North Carolina GM’s Leave of Absence Due to Being Under Investigation
Summary
Mike Lombardi, the general manager of the North Carolina Tar Heels football team, was placed on paid administrative leave due to an ongoing investigation after a human resources complaint. The university has not shared details about the case and said staff and players cannot discuss the matter while the investigation continues.Key Facts
- Mike Lombardi was hired by head coach Bill Belichick as the general manager for North Carolina football.
- The team had a 4-8 season record in Belichick’s first year.
- Lombardi was put on paid administrative leave following a complaint from a former UNC employee.
- A formal investigation is underway, but the timeline is unknown.
- UNC’s leadership and team members have been told not to talk about the issue.
- Lombardi previously worked as the general manager for the Cleveland Browns in the NFL.
- The university said the leave does not imply any conclusions about Lombardi’s guilt or innocence.
- Lombardi once called North Carolina the unofficial 33rd NFL team due to its potential under Belichick’s coaching.
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