CHAPEL HILL — UNC football is making a big-time investment in Bill Belichick, who was introduced on Thursday as the Tar Heels’ next head coach. Shortly after Belichick participated in his first press conference at Kenan Stadium, details of the 72 ...

UNC has tried almost everything to become nationally relevant in football. Its hiring of Bill Belichick, and the enormous financial investment along with it, is its boldest move ever.

The decision to fire Mack Brown on Nov. 26 allowed UNC players to make quick decisions on the NCAA transfer portal, but most waited until a replacement was found to make a decision.