Spotlight COLLEGE FOOTBALL Why Dabo says Bill Belichick deserves ‘slack’ for handshake after Clemson loss Chapel Fowler The State Sep 25, 2026 4 hrs ago 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save After Clemson football rallied from down 14 points to beat UNC, Tar Heels coach Bill Belichick didn’t appear to be in much of a talking mood.kAmp H:56=J D92C65 G:56@ D9@H65 q6=:49:4< DA6?5:?8 =6DD E92? 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