Bill Belichick said he always wanted to coach in college after taking UNC job: 'Dream come true'

Insider Jordan Schultz shares his expectations for Bill Belichick’s transition to college football at the University of North Carolina and what the future holds for him in the NCAA.

From rumors, to a finalized deal, to a press conference, the last 24 hours for the North Carolina Tar Heels have been a whirlwind as legendary NFL coach Bill Belichick will now lead a college football program for the first time in his illustrious career. 

Belichick sat in front of the media during his introductory press conference as the new head coach for the Tar Heels – an idea no college football fan would've fathomed until rumors began to swirl last week about his interest in running the program. 

It was always thought that Belichick, who is 27 wins away from becoming the head coach with the most victories in NFL history, would return to the pros if he wished to continue coaching. 

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North Carolina Tar Heels' new head coach Bill Belichick at Loudermilk Center for Excellence. (Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images)

But the 72-year-old explained on Thursday afternoon why he chose to go the college route. 

"​​I’ve always wanted to coach in college football," Belichick said. "It just never really worked out. Had some good years in the NFL, so that was OK. But this is really a dream come true."

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Belichick is obviously being modest by saying his time in the NFL was just "good." 

Before the Kansas City Chiefs, he developed the New England Patriots into a dynasty, winning six Super Bowls and racking up wins that brought about the argument of greatest NFL head coach of all time. 

College football, though, is a completely different beast, especially