Newmark, Lombardi, Others Share Disbelief at Bill Belichick Hall of Fame Vote

Posted Jan 29, 2026
UNC Football general manager Michael Lombardi and athletic-director-in-waiting Steve Newmark were among many to share their disappointment and surprise at reports that coach Bill Belichick was not voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on his first ballot. An ESPN report indicated that Belichick did not accumulate the required 40 of 50 possible votes. (Chapelboro.com)

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