Bill Belichick issues statement amid rumors his UNC job is in jeopardy

UNC coach Bill Belichick released a statement Wednesday night amid growing rumors about his job security.

Rumors and reports circulated Wednesday that Belichick’s time at North Carolina could end soon and that he and the school have already discussed buyout options. Belichick responded to these rumors with a clear message, relayed by the Tar Heels Athletics social media account.

“I am fully committed to UNC Football and the program we are building here,” Belichick’s statement read.

Added Tar Heels AD Bubba Cunningham: “Coach Belichick has the full support of the athletic department and the university.”

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Belichick went 2-3 in his first five games at UNC this year, marking his first season as a college head coach.

Belichick’s statement comes on the heels of Hulu and North Carolina reportedly rejecting a sports documentary intended to cover his first college season, according to Le3. Belichick originally announced the documentary in August.

Additionally, a WRAL report pulled back the curtain on a potential behind-the-scenes “disaster” unfolding at UNC, with parents and players in the Tar Heels football program calling it an “unstructured mess” and a “toxic environment.”

North Carolina will play a road game at Cal on Friday night.

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