Newly appointed North Carolina head football coach Bill Belichick has made his debut on X (previously known as Twitter), and the 72-year-old quickly shared his inaugural message.
𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴: Bill Belichick has officially joined Twitter/X. pic.twitter.com/AmNcBxUCE5
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) January 6, 2025
“‘Beat Dook’ my first words as a boy are my first words on X! Go Heels,” declared the former head coach of the New England Patriots.
“Beat Dook” my first words as a boy are my first words on X! Go Heels!!#GoHeels #ChapelBill #CarolinaFootball
— Bill Belichick (@Belichick_B) January 6, 2025
For those unfamiliar, Belichick is following in the path of his father, Steve Belichick, who served as an assistant coach at Chapel Hill between 1953 and 1955, during Bill’s early years.
With his new social media engagement, there may be positive implications for North Carolina’s recruiting efforts, as the seasoned NFL head coach can now connect with younger audiences.
This Monday marked the beginning of the recruiting period when college coaches were first allowed to visit high schools, and Belichick made the most of this opportunity.
Among the prospects he met was Zavion Griffin-Hayes, who holds the title of 12th ranked edge rusher (No. 179 overall prospect) nationwide.
Bill Belichick making his first recruiting visits as UNC’s head coach 👀
The Tar Heels’ staff met with 2026 4-star DE Zavion Griffin-Haynes. pic.twitter.com/kabAKpIqoG
— CFB Kings (@CFBKings) January 6, 2025
“He was telling me things that coaches have never mentioned before,” said Griffin-Hayes regarding his interaction with the iconic coach. “He showed me aspects of my game and shared insights about the NFL and the program’s potential.”
It was an honor to host the legendary Coach Bill Belichick this morning. Thank you to @BlaylockAndrew and the entire @UNCFootball staff for making @SouthGarnerHS a priority on your recruiting trail. #TitanUp8228 @SouthGarnerAD @SouthGarnerFB @SGStrNSpeed @ThePrincipalFai pic.twitter.com/JECO7eoEVN
— Greg Greene (@_CoachGreene_) January 6, 2025
During his appearance on the Pat McAfee Show, Belichick discussed his ventures on the recruiting front, stating, “We’re also officially on Twitter, you can follow me there.”
“Welcome to X, pal,” McAfee replied.
Everybody relax 😂😂 #PMSLive pic.twitter.com/D8LoLLvICY
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) January 6, 2025
Belichick was also queried about the New England Patriots’ decision to dismiss his former player Jerod Mayo after a disappointing 4-13 season.
“Regarding the Patriots’ situation, I don’t have much to say. The decision-makers there are Robert Kraft, Jonathan Kraft, and Robyn Glaser,” Belichick commented.
Bill Belichick on the Patriots firing Jerod Mayo after one season:
“The Patriots situation, I don’t have too much of a comment on that. Robert Kraft, Jonathan Kraft, Robyn Glaser, they’re the decision makers there…
Mayo was handpicked by Robert, but…
— Sophie Weller (@sophieewellerr) January 6, 2025
Many are eager to see whether the eight-time Super Bowl-winning coach (six times with the Patriots and twice as a Giants defensive coordinator) can replicate his pro success at the collegiate level.
Importantly, Belichick ranks as the second-most successful coach in NFL history with a record of 333 wins and 178 losses.
Image Source: Bill Belichick @ Instagram
