UNC Cornerbacks Coach Armond Hawkins Suspended Over NCAA Violation Amid Program Dysfunction

Posted Oct 8, 2025
UNC cornerbacks coach Armond Hawkins has been suspended due to an alleged extra benefits violation involving the provision of sideline passes to a player's family members — a violation of NCAA rules, as first reported by The Athletic's Bruce Feldman. A source with direct knowledge confirmed Tuesday night that a violation did occur but would not elaborate. (TarHeel247)

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