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The past month has been hectic for North Carolina head coach Bill Belichick and his staff. Not only did the Tar Heels have to navigate the chaos of the 2026 transfer portal window, but they’ve also been highly active on the high school recruiting trail.

College Football News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / February 1

UNC Extends Offer to Top 2028 Quarterback

North Carolina head coach Bill Beilichick and his staff have been highly active on the recruiting trail over the past month, extending offers to and making progress with some of the top prospects in the country.

College Football News / 5 GOATs / February 1

Report: Jordon Hudson to throw Bill Belichick ‘bash’ same day as Hall of Fame ceremony following snub

The Bill Belichick Hall of Fame snub was one of the biggest surprises in the NFL season, as the legendary head coach will now have to wait at least one more season to earn the sport’s highest honor.

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Patriots Legend Willie McGinest Passionately Defends Bill Belichick

As the NFL universe continues to reel from the surprinsng first-ballot snub of former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick by the Pro Football Hall of Fame selection committee, a former Pats great is speaking out in a big and blunt way.

College Football News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / January 31

Tar Heels Offer Elite 2028 Pass-Catcher

While the vast majority of college football coaching staffs are focused on the 2027 recruiting cycle as it continues to heat up, many programs have also

North Carolina Tar Heels News / Yardbarker / January 31

Bill Belichick briefly addresses his stunning Hall of Fame snub

The sports world was left shocked this week when it was reported that Belichick will have to wait at least another year to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and fans have been waiting to hear what the legendary coach has to say about the snub.

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College Football News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / January 30

Bill Belichick Visits Top 2027 EDGE

Over the past month, North Carolina and head coach Bill Belichick have been highly active on the high school recruiting trail, extending offers to and making progress with several elite prospects in the 2027 and 2028 classes. This week, Belichick and his staff hit the road to visit some of UNC’s top targets.

Mike Vrabel on Bill Belichick Hall of Fame snub: ‘I’m sure Bill will get in to Canton’

Former New England Patriots head coach/current North Carolina head coach Bill Belichick, who is widely regarded as the greatest NFL head coach of all time, was not selected to the Hall in his first year on the ballot.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / Yardbarker / February 1

'Main reason' for Bill Belichick snub revealed in new report

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

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

North Carolina's Belichick Denied Entry into Pro Football Hall of Fame

North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick is in the headlines this week for his denial into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Prior to joining the Tar Heels before the 2025 season, Belichick built up quite the resume over a historic multi-decade coaching career in the NFL.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / Yardbarker / January 30

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.

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

North Carolina Tar Heels News / Yardbarker / January 28

HOF may soon take drastic action amid Bill Belichick controversy

The HOF knows the Belichick debacle has tainted its reputation.

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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

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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

College Football News / New England Patriots on SI / January 28

No One Should Ever Question Bill Belichick's Hall of Fame

As the old saying goes, few things in life are certain. In the world of professional sports, perhaps even fewer assurances exist. Yet, former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick being elected as a first-ballot inductee into the Pro Football Hall of Fame appeared to be one of the the rule’s few exceptions — that is, until now.

Bill Belichick News / Larry Brown Sports / January 28

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

Bill Belichick was just as baffled as everyone else that he was not named a first-ballot Hall of Famer.

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Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes doesn't understand 'insane' Bill Belichick HOF vote

NFL world unanimously slams Bill Belichick's 'shameful' Hall of Fame snub

NFL News / 5 GOATs / January 27

LeBron James blasts Bill Belichick Hall of Fame snub as 'egregious,' 'disrespectful'

As the reaction poured in following news that Bill Belichick would not be voted to the Pro Football Hall of Fame on the first ballot, NBA star LeBron James joined the conversation.

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