Bill Belichick addresses report of UNC players racking up dozens of traffic violations under his leadership
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North Carolina football head coach Bill Belichick addressed a report that claimed his players have racked up a high number of traffic violations since he took over as head coach.
While speaking to reporters Wednesday, Belichick answered a question about a WRAL News report that said his players had racked up 31 speeding charges and 10 reckless driving charges dating back to last October, and 20% of the team’s 101 players received a citation.
North Carolina head coach Bill Belichick leaves the field after a game against Syracuse in Syracuse, New York, on Oct. 31, 2025. (Adrián Kraus/AP Photo)
“Our conduct outside the building, outside the program, is important to us and we emphasize that,” Belichick said. “We’ve addressed several things, not just that. There are other things going on, besides driving, that we’ve talked about, absolutely.”
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When asked if this had been discussed in team meetings or one-on-one with players, Belichick said, “all of the above.”
“Many other people have also talked about it with the team and are not members of the team,” he added. “We’ve addressed it.”
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WRAL also reported, for comparison, that North Carolina State’s roster of 124 football players recorded only 10 speeding citations and two reckless driving charges, while Duke’s football team had only two players charged with speeding.
A second review by The News & Observer, based in Raleigh, found that 19 current UNC players have been cited for traffic violations since last year, on charges including speeding, tinted windows or failing to stop at a stop sign.
North Carolina head coach Bill Belichick directs his team during the first half against Charlotte in Charlotte, North Carolina, on September 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
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Belichick’s first season leading UNC has been disappointing for fans who were hoping for a quick turnaround in the ACC championship race. At 4-6, Belichick’s Tar Heels are on the brink of elimination from bowl eligibility as they prepare to face Duke on Saturday.
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