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Lawrence Taylor and the 1980 Tar Heels caught Bill Belichick's eye

Lawrence Taylor changed the game of football. And his first NFL position coach is now head coach at UNC. Bill Belichick probably owes some of his success to Taylor. Taylor was an instant impact player as a rookie with the New York Giants in 1981. Belichick scouted Taylor intensely before the Giants drafted him with the second overall pick in the NFL Draft. (Inside Carolina) Carolina Insider Podcast: Antawn Jamison Joins, Football Training Camp, Basketball Notes
UNC Football has started training camp (3:15). Some quick Carolina Basketball notes (18:21).