Also: A judge's ruling clears way for pros to return to college.
Morning Edition
September 4, 2026
Michael Lombardi, the highest-paid GM in college football, has stepped down just over a month after the University of North Carolina placed him on paid administrative leave. His resignation comes amid a school investigation into a personnel complaint against him. Meanwhile, to the south, a court decision in Louisiana is shaking up college sports.
—David Rumsey
First Up
Michael Lombardi joined Bill Belichick at UNC ahead of the 2025 season as the highest-paid general manager with an annual salary…
With Lombardi on paid administrative leave, North Carolina has a chance to move in the right direction.
North Carolina football general manager Michael Lombardi has resigned after ending up on paid administrative leave as the subject…
The Tar Heels hired the veteran executive before the 2025 season.
Michael Lombardi joined Bill Belichick in making the NFL-to-college move when North Carolina hired the former New England…
Mike Lombardi, football manager at UNC and top aide to Bill Belichick, has been placed on paid administrative leave.
