North Carolina places football GM Michael Lombardi on paid administrative leave
North Carolina football general manager Michael Lombardi has been placed on paid administrative leave. The school announced the move with a statement Monday morning, coming days before the Tar Heels open preseason camp.
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6 sourcesUNC places general manager for football on paid administrative leave
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