North Carolina coach Bill Belichick is making some major changes to his staff as he gears up for his second year with the Tar Heels. UNC has fired offensive coordinator Freddie Kitchens and special teams coordinator Mike Priefer, the university announced Friday .

This comes after North Carolina went 4-8 in its first season with Belichick leading the charge.

"We want to thank Coach Kitchens and Coach Priefer for their commitment and many contributions to our program and student-athletes," Belichick said in a statement. "We wish them both nothing but the best in their future endeavors."

Kitchens was one of the only on-field assistants that Belichick retained upon his arrival in Chapel Hill. Kitchens was initially hired to former North Carolina coach Mack Brown's staff in 2023 as the ti

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