UNC probe turns to Steve Belichick over potential drug use in investigation twist
If Bill Belichick was hoping to have a controversy-free second season at the helm of North Carolina’s football program, he had better think again.
First, general manager Michael Lombardi resigned Thursday, and now reports indicate that a university-initiated probe is looking into the actions of defensive coordinator Steve Belichick, Bill Belichick’s son.
WRAL reported that lawyers hired as part of the investigation are looking into whether Steve Belichick used drugs while on the job or had given at least one player drugs during his time at UNC.
“Lawyers conducting the UNC probe focused a series of questions on Steve Belichick, according to people who were interviewed,” the WRAL report stated. “The people said they were also asked about whether Steve Belichick had used drugs at the university’s facilities or if they knew of anyone who had seen him do so. Assistant coaches can be fired for cause if it is found that they used or distributed illicit drugs, according to UNC employment contracts.”
The younger Belichick was placed on indefinite medical leave in early August.
“We look forward to getting him back as soon as possible,” Bill Belichick said last month. “It’s a medical situation, so I really can’t make any further comment.”
To add further seriousness to the situation, the law firm is also investigating reports of a sexual relationship between a female recruiting staff member and at least one player, as well as one between assistant coaches and recruiting staff.
The inquiry is seeking documents and screenshots of text conversations. Lawyers are asking people about the culture of the football program under Bill Belichick and Lombardi, according to WRAL.

The investigators are said to be speaking with current and former members of the UNC football program, along with parents and staffers as part of the inquiry.
UNC started its season on a positive note with a 15-10 win over TCU in Ireland last weekend.