UNC Tar Heels hire Bill Belichick as head coach for football, passing on Arthur Smith who chose to stay in the NFL. Belichick signed a $50 million deal with UNC.
Key Points
Belichick signed a five-year, $50 million deal with UNC
Arthur Smith, former Atlanta Falcons head coach, was UNC's first choice
Smith had UNC history as a player and graduate assistant
Pros
Adding a highly successful and experienced coach to lead the UNC football program
Belichick's track record of eight Super Bowl championships brings prestige and attention to the team
Cons
Arthur Smith, the preferred choice, opted to stay in the NFL