New developments include the reported suspension of cornerbacks coach Armond Hawkins, a locker room fight between two players on Tuesday and a “toxic” environment.
Posted
10/8/2025, 7:58:39 PM
Updated
10/8/2025, 8:57:21 PM
In the last 24 hours, sources at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are revealing new information about what’s happening behind the scenes of Bill Belichick’s football program.
It comes after WRAL’s Pat Welter first broke the story of a divided locker room, backdoor benefits and potential rules violations.
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Among the new findings on Wednesday:
- A report from TarHeel247 that decision-makers at UNC are looking into a possible exit strategy for Belichick. WRAL Sports is working to confirm the report.
- Sources told WRAL Sports that in a meeting on Tuesday, UNC cornerbacks coach Armond Hawkins would not be at practice due to “personal business.” The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman is reporting that Hawkins has been suspended for benefits allegations that came to light from a WRAL report.
- Sources told WRAL there was a fight Tuesday between two players in the locker room.
- WRAL said Belichick’s staff is trying to find the leak of information.
- A UNC parent told WRAL their son doesn’t want to go to the facility anymore because it is so toxic.
- Defensive back Thaddeus Dixon is expected to miss significant time after getting injured against Clemson. The injury could end Dixon’s season.