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Bill Belichick's Son Steve to Join UNC Coaching Staff as Defensive Coordinator

Steve Belichick will move from Washington to North Carolina after the Huskies' bowl game, joining his father on the Tar Heels' coaching staff.

  • Steve Belichick, currently Washington's defensive coordinator, is expected to become UNC's defensive coordinator after the Huskies' Sun Bowl game on December 31.
  • Bill Belichick recently signed a five-year, $50 million contract to become UNC's head coach, marking his first collegiate coaching role after decades in the NFL.
  • Reports suggest that Bill Belichick's hiring negotiations included a provision for Steve to be the program's next head coach after Bill's departure, though this has not been officially confirmed.
  • Steve Belichick has faced accusations of recruiting players, such as linebacker Khmori House, to UNC while still on Washington's staff, raising concerns about potential tampering.
  • Steve's tenure at Washington improved the team's defensive ranking from 99th to 27th nationally, following 12 years of coaching under his father with the New England Patriots.
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