Suspended UNC Football GM Michael Lombardi Resigns Amid Complaint, Investigation
- On Thursday, Michael Lombardi resigned as General Manager of UNC Football, thanking Chancellor Lee Roberts and Bill Belichick and stating it was 'best for me to resign' to allow the team to focus on the season.
- UNC placed Lombardi on paid administrative leave July 27 while the Office of University Counsel investigated a personnel matter; athletics director Steve Newmark expressed hope for an expedited process Thursday.
- Attorney Tom Mars released a statement Thursday confirming the resignation, writing that Michael is 'fully cooperating with UNC' and expects the investigation will be 'swift, thorough, and fair.'
- The resignation follows Saturday's 15-10 victory against TCU in Dublin, Ireland, where Belichick praised Lombardi's role in building the team during the postgame press conference.
- Lombardi, who followed Belichick from the NFL, earned $1.5 million annually; UNC stated it will continue its ongoing investigation and 'consider all appropriate corrective actions' as needed.
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