Bill Belichick
Head coach University of North Carolina football, formerly with New England Patriots
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UNC football won’t host recruits vs. East Tennessee State as result of previous violation
Coach Bill Belichick and the Tar Heels host East Tennessee State on Saturday in their home opener at Kenan Stadium. General manager Michael Lombardi resigned last week.
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‘No one is losing any sleep’: UNC players brush aside off-field distractions
UNC players say they’re staying focused on football and Saturday’s home game against East Tennessee State despite the investigation and controversy surrounding the program.
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Murph's Turph: What to make of early stages of UNC investigation
WRAL's Brian Murphy and Ashley Rowe discuss what they gleaned from Bill Belichick's press conference, where he declined to elaborate on an ongoing investigation into the football program.
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A month later, UNC gives no timetable for Steve Belichick’s return amid investigation
UNC defensive coordinator Steve Belichick remains on medical leave more than a month after stepping away, with no public timetable for his return as an investigation into the football program continues.
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Bill Belichick talks recent controversies, matchup with East Tennessee State
North Carolina coach Bill Belichick faces questions about the recent controversies surrounding the football team and talks about Saturday’s home game against East Tennessee State.
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‘Our high standard’: Belichick says UNC football has environment of compliance as probe continues
In his first remarks since the resignation of general manager Michael Lombardi, UNC football coach Bill Belichick acknowledged the importance of an ongoing investigation into his program but offered few details.
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Lombardi won’t have to pay UNC for resigning early
Michael Lombardi, the UNC football general manager who resigned this week amid an internal investigation into the program, will not have to buy out the rest of his contract. His contract contained a buyout clause for voluntary resignation.
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Lombardi resigns as UNC investigators probe allegations of drug use, sex within football program
Lawyers investigating UNC football questioned people about allegations involving assistant Steve Belichick and, separately, about a possible sexual relationship between at least one employee and at least one player, people familiar with the probe tell WRAL. GM Michael Lombardi resigned Thursday.
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Pat Welter's rapid reaction to UNC's season-opening win against TCU
Pat Welter breaks down how huge it was for UNC to get a season-opening win in the Aer Lingus College Football Classic, even if it wasn't always pretty.
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North Carolina schools put under the spotlight in college football week 0 slate
UNC and NC State are helping to welcome college football back with big week 0 matchups. Here's what you need to know:
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UNC opens Year 2 of Belichick era in national spotlight, with off-field issues once again
North Carolina kicks off the college football season against TCU in Dublin, Ireland on Saturday. The Tar Heels are without general manager Michael Lombardi and defensive coordinator Steve Belichick.
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Belichick prepares team for Ireland opener
UNC head football coach Bill Belichick speaks to the media before his team leaves for their overseas match with TCU
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Bill Belichick talks prep for season opener in Dublin
UNC coach Bill Belichick meets with the media to discuss his team’s progress and the decision to name Billy Edwards Jr. as starting quarterback.
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Belichick talks QB decision, Lombardi situation
UNC coach Bill Belichick meets with the media to discuss his team’s progress, general manager Michael Lombardi's ongoing suspension and the decision to name Billy Edwards Jr. as starting quarterback.
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Bill Belichick to speak this morning ahead of Dublin season opener. The questions we're asking UNC
UNC opens its season on Aug. 29 against TCU in Dublin, Ireland. Belichick and players will speak at 11 a.m. in Chapel Hill. WRAL will live stream the media session.
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North Carolina aims for on-field gains for Year 2 under Bill Belichick after his rough college debut
North Carolina is aiming to show improvement this fall after a four-win debut season under NFL coaching great Bill Belichick. The Tar Heels had more losses by double-digit margins last year than total wins. That came in a year when they had 70 new players as Belichick went from six-time Super Bow...
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UNC picks starting quarterback for opener against TCU, ESPN reports
Billy Edwards Jr., Miles O'Neill and Travis Burgess had been competing for the starting job in preseason practices.
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Bill Belichick says GM investigation hasn't caused disruptions ahead of season start
So far, Bill Belichick and the university have been tight-lipped on the specifics of what prompted general manager Michael Lombardi to be placed on paid administrative leave on July 27.
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Steve Belichick's medical leave poses challenge for UNC's defense ahead of season opener
During a recent media session, Coach Bill Belichick provided updates on the North Carolina football team, specifically regarding the status of his son, Steve Belichick, the defensive coordinator.
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UNC hires outside lawyers to assist with Michael Lombardi investigation
Head coach Bill Belichick will speak to the media Thursday morning for the first time after new developments surfaced in the investigation into UNC football's general manager, Michael Lombardi.
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Who will emerge in UNC’s quarterback competition? Four QBs vying to be Tar Heels’ starter
North Carolina opens its season Aug. 29 against TCU in Dublin, Ireland. The Tar Heels have an open quarterback competition during preseason practice.
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UNC opens investigation into football GM Lombardi as chancellor vows to 'fix' problems if they exist
General manager Michael Lombardi was placed on paid administrative leave earlier this week. The university confirmed an investigation into Lombardi on Thursday, the same day coach Bill Belichick and the Tar Heels opened preseason practice.
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UNC’s Lombardi, on administrative leave, has long been ‘lightning rod’ for controversy, criticism
North Carolina placed general manager Michael Lombardi on paid administrative leave Monday.
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Football analysts, fans share reactions after UNC football GM Michael Lombardi placed on paid leave
Social media reactions from the college football community regarding Bill Belichick's recent hiring decisions.
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UNC football GM Michael Lombardi placed on paid administrative leave
UNC football General Manager Michael Lombardi placed on paid administrative leave following an HR complaint, sparking national interest regarding its impact on the football program.
