UNC fires coordinators Freddie Kitchens and Mike Priefer
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Bill Belichick Fires 2 of His UNC Assistant Coaches After Disappointing Season — Is His Job Safe?
Bill Belichick has fired two of his assistant coaches with the North Carolina Tar Heels after his disappointing first season leading the team. ESPN was first to report on Friday, Dec. 12 that offensive coordinator Freddie Kitchens and special teams coordinator Mike Priefer have been relieved from their roles with UNC Football.
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Bill Belichick axes two ex-NFL coaches from North Carolina staff after ugly season
After accepting the UNC position last year, Belichick and general manager Mike Lombardi had ambitious plans to transform the Tar Heels into 'the 33rd NFL team'. But what unfolded during Belichick's inaugural season in Chapel Hill was essentially a complete disaster.
North Carolina offensive coordinator Freddie Kitchens and special teams coordinator Mike Priefer will not return next season, with the school announcing the departure of both assistants after a 4-8 season in Bill Belichick's college coaching debut.