"He'll be an epic fail": CFB world has wild reactions to Bill Belichick knocking high school doors in hunt for new weapons

Bill Belichick is arguably the greatest coach in the history of the National Football League. The former New England Patriots numero uno won six Super Bowls during his stint at Foxborough, in addition to his two big-game wins as a defensive coordinator for the New York Giants.

However, Belichick is a novice at the collegiate level, and he'll take over a college football program for the first time in 2025. The new UNC coach will be tasked with turning the franchise into a winning machine during his tenure.

Ahead of the 2025 season, Belichick has begun the recruitment exercise, and college football fans have much to say about it.

A fan added, "He’s way too old to be doing this."

Another added, "Wasting players time."

However, some fans are more enthused:

Another said, "Legends."

Another added, "He’s just gonna love the recruiting trail and ALLL the ancillary tasks that come along with being an HC in college."

What's the task ahead for Bill Belichick at UNC?

The North Carolina Tar Heels fired Mack Brown after a poor run of form in 2024. This was a minor surprise, considering Browns' legendary status with the program. Hence, the Tar Heels fan base could only be enthused at signing an elite coach and stepping in Bill Belichick.

Belichick joins after a brief stint away from coaching following his departure from the New England Patriots. The Future Hall of Famer spent the 2024 NFL season in the broadcasting booth, embarking on projects that could have previously clashed with his role as a coach.

Belichick joins a UNC team that went 6-6 in the regular season before losing their Wasabi Fenway Bowl game against the UConn Huskies. The bowl game was low-scoring, as the Huskies won by a 7-6 score.

Bill Belichick will be tasked with changing the fortunes of the Tar Heels immediately. His first task will be to make the program a desirable destination for elite high school recruits and collegiate players entering the transfer portal.

Then, he'll need to create a culture of winning in North Carolina. Once that's figured out, fans will expect Bowl Game wins and a potential run at the expanded college football playoffs. It all starts on August 30, 2025, versus the TCU Horned Frogs.