Belichick's North Carolina triumph in Aer Lingus Classic
Bill Belichick coached the University of North Carolina to a 15-10 victory over Texas Christian University in the Aer Lingus College Football Classic in Dublin. The game was defined by strong defensive play from North Carolina, which held TCU scoreless for the final 49 minutes.
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The presence of a legendary NFL coach in a European college football fixture highlights the growing international interest in American football.
University of North Carolina 15-10 Texas Christian University
Legendary NFL coach Bill Belichick enjoyed victory in the Aer Lingus College Football Classic at Aviva Stadium on Saturday as his University of North Carolina side defeated Texas Christian University 15-10.
Belichick is an eight-time Super Bowl winner - six times as head coach - and his presence in Dublin sprinkled some star dust on this year's college football fixture on Irish soil.
It was a slog on the field, but Belichick will have been pleased by his team's mean defensive performance.
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