Bill Belichick, the new college football coach at the University of North Carolina, made a stop at the team’s basketball game on Saturday against La Salle. During halftime, he addressed the fans in attendance, who responded with cheers for the legendary coach. However, some fans broke out into an unexpected chant – “E-A-G-L-E-S, Eagles!” – which may have been aimed at Belichick’s past connections to the Philadelphia Eagles.
Belichick has a long history with the Eagles, having led the New England Patriots to three Super Bowl victories over the team in the early 2000s. However, the Eagles ultimately won their revenge in Super Bowl LII, with many considering Belichick’s decision to bench Malcolm Butler in that game as puzzling. The chant at the North Carolina basketball game suggests that Belichick may still be reminded of his time in the NFL, even as he starts this new chapter as a college coach.
Source: https://nesn.com/2024/12/bill-belichick-heard-this-surprising-chant-at-unc-basketball-game