Bill Belichick at UNC? Yep; the Hoodie is about to hit college turf, and Keyshawn Johnson’s got some advice. The New England Patriots icon may be trading NFL playbooks for college chalkboards, but Johnson’s already mapping out his game plan — one that urges for a diversity upgrade.
Johnson’s callout isn’t just advice — it’s a challenge. And if there’s one thing Belichick thrives on, it’s turning a challenge into a championship.
Will Bill Belichick Rewrite the Rules in Chapel Hill, N.C.?
The NFL’s hoodie-clad mastermind just flipped the script, and former wide receiver Johnson wasted no time calling the next play: “You better hire some Black coaches.”
On FS1’s “Speak,” Johnson dropped a truth bomb, urging Belichick to embrace diversity as he steps into college ball.
“You got to go into the homes of the mamas and convince not Daddy, Mommy, and Auntie that you’re gonna take care of [their kids],” Johnson emphasized, throwing shade at the cookie-cutter coaching staff.
.@Keyshawn has a word of advice for Bill Belichick's new staff at North Carolina:
"I'm just going to say it, he better hire some black coaches." pic.twitter.com/7elhHbmgrK
— Speak (@SpeakOnFS1) December 12, 2024
Belichick’s five-year, $50 million deal with North Carolina (pending board approval) is a chance to revive a program that hasn’t won a conference title since 1980. The Tar Heels are betting on Belichick’s GOAT status, and for good reason.
He’s taking those NFL smarts to Chapel Hill, N.C., following in the footsteps of his dad, Steve Belichick, who coached at UNC back in the ’50s.
But Johnson’s advice hits deeper than Xs and Os: “I bet that he’s smart enough to know that. … I bet that it’s not one guy, not one guy coaching the running backs, and one guy coaching the receivers,” Johnson quipped, highlighting the need for real representation on Belichick’s new staff.
Translation: Don’t just bring the NFL playbook. Bring some fresh voices to the sidelines.
From NFL royalty to college ball wild card, Belichick’s next chapter is already a head-turner. The only question now is how bold will the Hoodie be.
‘Tar Heel Way’: Tom Brady Backs Belichick’s College Move
“Tar Heel Way about to become a thing” — that’s Tom Brady’s bold prediction after Belichick’s shocking move to college football. North Carolina confirmed Belichick’s appointment on Wednesday, with UNC Chancellor Lee H. Roberts calling it “an exciting day for Carolina football.”
Tom Brady always believes in Bill Belichick supremacy pic.twitter.com/koZr5ihV0p
— NFL World, What's Up?? (@Whats_Up_NFL) December 12, 2024
Brady, who teamed up with Belichick for six Super Bowl wins, celebrated the news on Instagram, praising his former coach’s next chapter. Just last week on “Fox NFL Sunday,” Brady didn’t see this coming.
“No,” he said when asked about Belichick coaching college kids. Julian Edelman added, “Absolutely not.” The recruiting trail was not what they expected from him.
Belichick himself is all in, though. “I grew up around college football with my Dad. … I have always wanted to coach in college,” he said, referencing his father’s stint at UNC in the ’50s. With Belichick’s NFL legacy unmatched, the “Tar Heel Way” could truly rewrite the playbook.