Bill Belichick recently faced the media again after a rough interview on “CBS Sunday Morning” last month. It stirred up quite a bit of speculation about his relationship with his 24-year-old girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, and how this might affect his role as a coach.
The six-time Super Bowl champion and current head coach at the University of North Carolina seems to be focused on football these days.
In an extended interview with local station WRAL, which aired during ACC Spring Meetings, Belichick, however, was not asked about Hudson. This was a directive from UNC, according to Brian Murphy from WRAL, who noted that the focus should stay on soccer.
Murphy shared on Twitter: “Today I interviewed UNC’s Belichick at the ACC Spring Meeting. We focused on the team and program rather than the Jordon Hudson situation.”
During the interview, held in Amelia Island, Florida, Murphy talked with Belichick about the growing attention on the program since he took over in December, emphasizing plans for reshaping the Tar Heel soccer program.
Belichick, now entering his first year as a college football head coach, has recently rekindled interest because of his relationship with Hudson, who is 49 years younger.
Amid the rumors following the CBS interview, UNC appointed Brandon Faber as the new head of football communication.
Belichick also made an appearance on SportsCenter, where inquiries about Hudson came up post-CBS fiasco.
He remarked, “It’s really personal and has nothing to do with UNC football.”
Additionally, he is set to be on “Good Morning America” for an interview with Michael Strahan this Friday.
