Bill Belichick—the man known for his steely gaze and hoodie—has seemingly undergone a metamorphosis. Pictures have surfaced of the new UNC head coach beaming, all smiles, during home visits with teenage recruits. Is this the same Belichick? It seems the gridiron titan is feeling the blues, but this time it’s not about play calls or fourth-down decisions. This time, it’s personal. The man who built a dynasty in New England might have a game face worthy of one of the greatest NFL coaches of all time, but underneath it all, he’s just a man, perhaps missing the love of his life. 

At 72, Bill Belichick is diving into the world of college football, and while he’s away recruiting, his 24-year-old girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, is giving fans a glimpse into the softer side of the 6X SB HC. Her latest IG story on February 2 painted a scene straight out of a classic love story—a written note from Bill with red roses in the background. “Can’t wait to see you!! Love, Bill,” the love letter read. A simple message, yet it holds profound depth behind it. Also penned below are the words “My Sweetest Sweetheart” in red italics.

Bill Belichick may be in Chapel Hill now, and if he had it his way, he’d be coming home to the woman who’s been by his side for the last four years. But recruiting duty calls. That’s what he signed up for. And as 72-year-old Tar Heels HC explores the unknown horizons, Jordon Hudson is holding down the fort, attending a UNC basketball game solo, and creating new connections. 

When Bill’s new book titled The Art of Winning hit the shelf, she outdid herself in her praise. “Witnessing your growth this year has been both an honor and a blessing,” she wrote on social media. “Just when I think you couldn’t possibly impress me more than you already have; here you go again, impressing me. I love learning from you & I love, love, love loving you. Congratulation @billbelichick.” Bill just won in love! 

Despite this fairytale love story, it’s inevitable for the world to not raise eyebrows about their relationship. But age is just a number, and Hudson isn’t here to entertain the noise. “Nothing changed for us in 2024 except for ‘public knowledge’: yet, somehow everything changed,” she declared. “4th calendar year; Going strong. I can’t wait to take punches for you in 2025. Keep swinging, Keyboard Warriors. Your illusion of righteousness only fuels my authenticity.” If loyalty was a star, everyone would be following her lead!

Bill Belichick’s recruiting update

It’s a new adventure for Bill Belichick in college football. Before he even began, the former Patriots’ HC made an interesting entry with a unique ‘Dear Santa’ wish list. He ticked the ‘nice’ option and made two wishes on what he wanted for Christmas—“1. Great players who want to help me build a winning football program at UNC. (My DMs are open) 2. UNC alumnis, fans, and supporters who want to help me build a winning football program at UNC.” Fast forward to today; he’s hitting the trail hard. 

Bill Belichick’s interview with Pat McAfee provided positive updates on how he’s coming along with CFB recruiting. “Yeah, it’s been great,” he commented. “It’s been great to get out on the road, see some of the great high school coaches, programs, and players. I still have a lot more to visit, but it’s been fun connecting with so many people, some new, some old. It’s been a great process, and there are a lot of really good kids out there. It’s been fun to see them.”

This recruiting phase won’t be passing anytime soon. Unlike the NFL, this is a yearly process, a reason why some analysts think college football isn’t a good idea for Bill Belichick. But anything can happen, right? And with Jordon Hudson as his official cheerleader, maybe, just maybe, this is the part where he proves his doubters wrong.