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I'm not surprised that Bill Belichick has jumped from the #NFL to the #NCAA as he always wanted full control and at his age, nobody in the NFL is going to give him the keys to the organisation.

I never believed the Cowboys were a realistic landing spot as himself and Jerry Jones would be too much together, the Cowboys are Jerry's team and he will only hand over the keys upon his death.

bbc.com/sport/american-footbal

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick smiles at a news conference in Frankfurt in 2023
BBC SportBill Belichick: New England Patriots legend becomes University of North Carolina coachLegendary American football coach Bill Belichick returns to the game after a year out but not as a coach in the NFL.

@kevie I hope I am wrong, but I don't think this is going to go well.

@musicman TBH I haven't a clue how this will go, but Belichick will have full control and it is probably easier to have this in college rather than the NFL. One thing about it is that it will put UNC in the spotlight and it is probably worth the gamble in this case.

Doug Whitfield [Minneapolis]

@kevie don't think it's easier in college at all. players can leave after a year whereas in the NFL players often have multi-year contracts

@musicman no sorry, I wasn't clear. I meant it is easier to land that "supreme commander" role in college as opposed to the NFL. I totally agree that it is way more difficult to maintain a dynasty as you simply can't go out and sign people like you can in the NFL. Belichick has a reputation of being all work no play dictator type of ruler, young guys may not want to play for him.

@kevie I'm not convinced this is actually true considering the NCAA rules. UNC is specifically under the microscope.

but I think you're right that this is what he has been sold. The only way this works is once Belichick realizes the truth of the matter he believes he just misunderstood the deal rather than thinks he was mislead. he buckles down and he learns.

but the real legacy is going to be how he sets up his successor. UNC is not going to be a power in three years. it's just not.