Bill Belichick Steps In For Son's Defense | North Carolina Tar Heel Football News

Bill Belichick, 74, is stepping in to call plays for North Carolina’s defense just before kickoff — a surprise twist after his son Steve, the defensive coordinator, was sidelined on medical leave. With TCU looming as a familiar and brutal opponent who crushed them last season with 500+ yards and 41 unanswered points, the elder Belichick takes charge of a unit that’s trained without its usual coordinator for weeks. This unexpected move marks a dramatic return to the gridiron for a legend who’s won two Super Bowls as a defensive mind — and it’s not how anyone expected North Carolina’s second year to begin. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2447638e829cc387