Did the Bill Belichick contract buyout rumor mill just die on a single social media post from the North Carolina athletics account?
After weeks of rumors the two were destined for an impending divorce, the pair made public statements on the status of their relationship. Unfortunately for the gossip gobblers in the audience, it seems like the drama has been put on ice for the time being.
Per @GoHeels on X, both Belichick and Bubba Cunningham released statements on the current status of the buyout rumors.
"I'm fully committed to UNC football and the program we're building here," quoted the former Super Bowl-winning head coach.
Cunningham's blurb immediately followed, stating: "Coach Belichick has the full support of the Department of Athletics and University."
So that's that, right? Well, maybe.
At no point in these quotes did either party deny the growing accusations that either side had been -- or will be -- exploring options for a buyout in the near future, though buzz that Belichick may not last the week seem to be silenced for the time being.
Still, the stories emerging from behind the scenes of a toxic locker room environment, poor team management, and an absolute mess of a football program should not be ignored. There is a reason beyond what we see on the field for why the Tar Heels have been so putrid to this point in the year, and until the team starts to iron out its own wrinkles, that mess will remain at the forefront of this narrative.
Bill Belichick and the Tar Heels are 2-3 on the year, with zero wins over power four opponents. North Carolina made a rather large investment in their legendary figure of a head coach -- they don't seem very keen on abandoning the experiment this early into the season. At least not now.
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