Bill Belichick had his first media day as head coach at North Carolina on Thursday, as he takes his first crack at college football after nearly five decades in the NFL.

At Big Ten and ACC media days this week, the SEC has been a regular subject of conversation. It's a sign of the league's strength and influence

CHARLOTTE — Bill Belichick took the stage Thursday in front of a ballroom packed with reporters and shielded his eyes. The lights were indeed bright, though not too bright for the six-time Super Bowl -winning head coach.