Bill Belichick is a football nerd. He loves giving lectures about the subtleties of long snapping. He enjoys helping teach people about the intricacies of the game. He’s a fan of football history. But perhaps more than anything, the former New England Patriots coach has a soft spot for Hall of Fame linebacker Lawrence Taylor.

The board met in the morning to sign off on the agreement, announced Wednesday night by the school as a five-year deal.