Steve Belichick resigns as North Carolina's defensive coordinator

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Steve Belichick resigns as North Carolina's defensive coordinator
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Steve Belichick has resigned from his position as North Carolina's defensive coordinator, as reported by ESPN's Pete Thamel. He has been on medical leave since early August, with head coach Bill Belichick commenting on the situation but providing no further details. A follow-up on the exact reasons for his resignation or potential replacement has not yet been provided.

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  • Steve Belichick resigns as defensive coordinator for North Carolina
  • He has been on medical leave since early August
  • Head coach Bill Belichick has commented on the situation
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On Thursday morning the North Carolina football program released a statement announcing the resignation of defensive coordinator Steve Belichick, the son of head coach Bill Belichick. The move comes just over a month after Belichick started a surprise medical leave…

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Bill Belichick's son, Steve Belichick, is the second high-profile resignation at UNC football, following GM Michael Lombardi earlier this season.

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North Carolina Tar Heels defensive coordinator Steve Belichick has reportedy resigned after going on medical leave in Chapel Hill.

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