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Bill Belichick, Michael Lombardi are invaluable assets for North Carolina in new era of college sports

In Belichick, the Tar Heels have a head coach who is well-versed in the business side of football as well as the Xs and Os.

NFL Hall of Famer reveals why he chose to join Deion Sanders' Colorado coaching staff

Dabo Swinney thinks Clemson will have the first 16-0 team in college football history

LSU HC Brian Kelly explains how Tigers' run game can improve

Ranking all the new head coaches in FBS for the 2025 season

The '2008 NFL playoff coaches and QBs' quiz

UNC Makes Decision on Michael Lombardi’s Future

The North Carolina Tar Heels football program has plenty of new faces on the staff, with former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick as the headliner.

Tulane Green Wave News / Tulane Green Wave on SI / July 24

Tulane Baseball Must Rebuild Pitching Staff After MLB Draft Losses

Last season, the Green Wave had a team ERA of 6.36. That is a reasonably good statistical indication that Tulane struggled to have consistent outings on the mound.

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The 'Season TD pass leaders by NFL team' quiz

How many of the record holders for passing touchdowns in a season for every NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'NFL 4,500-passing yard seasons' quiz

The 'Second-leading receiver by NFL team' quiz

The 'NFL QBs with the most games started' quiz

General Managers Michael Lombardi and Jim Tanner Change Tar Heels

The North Carolina Tar Heels' football and men's basketball programs are moving into a new era with the addition of general managers. Michael Lombardi is overseeing Bill Belichick's roster and Jim Tanner doing the same for Hubert Davis' squad, respectively, and the two happen to become factors in a crucial moment of time.

NFL News / Yardbarker

Ranking all 32 NFL head coaches for the 2025 season

The impact of NFL head coaches is arguably greater than any other major US sport. Heading into the 2025 season, these are the best head coaches ranked from first to worst.

Tulane Green Wave News / Tulane Green Wave on SI / July 22

Tulane Green Wave Star Connor Rasmussen's Path To MLB Draft

This year the Green Wave managed to have three players selected in the MLB draft. The first was star pitcher Michael Lombardi, who was taken in the second round with the 61st pick by the Kansas City Royals.

NFL News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / July 19

UNC Football Staff: Who is Quarterbacks Coach Matt Lombardi?

Quarterback, the most important position in football. The mix of transfer Gio Lopez, veteran Max Johnson, and freshman Bryce Baker seem to be in contention for the position as the signal caller in year one of Bill Belichick at UNC.

Royals Select Tulane Star Michael Lombardi With No. 61 Pick in 2025 MLB Draft

The Tulane Green Wave have produced another intriguing MLB draft selection, as the Kansas City Royals took right-handed pitcher Michael Lombardi with the 61st overall pick in the second round of the 2025 MLB draft.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / July 13

Royals select Michael Lombardi at pick 61

Stuff for days with a lot of projectability With their first pick in the second round of the 2025 draft, the Royals came away with their first pitcher in Michael Lombardi, out of Tulane.

Tulane Green Wave News / Tulane Green Wave on SI / July 12

Star Tulane Baseball Pitcher Makes Sleeper List Ahead of 2025 MLB Draft

The 2025 MLB draft is set to begin on Sunday, and it will be held July 13-14 over the All-Star weekend in Atlanta. The Tulane Green Wave baseball team has had 135 players who played college baseball for the program become MLB draft picks, as the social media account posted on X.

Tulane Green Wave News / Tulane Green Wave on SI / June 16

Tulane Standout Relief Pitcher Michael Lombardi Prepares for MLB Combine Opportunity

The MLB draft Combine recently announced the participants who were invited to this year's event and a Tulane University Green Wave player will be there. Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona will host over 320 players who are eligible for the upcoming draft per the MLB release.

NFL News / Yardbarker

Grading the offseason for all 32 NFL teams

With another wild NFL offseason in the books, teams are ready to open the 2025 regular season. We won't know the true results of the offseason moves until the season plays out, but here's a look at how each team addressed its needs.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / Larry Brown Sports / June 14

UNC GM addresses Bill Belichick-Jordon Hudson 'noise'

North Carolina GM addresses Bill Belichick-Jordon Hudson 'noise'

This is a bit more in line with the traditional Belichick stance.

Praise for Michigan QB Bryce Underwood is high, but the expectations are higher

Nebraska QB Dylan Raiola is looking poised for a breakout season

Virginia Tech suffers huge recruiting loss to fledgling 2026 class

Auburn loses commitment from four-star LB JaMichael Garrett

Florida State lands recruiting win in four-star WR Brandon Bennett

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The 'Season TD pass leaders by NFL team' quiz

The '2024-25 NFL rushing touchdown leaders' quiz

The 'Second-leading receiver by NFL team' quiz

The 'Active 20-home run MLB seasons' quiz

Tulane Green Wave News / Tulane Green Wave on SI / May 27

How Tulane Two-Way Star Michael Lombardi Boosted His MLB Draft Stock

The Tulane Green Wave baseball season is over, and so could the college career of pitcher and infielder Michael Lombardi. The Green Wave star is a draft-eligible junior, which means he could be selected in one of the 20 rounds of the MLB Draft in July.

Tulane Green Wave News / Tulane Green Wave on SI / May 25

Tulane Green Wave Baseball Falls to ECU Pirates in AAC Championship Game

The Tulane Green Wave's AAC tournament run ended up blowout fashion on Sunday afternoon as they fell 8-2 to the East Carolina Pirates in the Championship game.

Tulane Green Wave News / Tulane Green Wave on SI / May 21

Tulane Green Wave Advance in AAC Tournament Behind Strong Start from Closer

It has been a strong year from the Tulane Green Wave baseball program, and head coach Jay Uhlman's boys are one step closer to an American Athletic Conference championship after their victory on Tuesday.

Pitt Football Does in Fact Have a General Manager

In the ever-changing world of college athletics, the growing trend has been for football programs to hire a general manager. Just today, it was reported

North Carolina Tar Heels News / Yardbarker / January 21

North Carolina GM repeats Belichick claim amid Raiders rumors

North Carolina GM repeats Bill Belichick claim amid ongoing Raiders rumors

Some suggested after former Lions OC Ben Johnson rejected the Raiders to become the next HC of the Bears that Raiders minority owner Tom Brady could reach out to Belichick regarding the club's HC opening.

Insiders link Raiders with Super Bowl champion coach after Ben Johnson chooses Bears

New UNC commit explains the Bill Belichick effect

What Ben Johnson hire means for Bears, Lions: Why Chicago isn't in the clear yet after landing top coaching target

The worst NFL teams from the 2000s

The 'Other QBs from Tom Brady's first start' quiz

North Carolina Tar Heels News / Larry Brown Sports / January 15

Bill Belichick's GM fires back at erroneous report

Bill Belichick’s general manager at North Carolina is not happy with a report that he says is erroneous.

Why North Carolina, ACC are reportedly 'nervous' about Bill Belichick

Bill Belichick endorses Patriots’ hiring of Mike Vrabel

Five potential replacements for Cowboys HC Mike McCarthy

The best college football game-day traditions

The 'AP NFL Coach of the Year Award' quiz

North Carolina Tar Heels News / Larry Brown Sports / December 12

Bill Belichick’s former assistant named North Carolina GM

He has had some experience in the college ranks, previously serving as an advisor for the Washington Huskies football program.

What does Bill Belichick's hiring mean for North Carolina's NIL budget?

Five reasons why Bill Belichick will thrive at UNC

NFL teams must answer for Bill Belichick snub as legend heads to college ranks

The greatest all-time football players from the Chicago area

The 'College Football Playoff appearances' quiz

New York Giants News / New York Giants on SI / October 25

Ex-NFL GM Unleashes Fresh Criticism on Giants Management

Former NFL executive Michael Lombardi, now an ESPN analyst, was at it again with his criticism of the New York Giants front office. Lombardi, appearing on The Pat McAfee Show this week, revisited this past offseason’s edition of Hard Knocks to level fresh criticism at the struggling Giants franchise.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / August 22, 2024

Ex-NFL GM Michael Lombardi Doesn't Buy Broncos Being AFC West's Worst

Throughout the offseason, many pundits predicted the Denver Broncos to finish last in the AFC West. Plenty pegged the Broncos as one of the weakest teams in the NFL, likely in the running for a top-five pick in the 2025 NFL draft.