Belichick Officially Upholds Patriots' Scout Restrictions Following Victory at UNC

Bill Belichick has achieved his inaugural victory in college coaching. On Saturday evening, North Carolina rallied from a challenging start against TCU, securing a 20-3 win over Charlotte, marking Belichick’s first college triumph and his overall 334th victory. Belichick expressed his excitement, stating, “It’s great, but it’s really about the team.” He acknowledged the previous defeat against TCU, noting how the players, coaches, and staff responded admirably by regrouping and focusing on improvement. North Carolina demonstrated solid performance, rushing for 148 yards and maintaining possession against Charlotte, leading 17-3 at halftime amidst the backdrop of a prior 48-14 loss. Belichick also addressed recent friction with the New England Patriots, confirming restrictions on their scouting presence, saying, “It’s obvious I’m not welcome at their facility, so they’re not welcome at ours.” Since departing the Patriots post-2023 season, his relationship with owner Robert Kraft has been tumultuous, highlighted by ongoing disputes in the media.