Bill Belichick is already looking to quit on the University of North Carolina just five games into his tenure, according to a new blockbuster report.
The legendary New England Patriots head coach has suffered a humiliating start to life in college football, slumping to a 2-3 record which was most recently compounded by a miserable 38-10 defeat to Clemson at the weekend.
And amid claims that he has already lost the locker room, the 73-year-old is looking to jump ship, The Guardian’s Ollie Connolly reports.
Belichick is said to have discussed his exit plans with the Tar Heels chiefs and is even willing to trigger is own $1million buyout, should he find a better alternative with another team or a return to the media.
To add insult to injury, members of Belichick’s coaching staff are also already preparing to flee with some even reaching out to programs that are expected to make it to the CFB playoffs about potential roles, the report adds.
Some staffers have reportedly predicted that the expected overhaul could come in the next two weeks with one saying that the ‘rats are leaving the ship.’
They also alleged that Belichick’s communication with his own coaches has become ‘weird’ and ‘distant’ over the past two weeks. The head coach was even said to be unreachable by some members of staff during UNC’s recent bye week, which Belichick spent with his girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, who has become an ever-present fixture on the sidelines of the Tar Heels’ games.
The explosive report comes amid claims of recruiting violations committed by the football team with it being alleged that Belichick-recruited players are receiving preferential treatment.
The violations, some of which have reportedly been proven, while others remain under investigation, could be used to reduce Belichick’s buyout. Yet, the coach is expected to accept a ‘greatly reduced’ figure, should he find a soft landing spot, the report adds.
More to follow.
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