The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is one of the most respected academic institutions in the nation. Considered a "Southern Ivy," the school

But, as Brown said, North Carolina has invested money and even lowered academic standards with Belichick in town and hopes of revamping this program and bringing it back to national relevancy. It's an interesting insight from Brown, who spent plenty of time in Chapel Hill as the head coach.

Former North Carolina football head coach Mack Brown took a subtle shot at Bill Belichick ahead of his first season in Chapel Hill.