“Understand the importance of the work that’s being done by the investigative team and, obviously, our high standard here, our code of conduct, doing things the right way.”<\/p>\n
Despite not having Lombardi for the start of the season, UNC won its season opener<\/a> against TCU in Dublin by a score of 15-10.<\/p>\n Belichick said he looks to capitalize on that win.<\/p>\n Watch full news conference<\/p>\n Belichick says the team is focused on the home-opener against East Tennessee State at Kenan Stadium on Saturday.<\/p>\n The university announced last Thursday that General Manager of the football program Michael Lombardi<\/a> resigned.<\/p>\n At a Faculty Council meeting Friday, Chancellor Lee Roberts did not address the investigation<\/a>.<\/p>\n Head coach Bill Belichick and his Tar Heels team celebrate after defeating TCU on Saturday in Dublin, Ireland.<\/p>\n Peter Morrison<\/p>\n Lombardi Investigation<\/p>\n Lombardi’s resignation comes 38 days after the university placed him on paid administrative leave<\/a> following an HR complaint from a former football staffer. The university has not disclosed the nature of the complaint.<\/p>\n University leaders confirm its internal investigation is continuing and an outside legal counsel is also conducting a separate investigation.<\/p>\n Lombardi was the highest-paid general manager in college football, earning more than $1.5 million annually. According to the university, his contract does not provide for additional pay following his resignation.<\/p>\n![\"Head](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/19759800_082926-wtvd-unc-tcu-2-img.jpg\"\/)
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