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NBC Sports
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- NBC Sports
Bill Belichick claims CBS secretly aimed camera at Jordon Hudson during interview
Yes, if Bill Belichick had simply taken a job at Duke, there's much we would never know. But because he opted to take a job with a public and not a private institution, his communications with North Carolina officials are fair game. On Friday, WRAL posted an item featuring quotes from some of the documents it has obtained through public-records requests. They focus on the aftermath of the disastrous CBS interview, which included Belichick's girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, instructing him not to answer the question of how they met. Belichick previously has accused CBS of editing the interview to create a 'false narrative' regarding Hudson's perceived effort to control the conversation. In a message to Beth Keith, a senior associate vice chancellor in the office of university communication at North Carolina, Belichick claims that CBS surreptitiously recorded video of Hudson during the interview of Belichick. 'Secretly, CBS had a camera focused on Jordon where Lead producer Gabe instructed her to sit,' Belichick wrote to Keith. Belichick also explained that Hudson attended the interview because Simon & Schuster publicist David Kass was not present. Earlier this month, someone from Belichick's camp (possibly, Hudson herself) leaked various allegations to about Kass's role in the interview debacle. Belichick persists in his claim that questions unrelated to his book were not supposed to be asked during the interview with Tony Dokoupil of CBS. 'For approximately 35 uninterrupted minutes, Tony asked questions about the book,' Belichick wrote. 'Then, the questions shifted to other subjects that were not related to the Art of Winning, which we had outlined as off-limits with my book publicist.' The communications with UNC also include an explanation from Belichick as to how he and Hudson met — and as to why she shut down the question. 'I met Jordon randomly on a flight to Palm Beach in 2021,' Belichick wrote. 'That is no secret. Jordon was not dodging the specific question regarding how we met, but rather was preventing the interview from continuing to probe into personal matters.' It really would be useful to see the full interview, so that the reasonableness of Hudson's apparent 'enough is enough' interjection could be assessed. Why won't CBS post the full interview? It would leave no doubt as to what happened during what should have been a slo-pitch softball session, and as to how often Hudson interrupted. While this isn't another example of Belichick or Hudson kicking a sleeping dog and pushing a dormant story back into the news cycle, the release of the communications received now by the media is a natural consequence of Belichick taking a job with a public institution.
New York Post
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Bill Belichick emails show why Jordon Hudson was at fateful CBS interview
There's now more clarity surrounding Bill Belichick's infamous April CBS interview in which Jordon Hudson made an extremely awkward cameo. WRAL News, a Raleigh, North Carolina-based outlet, obtained emails from UNC through a public records request that answered some of the lingering questions about Hudson's role in the UNC head coach's interview and her influence in their relationship. The interview was arranged for Belichick to promote his new book, 'The Art of Winning: Lessons from My Life in Football,' but things took a turn after the 73-year-old was asked how he and his 24-year-old girlfriend met, as Hudson interrupted and shut down the question. Advertisement An email from Belichick explained why Hudson was even there in the first place. 'Jordon was present at the CBS interview because David Kass, the Simon & Schuster publicist, was not there,' Belichick wrote in an email elaborating on Hudson's role at the interview and within the book. 'I included Jordon in the book acknowledgments because she was a creative contributor to the book, including having the idea for formatting the 4 special pages in the book.' Advertisement 4 Bill Belichick interview got awkward over Robert Kraft, Jordon Hudson questions. CBS 4 Jordon Hudson interrupted the interview. CBS 4 Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson at the NFL Honors on Feb. 6, 2025. AP But according to a person familiar with the pre-interview process, Hudson planned on attending the interview regardless of whether Kass was there or not. Advertisement Belichick also added, 'Jordon and I have both a personal & professional relationship.' 'This is not a secret,' he wrote in an email. 'Jordon assists me with my personal media, which is why I asked UNC to forward media requests (E.G. CBS 60 Minutes) to her. Jordon has zero involvement in the UNC football program, beyond the degree that my personal media intersects with it.' 4 Bill Belichick is preparing for his first season as the head football coach of the UNC Tar Heels. Getty Images In the emails in the WRAL report, Belichick's focus was on the fact that Hudson was not stepping in as an angry and controlling girlfriend, but was coming in so as not to diminish the interview's true purpose: to promote the book. Advertisement 'For approximately 35 uninterrupted minutes, (the interviewer) Tony [Dokoupil] asked questions about the book,' Belichick wrote. 'Then, the questions shifted to other subjects that were not related to the Art of Winning, which we had outlined as off-limits with my book publicist.' Adding fuel to the fire, Belichick said CBS had set up a camera on Hudson, who deliberately sought a spot to sit off-camera — this was how the viral moments of Hudson were captured. Throughout the nightmare that became of the situation for Belichick and UNC, alumni were even emailing the university with their concern surrounding UNC becoming a 'laughing stock in the sports world because of his young girlfriend.' With all eyes on the relationship and the program for quite some time, Belichick's messages read, 'I don't want to make a wrong move here,' after the interview, as he and the university devised and later released a statement on April 30 to clear the air.
Time of India
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Bill Belichick finally opens up about beach yoga with Jordon Hudson after staying silent in CBS interview
Bill Belichick finally addressed the viral beach yoga photo with girlfriend Jordon Hudson after previously dodging the topic in interviews. (credit: Getty Images, Instagram/Jordon Hudson0 Bill Belichick , the iconic former Patriots coach now leading the UNC Tar Heels, has finally broken his silence on the viral beach photo featuring him and his 24-year-old girlfriend, Jordon Hudson . After months of evading the topic, Belichick decided to address the moment during a lighthearted exchange on The Pivot podcast this week—and did so with a humorous spin. What really happened during Bill Belichick's beach yoga with Jordon Hudson? Coach finally spills the details Back in March, a candid image of Bill Belichick lying on a beach, hoisting Jordon Hudson into the air with his legs, took social media by storm. At the time, the photo—shared by Hudson—sparked intrigue, memes, and endless commentary. But during a recent CBS Sunday Morning interview, when questioned about the photo, Belichick artfully dodged the inquiry. Hudson, seated off-camera, even intervened to shut the conversation down, raising eyebrows about her influence on the interview and the coach. Bill Belichick Art of Winning, girlfriend Jordon Hudson, Tom Brady, Ed Reed & life lessons|The Pivot by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo Fast forward to his Pivot podcast appearance—while promoting his book The Art of Winning: Lessons from My Life in Football—Belichick was once again nudged about the beach photo by host Channing Crowder. This time, the 73-year-old coach didn't sidestep. With a smile, he admitted, 'I'm trying to stay young,' a remark that sent the studio into laughter. Although he kept the details of his fitness routine under wraps, his willingness to finally acknowledge the moment publicly marked a shift in how he and Hudson are handling their increasingly scrutinized relationship. Hudson first shared the image on social media with the cheeky caption, '☀️ #SpringBreak #UsTime #StillGotIt 💪🏼.' A week later, she posted a video from the beach workout, joking, 'My favorite workout? #Billates 🫶🏼🤸🏽♀️🤣#GoatYoga 🐐.' The former cheerleader seemed to be embracing the attention—even if it hasn't all been positive. Since their relationship became public in June 2024, following reports that they met in 2021 while Hudson was still in college, the couple has faced mounting criticism. From speculation about Hudson's sway over Belichick's decisions to critiques from media personalities and fans alike, the spotlight has been relentless. A recent report even claimed Belichick's family was 'deeply worried' about her role in his life. In response, Hudson didn't stay silent. On X (formerly Twitter), she posted a single word—'#scapeGOAT'—clapping back at the narrative that she's the source of Belichick's troubles. Belichick, however, was quick to clarify that Hudson has no ties to the UNC football program. He did acknowledge that she handles many of his personal affairs, including speaking engagements and autograph signings. Whether you view their romance as unconventional or simply misunderstood, one thing is clear—Belichick's beach acrobatics have become symbolic of a man not just trying to coach a new team, but perhaps rediscovering a new chapter in life. Also Read: Buffalo Bills favored in every 2025 game—could this be the season Josh Allen lifts the Lombardi? Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Boston Globe
09-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
Bill Belichick's new book doesn't deliver the goods, but it is an enjoyable read
Belichick doesn't use 'Art of Winning' to pull the curtain too far back or Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up You won't read a single word about Advertisement But once you accept that Belichick isn't going to disclose his deepest, darkest secrets, 'Art of Winning' becomes an enjoyable, breezy read, with fascinating insight and a few unique stories that will satiate not just Patriots fans, but anyone who follows the NFL or appreciates the inner workings of leadership at the highest levels. Related : Advertisement Belichick reveals the principles he developed over 49 years of coaching in the NFL, though some are a little clichéd or well-worn. Look for excellence in the margins. Practice execution becomes game reality. Team, teammate, self — that one's adapted from the Naval Academy. Others are genuinely intriguing. Failures aren't successes. Getting fired isn't a gift. How important it is to say, 'I [effed] that up.' The Patriot Way does not exist. Belichick discloses the six criteria the Patriots used to evaluate free agents, and the eight main rules he had for players. He repeatedly mentions lessons learned from And he does spin a few interesting tales. The story about He tells a great story about the smell of Adam Vinatieri's hotel room before the Super Bowl in New Orleans. He provides another entry into the legend of Advertisement Bill Belichick included praise for Berj Najarian (right) in his soon-to-be-released book. Jim Davis/Globe Staff Most notably, Belichick displays a surprising amount of humanity. The book is largely a paean to his favorite players, coaches, and mentors. He dedicates page 56 to Lawrence Taylor and 199 to Brady. His first acknowledgement out of hundreds goes to 'my Belichick notes how difficult it was to keep up with Brady's maniacal levels of preparation, and the one time he stumbled. How Julian Edelman caught tennis balls at 6 a.m. in the alley outside the team hotel in Houston every day of Super Bowl week. How Rob Gronkowski was the ultimate example of putting the team first. How Rodney Harrison demanded to play on the scout kickoff team in practice. How Tedy Bruschi earned a record 46 game balls. How James White was a coach's dream. How Where the book falls short is chapter 10, 'Mistakes.' Belichick does admit to a few — not drafting Lamar Jackson in 2018; leaving defensive tackle Dan Klecko off the gameday roster in Super Bowl 38 vs. the Panthers; cutting a player who was swimming with his family in the pool at a team party on Cape Cod; and all of the players he wanted to keep but couldn't for financial reasons, Brady chief among them. Advertisement However, there is nothing on Butler's infamous benching, or how There is nothing about how badly the Patriots struggled over his last four seasons post-Brady, and why his program came crashing down. Related : Belichick writes that one of his key principles is, 'we don't want players who have an issue with authority,' and then doesn't mention Hernandez, a superstar player whose career ended when he had to let all those players go due to financial reasons. He writes nothing of Spygate or Deflategate. But in a way, it's admirable. Belichick can often be petty, but in this project, he travels mostly the high road. Does his book leave the reader wanting more? No question. Does the title, 'The Art of Winning,' shamelessly attempt to play word association with his favorite preparation book, Sun Tzu's 'The Art of War,' or the notorious book 'The Art of the Deal' by his friend, President Donald Trump? Yes and yes. But once you get past what the book isn't, Belichick's first foray into the literary world is still a fun, quick, instructive read. And there is plenty of material left for a follow-up. Ben Volin can be reached at
