Belichick Says UNC Made Adjustments After $1.5 Million GM Lombardi's Leave
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Updated · Yahoo Sports · Jul 30
Belichick Says UNC Made Adjustments After $1.5 Million GM Lombardi's Leave
3 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · Jul 30
Summary
Training camp opened Thursday with Bill Belichick saying UNC has already made "a few adjustments" to handle roster and general manager duties while Michael Lombardi remains on paid leave.
Belichick said the program is taking the situation day by day and that the current point in the football calendar has limited the disruption because some personnel moves are not yet in play.
UNC issued another statement Thursday but again withheld details until the matter is resolved, extending the uncertainty around Lombardi's status.
Lombardi—Belichick's first hire and a longtime associate—was placed on leave Monday after a 4-8 first season under Belichick, adding pressure as UNC starts its second year under him.
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