Bill Belichick said he believed his North Carolina program has an atmosphere of compliance amid a university investigation that includes an examination of possible inappropriate relationships within the program.“Yeah, totally,” Belichick said when asked about the team’s compliant atmosphere.Belichick, who began his Monday news conference by saying he understood the importance “of the work that’s being done by the investigative team,” declined to answer whether or not he had been interviewed by investigators. Asked what indication there is that he has control of the football program, he answered confidently.“If you’re around here every day, I think you’d see it,” he said.On Thursday, general manager Mike Lombardi, who had been on paid administrative leave, resigned from his role. Lombardi, who was Belichick’s first hire and the highest-paid personnel staffer in college football, earning $1.5 million annually, was interviewed as part of the investigation, which began after unspecified allegations against Lombardi surfaced in July. The scope of the investigation has grown to include the entire UNC football program, according to Lombardi’s attorney Tom Mars and another person who was interviewed by investigators, speaking on the condition of anonymity out of fear of retribution.“UNC’s investigation is delving into whether people other than Michael were having ‘inappropriate relationships,’” Mars told The Athletic last week. “Michael is not aware of any such relationships, nor was it his job to monitor.”Belichick declined to say Monday if he had recently spoken with Lombardi and had no update on whether UNC would hire or promote a new general manager.UNC said before Belichick’s weekly news conference that coaches and players would be unable to address the university’s investigation, but the majority of questions Belichick faced were about it. Belichick said he didn’t know why questions being asked as part of the investigation are being asked, but said the university has been “supportive” amid the turmoil. Belichick declined to say whether or not he’s been asked to make changes in how he operates the program.“We want to run the program in the very best way,” he said, “and if there’s things we need to do to correct it, then we’ll do it.”Belichick was asked what responsibility he bears for the questions being asked in the investigation.“I can’t really comment on that. We’ll see what the answers are,” he said. “I don’t know.”The Athletic has previously reported that the College Sports Commission has approached UNC’s football program about a potential investigation, with Lombardi’s actions believed to be of interest, according to two people briefed on the situation who are not authorized to speak publicly on the matter. The CSC oversees revenue sharing and third-party name, image and likeness agreements.Belichick also did not provide an update on defensive coordinator Steve Belichick, his son, who has been on medical leave since Aug. 6.“Look, I love all my kids. But I’m not going to comment on a medical situation,” Belichick said.North Carolina, coming off a 4-8 season in Belichick’s first year, upset TCU as a 9-point underdog in Dublin on Aug. 29 and was off in Week 1. The Tar Heels face East Tennessee State on Saturday in their home opener, a game that Belichick said was his main focus, not the investigation into his program.“I think our student-athletes conduct themselves great. Had a great trip to Ireland,” Belichick said. “I’m proud of our student-athletes, our players. I think what they did in Ireland is a good example of representing our school.”