Legendary head coach Bill Belichick has officially ditched the navy blue of the New England Patriots for Carolina Blue.

Belichick was officially introduced as the next head coach of the UNC football team on Thursday in a press conference that featured multiple memorable moments.

The six-time Super Bowl champion head coach revealed that he has been considering coaching in college football for quite a while, but the timing hasn't worked out until now. He called it a "kind of dream come true":

In a hilarious moment, North Carolina athletic director Bubba Cunningham presented Belichick with his first short-sleeve UNC hoodie and then put on a suit jacket with the sleeves cut off in solidarity:

Belichick's father, Steve, served as an assistant coach for the Tar Heels from 1953 to 1955, and he showed off his dad's team sweatshirt that he saved all this time:

After going unhired by NFL teams during the 2024 hiring cycle, Belichick spent this season working as an analyst for multiple networks. Still, at 72 years old, he hasn't lost his passion for coaching:

Still, Belichick admitted that he's gained a new appreciation for the media in his brief time as an analyst:

When asked about what he hopes to accomplish after taking over as head coach of UNC, Belichick said his priority is to impart his knowledge to the next generation of football players:

Belichick explained his thought process in putting his coaching staff together and revealed that former Cleveland Browns head coach Freddie Kitchens is his first hire. Kitchens was already on staff at UNC after serving as tight ends coach and run game coordinator for the past two seasons and briefly holding the interim head coach position after Mack Brown was fired following the team's 6-6 finish to this year:

Belichick, who signed a five-year, $50 million contract, said he's confident in his ability to continue coaching for years to come:

However, coaching in college will be an adjustment, as NIL rules, transfer portal changes and conference realignment have created a new landscape for coaches to navigate. Many wondered if Belichick would be willing to go through the throes of recruiting, like in-home visits, and he answered affirmatively:

Belichick also shot down the rumors that he submitted a 400-page "organizational bible" that included stipulations and demands before he was hired:

Perhaps most importantly, Belichick feels like he's where he's supposed to be. He provided a little tidbit of growing up while his dad worked for UNC that serves as the primary philosophy of any Tar Heels head coach:

UNC is set to enter a new era under Belichick, and it's clear that he's excited about his new challenge in his return to coaching.