Three days after swatting away questions about the opening for the New York Giants' head-coaching job, Bill Belichick reaffirmed his commitment to North Carolina football Friday with a statement that made it clear the first-year Tar Heels coach will not pursue any NFL head-coaching vacancies.

Ahead of UNC football's game at Wake Forest, head coach Bill Belichick released a statement about his name being connected to NFL openings.

Football coach Bill Belichick, the university’s highest paid and most prominent employee, has picked a different logo for his sideline attire for several games this season. Belichick has been wearing a pullover with the stairstep UNC logo that the Tar Heels wore on their helmets from 1979 through 1987.

At his Veterans Day presser, Bill Belichick reflected on UNC football’s military ties as the Tar Heels unveiled a “Honoring Our Military Wall.”