Coach K invokes Bill Belichick's rough UNC debut when asked about Michael Malone's Tar Heels hire
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UNC general manager Michael Lombardi defended the team's response to scrutiny and outside criticism during Bill Belichick's debut season. Belichick led North Carolina to a 4-8 record, but off-field headlines overshadowed the program, with Lombardi claiming 'fake stories' undermined the team.
Bill Belichick's debut season as UNC coach was marked by off-field headlines. The team finished 4-8, but general manager Michael Lombardi defended the team's response to scrutiny. Lombardi claimed 'fake stories' undermined the team. Despite the criticism, the team's recruiting class remained committed. UNC opens spring camp on March 24.
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