# UNC Chancellor on Bill Belichick Support Expectations

> UNC chancellor says Bill Belichick's support comes with conduct expectations.
- Title: UNC Chancellor on Bill Belichick Support Expectations
- Summary: UNC chancellor says Bill Belichick's support comes with conduct expectations. UNC chancellor states Bill Belichick's support requires adherence to conduct…
- Keywords: unc, bill belichick, chancellor, conduct expectations, north carolina, football program, internal turmoil, michael lombardi, steve belichick, sports, Bill, Belichick
- Source: NBC Sports — https://nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/unc-chancellor-on-bill-belichick-support-comes-with-expectations
- Published: 2026-09-26T13:35:14.412+00:00
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- Topics: unc, bill belichick, chancellor, conduct expectations, north carolina, football program, internal turmoil, michael lombardi, steve belichick, sports
## UNC Chancellor Statement
UNC chancellor Lee Roberts confirmed Bill Belichick continues to have support from the administration and board of trustees.

> coach belichick continues to have our support, the support of the administration and of the board [of trustees]
## Support Comes With Expectations
Chancellor Roberts stated that support requires adherence to conduct and behavior standards, which coach belichick understands best.

> he understands that that support comes with expectations around conduct and behavior
## Internal Turmoil
Internal turmoil at north carolina football program led to gm michael lombardi and defensive coordinator steve belichick's resignation.
## Policies to Ensure Standards
Chancellor Roberts announced ongoing policies and training to monitor football program conduct standards.

> we’re continuing to put in place policies and training and monitoring to make sure that the standards we expect of the football program are being adhered to
## Belichick Experiment Risk
Chancellor Roberts warned that if anything is pinned to bill belichick, the university can avoid a buyout.
## Next Game
North carolina tar heels host notre dame next weekend after a 2-1 record.
## Key takeaway

UNC chancellor states Bill Belichick's support requires adherence to conduct standards after internal turmoil.