A chronically struggling unit for years, North Carolina's defense has a new training regimen with Bill Belichick as head coach.

Many of the initial questions surrounding North Carolina’s hiring of new head coach Bill Belichick had to do with recruiting in the new-age college football world: How would the persnickety former NFL skipper adjust to connecting with high schoolers?

Much remains unknown about the Tar Heels’ on-field product, but Chapel Bill’s presence loomed large over the proceedings in Charlotte on Thursday.