Ongoing UNC investigation could take out Bill Belichick, for cause
NBC Sports • • sports
Key Points:
- North Carolina G.M. Michael Lombardi resigned amid a negative report on the Tar Heels program, with defensive coordinator Steve Belichick potentially facing scrutiny next.
- The WRAL report highlights allegations involving possible misconduct within the program, including drug use and inappropriate relationships among staff and players.
- A key contract clause in head coach Bill Belichick’s $50 million deal allows for termination "for cause" if he or those he supervises fail to report misconduct leading to significant disciplinary action.
- If investigations find Bill Belichick knew about and did not report these issues, the university could fire him for cause, eliminating his remaining buyout.
- The ongoing investigation suggests UNC leadership might be seeking grounds to dismiss Belichick despite the program’s performance, emphasizing contractual termination provisions.
