97.9 The Hill’s Deborah Stroman joins News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, September 4, for their weekly chat. The duo tackle a pair of huge stories, one in college and one in the pros. UNC Football General Manager Michael Lombardi resigned amid a weeks-long investigation that is now expanding in scope to examine the entire football program’s operations. Stroman shares her thoughts on the news, including questioning the vetting process behind bringing Lombardi on board alongside Bill Belichick. The pair also dig into the results of the long-standing investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers’ no-show endorsement dealings with companies to circumvent the salary cap with former star Kawhi Leonard, with Stroman saying whether she believes the punishment is the appropriate level of severity.

Dr. Deborah Stroman — who is a consulting professor for UNC and Virginia, sports businesswoman, former basketball player, and columnist — chats with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell each week about headlines from the world of sports. Covering both local and national stories, Stroman specializes in connecting the on-field product to the impact of sports on business, culture and society. Listen to their past conversations on Chapelboro, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts.

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