UNC suspends, investigates CBs coach over improper benefits

Field Level Media
10 Oct 2025, 05:55 GMT+10

(Photo credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images)

North Carolina confirmed Thursday that the athletics department has suspended cornerbacks coach Armond Hawkins for 'violating NCAA rules related to extra benefits.'

The Athletic first reported Tuesday that Hawkins had provided sideline passes for a Tar Heels' game to a player's family members, in violation of NCAA rules.

In a statement, North Carolina did not provide a length of Hawkins' suspension but indicated the coach may have broken other rules.

'(Hawkins) will remain on leave as the Department of Athletics further investigates other potential actions detrimental to the team and University,' the statement said.

Hawkins' suspension comes as tensions grow around North Carolina football in Bill Belichick's first year as head coach.

The Tar Heels are 2-3 after an ugly 38-10 loss to Clemson, and the Guardian and 247Sports reported this week that Belichick and North Carolina were discussing an 'exit strategy' involving Belichick triggering his $1 million buyout if he found another landing spot in coaching or media.

That prompted both Belichick and North Carolina athletic director Bubba Cunningham to post short statements to social media that the coach was 'fully committed to UNC Football' and the school was giving him its 'full support.'

It's unclear whether any rules that Hawkins broke would affect Belichick's buyout.

--Field Level Media

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