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UNC Assistant Football Coach Returns to Team After Suspension: Belichick
Hawkins was suspended for NCAA extra benefits violations but reinstated after UNC's review cleared him to resume coaching duties with the Tar Heels.
- On Oct. 21, Bill Belichick confirmed at the Kenan Football Center that Armond Hawkins is back with the Tar Heels, saying `The university cleared him`.
- Earlier this month, UNC suspended Hawkins for violating NCAA rules related to extra benefits after reports surfaced Oct. 7 saying a player's family members allegedly received sideline passes.
- Hawkins missed the Tar Heels' game at Cal on Friday, Oct. 17, and UNC said he would remain on leave while the UNC Department of Athletics investigated.
- The reinstatement returns Armond Hawkins to UNC staff ahead of hosting Virginia on Oct. 25 at Kenan Stadium; he previously worked with Steve Belichick, defensive coordinator.
- In his comments, Belichick said his staff repeatedly reviewed compliance courses and checks, while WRAL reported a verbal conflict between Hawkins and a player affected playing time.
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