Bill Belichick’s long-awaited college head coaching debut is finally upon us. The hoodie, as Belichick was so affectionately known while leading the New England Patriots, had not been on the sideline for a meaningful game until Monday since January of 2024.
So, Belichick’s debut as the head coach of the North Carolina Tar Heels is a huge deal, and there were plenty of athletes and celebrities on hand to support Belichick in his new journey, as UNC kicked off the season against the TCU Horned Frogs Monday night.
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But before kickoff, Belichick made his first game-day walk in Chapel Hill as UNC’s head coach.
Once the fans filed into Kenan Memorial Stadium, the celebrity sightings began, staring with a trio of UNC GOATS in the building to watch the first game of the Belichick era.
NBA great Michael Jordan and NFL Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor joined former basketball coach Roy Williams to watch history be made and root on their their Tar Heels.
Also reported to be in attendance were USA Women’s Soccer star and UNC alum Mia Hamm, former NFL star and Tar Heel Julius Peppers and country singer Eric Church, among others.
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How Belichick got to Chapel Hill
Since Belichick’s final game with New England, he failed to land another NFL coaching gig, instead opting to write a book and eventually take over as the leader of the Tar Heels football program.
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The on-field accomplishments of Belichick, a six-time Super Bowl winner as head coach and a three-time AP Coach of the Year, have not necessarily been the foremost topic of conversation since he’s joined UNC. Instead, Belichick’s girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, whose presence in his business dealings, including at the UNC facility, has been the focus of considerable attention his new tenure with the Tar Heels.
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As arguably the greatest coach in NFL history, everyone is eager to see how “the Patriot way” will translate to the college game. While the transition hasn’t been entirely smooth, this game is a huge event in Belichick’s legacy. His six Super Bowl rings don’t mean anything when it comes to winning at the college level; it’s time to produce wins as a Tar Heel.
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