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Bill Belichick is returning to coaching, but not where most people would have expected.

The former New England Patriots head coach will be the next head football coach at the University of North Carolina, the school announced Wednesday. Belichick’s contract is for five years, per the school.

“We know that college athletics is changing, and those changes require new and innovative thinking,” North Carolina director of athletics Bubba Cunningham said in a press release.

“Bill Belichick is a football legend, and hiring him to lead our program represents a new approach that will ensure Carolina football can evolve, compete and win — today and in the future. At Carolina, we believe in providing championship opportunities and the best experience possible for our student-athletes, and Coach Belichick shares that commitment. We are excited to welcome him to Chapel Hill.” 

Rumors first surfaced last weekabout Belichick interviewing for the UNC opening. North Carolina fired previous head coach Mack Brown …