During Bill Belichick‘s two dozen years in New England, a sign reading “practice execution becomes game reality” hung inside the Patriots facility. It is one of Belichick’s favorite mottos and informed all who walked those hallowed halls exactly what was expected from them.

Fittingly, the former NFL executive’s days sound a lot like they did in the league — so he can be forgiven if he occasionally slips up with past terms like referencing a “draft board” when discussing recruiting.

North Carolina general manager Michael Lombardi says everything the Tar Heels do under new coach Bill Belichick “is predicated on building a pro team.”