Bill Belichick avoids questions on active UNC football program investigation

North Carolina head coach Bill Belichick declined to address an active university investigation into the football program during a press conference on Monday. The program is currently navigating staff departures, including the recent resignation of general manager Michael Lombardi following a human resources complaint. Internal investigators are reportedly questioning staff regarding potential misconduct, including allegations of drug involvement and improper relationships between personnel and players. Defensive coordinator Steve Belichick remains on medical leave, and the head coach noted that staff roles have been redistributed to account for the vacancies. The Tar Heels are coming off a bye week following their 15–10 victory over TCU in Dublin on August 29. The team is scheduled to play East Tennessee State in their home opener this Saturday before traveling to face Clemson on September 19.

• 5:04 PMCBS Sports — Bill Belichick mum on active UNC investigation, maintains atmosphere of compliance within program
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