UNC investigation turns attention to Steve Belichick, others
NBC Sports • • sports
Key Points:
- The investigation that led to North Carolina GM Michael Lombardi's resignation is expanding to include Tar Heels defensive coordinator Steve Belichick, who is currently on medical leave.
- Investigators are probing allegations that Steve Belichick may have used drugs on the job or provided drugs to at least one player.
- The inquiry is also examining whether a member of the North Carolina recruiting staff had a sexual relationship with a player, and if assistant coaches had inappropriate relationships with recruiting staff.
- Interviews are being conducted with current and former players, parents, and staff, alongside reviews of documents and text messages.
- While head coach Bill Belichick has not been named as a target, concerns about the program’s culture are growing under his leadership.
