Bill Belichick and Bubba Cunningham finally talked.
After days of reports that collectively paint a picture of dysfunction and deterioration in North Carolina football, two program leaders made statements on Wednesday evening, at the same time. The messages were brief.
Said Belichick: “I am fully committed to the UNC football program that we are building here.”
Said Cunningham, the university's athletic director, “Coach Belichick has the full support of the athletic department and the university.”
That's it. Nothing more. At least for now.
The silence was deafening, especially after reports emerged Wednesday that the school was closed. consideration of possible exit strategies and then this Belichick was We are discussing buyout options with UNC losing all three games this season against FBS schools.
Whether this will be an attempt to pour a half-filled bucket of water into the fire or a true and unconditional renewal of vows remains to be seen. At this point they finally said something.
It's unlikely that a late-night tweet will stop reporters from trying to sneak behind the scenes to get more information about what's really going on and what direction the relationship might be headed.