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Michael Lombardi's UNC tenure defined by arrogance and ignorance

The pairing of Bill Belichick and Michael Lombardi, two men who had almost zero college experience, together at North Carolina was always going to be boom or bust. If this is soon-to-be the end of Lombardi at UNC, it will mark the most calamitous general manager tenure in the Name, Image and Likeness era. Lombardi was a curious hire from the start. (CBS Sports)

Michael Lombardi's Attorney Releases Statement Amid UNC Investigation

As UNC Football general manager Michael Lombardi remains on paid administrative leave, his attorney released the following statement Friday. "Michael hasn't been told anything about the nature of UNC's investigation and welcomes the opportunity to clear his name, which has already been sullied by baseless statements and innuendo on social media." (TarHeel247)

Benjamin Hall Emerging as Leader of UNC Backfield

Benjamin Hall returns for his second season at UNC after his first full offseason with the program, having emerged as the leader among the Tar Heels' running backs. "Coming from being the guy who had to be led, it means a lot to be in that position now to lead others. I take that responsibility to be a steward to help people be the best they can be." (Inside Carolina)

UNC Football's Biggest Roster Weaknesses Entering 2026 Season

UNC's biggest weakness last year was the quarterback position, and it will remain so this season. The position is expected to be led by Billy Edwards, who suffered a season-ending injury last year. The only other quarterbacks on the Tar Heels' roster with game experience are Miles O’Neill and Au'Tori Newkirk, though their playing time has been limited. (USA Today)

The Layering Process of Football Training Camp

Football training camp has changed over the years. Coaches used to take the first week to get their players in shape with two practices a day. Today, teams cannot hold two-a-days, but they get more time together in the summer so every team hits the ground running when camp commences. That was certainly the case for UNC Football on Thursday. (TarHeel247)

Video: IC Podcast - Observations From UNC Football's First Preseason Practice

UNC Football held its first practice of the 2026 season on Thursday. Greg Barnes, Spencer Haskell, and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina discuss their takeaways from the press conferences and the opportunity to see the Tar Heels on the Koman practice fields. (View Video)

Bobby Petrino sees promise but not separation in UNC quarterback competition

After Thursday’s first football practice in which Texas A&M transfer Miles O'Neill, a redshirt sophomore, got the first reps and freshman Travis Burgess was impressive, North Carolina offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino was encouraged with what he saw. But the competition is far from settled, Petrino said at the Kenan Football Center after practice. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Tar Heel Tribune - Britt Whitmire, R.L. Bynum, and guest David Glenn

David Glenn of the North Carolina Sports Network joins R.L. Bynum and Britt Whitmire on the Tar Heel Tribune podcast to discuss the current state of the North Carolina Tar Heels Football program under head coach Bill Belichick. (View Video)

Former Patriots Special Teams Ace Brandon Bolden Coaching at UNC During Fall Camp

North Carolina had a new coach on the football practice field for Day 1 of preseason camp Thursday morning. Brandon Bolden, who played for Bill Belichick on the New England Patriots for eight non-consecutive seasons, is coaching special teams during camp, a source told TarHeel247. Bolden is assisting special teams coordinator Billy Miller. (TarHeel247)

The celebration of Michael Lombardi’s downfall is unprecedented

Michael Lombardi was put on administrative leave by UNC this week after HR allegations of misconduct. And in the wake of the news, it seems the entire football universe is taking turns dunking on him. Lombardi has been the right-hand man of Bill Belichick as the program’s General Manager. The former NFL executive hyped up UNC as the “33rd NFL team.” (Awful Announcing)

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