A longtime University of North Carolina professor, Mark Peifer, has raised concerns about the off-field behavior of players on Bill Belichick’s football team. Since January, at least five key players or transfers have been cited for speeding, with some incidents involving reckless driving and one case where a player was allegedly driving over 100 mph. Peifer detailed repeated issues including vehicles parked in disability spots near Kenan Memorial Stadium, unauthorized parking, and aggressive driving in campus decks.

Peifer shared his concerns in emails with UNC athletics director Bubba Cunningham, who acknowledged the issues and said he had addressed them with the football program. Cunningham expressed disappointment and apologized for the repeated incidents. This isn’t the first wave of scrutiny—back in November, WRAL reported that nearly 20% of the roster had received citations, totaling 31 speeding tickets and 10 reckless driving charges.

Head coach Bill Belichick responded to prior reports by emphasizing that the program stresses conduct outside of football, noting they’ve addressed multiple behavioral issues, not just driving. Still, faculty and community members near campus remain unsettled by the pattern of disregard for campus rules, especially the misuse of accessible parking spaces meant for those with disabilities.