The North Carolina Tar Heels hold a narrow 17-15 lead over the Clemson Tigers, with the game currently delayed due to lightning. While everyone waits for the contest to resume, this little clip of Bill Belichick's in-game interview earlier during the matchup should give New England Patriots reporters fond memories.

Belichick was never the most enthusiastic during his interviews and postgame press conferences. The 74-year-old was in prime fashion while being interviewed by ESPN's Stormy Buonantony. He offered little to no insight and kept his answers short. Some things never change.

“Too many, yeah,” Belichick said when asked about the number of penalties he's seen on Saturday. “Too many… Just gotta keep executing better. Too many penalties.”

Bill Belichick spares no boring detail in in-game interview. pic.twitter.com/MldwraWniN

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Yup. That's Belichick for you. At least we know he carried that trait over from the NFL to college football. Patriots reporters wouldn't expect anything less, and neither do sports fans.

North Carolina has committed five penalties in the game, resulting in 35 penalty yards. In comparison to Clemson, the Tigers have committed just four penalties with 25 yards. Either way, this contest has been close in nearly every aspect.

Bill Belichick and the Tar Heels owned a 17-6 lead going into halftime. However, a crucial turnover in the third quarter allowed Dabo Swinney and his Tigers to get back in the game making it 17-15 going into the lightning delay. Even after Clemson fans booed the team heavily, the program still has a shot at stealing a win away from North Carolina.

The Tar Heels have a chance to remain undefeated. They have to hold off the Tigers in the closing eight or so minutes of the game to do so. Meanwhile, Clemson hopes to advance to 2-1 on the season amid Swinney's seat continuing to heat up.