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UNC GM Says ‘Fake Rumors’ Targeted Bill Belichick During Tough First Season

North Carolina GM Michael Lombardi said “fake rumors and fake stories” fueled criticism during Bill Belichick’s first season at UNC. The Tar Heels went 4-8, but Lombardi insisted outside narratives exaggerated the turmoil. “If you’re not worth a darn, they’re not going to attack you,” he said, adding the program kept its entire recruiting class intact.