# Lombardi on Leave: Bill Belichick's UNC Tenure Hits New Low

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Podcast: [Afternoon Drive on The Fan](https://stenobird.com/podcast/afternoon-drive-on-the-fan-200563)
Published: 2026-07-27T19:55:59+00:00
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## Resource

Nick and Jonathan examine Mike Lombardi being placed on administrative leave at North Carolina and the ongoing struggles of the football program under Bill Belichick. The conversation highlights Belichick's inability to navigate the relationship-based nature of college football and why his NFL model is falling flat with young recruits. 01:00 - Lombardi Placed On Leave 04:05 - Belichick's College Struggles 09:45 - Belichick's Fading Allure

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