It’s Jordon and Bill Shaw from Chapel Hill, in that order.
On “First Take,” college football analyst Paul Feinbaum remarked that Bill Belichick seems to be taking a back seat to his 24-year-old girlfriend, Jordon Hudson.
Feinbaum noted, “There’s also Bill Belichick—has anyone heard of this guy? He’s arguably the most famous NFL coach, right after Vince Lombardi, but lately, he’s been putting his girlfriend first. I can’t believe I’m actually saying this, but I am.”
Since their relationship became public, it has been challenging to discuss Belichick without mentioning Hudson, who has also been making headlines.
During an April interview on “CBS Sunday Morning,” Belichick was promoting his book, but Hudson quickly became the center of attention when the discussion turned to how they met.
This shift in focus reportedly created tension between the network and the veteran coach.
There have been speculations about whether the University of North Carolina barred Hudson from its facilities, which the school denies. Additionally, there have been accusations that she’s trying to take over a Dunkin’ Donuts Super Bowl commercial, as well as some disagreements with Belichick’s ex, Linda Holiday.
All these off-the-field distractions are quite unlike the focus Belichick maintained during his time with the Patriots, where he often emphasized limiting interruptions for his team.
The media buzz is certainly raising the stakes for his inaugural season coaching at the college level, which kicks off at home against TCU on September 1st.
DraftKings has set the Tar Heels’ over/under win total at 7.5, with odds favoring the over.
Notable games for North Carolina include an October 4 home matchup against reigning conference champion Clemson and an October 31 road game in Syracuse.
Feinbaum commented, “And that’s a compelling narrative. What will he do on the field? I think Belichick is a solid choice, especially considering Mac Brown didn’t leave a well-stocked roster in Chapel Hill. Can he manage the subtleties of college football?”
