Belichick’s First Win Amid Off-Field Drama | North Carolina Tar Heel Football News

North Carolina’s first win under Bill Belichick came in dramatic fashion, defeating TCU 15-10 in Ireland — a gritty start to their second year with the legendary coach. But behind the scenes, tension mounts: GM Michael Lombardi and DC Steve Belichick were both sidelined — Steve on medical leave, Michael on administrative leave amid an HR investigation. Belichick praised both men post-game, calling them vital to the victory despite their absence, while hinting at the sensitivity of Steve’s health. The university’s probe into Lombardi has his lawyer branding it a “witch hunt,” adding drama to an already charged season. Next up: a home game against East Tennessee State — where off-field turbulence may continue to ripple onto the field. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a7e2efdd9d7f88a1