ACC football coaches are already becoming sensitive about the story in college football: Bill Belichick.
North Carolina State coach Dave Doeren said his first media question on Thursday was about the eight-time Super Bowl champion signing a five-year, $50 million contract with the Tar Heels. , seems to be having some problems.
“I wonder if we'll get that first today? Shocker,” Doeren said as his team prepares to play in the Military Bowl against East Carolina.Reporters began asking questions about Belichick going to a nearby rival ACC team. said this.
“Well, welcome to the ACC. I'm looking forward to competing against Coach. Obviously, all the coaches in this industry have a tremendous amount of respect and know what he's accomplished. For me, as a competitor, competing I'm excited about it and that's all I have to say about it. I didn't think much about that program.”
Doeren, who is 6-6 this year and has a career record of 87-64 at NC State, doesn't just compete with Belichick off the field.
North Carolina State will now be a major destination for the transfer portal, with both schools only 30 miles apart.
In theory, any player considering North Carolina State as a transfer destination could easily make a pit stop in Chapel Hill to meet with Belichick.
North Carolina offensive lineman Austin Blaske quickly removed his name from the transfer portal after Belichick was hired.
Belichick's NIL package for football is expected to be between $4 million and $20 million. According to USA Today.
Historically, the Tar Heels have had the edge in this rivalry with the Wolfpack (68-40), but this year's matchup saw the Tar Heels dominate this rivalry with the Wolfpack (68-40), as both teams went 6-6 in the regular season. won 35-30.
NC State and NC State will play bowl games on December 28th, with NC State facing East Carolina and UW facing NC State in the Fenway Bowl.
