Michael Lombardi, general manager of the North Carolina Tar Heels, was photographed talking with head coach Bill Belichick before the team's game against the Richmond Spiders at Kenan Memorial Stadium in Chapel Hill on September 13, 2025.
The image, taken by Lance King for Getty Images, captures the pair in discussion ahead of the matchup. Lombardi, who also writes a column titled "The curse that keeps on giving," published a piece on November 6, 2026, reflecting on the program's ongoing challenges.
