A changing of the guard could be coming in Chapel Hill as the University of North Carolina (UNC) has extended an offer to NFL coaching legend Bill Belichick to take over as their next head football coach. According to multiple sources, optimism is growing that Belichick will be named coach soon.
Belichick’s potential hiring has generated excitement among local business owners, particularly those on Franklin Street in Chapel Hill. Robert Poitras, owner of Carolina Brewery, expects a surge in business as Tar Heel fans flock to sports bars and restaurants to watch games. “We’re back on the national map again,” Poitras said. “We’re back in the conversation of football, season ticket sales will go through the roof.”
Carolina Ale House, one of the biggest sports bar chains in the state, also expects a significant boost in business. Marketing manager Kat Goldfaden stated that Belichick’s hiring would drive interest and attract more customers to their locations. “It’s already a storied program, it’s going to be incredible for business,” she said.
While an official announcement requires Board of Trustees approval, university sources indicate that a decision is imminent. If confirmed, Belichick’s arrival would mark a significant shift in UNC football and have far-reaching implications for the local economy.
Source: https://abc11.com/post/bill-belichick-business-owners-anticipate-buzz-boost-hired-unc/15638623