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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)

Five Takeaways from Bobby Petrino On UNC's Offense: 'I Like What I See'

Ahead of his first season in Chapel Hill, offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino spoke on North Carolina football’s opening day of training camp. The 65-year-old — who served as the offensive coordinator and interim head coach in 2025 at Arkansas — hinted at his plans and his evaluation of the offense as the Tar Heels’ opener in Ireland approaches. (Inside Carolina)

Belichick focuses on practice progress, not the Lombardi story

Amid the backdrop of the HR investigation into General Manager Michael Lombardi, UNC began practice on Thursday. Coach Bill Belichick did not address questions about Lombardi, who is on paid administrative leave, or the reported inquiries about the program from the College Sports Commission. Belichick focused on the positives. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Steve Newmark Speaks About Michael Lombardi's Administrative Leave

UNC AD Steve Newmark: "Any time we have allegations around a personnel matter, the duty of the university, as stewards of our students, faculty, and the UNC community, is to take seriously to evaluate what is an appropriate next step. We now have the office of the university counsel leading the investigation. We're going to let that process play out." (TarHeel247)

Chansky’s Notebook: Needs to Go...Now

This story is about Steve Newmark, and what he must do in his first year as AD at UNC. Mike Lombardi has grifted his way through college and pro football wearing fake championship rings and sharing inappropriate stuff on social media. Whatever he did to run afoul of UNC’s HR department is more than enough to lose a job he never should have had. (Chapelboro.com)

Video: UNC Football Players, Coaches Post-Thursday Training Camp Interviews

North Carolina offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino, special teams coordinator Billy Miller, running back Benjamin Hall, and defensive lineman Leroy Jackson speak with the media on Thursday following the Tar Heels' first practice of the 2026 season. (View Video)

Bill Belichick declines comment on Michael Lombardi as UNC opens investigation

The start of Bill Belichick's second preseason camp as UNC's football coach started much the same as the first -- with questions about off-field chaos. The school announced Monday that Michael Lombardi, Belichick's right-hand man and the highest-paid general manager in the country, with a $1.5 million salary, has been placed on leave due to an investigation. (ESPN)

Video: Bill Belichick Thursday Pre-Training Camp Press Conference

North Carolina head football coach Bill Belichick speaks with the media on Thursday morning ahead of the Tar Heels' first practice of training camp as UNC prepares for their season-opening matchup against TCU in Dublin, Ireland on Aug. 29. (View Video)

Bill Belichick Asked About Michael Lombardi Situation as UNC Football Camp Opens

On the day UNC held its opening practice of training camp, the media conversation was not about football, but rather the fallout surrounding general manager Michael Lombardi’s administrative paid leave. "Well, we’re working through some things," Belichick said Thursday about how he was handling Lombardi’s responsibilities in his absence. (Inside Carolina)

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