Bill Belichick 'Refusing' To Answer Questions About UNC Investigation

The UNC football program opened the 2026 season with a win, taking down TCU, but all is not well in Chapel Hill. UNC general manager Michael Lombardi resigned before the season opener. He was being investigated and had been placed on leave. Meanwhile, UNC coordinator Steve Belichick – the son of the head coach – is currently on medical leave, but he's being investigated, too. According to a report from WRAL, investigators are questioning witnesses, asking if Steve Belichick 'used drugs on the job or provided drugs to at least one player.' The investigation is separately looking into allegations of an unnamed member of UNC's recruiting staff having sexual relations with a player. Lawyers have also questioned if members of the coaching staff have had sexual relations with the recruiting staff. Bill Belichick, though, is 'refusing' to answer questions about the scandal, according to Front Office Sports. 'Bill Belichick and North Carolina are refusing to answer questions during an investigation into the football program's culture. Officials are asking whether DC Steve Belichick used or provided drugs to players, and about sexual relationships between coaches, staff, and players,' they reported. Belichick was asked about the scandal and the investigations on Monday. 'I understand the importance of the work that's being done by the investigative team,' Belichick said. 'Obviously our high standard here—our code of conduct and doing things the right way and making sure that our student athletes are given the utmost, the best treatment, the very best care, and the very best coaching that we can possibly give them. So, that's critically important to us.' UNC was off in Week 1, after taking down TCU in Week 0. Belichick has said that he has not been asked to change anything about his program in the wake of the investigation. 'No. I have an ongoing relationship, communication with the university, and they've been very supportive—a great working relationship with those people. In the end, we want to run the program in the very best way. And if there's things we need to do to correct it, then we'll obviously do them.' This article first appeared on The Spun and was syndicated with permission.