In a stunning move – one that seemed farfetched even when the possibility of it surfaced in recent days – legendary NFL head coach Bill Belichick has accepted the top job at the University of North Carolina.
Belichick, 72, who has no previous coaching experience at the college level, agreed Wednesday to a five-year deal with the Tar Heels, pending approval by the school's board of trustees. The move comes nearly a year after he and the New England Patriots ended their partnership after 24 seasons and six Super Bowl titles.
"This is an exciting day for Carolina football and our University,'' said chancellor Lee H.