Bill Belichick Hires His Son Steve as North Carolina’s Defensive Coordinator

Washington defensive coordinator Steve Belichick is expected to join his father’s staff at UNC as the Tar Heels’ defensive coordinator, a source briefed on the move said Sunday. 247 Sports first reported the news.

The younger Belichick, 37, had a major impact with the Huskies in his one season in Seattle. Despite having to replace nine of 11 starters from last year’s defense, Washington ranked No. 27 in yards per play allowed — up from No. 79 last year.

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His father, Bill Belichick, North Carolina’s new head coach, spent extensive time around the Huskies program last off-season and during training camp, sitting in meetings and offering suggestions. A source briefed on

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