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Bill Belichick’s arrival in North Carolina after a legendary NFL career sparked plenty of questions. Chief among them: Will eight Super Bowl rings be enough to lead the Tar Heels to a national championship? According to one well-known analyst, the answer is likely no.
Late last year, UNC stunned the football world by hiring the former New England Patriots coach. Belichick took over in Chapel Hill on a five-year, $50 million contract, replacing veteran head coach Mack Brown.
While fans rejoiced at the hiring of the mastermind who turned Tom Brady into a dynasty, analysts weren’t so sure. Can Belichick conquer the recruiting trenches of college football and bring a title to UNC? Analyst Josh Pate doesn’t think so.
Pate’s reality check for Belichick
On the June 12 episode of Josh Pate’s College Football Show, a listener asked if Belichick could win at North Carolina. Assuming the question referred to playoff or conference success, Pate didn’t hesitate: “No, I don’t think he is. I don’t think he is at all.”
He went on to caution fans not to expect titles-regardless of the price tag. “I don’t care how much they pay him. I’m going based on what North Carolina, as a program, has been capable of.”
The Tar Heels haven’t had a 10-win season since 2015, and Pate believes that trend may continue. “For all the talk about Bill Belichick teaching college football, I think college football may end up teaching him more than he teaches it.”
Recruiting: the real battle
Pate admitted that Belichick’s on-field coaching should translate well. But his biggest challenge? Competing for high school talent.
“At this level of football, you have to compete for [a player],” Pate explained. “You don’t get to wait and draft him, and then they have to play for you for a minimum of four years.”
“You’ve gotta beat Clemson for him. You’ve gotta beat Georgia,” he added, pointing to the daunting road ahead for Belichick and the Tar Heels.
While it’s true Belichick is unfamiliar with the NCAA recruiting grind, his name alone could still be enough to lure top prospects. If so, he might have an edge. But ultimately, what happens on the field will define whether the legendary coach can build a new legacy in Chapel Hill.
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