North Carolina defensive coordinator Steve Belichick resigns amid internal investigation

North Carolina defensive coordinator Steve Belichick has resigned from his position effective Oct. 27, the university announced Thursday, as it concluded an independent investigation into the culture and climate of its football program.

Belichick, 39, has been on medical leave since early August and will remain on leave until his resignation takes effect.

UNC secondary coach Brian Belichick has served as the team's defensive playcaller in his brother's absence and is expected to take over that role on a permanent basis, CBS Sports' Matt Zenitz reports.

The university did not disclose whether his departure was voluntary or directly connected to the investigation, citing its policy regarding personnel matters.

UNC said the investigation determined that "certain actions demonstrated a disregard for Carolina's values and standards of conduct," but characterized those actions as isolated rather than evidence of a systemic failure within the program.

The school said it now considers the investigation resolved but said it would evaluate any credible new information that emerges.

The investigation included Belichick and former general manager Michael Lombardi, according to WRAL. WRAL previously reported that outside lawyers questioned individuals about alleged drug-related conduct involving Belichick and his interactions with players. The university did not identify individuals…

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