First-year North Carolina coach Bill Belichick shrugged off concerns his personal life potentially created a distraction within the football team, describing it as "noise."

The only missing touches were walk-up music — think Springsteen or Bon Jovi — followed by tuxedoed ring announcer Michael Buffer commanding the packed house: “LET’S GET READY TO RUMBLE!”

Expectations are understandably high for the Tar Heels—Belichick has so many Super Bowl rings he needs both hands to wear them. But it’s not just football fans who are holding North Carolina to a high standard this year.

Boston College coach Bill O'Brien spent time with UNC's Bill Belichick in the NFL. Here's what O'Brien said about Belichick's move to college.

Bill Belichick is already facing high expectations for his first year as UNC head coach, and one of his counterparts made a bold prediction.

Lopez emerged as a dynamic dual-threat option for South Alabama last season. He ended the year with 2,559 yards and 18 touchdowns against just five interceptions while completing 66% of his passes. He also ran for 465 yards and seven touchdowns on 5.6 yards per carry.