The move came after much speculation that the longtime New England Patriots head coach may be waiting on an NFL vacancy. Belichick instead chose to enter the college head coaching ranks for the first time in his long and storied career, with UNC's athletic director, Bubba Cunningham, praising it as a bold move for the program.

Bill Belichick apparently didn't due his due diligence before taking the UNC job. The former Patriots coach reportedly showed interest in the New York Jets.