North Carolina players hadn't spoken to reporters since last year's Fenway Bowl loss to UConn, which came after Belichick had been hired. Tuesday marked the first time UNC had made players available to reporters since then to discuss Belichick's arrival.

North Carolina's football players are working in a new world since the arrival of NFL coaching great Bill Belichick to take over the Tar Heels program.

Bill Belichick is preparing for his first season as UNC’s head coach. He won six Super Bowls as head coach of the New England Patriots, a resume that garnered immediate respect from players.