UNC Football Leadership Changes
UNC General Manager Michael Lombardi Resigns Amid Internal Football Investigation and Struggles
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North Carolina’s offense has struggled through the season’s early games, with quarterback Billy Edwards ranking near the bottom of the ACC in passing production and completion percentage, while the offensive line has allowed one of the conference’s highest sack totals. The Tar Heels have shown more promise in the run game, with Benjamin Hall, Demon June and Jaylen McGill contributing, though the team ranks 12th in the ACC in rushing yards per game. One assessment gave the offense a C, citing the quarterback and protection concerns alongside the running backs’ production. Separately, UNC has seen its general manager, Michael Lombardi, and defensive coordinator, Steve Belichick, leave their roles, while the university has completed an internal investigation whose findings have not been made public. The commentary argues that Lombardi’s departure could benefit the program, while acknowledging that the circumstances surrounding the exits remain unclear.
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Although UNC ranked 12th in the ACC in rushing yards per game, the team ranked fifth in yards per carry, suggesting its rushing production was more effective on a per-attempt basis than its total yardage ranking indicates.
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Benjamin Hall also contributed as a receiver, recording four catches for 42 yards and two touchdowns, including performances against ETSU and Clemson.
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UNC had also lost its highest-ranked recruit by the time the team was three games into the season, a development not mentioned in the summary.
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The article says Lombardi was placed on administrative leave before UNC played its first game, while Steve Belichick initially took medical leave before resigning.
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