UNC spent over $900K on football investigation leading to key resignations

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill spent over $914,000 on an internal investigation into its football program, WRAL reported. The probe began on July 30, shortly after the university placed general manager Michael Lombardi on paid administrative leave.

The investigation concluded on September 17, resulting in the resignations of Lombardi and defensive coordinator Steve Belichick, who is the son of head coach Bill Belichick. The university found that certain actions during the investigation demonstrated a disregard for Carolina’s values and standards of conduct.

According to WRAL, the investigation was initiated three days after Lombardi was placed on leave and ended with the university publicly announcing Belichick's resignation. The probe's findings led to significant changes in the football program's leadership.

The documents detailing the investigation costs and outcomes were obtained through public records requests by WRAL and other media outlets. The university has not disclosed further details about the specific actions that led to the resignations.