Big picture: While jarring for many, the hire is understandable and timely given the state of college football, which looks more like pro football with each passing year.
What he's saying: "A lot of colleges are looking at NFL-type models to structure personnel and coaching," Belichick told Pat McAfee during an interview last week. "You need a general manager, a coach and salary cap manager."
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