 28

Bill Polian addresses Bill Belichick HOF controversy

Despite winning six Super Bowls and appearing in nine as a head coach, Bill Belichick will not be a first-ballot Hall of Fame inductee.

Why Bill Belichick reportedly did not make Hall of Fame on first ballot

JJ Watt was shocked by Bill Belichick HOF vote

Bill Belichick Won’t Be First-Ballot Hall Of Famer

Hall of Shame: Bill Belichick exclusion an embarrassing, irreversible stain on PFHOF

25 bold predictions for the 2026 NFL offseason

The 'Other QBs from Tom Brady's first start' quiz

North Carolina Tar Heels News / College Football News / January 27

North Carolina Football 2026 Schedule Outlook and Analysis

Last year, the North Carolina schedule didn't seem too bad, but Bill Belichick's team couldn't do much with it. This time around? Uh oh. It appears to be a whole lot worse, and it starts with playing eight ACC games, not nine.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / EasySportz / January 22

ACC Chess Match: North Carolina Visits Virginia in Defensive Showdown

North Carolina heads to John Paul Jones Arena looking to steady itself after an uneven start to ACC play, while Virginia enters as one of the conference’s most consistent teams and enjoys the advantage of playing at home.