Why Bill Belichick’s girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, was reportedly banned from UNC football facilities
Jordon Hudson, girlfriend of UNC football coach Bill Belichick, has been restricted from entering the football facilities, according to new reports.
Jordon Hudson, 24-year-old girlfriend of University of North Carolina football coach Bill Belichick, is reportedly barred from entering the university's football facilities. ESPN's Pablo Torre reported that higher-ups at UNC decided to prohibit Hudson from both the football building and the field last week.
Hudson, competing in the upcoming Miss Maine USA pageant this weekend, has been the subject of increasing scrutiny because of her relationship with Belichick. Recently, Belichick's family has expressed concerns about the negative impact (if at all) of Hudson on his legacy, reputation, and career, which raises questions about the status of their relationship.
Jordon Hudson, Bill Belichick's girlfriend, was banned from UNC
Jordon Hudson, 24, girlfriend of University of North Carolina football coach Bill Belichick, has apparently been banned from using the football facilities at UNC.
According to an ESPN report by Pablo Torre, the ruling was put in place by "higher-ups" at the school last week, and Hudson is no longer allowed in the football building and on the football field. Torre revealed the news on his podcast on May 9, and said he had it confirmed by two sources. One source reportedly said, "Don't think you're going to hear much from Jordon going forward."
Hudson is set to compete in the upcoming Miss Maine USA pageant this weekend while her boyfriend embarks on the college football season, which will see Belichick's team play TCU in the Aer Lingus College Football Classic in Dublin, Ireland on August 29.
Torre also said that Belichick's family is also reportedly very concerned about the relationship. One source said the family is worried Hudson's influence could ruin Bill's legacy and reputation, saying that it could be bad not only for the University of North Carolina, but for everything Bill has built over the years.
Torre had previously described Hudson's cameo in the Dunkin' Donuts Super Bowl commercial, where she was quietly cheering behind Ben Affleck and her boyfriend, Belichick.
The couple has received more attention lately, especially after Hudson interrupted a CBS Sunday Morning interview that Belichick gave to promote his new book, The Art of Winning: Lessons from My Life in Football. In the book, Belichick recognizes Hudson in the acknowledgments, calling her, "my idea mill and creative muse."
UNC denies Jordon Hudson's ban from football facilities
The University of North Carolina denied that it had banned Jordon Hudson, the girlfriend of head football coach Bill Belichick, from its football facilities after a new report from Pablo Torre of Meadowlark Media told of the ban on Friday. UNC released a statement that confirmed that Hudson is "welcome" in all team facilities.
But Torre is standing by his report, saying it emerged from "the highest levels of the football program." Torre's original report mentioned that a source close to Belichick expressed serious concerns about how the presence of Hudson could jeopardize not only North Carolina but also Belichick's legacy and reputation.
While Hudson does not have a formal role with the university, reports indicated that Hudson played a role in communicating with the school's social media team regarding the hiring of Belichick's son Steve as defensive coordinator.
Belichick and Hudson’s relationship has become a major talking point surrounding the program. Concerns about Hudson's influence on Belichick's tenure have grown, with some UNC officials worried about its impact. Even former New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman has commented on how their relationship is becoming a distraction.
