“Failure to communicate with players and parents has also furthered the divide. “
I mean- really?? Belichick ruled the Patriots with an iron fist and answered to no one...he’s going to start communicating now???
Coaching a college team would seem very different than professional - [remedial] students vs highly paid post remedial students and some multimillionaire players who are addicted to the glamorous life. The pro coaches might meet the parents at some player-family event before or early in the season, but they don’t have to communicate with them, or palming it with the wealthy alumni who drink heavily in the luxury suites.
Belichick inherited a lot of Mack Brown’s team. He was and is also expected to perform miracles. MacK Brown had less friends in Chapel Hill the second time around because he left them previously for Texas. I say Bill B. gets to finish 2025 out, gets to hand pick his recruits for 2026, even if he wins only 2 or 3 games. Then when he wins 5 or 6 next year, they’ll say he’s “building the program” and keep him on for 2027. If even a small miracle (bowl game) does not happen in 2027, he’s out.