Bill Belichick returns to UNC recruiting trail following Hall of Fame backlashBill Belichick has endured a turbulent week after being informed that he will not be inducted into this year's Pro Football Hall of Fame, but has quickly resumed his UNC duties ahead of next seasonView 2 Images Bill Belichick has quickly resumed his UNC head coaching duties in the wake of his Pro Football Hall of Fame snubBill Belichick has put his Pro Football Hall of Fame snub behind him by returning to the recruiting trail for North Carolina this week, as he tries to quickly revamp the Tar Heels with talented young players. ‌The UNC head coach, 73, has endured a turbulent week after reportedly being informed that he will not be inducted into this year's Hall of Fame, falling short of the 45 votes required by the 50-person selection committee. Article continues belowThe decision has caused outrage across the footballing world, with many of Belichick's former colleagues, players, and admirers taking to social media to express disbelief at the decision not to include arguably the greatest NFL head coach of all time. On Wednesday, Belichick appeared in a social media post by Mekai Brown, a four-star edge rusher currently attending high school in Greenwich, Connecticut. During his debut season as a collegiate head coach, Belichick led UNC to a 4–8 (2–6 ACC) record in 2025, resulting in the Tar Heels missing the postseason for the first time since 2018.