There’s a new regime running the North Carolina Tar Heels football program. It’s headlined by head coach Bill Belichick and general manager Michael Lombardi. With them, they’re also bringing a new philosophy on program building.

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A former NFL general manager, Lombardi will serve as North Carolina's GM and help Belichick build the Tar Heels' roster.

It's an early Thursday morning and Michael Lombardi is focused on breaking down tight end tape. He knows what his boss, Bill Belichick, wants at the position but it is still an ar

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Fittingly, the former NFL executive’s days sound a lot like they did in the league — so he can be forgiven if he occasionally slips up with past terms like referencing a “draft board” when discussing recruiting.

North Carolina general manager Michael Lombardi says everything the Tar Heels do under new coach Bill Belichick “is predicated on building a pro team.”

UNC football GM Michael Lombardi revealed an experience with Bill Walsh that shaped a philosophy shared by Bill Belichick. Here's a breakdown of it.

Belichick hired Michael Lombardi, a former NFL general manager, as the GM for the UNC football program, a role that has become essential in the name, image and likeness (NIL) era of college sports. Lombardi recently addressed his role and the NFL-like program the Tar Heels plan to build under Belichick, the six-time Super Bowl champion.

Bill Belichick is trying his hardest to get the band back together in Chapel Hill. After hiring both of his sons, Michael Lombardi, and former linebacker Jamie Collins to his North Carolina staff ...

Michael Lombardi drops surprising statement about Bill Belichick, North Carolina Tar Heels football program ahead of 2025 season.

UNC football general manager Michael Lombardi held a press conference Tuesday to discuss the Tar Heels' approach under Bill Belichick.