Sep 13, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Richmond Spiders head coach Russ Huesman talks to North Carolina Tar Heels general manger Michael Lombardi and head coach Bill Belichick before the game at Kenan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Im

On September 13, 2025, Richmond Spiders head coach Russ Huesman spoke with North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick and general manager Michael Lombardi at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill. Previously, on December 12, 2024, Michael Lombardi appeared during the official hiring announcement of Bill Belichick at the Loudermilk Center for Excellence. Records indicate that Michael Lombardi was placed on paid leave on July 27, following his role as the general manager for the North Carolina Tar Heels.