Bill Belichick makes massive revelation on Jordon Hudson's UNC role amid ban speculation

Bill Belichick on Tuesday clarified that his girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, plays ‘no role’ in affecting his job as UNC coach

Updated on: May 14, 2025, 01:13:04 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Bill Belichick on Tuesday clarified that his girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, plays ‘no role’ in affecting his job as the head coach of the University of North Carolina football program. The eight-time Super Bowl-winning coach's statement comes days after UNC debunked reports about Hudson being banned from the football program.

North Carolina coach Bill Belichick speaks during an NCAA college football press conference, (AP)

Speaking in an interview with ESPN, Belichick said: “That's really off to the side, it's a personal relationship and she doesn't have anything to do with UNC football.” He also spoke about looking forward to working with the Tar Heels, recruiting and training college players.

“I'm excited to be back in the coaches meetings and getting ready for June, then August when we get to training camp,” he said.

The university is reportedly close to hiring the former PR chief for the Chicago Bears, Brandon Faber, to lead football communications and help manage the media spotlight. The move seems like a response to the controversy around Belichick and his 24-year-old girlfriend, Hudson.

Only days ago, Jordon Hudson interrupted a CBS interview to block a question about the couple's relationship, specifically ‘where they met’ while Belichick was promoting his book.

After reports about UNC banning Hudon from football facilities surfaced, the university claimed she is ‘welcome’ and will continue to manage Belichick's personal brand outside his coaching duties.

During Friday’s episode of Pablo Torre Finds Out, the host cited sources to report that Belichick's family is worried about his legacy.

“There is deep worry for how detrimental Jordon can be for not just North Carolina but Bill’s legacy, reputation — everything he has built and worked for over decades,” a family source told Torre. “The family has been digging into Jordon Hudson as well in a parallel way. They are also in a rabbit hole,” he added.

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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