When Bill Belichick introduced himself to Tar Heels fans on Saturday, the crowd wasn't without some curious moments.
The NFL legend, who was officially introduced as the head coach of the North Carolina State football team on Thursday, was on the court inside the Dean Smith Center in Chapel Hill during a basketball game against La Salle, according to shared footage. He was reportedly bombarded with “Eagles” chants during the game. on social media.
La Salle fans from Philadelphia apparently took a trip to North Carolina, where the Tar Heels defeated the Explorers 93-67.
Belichick greeted the crowd at halftime and received a warm welcome from Tar Heel Nation.
The eight-time Super Bowl champion is joined by quarterback prospect Bryce Baker. Bryce Baker is a four-star recruit who is committed to UNC and is expected to sign on Wednesday. According to On3 Sports.
“I feel like [Belichick] He'll bring me the right pieces to build around. They will put me first. ” Baker told ESPN. On his decision to remain with the Tar Heels.
It's been a whirlwind week for the 72-year-old Belichick, who officially joined the college ranks on Wednesday after a nearly 50-year coaching career in the NFL.
“I always wanted to coach in college football, and it just never worked out in the NFL. I had a good year, so that's fine, but this is really a dream come true. I grew up in college football, with a father who has been involved in college football for 50 years. All I ever thought about was college football. It's great to be back in Carolina, where I grew up,” Belichick said at his inaugural press conference Thursday.
His father, Steve, was an assistant on the UNC staff from 1953 to 1955.
Belichick most recently spent 24 seasons as the head coach of the Patriots, winning six championships with New England.
He passed on the Falcons' job during the 2024 recruiting cycle and pursued various sports media roles this season.
Before taking the UNC job, Belichick asked a shocking question about the Jets' head coaching vacancy, sources told The Post's Brian Costello.
Belichick tormented the Jets for more than two decades, infamously resigning as the Jets' head coach in 2000.
Despite this surprising development, Belichick is leaving the NFL in the rearview mirror and starting a new chapter at UNC with girlfriend Jordon Hudson, 24, who joined him at Thursday's induction press conference. .
“I didn't come here to leave,” he said.
