North Carolina faces mounting criticism over Bill Belichick’s relationship with Jordon Hudson, as fan complaints reach university leadership about the 24-year-old’s influence on the 73-year-old coach.
The Tar Heels have become college football’s most scrutinized program. Not because of recruiting violations or on-field controversies, but due to headlines surrounding their coach’s personal life.
Hudson’s presence around the program has drawn attention beyond the significant age gap.
Her interruption of Belichick’s CBS Sunday Morning interview highlighted her access to the coach. UNC officials had downplayed concerns about the relationship until recently.
The Athletic’s Brendan Marks reported on emails sent to university president expressing fan frustration.
“I am a longtime UNC fan and cannot believe you are stuck with a coach who is clearly being run by a woman who is young enough to be his granddaughter dominating football practice and interviews. It’s ridiculous, won’t end well, and makes UNC look foolish.”
The message represents broader sentiment among some supporters.
UNC released statements about Hudson’s role within the program. But the administration’s control over the situation remains unclear as the regular season approaches.
Belichick’s departure would reset the program’s timeline for ACC relevance. It would also embarrass university officials who hired the former Patriots coach to elevate the program.
The 73-year-old coach built his reputation on demanding control during his NFL career.
Chapel Hill has replaced Tuscaloosa and Columbus as college football’s most watched program. But not for reasons the university anticipated when they made the high-profile hire.
The Tar Heels spent decades trying to build football relevance. Now they’re managing distractions that have nothing to do with wins and losses.
