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UNC football GM Michael Lombardi resigns amid investigation

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Michael Lombardi has resigned from his position as the general manager of the University of North Carolina football program. His resignation follows a period of paid administrative leave that began on July 27. The university’s ongoing investigation into a human resources complaint from a former employee reportedly involves allegations of bullying employees, ignoring compliance guidelines, and maintaining excessive oversight of staff. Lombardi, who joined the program alongside head coach Bill Belichick, was reportedly the highest-paid GM in the NCAA with a $1.5 million salary. In a statement, Lombardi noted he decided to resign to allow the team to focus on the 2026 season. His attorney, Tom Mars, has characterized the proceedings as a ‘witch hunt’ and a ‘snipe hunt.’ The university has stated that its investigation remains ongoing and that it will ‘consider all appropriate corrective actions’ as needed. The probe, conducted by outside counsel, has expanded to include serious allegations regarding the program’s culture. Investigators are examining whether defensive coordinator Steve Belichick used illicit drugs at university facilities or provided them to players; Belichick has been on medical leave since August. Furthermore, attorneys are looking into reports of inappropriate relationships involving recruiting staff and players, as well as relationships between assistant coaches and recruiting staff. The scandal Outside attorneys conducting the probe have reportedly interviewed players, parents, and staff members as the investigation continues to unfold during the tenure of head coach Bill Belichick, who joined the program in late 2024. Belichick.

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  1. 2026-09-05 04:17 UTC UNC football GM Michael Lombardi resigns amid investigation
  2. 2026-09-05 01:05 UTC UNC football GM Michael Lombardi resigns amid investigation
  3. 2026-09-04 05:52 UTC UNC football GM Michael Lombardi resigns amid investigation
  4. 2026-09-03 22:46 UTC UNC football GM Michael Lombardi resigns amid investigation
  5. 2026-08-31 15:05 UTC UNC football GM remains on leave amid ongoing investigation
  6. 2026-08-08 13:42 UTC UNC football GM on leave, investigation ongoing
  7. 2026-07-31 16:03 UTC UNC football GM on leave, investigation ongoing
  8. 2026-07-30 23:43 UTC UNC football general manager on leave
  9. 2026-07-29 23:45 UTC UNC football general manager on leave
  10. 2026-07-29 23:45 UTC UNC football GM placed on leave

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