'Broad respect': UNC interim chancellor defends Bubba Cunningham amid board criticism

Posted May 17, 2024
UNC athletics director Bubba Cunningham received high-level support Thursday, just days after of the school's trustees publicly questioned his management of the department. UNC interim chancellor Lee Roberts, who legislative leaders have endorsed for the permanent job, defended Cunningham, shooting down any suggestion of poor leadership. (WRAL Sports Fan)

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