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Speculation initially centered around Bich's potential departure from UNC. Rumors indicated he might seek a media job, which, given the right circumstances, could be obtainable immediately, or look for another coaching position—possibly one that might never materialize. The theory was that Bich could simply leave the Tar Heels amid mounting pressure and chaos, especially as his tenure struggled to stabilize. Interestingly, some commentators, including the writer, had foreseen such a move, emphasizing Bich's age and the challenges of shifting from the NFL to college coaching in his 70s.