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Boston Globe
an hour ago
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- Boston Globe
Bill Belichick bringing ‘Patriot Way' to UNC, from showing old Patriots film to minimizing weekly radio appearances
Belichick will appear on the first episode of 'Carolina Football Live' ahead of UNC's season-opening matchup against TCU on Sept. 1, but after that, general manager Mike Lombardi will appear in the head coach's spot in every episode for the remainder of the season. The majority of college head coaches have weekly appearances on radio shows that include their name in the title, Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up Belichick wasn't a stranger to making weekly radio appearances during his time with the Patriots, either. He appeared on WEEI shows the day after Patriots games over his two dozen years with the team. Advertisement Even as he made regular appearances on multiple shows in his year away from the game in 2024, Belichick's distaste for making media appearances was part of his brand during his time with the Patriots, so it isn't much of a surprise that he's largely opting out of the team's weekly radio show. Advertisement Belichick recently did an interview 'In all honesty, we've shown a lot of Patriots film and other great players in the NFL too,' Belichick said. 'But a lot of Patriots film on here's what we want you to do and here's how to do it. Watch [Dont'a] Hightower, watch [Tom] Brady, watch [Rob] Gronkowski, watch [Julian] Edelman, watch Lawrence Taylor, watch these guys do it because they were great at it.' Those players helped Belichick achieve great success with the Patriots, or in the case of Taylor, with the Giants. Beyond re-living the glory days, though, there is a reason why Belichick is using film of his past players at Chapel Hill. 'It's actually been fun to go back and watch some of those guys,' Belichick said. 'Show them how good they were and why they were so good because of the way they played, the technique, and how they understood the game.' While those players helped Belichick win eight total Super Bowls in his coaching career, he isn't dealing with championship expectations in his first year at UNC. The Tar Heels were picked to finish eighth in the ACC's preseason poll, and their projected win total sits at 7.5 wins at DraftKings Sportsbook.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Bill Belichick breaks tradition at UNC sparking controversy among college football fans
Bill Belichick, the 73-year-old head coach of the University of North Carolina's football team, has decided to make only a single appearance on the team's traditional weekly radio show this season. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The first episode is scheduled for August 27, just before the Tar Heels' season opener against Texas Christian University on September 1. Following this initial appearance, Belichick will step back from the show. The renamed 'Carolina Football Live' will be hosted weekly by Michael Lombardi, the team's general manager, and will feature assistant coaches and players. The show will continue to be broadcast from the Top of the Hill Restaurant & Brewery near the Chapel Hill campus. Bill Belichick skips weekly UNC coach's radio show as Tar Heels season begins Bill Belichick's agreement with UNC only stipulates that he participate "as reasonably requested by the University," unlike many college football coaches contractually mandated to appear on weekly radio broadcasts. This agility lets him concentrate on mentoring without the additional stress of fixed media engagements. Belichick's choice to restrict his media appearances fits his need for privacy. Belichick has stressed that Hudson is not connected with the football program, but his relationship with 24-year-old Jordon Hudson has drawn much media attention. Bill Belichick introduces yoga for North Carolina players to boost recovery In a surprising move, Belichick has introduced yoga as a recovery technique for his players. He explained that yoga helps players recover after several days of practice by stretching and improving blood flow. Also Read: This strategy captures his eagerness to change and innovate in his new capacity at the college level. All eyes will be on Belichick as the season draws nearer to see how his leadership and approaches affect the UNC football team. The team's season opener against Texas Christian University on September 1 will mark the beginning of this new chapter for both Belichick and the Tar Heels.
New York Post
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Bill Belichick exits radio show as anticipated North Carolina debut nears
Bill Belichick has taken the air out of his radio career. The new coach at North Carolina will not participate in the Tar Heels' traditional coaches' radio show this season following the first airing of the season on Aug. 27, the school announced. He will be replaced thereafter by the program's general manager, Michael Lombardi, who will be joined by assistant coaches and players. The show has been renamed 'Carolina Football Live' after previously being known as 'Mack Brown Live,' Belichick's predecessor over the past six seasons. It still will be aired weekly from a restaurant near the Chapel Hill campus, according to the university's release. North Carolina coach Bill Belichick arrives for an NCAA college football press conference, March 5, 2025, in Chapel Hill, N.C. AP The 73-year-old Belichick is returning to the sidelines for the first time since parting ways with the Patriots following the 2023 season after winning six Super Bowl titles in 24 seasons as head coach in New England. Belichick, who is not obligated to do the show in his contract, has been visible across various media platforms during his year off since leaving the Patriots. He has made regular appearances on ESPN's 'The Manningcast,' as well as 'Inside the NFL' and 'The Pat McAfee Show.' He also did a media tour to promote his book, 'The Art of Winning: Lessons from a Life in Football.' North Carolina coach Bill Belichick speaks with a group of reporters during the Atlantic Coast Conference's NCAA college football media days, Thursday, July 24, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. AP The Tar Heels, who finished with a 6-6 record last season, will open the season against TCU on Sept. 1.
NBC Sports
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- NBC Sports
North Carolina coach Bill Belichick won't appear on weekly coach's radio show
The vast majority of college football coaches carve out a little time during each week of the season for a radio show. Bill Belichick is not among the vast majority of college football coaches. Via Reuters, North Carolina explained in a release on Friday that the program, previously known as Mack Brown Live, will be named Carolina Football Live going forward. Also, Belichick will appear on the first episode only, before the first game of the season. The development comes a year after Belichick was overexposed in the media, from radio appearances to podcast appearances to TV appearances. He seemingly didn't say no to any payday that was offered to him. Now, he'll revert to saying as little as possible. Appearing instead, to little surprise, will be Michael Lombardi, Belichick's consigliere. Lombardi will be the one either to loudly boast in the aftermath of a win, or to aggressively make plausible excuses if/when the Tar Heels end up in quicksand. Belichick's contract doesn't require weekly involvement in the show. Instead, he must make appearances 'as reasonably requested by the University.' It's arguably reasonable for North Carolina to expect Belichick to do what nearly every other major college football coach does. Given, however, that Belichick can now write a check for $1 million and walk away whenever he wants, the folks at UNC know they'd be wise to let their heels stick to the tar when it comes to pushing Belichick, on anything.
