Bill Belichick, Marco Rubio and UNC

Here’s how Marco Rubio saved Bill Belichick from coaching purgatory
Belichick snagged two Super Bowl rings as defensive coordinator of the New York Giants under Bill Parcels in 1987 and 1991, before going on to win six Super Bowls as head coach of the New England Patriots.
How Thom Tillis and Marco Rubio helped Bill Belichick land the UNC coaching job
When legendary football coach Bill Belichick decided he was interested in the head coaching job at the University of North Carolina, he didn’t just rely on traditional agents or athletic directors — he tapped into political capital to get the ball rolling.
Bill Belichick reportedly wasn’t UNC AD’s first choice for head coach vacancy
Bill Belichick reportedly wasn't UNC's first choice to become its next head football coach, enlisting the help of senators to get the job.
Marco Rubio, other politicians played pivotal role in helping Bill Belichick land UNC job: report
Bill Belichick has friends in an important places, and according to one report, he called on now-Secretary of State Marco Rubio for help in landing the UNC head coaching job.
Bill Belichick Reportedly Landed UNC Job After Marco Rubio Pulled a Few Strings for Him
North Carolina announced it had snagged Bellichick as its head coach, although he reportedly was not the administration's first choice.
UNC football program wanted to hire a former player for head coach before Bill Belichick
The North Carolina Tar Heels wanted to hire former offensive lineman Arthur Smith as head coach. UNC went a different direction with Bill Belichick.
72 Y/O Bill Belichick’s UNC Blueprint Could Make ‘Old-School’ Coaches Obsolete
In a headline-grabbing twist, NFL icon Bill Belichick was named the 35th head coach of the North Carolina Tar Heels on Dec. 11, 2024. Despite having no experience in college coaching, the veteran inked a five-year deal,
Report: Bill Belichick Was UNC's 2nd Choice for HC Job After Steelers' Arthur Smith
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North Carolina AD Preferred NFL OC for Head Coaching Job Before Bill Belichick Hire
In a lengthy exposé detailing how the talks to hire Belichick unfolded, ESPN reported UNC AD Bubba Cunningham had Pittsburgh ...
Is Matt Patricia just what Ohio State needs? What he learned from Division III to the NFL
Patricia followed his mentor, Bill Belichick, to college football. But he'll get a chance to put his own spin on things at ...
Paul Finebaum Reveals College Football Team That Was Bill Belichick's 'First Choice'
While Belichick was appointed as the head coach of North Carolina, Paul Finebaum revealed on "The Paul Finebaum Show" that he ...