Belichick was also asked whether he would have returned to coaching if he knew his personal life was going to be a big story. Again, he downplayed the issue, saying a lot of the "noise" is a result of his book, which he worked on while he was away from coaching. He quipped that he hopes the book will be a "big purchase on Father's Day."

Six months after being named the Tar Heels' head football coach, Bill Belichick says his focus is on team progress amid stories about his personal life.