### Bill Belichick Clears the Air About Girlfriend Jordon Hudson's Role with UNC

In an effort to dispel ongoing rumors, Bill Belichick addressed the situation involving his girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, and her purported involvement with the University of North Carolina (UNC). Appearing on NFL analyst Ryan Clark's "The Pivot" podcast, the 73-year-old New England Patriots coach explained that Hudson was copied on emails from the UNC football program for organizational purposes.

Belichick clarified that Hudson's inclusion in the email chain was due to the lack of a sports information manager at UNC. He had requested the 24-year-old to be copied on these emails to help him sort through various personal opportunities and speaking engagements. "It could be a speaking thing, it could be an appearance on this, or talk about this, or somebody wants ... an autograph," Belichick explained to Clark. He emphasized that her role was purely supportive and organizational, rather than any formal position within the sports information department.

Belichick further addressed the misconception, explaining that the lack of a dedicated individual to filter through such requests left him reliant on Hudson for assistance. "We didn't have a sports information guy," he said. This necessity was misinterpreted by some as Hudson running the department, a narrative Belichick firmly dismissed.

In addition to setting the record straight about Hudson, Belichick discussed why UNC decided against participating in this year's "Hard Knocks" series. He indicated it wasn't a good fit for the team, noting that "Hard Knocks" focuses on training camp scenarios, which don’t align with what UNC is about. "The drama of training camp, and who's going to get cut and all that – we're a season," Belichick noted, adding that despite potential film issues, the primary reason was simply an incompatibility with the show's format.

Belichick's comments come shortly after his appearance on ESPN's "SportsCenter," where he similarly stated that Hudson had no official role within the UNC football team. "It's a personal relationship. She doesn't have anything to do with UNC football," he reiterated during that broadcast.

By clarifying Hudson's role and addressing rumors directly, Belichick aims to put an end to the off-field drama and refocus public attention on the upcoming football season.