Steve Belichick Out for Tar Heels Opener | North Carolina Tar Heel Football News

Steve Belichick, North Carolina’s defensive coordinator, won’t be on the sidelines for their season opener against TCU in Dublin — a major surprise just days before kickoff. On medical leave since August, he’s stepping back as the staff, led by his father Bill Belichick, takes over defensive calls. The Tar Heels’ defense showed marked improvement last year, especially in the red zone and limiting opponents to 21 points or fewer in four straight games — a rarity since 2002. With Steve’s extensive background at Washington and the Patriots, including time as New England’s play-caller, his absence looms large. The team is preparing to start without him, with health remaining the top priority and no return date set. 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/21f6a790d9e15700