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Mike Vrabel Has a Thought on Bill Belichick's College-Football Debut

On Monday night at Kenan Memorial Stadium, Bill Belichick remained expressionless as Caleb Hood scored on a seven-play, 83-yard drive giving UNC a 7-0 lead, and the moment went viral.
Belichick's December hiring set the stage when his college head-coaching debut Monday at University of North Carolina drew celebrity attendees Lawrence Taylor and Michael Jordan and eager fans.
TCU overwhelmed UNC, finishing 48-14 with 542 yards to 222; Gio Lopez struggled, failing to complete for 128 minutes and was replaced by Max Johnson after turnovers.
Fans began leaving in droves as UNC fans streamed out and the bleachers were nearly empty by the fourth quarter, while Michael Jordan and Lawrence Taylor appeared to lose interest in the VIP suite.
In the longer term, Belichick's tenure could position UNC for improved football profile and conference prospects, especially as ACC exit fees drop in 2030, easing moves to Power conferences.

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