By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — The Bill Belichick era at the University of North Carolina is officially underway. On Thursday, the football icon, known for his renowned straight-to-the-point candor, was unveiled as the Tar Heels’ head coach. Belichick, the second-most winningest head coach in NFL history, said it was a “dream” to be the new coach at UNC. “I always wanted to coach in college football and it just never really worked out. I had …

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In his intro presser, Bill Belichick said he had long been interested in coaching in the college ranks and that he doesn't plan on leaving.

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The Top 10 Wonderlic Scores In NFL Combine History (1:20) Bill Belichick has yet to coach a game for the University of North Carolina, but some believe that his commitment to the team is a conditional one.Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury expressed doubt that Belichick would stick with the college game as NFL jobs opened up over the offseason, saying that he wouldn't believe Belichick was committed to coaching North Car…

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(CNN) — The Bill Belichick era at the University of North Carolina is officially underway. On Thursday, the football icon, known for his renowned straight-to-the-point candor, was unveiled as the Tar Heels’ head coach.

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“Proud Tar Heel alum right now," Detroit Lions OC Ben Johnson said. "I can’t wait to see what happens there. I’m proud of those guys..."

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Detroit Lions OC Ben Johnson didn't get call from North Carolina, happy Bill Belichick did

On Wednesday, six-time Super Bowl champion coach Bill Belichick officially accepted the job as the head football coach of the North Carolina Tar Heels. On Thursday, the school held the customary introductory press conference for Belichick. Many wondered: would this be the same style of press conference that Belichick became famous for in the NFL? You know, the "On to Cincinnati" Belichick? Or, would this be a new Bill Belichick who was more coop…

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