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Bill Belichick, a famous football coach, is now the head coach of the North Carolina Tar Heels college football team. He used to be the coach for the New England Patriots, but they decided to part ways this year. The Tar Heels wanted a new coach and thought Belichick would be perfect for the job.
Despite having no college coaching experience, Belichick’s reputation precedes him. With eight Super Bowl wins under his belt, six from his time with the Patriots, he’s a magnet for talent. One player, Bryce Baker, is particularly excited about this change.
Four-star quarterback Bryce Baker has decided to stick with North Carolina and will sign on to play under Belichick. After chatting with Belichick on Thursday, Baker was convinced by the plans shared for player development and training.
Baker had previously committed to North Carolina in 2023 but hadn’t signed yet. During this time, he also considered LSU and Penn State as options. But after speaking with Belichick, his decision became clear.
On Saturday, Baker was spotted with Belichick at a basketball game at Smith Center.
North Carolina head coach Bill Belichick and QB signee Bryce Baker at a basketball game🐏
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This is big news for North Carolina as they aim to make waves in the ACC following Belichick’s arrival. Last season was tough; they had to replace Drake Maye, who went pro after being picked by the Patriots in the first round.
Max Johnson transferred from Texas A&M but got injured early in the season opener against Minnesota. This left Jacolby Criswell to lead as quarterback, where he threw for over 2,400 yards and 15 touchdowns but completed only 58% of his passes. They ended up with a 6-6 record and are prepping for the Fenway Bowl against UConn.
Meanwhile, Baker just wrapped up an impressive senior year at East Forsyth High School. He threw for over 3,500 yards with 40 touchdowns while completing nearly 75% of his passes.
By hiring Belichick, North Carolina has ensured their prized recruit stays committed. They’re hopeful this partnership will elevate the team to new heights.