Not even halfway through his first season, Bill Belichick already discussed buyout options with North Carolina, according to a report by the Guardian on Wednesday.Belichick’s first season coaching college football after winning eight Super Bowls (six as a head coach, two as a defensive coordinator) has been disastrous.The Tar Heels fell to 2-3 after a 38-10 home loss to Clemson on Saturday. North Carolina has lost all three of its games against Power 4 competition by a combined margin of 120-33.Belichick, 73, expressed potential interest in finding a coaching or media job that could offset the $1 million buyout he would owe North Carolina if he leaves for another job, per the Guardian.North Carolina would owe Belichick $20 million if it fires him unless it is able to do so with cause.Tar Heels assistant coach Armond Hawkins was suspended Tuesday for providing illegal benefits (sideline passes to a game) to a player’s family members, according to multiple media reports. The Guardian also reported that the school is already aware of practice and recruiting violations that have occurred, perhaps setting the stage for a with-cause dismissal.
