On July 27, the Tar Heels announced that general manager Michael Lombardi had been placed on administrative leave following a human resources complaint filed against him, which sparked the internal investigation into the football program.Lombardi stepped down from his role on Sept.3, but the internal investigation was not wrapped up until Thursday's announcement.
North Carolina's statement explained the investigation found that "actions were isolated in scope and not a systemic failure."Defensive coordinator Steve Belichick (L) and head coach Bill Belichick of the North Carolina Tar Heels look on during the second half of the game against the TCU Horned Frogs at Kenan Stadium on September 01, 2025 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.(Photo by Jared C.
Tilton/Getty Images) (Jared C.Tilton/Getty Images)CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE"The University has concluded a thorough and independent investigation into allegations related to culture and climate within the Carolina football program," the statement read."The investigation determined that certain actions demonstrated a disregard for Carolina's values and standards of conduct.
The investigation also found that these actions were isolated in scope and not a systemic failure."Defensive coordinator Steve Belichick of the North Carolina Tar Heels high-fives Andrew Simpson #2 during the game against the Richmond Spiders at Kenan Memorial Stadium on September 13, 2025 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.(Photo by Lance King/Getty Images) (Lance King/Getty Images)THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE.
DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! The university did not directly connect Steve Belichick's resignation to Lombardi's or the investigation into the football program.Bill Belichick announced in early August that Steve was away from the team on medical leave."It’s a medical situation, so I really can’t make any further comment on that," Bill Belichick told the media in August.Steve Belichick's r...