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We&#39;re going to go ahead and say no way. </description><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:34:16 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1483,h_834,x_1382,y_353/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/206/01kt9dsmxk4508mn1bm9.jpg" caption="Nov 29, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA;  North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick takes to the field during the warmups of the game against NC State Wolfpack at Carter-Finley Stadium.  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