Invoice Belichick Says He Will Not Pursue NFL Teaching Jobs, Is Dedicated to UNC

[ad_1] North Carolina head soccer coach Invoice Belichick stated he is not pursuing any jobs as a head coach within the NFL.

In a press release posted on social media Friday night time amid the primary adjustments of the present hiring cycle, the 73-year-old stated he stays dedicated to constructing UNC's program as a first-time school coach.

"Since arriving in Chapel Hill, my dedication to the UNC soccer program hasn't (wavered)," Belichick stated.

The New York Giants, who fired Brian Daboll earlier this week, and the Tennessee Titans, who fired Brian Callahan in October, have teaching vacancies. Belichick, who led the New England Patriots to 6 Tremendous Bowl titles, was a part of one other two Tremendous Bowl titles with the Giants as their defensive coordinator below Invoice Parcells from 1985 to 1990.

Belichick shrugged off teaching rumors Tuesday after Daboll's firing and made positive to particularly point out the Giants' emptiness in his assertion.

"It was a privilege for me to work for the Mara household and be a member of Coach Parcells' workers for over a decade," he stated. "Nonetheless, regardless of circulating rumors, I've not and won't pursue any NFL head teaching vacancies."

Belichick's Tar Heels (4-5, 2-3 ACC) have received two straight video games to inch nearer to bowl eligibility, notably with a greater defensive displaying that has included racking up sacks.

"My focus stays solely on persevering with to enhance this workforce, develop our gamers and construct a program that makes Tar Heel followers proud," Belichick stated. "We're on to Wake Forest."

UNC visits Wake Forest on Saturday, the primary of three straight in-state ACC foes to finish the regular-season schedule.

The Related Press contributed to this report.

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