North Carolina GM Michael Lombardi opens up on Michael Jordan's impact on football program

Posted Sep 1, 2025
Whether it was as a two-time All-American in the early 1980s, or as a multi-billionaire booster following his Hall of Fame NBA career, Michael Jordan has left an indelible mark on the entire University of North Carolina athletic department. That includes on the gridiron, where the Tar Heels football team is in the midst of a bit of a renaissance. (On3.com)

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