UNC prepares for season opener in Dublin as coach updates roster and staff
Head coach Bill Belichick briefed the North Carolina football team on player returns and staff changes ahead of their first game against TCU in Ireland.
Bill Belichick met with the North Carolina football squad on Thursday morning, providing updates as the program heads to its season debut in Dublin, Ireland, against TCU on Aug. 29. He confirmed that kicker Rece Verhoff has rejoined the team for a fifth year following a federal court ruling that granted an extra season of eligibility to athletes from the 2022 high school class. Belichick described the situation as a temporary one, pending any further legal developments.
The coach also announced that defensive coordinator Steve Belichick, his son, is on medical leave. Additionally, general manager Michael Lombardi has been placed on paid administrative leave while a school investigation proceeds. The Tar Heels are entering their second year under Belichick after a 4-8 campaign last season.
Why it matters
The updates affect UNC's roster and coaching staff as the team prepares for an international season opener.
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