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Belichick Denies UNC Buyout Talk, Defends ‘Process’ After Blowout Losses

The first-year Tar Heels coach calls exit reports false, framing the season as a learning curve despite mounting scrutiny.

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Overview

  • In his first media session since a 38-10 home loss to Clemson, Bill Belichick said reports that he sought a buyout were "categorically false."
  • WRAL reporter Pat Welter challenged Belichick on the team’s steep decline; the coach responded he is "100 percent" confident the process is working.
  • North Carolina has absorbed multiple lopsided defeats this season, including against TCU and UCF, with Belichick acknowledging frustration but emphasizing progress.
  • Off-field turbulence persists, with assistant Armond Hawkins suspended for NCAA rules violations and local reporting describing the program as disorganized and "toxic."
  • Personnel decisions drew fresh criticism, with reports faulting GM Michael Lombardi’s recruiting evaluations, and a People source said a planned Hulu docuseries has been put on hold.