Mack Brown: UNC lowered academic standards to help Bill Belichick succeed

May 21, 2025

By Nick Schultz, On3: With the Bill Belichick era set to start at North Carolina this fall, his predecessor has high expectations. Mack Brown sees the program in position to succeed under the legendary NFL head coach.

Brown left UNC after his second stint this past year, amassing a 44-33 overall record from 2019-24. However, the two sides parted ways at the end of the 2024 season, and North Carolina made quite the splash by landing Belichick. It marks his first college head coaching job.

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Mack Brown: UNC invested money, lowered academic standards to help Bill Belichick succeed

Mack Brown said North Carolina invested money and lowered academic standards to help Bill Belichick succeed this season.

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