University of North Carolina investigates potential Bill Belichick contract breach

The University of North Carolina is currently conducting an investigation into its football program that could threaten the position of head coach Bill Belichick. General manager Michael Lombardi resigned from his post on Thursday, shortly before a report from WRAL detailed various allegations within the program. Investigators are specifically examining whether staff members engaged in inappropriate sexual relationships and whether Steve Belichick used or distributed drugs to players. The university is questioning individuals to determine if Bill Belichick had knowledge of these matters and failed to report them to the athletics compliance office. Under his current $50 million contract, such a failure could provide grounds for the university to terminate his employment for cause and void his buyout. The focus on these contractual provisions suggests a potential shift in institutional support for the head coach.

• 12:03 AMYahoo Sports — Ongoing UNC investigation could take out Bill Belichick, for cause