UNC G.M. Michael Lombardi "welcomes the opportunity to clear his name"
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By Mike Florio
Published on August 1, 2026.
UNC football G.M. Michael Lombardi, who has been placed on paid administrative leave from the University of North Carolina (UNC) due to allegations that he is defrauded by baseless statements and innuendo on social media. Lombardi's attorney, Tom Mars, stated that he welcomes the opportunity to clear his name and expects the investigation to be swift, thorough, and fair. The situation reportedly arose from a human resources complaint filed by a former UNC front office employee. It's not unusual for an investigation to know nothing about the early stages, but it's usually the employer usually interviews the person against whom accusations are made as the last step after all relevant information is gathered. Regardless of the outcome of the investigation, Lombardi still receives paid pay.
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