Bill Belichick and Michael Lombardi don’t intend on going anywhere.
The Athletic’s Dianna Russini reported Saturday that the pair “has no plans to go away Chapel Hill” despite non-stop drama surrounding the North Carolina football program.
Belichick reportedly “loves coaching at the faculty level” and “believes they’re constructing something meaningful at UNC.”
Lombardi, his general manager, “is fully on the identical page,” per Russini.
The most recent news comes just days after Belichick’s days as a university coach seemed to be numbered.
Earlier this week, 247 Sports reported that “potential exit strategy discussions” took place at the college and that there have been “preliminary conversations” about firing the legendary football coach.
Belichick had also reportedly “discussed buyout options with North Carolina’s hierarchy,” just five games into his tenure as head coach of the Tar Heels.
Chatter got loud enough that Belichick and UNC Athletics Director Bubba Cunningham released statements addressing the previous’s future with this system.
“Coach Belichick has the complete support of the Department of Athletics and University,” Cunningham said.
“I’m fully committed to UNC Football and this system we’re constructing there,” Belichick said.
After the avalanche of negative press, Belichick and his staff try to “find the leak” that’s telling reporters concerning the inside workings of this system.
The Tar Hells have been underwhelming on the sphere under Belichick through five games, winning just two games and taking losses to TCU, UCF and Clemson.
They’ve been outscored 120-33 combined in those losses.
Underlying the dysfunction and poor play is Belichick’s 24-year-old girlfriend Jordon Hudson’s presence around this system.
Hudson was on the UNC sideline once more last Saturday, and at one point was seen engaging in a discussion with ACC commissioner Jim Phillips.
Bill Belichick and Michael Lombardi don’t intend on going anywhere.
The Athletic’s Dianna Russini reported Saturday that the pair “has no plans to go away Chapel Hill” despite non-stop drama surrounding the North Carolina football program.
Belichick reportedly “loves coaching at the faculty level” and “believes they’re constructing something meaningful at UNC.”
Lombardi, his general manager, “is fully on the identical page,” per Russini.
The most recent news comes just days after Belichick’s days as a university coach seemed to be numbered.
Earlier this week, 247 Sports reported that “potential exit strategy discussions” took place at the college and that there have been “preliminary conversations” about firing the legendary football coach.
Belichick had also reportedly “discussed buyout options with North Carolina’s hierarchy,” just five games into his tenure as head coach of the Tar Heels.
Chatter got loud enough that Belichick and UNC Athletics Director Bubba Cunningham released statements addressing the previous’s future with this system.
“Coach Belichick has the complete support of the Department of Athletics and University,” Cunningham said.
“I’m fully committed to UNC Football and this system we’re constructing there,” Belichick said.
After the avalanche of negative press, Belichick and his staff try to “find the leak” that’s telling reporters concerning the inside workings of this system.
The Tar Hells have been underwhelming on the sphere under Belichick through five games, winning just two games and taking losses to TCU, UCF and Clemson.
They’ve been outscored 120-33 combined in those losses.
Underlying the dysfunction and poor play is Belichick’s 24-year-old girlfriend Jordon Hudson’s presence around this system.
Hudson was on the UNC sideline once more last Saturday, and at one point was seen engaging in a discussion with ACC commissioner Jim Phillips.
