North Carolina is maintaining a dialogue with former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick about their vacancy, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel.
Thamel reported a resolution one way or the other is expected this week..
When it comes to the Tar Heels' search, he added that Tulane head coach Jon Sumrall and Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith "were two names most prominently linked to the job when it opened." Both removed themselves from contention.
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