UNC Football GM Michael Lombardi Resigns Amid Ongoing Investigation

UNC football general manager Michael Lombardi resigned as the university continues an investigation into personnel complaints.

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UNC football general manager Michael Lombardi resigned from his position just over a month after the university placed him on paid administrative leave on July 27. ^[1] UNC investigators are asking about whether a member of UNC's recruiting staff had a sexual relationship with a player and about possible sexual relationships between assistant coaches and recruiting staff. ^[2] UNC investigators are questioning people about whether defensive coordinator Steve Belichick used drugs on the job or provided drugs to at least one player. ^[3] UNC launched an investigation into a personnel complaint against Lombardi, who was the highest-paid general manager in college football with a salary of $1.5 million. ^[4] Lawyers hired by North Carolina also investigated allegations about whether a member of UNC's recruiting staff had a sexual relationship with a player, according to people familiar with the investigation. ^[5] WRAL News reported on Thursday that lawyers hired by North Carolina are investigating allegations that Steve Belichick allegedly used drugs on the job or provided drugs to at least one player. ^[6] Prior to the resignation, reports indicated the investigation began with a former North Carolina front-office employee filing a human resources complaint against Lombardi. ^[7]

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UNC football general manager Michael Lombardi resigned from his position just over a month after the university placed him on paid administrative leave on July 27. · Front Office Sports

UNC investigators are asking about whether a member of UNC's recruiting staff had a sexual relationship with a player and about possible sexual relationships between assistant coaches and recruiting staff. · Front Office Sports

UNC investigators are questioning people about whether defensive coordinator Steve Belichick used drugs on the job or provided drugs to at least one player. · Front Office Sports

UNC launched an investigation into a personnel complaint against Lombardi, who was the highest-paid general manager in college football with a salary of $1.5 million. · Front Office Sports

Lawyers hired by North Carolina also investigated allegations about whether a member of UNC's recruiting staff had a sexual relationship with a player, according to people familiar with the investigation. · Deadspin

WRAL News reported on Thursday that lawyers hired by North Carolina are investigating allegations that Steve Belichick allegedly used drugs on the job or provided drugs to at least one player. · Deadspin

Prior to the resignation, reports indicated the investigation began with a former North Carolina front-office employee filing a human resources complaint against Lombardi. · Deadspin

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