Belichick focuses on practice progress, not the Lombardi story

Posted Jul 30, 2026
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)

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