UNC head coach Invoice Belichick confirmed experiences that Patriots scouts are banned from Tar Heels practices Saturday after incomes his first win in faculty soccer.
“It’s clear I’m not welcome there at their facility. In order that they’re not welcome at ours,” Belichick stated. “It’s fairly easy.”
Belichick was at Gillette Stadium last June for Tom Brady’s retirement ceremony. He was not available for Brady’s statue unveiling this summer season. Patriots proprietor Robert Kraft just lately stated he needs to construct a statue for Belichick after the coach’s profession is over.
A UNC athletics supply advised the Herald this week, “Why would we let (the Patriots) in our dwelling after how he’s been handled since he left? We are going to assist our gamers, however being handled pretty is a two-way road.”
The supply famous Patriots scouts can nonetheless obtain movie on UNC gamers and name their employees for info on prospects.
Belichick and the Patriots initially introduced a mutual parting of the way in January 2024. Kraft modified his wording to say he “fired” Belichick whereas showing on “The Breakfast Membership” in October 2024.
“The Dynasty,” a 10-part docuseries on Apple TV+, was seen by some critics as a Belichick hit piece. “Kraft Dynasty LLC” appeared after the credit of every episode, although director Matthew Hamachek was quoted as saying Robert and Jonathan Kraft had no say within the ultimate product.
Kraft later stated he was dissatisfied in how the docuseries targeted on controversies as a substitute of the workforce’s success. The Patriots proprietor additionally just lately stated he plans to place a statue of Belichick subsequent to the just lately unveiled statue of Tom Brady.
That is Belichick’s first season at UNC after spending final yr away from teaching. UNC began the 2025 season with a 48-14 dwelling loss to TCU earlier than beating Charlotte 20-3 on Saturday.
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