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USA TODAY Sports thinks Bill Belichick's time as UNC football coach won't last long
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There's no denying that Bill Belichick is the greatest NFL coach of all-time. Belichick's first six games as a collegiate head coach, though, tell a different story.
The North Carolina Tar Heels are a disappointing 2-4 under Belichick, with their lone wins against a bad Charlotte team and FCS program Richmond. UNC is largely outmatched against Power Four competition, but showcased improvement during Friday's loss at Cal.
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It's way too early to consider firing Belichick, but some people don't think so. That includes USA TODAY Sports' Paul Myerberg, who puts Belichick on his hot seat.
"There are a few reasons why Belichick is unlikely to be fired, even as North Carolina continues to search for a win against the Power Four," Myerberg wrote. "Belichick has a big buyout number, for one, and firing him after one season would also be hugely embarrassing for the school and athletics department. But the results are just abysmal: UNC has been outplayed and outcoached across the board, highlighting concerns that this challenge is too much for Belichick at this late stage of his career."
The Tar Heels welcome a ranked Virginia squad to Kenan Stadium on Saturday afternoon, then their schedule shouldget easier with matchups against Syracuse, Stanford and Wake Forest. North Carolina needs six wins to reach a bowl game , but the team needs to focus on pulling off a big upset first.
Duke and NC State await UNC to close out the season. The Blue Devils (4-3, 3-1 ACC) look like a fringe ACC contender, while the Wolfpack (4-3, 1-2 ACC) always beat the Tar Heels.
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This article originally appeared on Tar Heels Wire: Bill Belichick on USA TODAY Sports' hot seat for CFB coaches
