Bill Belichick is well and truly making his mark as a collegiate coach. After a disappointing start to the season, losing their opening game to TCU , the Tar Heels have pulled back two back-to-back wins, and the most recent one was a statement win.

After the win, Belichick made clear after the Tar Heels’ 41-6 victory over Richmond that UNC’s defense is improving .

“When you make mistakes in practice, your communication’s better in games. You play better in games,” he said via Tar Heels Wire.

That showed up Saturday at Kenan Stadium. North Carolina shut down Richmond almost from the first snap. UNC forced three turnovers in the second half, including a 62-yard fumble return for a touchdown by Mikai Gbayor.

Freshman running back Demon June broke out. He rushed for 148 yards on 14 ca

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