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UNC won't have recruits at home opener, due to 2025 infraction

Earlier this week, while being peppered with questions about the ongoing investigation at the North Carolina football program, Tar Heels coach Bill Belichick pointed to our high standard.

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Earlier this week, while being peppered with questions about the ongoing investigation at the North Carolina football program, Tar Heels coach Bill Belichick pointed to "our high standard here of our code of conduct and doing things the right way. "

They had a lapse in that standard last year, which will keep the program from hosting any recruits at their regular-season home opener.

Via Noah Weiskopf of 247sports.com, the situation traces to the 2025 suspension of defensive backs coach Armond Hawkins for violating NCAA rules regarding extra benefits.

"Last season we self-reported a violation through our normal university compliance measures," the school said in a statement. "As a result, we are

The bigger concern relates to the probe that triggered the resignation of G.M. Mike Lombardi, following more than a month on paid leave. Defensive coordinator Steve Belichick, who is currently on medical leave, is also reportedly being investigated, along with others who have not yet been named.

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