Overview

• New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick made his debut as a guest picker on ESPN's College GameDay, ahead of the annual Army-Navy game.
• Belichick paid homage to College GameDay analyst Lee Corso by wearing a vintage 1962 Navy helmet, known as the 'Jolly Roger', during his appearance.
• The helmet, which features a pirate's flag on the front and Chinese characters translating to 'Beat Army' on the sides, was used by Navy in the 1962 Army-Navy game.
• Belichick's appearance on College GameDay was made possible as the Army-Navy game was held at Gillette Stadium, the home of the New England Patriots.
• The Patriots coach has strong ties to the Naval Academy, as his father served as an assistant coach for the Midshipmen from 1956 to 1989.