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Belichick Calls UNC Exit Reports 'Garbage,' Reaffirms Commitment

North Carolina is 2-5 after narrow defeats to Cal and No. 16 Virginia.

Overview

  • At his Tuesday news conference, Bill Belichick rejected speculation about leaving UNC, labeling the reports “garbage” and “fake news” and riffing about posts on “myface.”
  • Prior coverage reported Belichick and athletic director Bubba Cunningham discussed buyout options, after which the coach and school issued statements restating their commitment.
  • Belichick said the story had been taken down, though Awful Announcing noted The Guardian’s buyout report remains online.
  • UNC is 2-5 in Belichick’s first season, with its two victories coming over Charlotte and FCS Richmond.
  • Recent losses came down to the final snaps against Cal and No. 16 Virginia, including an overtime two-point attempt that was stopped; UNC visits Syracuse on Friday.