There was a hold-up that was tough for Blank and company to get past. Belichick wanted to lead the football operations department the way he did for so many years in New England, one of the perks of building a dynasty and becoming the most decorated NFL coach of all time thanks to the six Lombardi Trophies that now reside in Foxboro.

North Carolina made the shocking decision to hire Bill Belichick as their next head coach. There are, however, real concerns with the hire.

"This game will show some of the younger players, and some players we have, what they can do next year," said UNC linebacker Amare Campbell..