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5 min readBill Belichick's North Carolina experiment may be nearing its end
The Ben Maller Show opened its fourth hour with a series of NFL and college football developments, but the dominant story centered on the unraveling situation at North Carolina. Defensive coordinator Steve Belichick has been "excommunicated" from the Tar Heels — the show's phrasing — after an independent investigation into the football program's culture found actions showing "a disregard for Carolina's values and standards of conduct." The report called the issues "isolated, not systemic," but the damage is done. Steve Belichick is out. General manager Michael Lombardi has also resigned. And Bill Belichick himself? No discipline has been announced, but the show reported that rumors are circulating again that the 74-year-old head coach could soon part ways with North Carolina.
The Chapel Hill experiment was always temporary
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What you'll learn
- 1 (04:25) **Hour 4 Introduction & Topic Tease** - Ben Maller kicks off the hour and previews the main stories: Bill Belichick's future at North Carolina, Joey Porter Jr.'s status with the Steelers, and Jeffrey Simmons' comments about Jalen Hurts.
- 2 (06:00) **Bill Belichick's UNC Future in Doubt** - Ben reports on the upheaval at North Carolina, including the resignation of Steve Belichick and GM Michael Lombardi, and a report that Bill Belichick could soon leave the program.
- 3 (12:06) **Joey Porter Jr. Standoff with Steelers** - Ben analyzes the contract dispute between cornerback Joey Porter Jr. and the Pittsburgh Steelers, questioning whether his injury is legitimate or a disguised holdout.
- 4 (19:47) **Jeffrey Simmons' "Play Quarterback" Comment** - Ben breaks down the controversy over Titans DT Jeffrey Simmons' comment that Tennessee must make Jalen Hurts "play quarterback," and Eagles LT Jordan Mailata's dismissal of it.
- 5 (24:47) **Media Freeloaders Update: Bills Press Box Menu** - Ben provides a detailed update on the food served to media at the Buffalo Bills game, including the only team that emails the press box menu ahead of time.
- 6 (34:24) **Caller: Mike the Leprechaun's Picks** - A caller named Mike the Leprechaun gives his NFL picks for the weekend, including the Patriots to beat the Jets.
- 7 (37:28) **Caller: Jed Who Fled Returns from Jail** - A listener named Jed calls in after being released from jail, discussing his time incarcerated and his thoughts on Chick-fil-A's new menu items.
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Ben Maller talks about reports saying Bill Belichick and North Carolina are expected to part ways soon, if Joey Porter Jr. is legitimately working his way back, Jeffrey Simmons saying the Titans must make Eagles QB Jalen Hurts play QB, Coop's Scoop on Entertainment, Sports Jeopardy, and more!
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