North Carolina finished 6-7 last season. On November 26, the university announced that it would be the final year for longtime head coach Mack Brown. The Tar Heels dropped their last three games, including a 27-14 loss to UConn in the Fenway Bowl.

Bill Belichick’s relationship with Jordon Hudson has created a cloud of attention around the UNC football program, but players insist they’re unbothered by the noise.

It's fair to wonder how long it's been since the University of North Carolina was the talk of the ACC football world.

There's plenty of intrigue and skepticism about whether Belichick's NFL success will translate to the college game

Mafi failed to make the Patriots' final roster under Bill Belichick's successor, Jerod Mayo, the following season. He was quickly signed to the Indianapolis Colts ' practice squad before eventually being promoted to the main roster. The Colts signed him to a reserve/future contract in January and then waived him a few months later.

Bill Belichick is already facing high expectations for his first year as UNC head coach, and one of his counterparts made a bold prediction.