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UNC Reinstates Assistant as Belichick Doc Pauses, WRAL Plans Its Own

Public records detail a $250,000 access deal contingent on Belichick’s participation during North Carolina’s 2-4 start.

Overview

  • Cornerbacks coach Armond Hawkins returned to work after UNC cleared him following a suspension for NCAA extra-benefits violations involving sideline passes.
  • UNC said the EverWonder project announced for Hulu is paused, though some reporting indicates cameras may still be rolling and the project could resume later.
  • Contracts show EverWonder agreed to pay $250,000 for campus access, the deal depended on Belichick’s participation, and Belichick can access raw footage after a holdback under a separate TCE Rights Management agreement signed by Jordon Hudson.
  • WRAL says it will produce its own documentary on Belichick’s first season, positioning the station to deliver the most comprehensive long-form account if the EverWonder project does not proceed.
  • On the field, UNC is 2-4 with ESPN ranking its defensive stop rate 95th nationally, and outside chatter about Belichick’s future includes speculative replacement lists naming Billy Napier.