In the last 24 hours, sources at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are revealing new information about what’s happening behind the scenes of Bill Belichick’s football program.
It comes after WRAL’s Pat Welter first broke the story of a divided locker room, backdoor benefits and a potential rule violation.
Among the new findings on Wednesday:
A report from TarHeel247 that decision-makers at UNC are looking into a possible exit strategy for Belichick. WRAL Sports is working to confirm the report.Sources told WRAL Sports that in a meeting on Tuesday, UNC cornerbacks coach Armond Hawkins would not be at practice due to “personal business.” The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman is reporting that Hawkins has been suspended for benefits allegations that came to light from a WRAL report. WRAL News called Hawkins on Wednesday, but he did not want to comment.Sources told WRAL there was a fight Tuesday between two players in the locker room.A UNC parent told WRAL their son doesn’t want to go to the facility anymore because it is so toxic.UNC sources say defensive back Thaddeus Dixon is expected to miss significant time after getting injured against Clemson. The injury could end Dixon’s season.
Fallout related to Bill Belichick and UNC football’s divided locker room
On Wednesday, WRAL News spoke with several UNC students on campus about UNC’s 2-3 start to the 2025 season.
“Campus is dead,” junior Arth Vijay said. “Everyone is kind of walking around. No one talks.”
Freshman Molly Brown echoed Vijay’s sentiments.
“I would say it’s a great day to be a Tar Heel unless we’re standing in Kenan Stadium,” Brown said.
UNC sophomore Anderson Stark said he believes Belichick should “absolutely” be immediately fired.
Fellow sophomore Sam Pepper shared what it’s like on campus.
“There’s nothing right now,” Pepper said. “Yeah, we’re only five games in, but the amount of hype that was around it and what’s happening, like I said, it’s just sad.”