One of the subtle surprises about Bill Belichick taking over as the head coach at North Carolina was the five-year contract signed by the 72-year-old. The school's official statement came out a few hours after reports that Belichick had agreed to a three-year deal.

Bill Belichick didn’t wait around for a call that he might not get from an NFL team. With no guarantees that another opportunity might come his way - only the Atlanta Falcons interviewed Belichick last season - and unsure whether he could find the right fit in the NFL,

The surreal nature of the moment was captured several times. In lieu of the traditional jersey, North Carolina athletic director Bubba Cunningham handed Belichick one of his signature hooded sweaters. He then walked to the side of the stage and pulled out a blazer with the sleeves cut off.