Social media is BUZZIN following the news of the hiring of Bill Belichick as the next head coach of the UNC football program.
While there are some skeptics that are questioning the hire (mostly NC State fans), it appears that the consensus among Tar Heel faithful is that there's a lot of excitement surrounding this hiring.
Shortly after the news broke, here are some of the best posts that social media (most notably X) had to offer regarding this major news:
WELCOME TO THE BILL BELICHICK ERA 🔥🔥🔥
— UNC Zone (@ZoneUnc) December 11, 2024
Bill Belichick is the new HC at UNC. I never thought I would ever say those words.
— That College Football Guy (@That_CFB_Guy) December 11, 2024
Imagine answering your doorbell and its Bill Belichick there trying to recruit your son.
— I Bleed Jets Green (@bleedjetsgreen) December 11, 2024
Wow, this would be a game-changer!
— Mike (@MikeAdvices) December 11, 2024
Bill Belichick coaching college football could shake up the entire landscape, especially with a program like UNC that's been looking for a new direction. If anyone can turn things around, it’s him.
The interactions between Bill Belichick and the reporters at UNC's student newspaper and TV station are going to be incredible.
— Darnay Tripp (@DarnayTripp) December 11, 2024
BREAKING: New #UNC HC Bill Belichick has his first recruit, securing a commitment from 2026 4 ⭐️ QB Bom Trady, sources tell NBC Sports.
— Don Keydich (@Don_Keydich) December 11, 2024
Trady, the 6’4 225 LB QB out of California, chooses the Tar Heels over offers from Michigan, Stanford, and Cal.
A HUGE commitment for UNC. pic.twitter.com/NPytRvt7H4
North Carolina next head coach 8X Super Bowl Champion Bill Belichick (6 as HC 2 as DC) pic.twitter.com/zzrIcwc2ba
— Jay (@JayHardy252) December 11, 2024
Hiring Bill isn’t just huge from an Xs and Os standpoint. We have declared that we are finally willing to put the money into football that it will take to be successful. This could be a massive turning point in our program.
— UNC Barstool (@UNCBarstool) December 11, 2024
“I’m Bill Belichick & I’m a Tar Heel”
— Hunter Oakley (@Hunter_Oakley) December 11, 2024
That video will feed families pic.twitter.com/x4Y0cZYoyM