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Lombardi resigns as UNC Football's GM following internal investigation into HR complaint

Headline from WSPA Greenville-Spartanburg

The University of North Carolina announced Thursday that Michael Lombardi, general manager of the school's football program, has resigned.

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21 articles, oldest first.

  1. Independent Journal Review

    UNC football GM Lombardi resigns as investigation reaches coaching staff (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    Michael Lombardi has resigned as UNC football general manager amid an ongoing university investigation sparked by an HR complaint, with reports of drug use and sexual misconduct allegations involving players and staff.

  2. WSPA Greenville-Spartanburg

    Lombardi resigns as UNC Football's GM following internal investigation into HR complaint (opens WSPA Greenville-Spartanburg)

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    WSPA Greenville-Spartanburg's feed description

    The University of North Carolina announced Thursday that Michael Lombardi, general manager of the school's football program, has resigned.

  3. ABC 11 Raleigh

    UNC football GM Mike Lombardi resigns amid ongoing investigation (opens ABC 11 Raleigh)

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    University of North Carolina football General Manager Michael Lombardi has resigned from his position, the university said Thursday.

  4. New York Post

    Mike Lombardi resigns as UNC football GM amid investigation (opens New York Post)

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    Lombardi had been on paid leave since late July amid an internal investigation into a complaint from a former front office employee.

  5. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Michael Lombardi resigns as North Carolina football GM amid school investigation (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    North Carolina football general manager Michael Lombardi has resigned after ending up on paid administrative leave as the subject of a school investigation

  6. Billings Gazette

    Suspended UNC football GM Michael Lombardi resigns amid complaint, investigation (opens Billings Gazette)

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    CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Michael Lombardi’s tenure at the University of North Carolina was a short one. The Tar Heels’ football general manager resigned from his position on Thursday, according to an email from an athletic department representative. “Effective Sept.…

  7. The Boston Globe

    Michael Lombardi resigned as North Carolina football general manager amid school investigation (opens The Boston Globe)

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    Lombardi had been on paid administrative leave as the subject of a school investigation.

  8. Boston

    Michael Lombardi resigns as UNC football GM amid school investigation (opens Boston)

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    Boston's feed description

    The school announced Lombardi's resignation Thursday. It also stated it would continue its ongoing investigation and “consider all appropriate corrective actions" as needed.

  9. Fox News

    Michael Lombardi leaves North Carolina football GM role, university's internal probe continues (opens Fox News)

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    Michael Lombardi resigned as UNC football's highest-paid college GM amid an ongoing internal investigation, weeks into Bill Belichick's second season.

  10. The Daily Caller

    General Manager Michael Lombardi Resigns From North Carolina Football: REPORT (opens The Daily Caller)

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    And Chapel Hill keeps burning

  11. ABC 11 Raleigh

    UNC football investigation continues after GM Lombardi resigns (opens ABC 11 Raleigh)

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    ABC 11 Raleigh's feed description

    UNC said it is continuing its internal investigation into a complaint against then-football GM Michael Lombardi, while outside legal counsel also conducts a separate investigation.

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