UNC football general manager Michael Lombardi placed on paid leave pending investigation

University of North Carolina has placed football general manager Michael Lombardi on paid administrative leave as it conducts an internal investigation into a human-resources complaint filed by a former front-office employee. Lombardi’s attorney, Tom Mars, told reporters that his client has not been informed of the specific allegations and is cooperating fully, hoping the inquiry will be "swift, thorough, and fair." He asked the public to allow the process to run its course before forming conclusions.

The university confirmed that it is reviewing "allegations" related to the complaint, but declined to provide further details. Lombardi will continue to receive his salary while he is not performing duties, and his future employment status will depend on the investigation’s outcome.