Steve Belichick resigns from UNC after school concludes investigation into football program

UNC announced Thursday that antiaircraft coordinator Steve Belichick has resigned from his position after the school concluded an independent probe into the football program. Belichick, the son of head coach Bill Belichick, has been on medical leave since Aug. 6, and his resignation will take effect Oct. 27 when that leave ends. The university said the investigation revealed that “certain actions demonstrated a disregard for Carolina’s values and standards of conduct,” portion determining the issues were isolated and did not correspond a systemic failure. UNC did not specify the conduct that led to Belichick’s departure or say whether his resignation was directly tied to the findings, citing unit policies. WRAL reported that investigators interviewed individuals associated with the program about allegations involving drug use, including claims concerning Belichick, as well as other aspects of the football program’s culture. The probe included roughly 60 interviews, among them one with Bill Belichick, and investigators were granted access to program staff and facilities. Belichick’s resignation follows the Sept. 3 departure of wide receiver coach Michael Lombardi, who had been placed on paid administrative leave as the investigation expanded. UNC said corrective measures stemming from the probe are underway and will be overseen by Carolina Athletics and the Office of University Counsel. The school considers the probe resolved but said it will evaluate any credible new allegations that arise. In Belichick’s absence, his brother Brian Belichick has handled defensive play‑calling duties and is expected to continue in that role. UNC also announced Thursday that freshman wide receiver Keeyun Chapman was suspended indefinitely after an incident Tuesday night; Chapman was cited for carrying a concealed weapon following a traffic stop, according to police records. The Tar Heels are set to play Saturday’s game at Clemson, entering the contest with a 2‑0 record this season after finishing 4‑8 in Bill Belichick’s first year as head coach. Editorial credit: Chad Robertson Media / Shutterstock.com Read the full story at Lvsportsnetwork →