Overview
- At Tuesday’s news conference in Chapel Hill, he said, “Getting ready for Wake Forest, that’s all I got this week.”
- He acknowledged players and recruits have asked about the rumors but reiterated his commitment to this week’s opponent.
- The Giants fired Brian Daboll on Monday, prompting speculation given Belichick’s past in New York, where he won two Super Bowls as defensive coordinator.
- North Carolina has won two straight to reach 4-5 and needs two victories in its final three games to secure bowl eligibility.
- Belichick is in the first year of a five-year, $50 million UNC deal with a reported $1 million buyout, and outlets noted he did not explicitly close the door on a future NFL return.