Michael Jordan cheers with Roy Williams and Lawrence Taylor as UNC scores first TD of Bill Belichick era- Watch

Michael Jordan, Roy Williams, and Lawrence Williams watched Bill Belichick’s coaching debut at UNC, cheering as the Tar Heels scored their first touchdown.

Updated on: Sep 2, 2025, 10:08:43 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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NBA legend Michael Jordan was joined by legendary basketball coach Roy Williams and former NFL linebacker Lawrence Taylor as they gathered in Chapel Hill to witness Bill Belichick make his debut as the coach of the North Carolina Tar Heels in the game against the TCU Horned Frogs.

North Carolina head coach Bill Belichick watches as his team warms up before an NCAA college football game against TCU, (AP)

As North Carolina scored their first touchdown of the Bill Belichick era- a perfectly executed drive- Jordan, Williams and Lawrence, who were in the same box, cheered on.

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Michael Jordan played college basketball at UNC, winning the 1982 NCAA championship. Lawrence Taylor starred in college football at UNC as a dominant defender, while Roy Williams coached UNC men’s basketball to three NCAA titles before retiring in 2021.

Bill Belichick's Embarrassing Blowout On Debut

The fanfare around Bill Belichick's debut as the UNC coach was brief as the NC Tar Heels suffered a humiliating 14- 48 loss to the TCU Horned Frogs. This was the biggest loss the Super Bowl-winning coach has suffered, both in his coaching career in the NCAA and the NFL.

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"It was a great environment tonight, I mean, fans were awesome," the NFL legend said. "It's great energy in the stadium, we just didn't do enough to keep it going. I mean, we gotta play better for the energy to be sustainable."

North Carolina's next game is on Saturday, September 6, when they face Charlotte at Jerry Richardson Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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