Is Bill Belichick actually going to college football? Well, rumors about it are all around, and no one knows if it will happen or not. But let us assume that the allegations are accurate and Belichick does go to UNC. Will it be beneficial for the seven-time Super Bowl champion? Maybe. However, former HC Bruce Arians appears to believe that this will be a major setback for the former Patriots coach.
For those who missed it, Bruce Arians, the Bucs‘ senior football consultant, appeared on the Scoop City podcast. The man there discussed a wide range of topics, including Bill Belichick’s NCAA future. Arians indicated that coming to CFB would not be a good decision for the famous coach. He believes Belichick should wait as the NFL can make him an offer after some time. But if he decided to go to CFB, Arians just had one advice for the former Patriots’ HC, “Bring a lot of patience with you.”
Bruce Arians has a piece of advice for Bill Belichick should the six-time Super Bowl champion try his hand at college coaching.
Bring lots of patience. You’ll need it.
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Bruce Arians mentioned that he used to be a CFB coach, where newcomers were pretty messy. This means they are not very professional and will require time to adjust to the new playing styles that Bill Belichick may bring on board. And to coach someone with almost no football expertise, Belichick would definitely need a lot of patience.
Arian’s full statement was, “I thought for sure he’d wait for the NFL hiring process to play out. There are some good things going back to college, but, I had no patience with rookies. I damn sure don’t have patience for freshmen. So if I am gonna give Bill one bit of advice, better bring a lot of patience with you.”
While Arians think that it’s “ridiculous trying to coach those guys.” It appears that Bill Belichick has other plans in mind. As the HC has already thought about the things he will do for the freshman football players. Wait, what?
Bill Belichick has a gameplan despite questions about his UNC situation
Well, everyone knows that Belichick is an excellent coach. His legendary status, seven Super Bowl victories, and several other accomplishments show his ability to make anything work. The rumors about him considering the offer he lately got from UNC have been all fans can talk about.
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For those who missed it, various sources have stated that North Carolina Tar Heels football (UNC) is considering Belichick as their new head coach. Surprisingly, the individual is considering joining them, and a contract is currently being negotiated. Not only that, but Bill Belichick has already started planning what he will do if he joins the collegiate team.
The man explained, “Let me put this in capital letters: IF I was in a college program, the college program would be a pipeline to the NFL for the players that had the ability to play in the NFL.” The former Patriots head coach stated that he would implement a rigid timetable for his players. According to this schedule, students will follow nutrition charts, schemes, and coaching, and learn new techniques. But wait, this wasn’t all.
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Bill Belichick even suggested that if the players followed his instructions in this manner. There is no chance that they will not join the NFL. While the coach’s message appears to be very encouraging, only time will tell whether or not it comes true. Until then, do share your thoughts on this. And do you think Belichick has the potential to be a great college football coach?
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