Bill Belichick potentially looking at UNC job

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Undertaker #59* said:
Shit, I'm probably going to watch the Fenway Bowl today just to start getting more acquainted with the Tar Heels, even though the team will likely look much different next year. 11am on ESPN.

On a more general note, I think a lot of us have become more cynical about the NFL over the years for many reasons. There is a lot of corruption, and I am sure there is in college ball too, with the potential for more now with NIL. But without the commissioner and his cronies, it will be different. The introduction of the NFL embracing gambling is sure to make it worse. With the hack job that Kraft did on BB, I am far less passionate about the Patriots than I was before, and I doubt that same level will ever return now. I will of course still watch, but after that 20 year run with 6 superbowl wins when I wasn't sure that they would ever get any, none of it bothers me much now.

The Krafts may eventually learn how they erred, likely under Jonathon, but I won't hold my breath.

In the mean time, I am going to enjoy watching BB bring his GOATness and experience to college and see how he builds a pro program there. It should be fun to watch.
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Totally, 100% agree with that. It's sad. I started supporting the Pats when on a family holiday to Cape Cod in 1984. We were in the region and I decided they were my team. Even during the bad years, I had more enthusiasm for them than I have now. Im finding it really difficult at the moment to raise enthusiasm for them. And it's not just because they stink. Kraft has played a huge role in this. The way he handled Bill's departure, the sneaky comments, the hit job of the Dynasty, learning that he routinely mocked Bill to all his guests in the owners box when Bill was HC, the cheapness, the silly reasons for picking Mayo, the hurt ego because he felt he wasn't getting enough praise etc etc. And the majority of Patriots reporters who hated Bill and delighted in him going and who now refuse to call Mayo out now, are another reason.

On a wider level, the NFL is indeed going down a path I don't like. I've added my thoughts about the gambling and how dangerous it is from seeing the way it's prevalent over here, the silly international games, the dictatorial control of the commissioner etc etc and the corrupt, downright nasty owners.

College ball is more fragmented, and that's a good thing. Different conferences, different people in charge etc. And I really love the genuine enthusiasm and support the fans give the college teams, the way fans plan their autumns around their team's schedule etc. I saw the insane fandom when I went to college games here, and I love it and admire it.

Still, the NFL is a giant. For all LeBron and Curry talking about their game the other night, the NFL was still drawing in 5 times the viewers that game did. So it's not going anywhere yet, but maybe a slow decline is underway.
 
Roberto71 said:
And the majority of Patriots reporters who hated Bill and delighted in him going and who now refuse to call Mayo out now, are another reason.
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I delighted in the Patriots success after seeing Belichick derided by the likes of Ron Borges and Kevin Mannix. The downs years that preceded and have followed the dynasty are just part of the natural cycle of the majority of sports franchises, and I don't mind seeing my team go through them, especially because the players and coaches in the lean years are well-paid - they're not suffering at all, except on the scoreboard and in the standings.

No amount of losing can ever whittle down one bit the pleasure I got from knowing that Borges and Mannix and all the other nattering nabobs of negativism couldn't enjoy the Patriots success because of their anti-Belichick stances.
 
Roberto71 said:
On a wider level, the NFL is indeed going down a path I don't like. I've added my thoughts about the gambling and how dangerous it is from seeing the way it's prevalent over here, the silly international games, the dictatorial control of the commissioner etc etc and the corrupt, downright nasty owners.

Still, the NFL is a giant. For all LeBron and Curry talking about their game the other night, the NFL was still drawing in 5 times the viewers that game did. So it's not going anywhere yet, but maybe a slow decline is underway.
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The legalized gambling has ruined the NFL. They don't even try to hid the fixing. They literally make it up as they go along. Also the product sucks. They only games worth watching are the ones with Mahomes, Lamar, Allen and Hurts. Of course, they are still raking in the ratings and cash. To your point about the NBA/NFL games, I saw some numbers that the NBA games on Christmas drew about 5 million viewers while the NFL games drew 24 million and that was on Netflix. Netflix!

You guys can boo hoo Kraft all you want. But this is exactly how I felt when they let Brady walk. I was ready to walk away from the Pats then and was proven right when we sucked for 5 years while Brady won his 7th ring BUT I love the Pats too much and so do you. This time will pass and the team will go on. Don't let this take your fandom ...
 
Big/Sky/Fly said:
He still wants to coach obviously. That’s his passion in life. Why deny someone their passion? 🤷‍♂️
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He can do whatever he wants. I am just pointing out how far he has fallen given his resume ...
 
TipRoast said:
I delighted in the Patriots success after seeing Belichick derided by the likes of Ron Borges and Kevin Mannix. The downs years that preceded and have followed the dynasty are just part of the natural cycle of the majority of sports franchises, and I don't mind seeing my team go through them, especially because the players and coaches in the lean years are well-paid - they're not suffering at all, except on the scoreboard and in the standings.

No amount of losing can ever whittle down one bit the pleasure I got from knowing that Borges and Mannix and all the other nattering nabobs of negativism couldn't enjoy the Patriots success because of their anti-Belichick stances.
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Spiro! :wave:
 
Mazz22 said:
On what planet is coaching UNC a good gig for a coach with the most SBs in NFL history? And like you said so close to breaking Shula too. He went to a second tier collegiate program that is more known for basketball than football.
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It's a beautiful campus and a great school. Imagine what it will do for Bill if he's able to come close or actually win a championship at a 2nd tier football program. It could happen.

People talk about Bill beating Shula in wins as the thing. Shula isn't the goal. Shula will be surpassed by Andy Reid soon. Andy would be near impossible for Bill to stay ahead of.
 
chevss454 said:
It's a beautiful campus and a great school. Imagine what it will do for Bill if he's able to come close or actually win a championship at a 2nd tier football program. It could happen.

People talk about Bill beating Shula in wins as the thing. Shula isn't the goal. Shula will be surpassed by Andy Reid soon. Andy would be near impossible for Bill to stay ahead of.
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I just wanted/want him to pass Shula. I hate all things Fins but especially that guy.
 
TipRoast said:
I hope you know that posts like the one above just invite imapig to post a picture that reinforces some mental imagery that really doesn't need to be actually observed. :biggrin:
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he hasn't been posting much lately. maybe he'll miss it!😄
 
Mazz22 said:
The legalized gambling has ruined the NFL. They don't even try to hid the fixing. They literally make it up as they go along. Also the product sucks. The only games worth watching are the ones with Mahomes, Lamar, Allen and Hurts. Of course, they are still raking in the ratings and cash. To your point about the NBA/NFL games, I saw some numbers that the NBA games on Christmas drew about 5 million viewers while the NFL games drew 24 million and that was on Netflix. Netflix!

You guys can boo hoo Kraft all you want. But this is exactly how I felt when they let Brady walk. I was ready to walk away from the Pats then and was proven right when we sucked for 5 years while Brady won his 7th ring BUT I love the Pats too much and so do you. This time will pass and the team will go on. Don't let this take your fandom ...
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That’s because you’re someone who puts one player above a team. That’s pretty pathetic, and something the rest of us (except your boyfriend Riv) don’t believe in.
 
Like I wrote somewhere in this thread, the players on this team are going to be better prepared to enter the draft/NFl than others due to BB being their coach.
 
Muse said:
Like I wrote somewhere in this thread, the players on this team are going to be better prepared to enter the draft/NFl than others due to BB being their coach.
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Funny thing is the greatest college head coach who ever coached was aided in his development by bill . bill will never surpass saban as a college head coach for sure, but it's just an interesting thing to think about.
 
HSanders said:
Funny thing is the greatest college head coach who ever coached was aided in his development by bill . bill will never surpass saban as a college head coach for sure, but it's just an interesting thing to think about.
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There is a reason they hang out during the off season while fishing on BB's boat. They are great friends, great coaches and can talk football and learn from each other. Man, I would love to just be a fly in a place they are talking football. They had a small show, I think twos long, where the two were interviewed while being together. It was fantastic.

And yes, Saban reigns king with college football.
 
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