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Belichick’s UNC Program Faces Scrutiny Over Player Driving Violations

A WRAL investigation has intensified questions about accountability in the football program.

Overview

  • A WRAL investigation reported that nearly 20% of North Carolina football players have been cited for driving and parking offenses.
  • The report counted 31 speeding tickets and 10 reckless-driving charges tied to team members over the past year.
  • At least one player has been cited four times, including two reckless-driving charges, while another received three tickets with one stop alleged at over 100 mph.
  • Longtime professor Mark Peifer reported parking in disabled spots, speeding in parking decks, and cursing at staff, and athletic director Bubba Cunningham apologized in an April email.
  • Bill Belichick said the program stresses off-field conduct and has handled matters internally, but there has been no public, program-wide disciplinary change reported.