Bill Belichick’s first headline in Chapel Hill isn’t about strategy but about silence. A new report says the legendary coach will skip a longstanding UNC media commitment, an early sign that “The Patriot Way” has traveled south intact.

A former Patriot has called on UNC to consider firing coach Bill Belichick, citing his girlfriend Jordon Hudson’s “embarrassing” behavior. The situation underscores the complex interplay between personal relationships and professional responsibilities in the world of sports.