- UNC law professor Christopher B. McLaughlin emailed UNC AD Bubba Cunningham asking the school to “end this circus” around Bill Belichick’s girlfriend.
- Bill Belichick, 73, is dating 24-year-old Jordon Hudson, who has drawn public criticism since arriving at Chapel Hill.
- Critics have pointed to Hudson’s sideline behavior, interviews and outfits; UNC is publicly supporting Belichick and Hudson.
H2: Professor sends blunt email to UNC leadership
A longtime University of North Carolina law and government professor, Christopher B. McLaughlin, has formally asked UNC athletic leadership to intervene in the attention surrounding Bill Belichick’s girlfriend. In an email to Athletic Director Bubba Cunningham, McLaughlin used the subject line “please end this circus.”
McLaughlin’s message questioned whether UNC understood all the public attention that would come with hiring Belichick. “When you agreed to pay a king’s ransom to hire Bill Belichick, did you also know that you were hiring Jordon Hudson to serve as the primary face of UNC athletics?” the professor wrote, according to a copy of the letter shared with media.
H3: What sparked the controversy
Belichick, the six-time Super Bowl-winning coach who accepted a position at UNC, has been dating Jordon Hudson, 24. The pair reportedly met on a flight when Hudson was about 19 and stayed in contact. After Belichick’s split from longtime partner Linda Holliday, he and Hudson became publicly linked.
Hudson’s presence in Chapel Hill and at games has sparked criticism in several corners. Commentators and fans have pointed to her sideline conduct, public interviews and clothing choices as sources of the backlash. Media coverage has included commentary on a CBS “Sunday Mornings” appearance and multiple reports about behavior at games.
H4: UNC’s response so far
Despite the growing chatter, UNC has not removed its support for Belichick or Hudson. Athletic officials, including AD Bubba Cunningham, have not issued a public demand or disciplinary action based on McLaughlin’s email. The university’s leadership has, at least publicly, continued to stand by its high-profile hire while dealing with increased media attention around the program.
McLaughlin’s email reflects frustration among some members of the UNC community who feel the spotlight on Belichick’s personal life has overshadowed athletics. Yet other voices within and outside the university view the matter as private and unrelated to on-field performance.
H3: What comes next
For now, the controversy remains unresolved. UNC has not signaled any formal change in its relationship with Belichick or Hudson. Observers will be watching whether university officials respond to internal pressure or continue to focus on the coach’s role with the Tar Heels.
As the debate continues, the episode highlights how high-profile coaching hires can bring intense scrutiny to both professional and personal aspects of a program. The university and its leadership face the challenge of balancing public concerns with the privacy and reputations of those involved.
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