Skeptics, take this!
Bill Belichick's girlfriend sent a pointed message to doubters Thursday as speculation swirls about the legendary coach's commitment to North Carolina. He was announced as the Tar Heels' new football coach in December.
Jordon Hudson, 24, captioned a photo of the loved-up couple on Instagram: “Photo: Two people who are clearly into @uncfootball.” appear He holds a football and smiles at the 72-year-old Belichick, who is coaching in college for the first time in his storied career.
“First Lady of Chapel Hill,” one Instagram user commented.
“Welcome to NC!” another account shouted.
Belichick was formally introduced as the Tar Heels coach at a press conference in Chapel Hill last month and made it clear he wasn't going anywhere.
Given that the NFL landscape has changed dramatically since that statement (there are now six coaching openings), whispers about whether Belichick is considering a return to the pros have gotten louder.
Hudson's Thursday post comes in the wake of recent reports that Belichick has not yet signed his UNC contract, which includes a $10 million buyout if he leaves by June 1. is included.
Michael Lombardi, Belichick's longtime confidant and current general manager at UNC, also posted Thursday that “the NFL is not the NFL.” [sic] option. “
“Bill is recruiting in Washington, D.C., today and tomorrow in Baltimore.'' Lombardi wrote about X In response to a CBS report about an unsigned contract.
“He's focused on North Carolina football, recruiting staff and developing the team. Please don't make the NFL an option because the NFL is not an option. Thank you.”
Before landing at UNC, Belichick spent the 2024 season away from the field, focusing on sports media opportunities.
He coached the Patriots for 24 seasons and won six Super Bowls.
Belichick and the Patriots parted ways in January 2024.
Her relationship with Hudson, a former college cheerleader, became public last summer.
