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Miami Herald
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Bill Belichick, UNC head to Hulu for docuseries after ‘Hard Knocks' collapse
A new docuseries chronicling Bill Belichick's first season coaching college football at the University of North Carolina is headed to Hulu, according to multiple reports. Production on the series is already underway, though a release date has not yet been announced. The show is being developed by EverWonder Studio, which recently produced major sports programming events like the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson boxing event and the NFL's Christmas Day broadcast, both on Netflix. The UNC docuseries marks a major pivot from an earlier plan involving HBO's Hard Knocks: Offseason, which initially sought to feature Belichick and the UNC football program. That deal collapsed in the final stages of negotiation. Sources suggested that Belichick's girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, played a disruptive role, demanding creative control and partial ownership of the project. Belichick later disputed that account, stating that the format of Hard Knocks simply wasn't suited for a college football environment. HBO pivoted to cover the Buffalo Bills for Hard Knocks instead. That show will premiere Aug. 5 at 9 p.m. ET. --Field Level Media Field Level Media 2025 - All Rights Reserved
The Herald Scotland
6 days ago
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Josh Allen on Bills' Hard Knocks 2025 show: 'Quite a surprise'
"It was quite a surprise," Allen told USA TODAY Sports on July 14. "Typically, teams that make the playoffs were never a part of that conversation." Allen spoke to USA TODAY through his partnership with sleep-aid brand Natrol. Rules previously to prevent teams that either made the playoffs in the past two seasons, been on the program in the past 10 years, or had a first-year head coach from being on the all-access program. But the NFL has amended some of the requirements, with other iterations of the show ("Hard Knocks: Offseason" and an in-season version of the show) debuting in recent years. Owners voted in 2024 to eliminate the playoff stipulation and decreased the potential gap from 10 years to eight. "I probably, initially, didn't react too great to it," Allen said upon receiving the news. "But I do think it's a cool opportunity for people to see some of the great men we have on our team and some of the great women we have in our staff as a whole. Last offseason, the New York Giants' time on "Hard Knocks: Offseason" became a flashpoint and yearlong punchline as Saquon Barkley signed with the Philadelphia Eagles as owner John Mara told general manager Joe Schoen he'd be "sick" if Barkley signed with the rival. Schoen and Giants head coach Brian Daboll were part of the Bills staff that drafted Allen seventh overall from Wyoming in 2017. "So I think it's a thing we can't let distract us," Allen said. "Got to keep the main thing the main thing. But I also think it could be a fun opportunity for guys to show their personality. And people get a better insight for how the Buffalo Bills operate."
USA Today
15-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Josh Allen found out about Bills' 'Hard Knocks' appearance on 29th birthday: 'A surprise'
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen celebrated his 29th birthday on May 21, and this year, the occasion came with a "surprise" that wasn't necessarily a gift. Allen learned the Bills would be featured during the training camp version of HBO's "Hard Knocks," which debuts Aug. 5. "It was quite a surprise," Allen told USA TODAY Sports on July 14. "Typically, teams that make the playoffs were never a part of that conversation." Allen spoke to USA TODAY through his partnership with sleep-aid brand Natrol. Rules previously to prevent teams that either made the playoffs in the past two seasons, been on the program in the past 10 years, or had a first-year head coach from being on the all-access program. But the NFL has amended some of the requirements, with other iterations of the show ("Hard Knocks: Offseason" and an in-season version of the show) debuting in recent years. Owners voted in 2024 to eliminate the playoff stipulation and decreased the potential gap from 10 years to eight. "I probably, initially, didn't react too great to it," Allen said upon receiving the news. "But I do think it's a cool opportunity for people to see some of the great men we have on our team and some of the great women we have in our staff as a whole. Last offseason, the New York Giants' time on "Hard Knocks: Offseason" became a flashpoint and yearlong punchline as Saquon Barkley signed with the Philadelphia Eagles as owner John Mara told general manager Joe Schoen he'd be "sick" if Barkley signed with the rival. Schoen and Giants head coach Brian Daboll were part of the Bills staff that drafted Allen seventh overall from Wyoming in 2017. "So I think it's a thing we can't let distract us," Allen said. "Got to keep the main thing the main thing. But I also think it could be a fun opportunity for guys to show their personality. And people get a better insight for how the Buffalo Bills operate."
USA Today
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
New York Giants will appear on HBO's Hard Knocks again in 2025
New York Giants will appear on HBO's Hard Knocks again in 2025 After their disastrous appearance on "Hard Knocks: Offseason with the New York Giants" last year, Big Blue will have a chance to redeem themselves in 2025. For the second consecutive year, the Giants will be featured on a Hard Knocks product. This time, by way of "Hard Knocks: In Season with the NFC East." Although the Giants' previous appearance on Hard Knocks drew rave reviews for the unprecedented behind-the-scenes access, even earning a Sports Emmy nomination, it did not reflect well on general manager Joe Schoen of the team. The series followed the Giants throughout free agency and the 2024 NFL draft, and featured their divorce from superstar running back Saquon Barkley and their failed pursuit to trade up for a top quarterback. Asked about their Hard Knocks appearance in February, Schoen implied he would advise other general managers to avoid the docuseries. "I haven't gotten any calls on that. I think I know what I would tell them," Schoen said with a smile. The award-winning series featured the AFC North as part of their in-season version last year. In 2025, the series will debut on a Tuesday in December on HBO and stream on Max. Subsequent episodes will air on Tuesdays through the end of the NFL regular season and continue into the NFL playoffs in January 2026 as the Giants, Dallas Cowboys, Philadelphia Eagles, and Washington Commanders fight for control of the division.
Time of India
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Why Bill Belichick's relationship with Jordon Hudson is tearing apart football
There's no instruction manual for love. Especially when the man at the centre of it all is Bill Belichick — one of the most famously private, controlling, and successful coaches in American football history — and his new romantic partner is a 24-year-old woman who's suddenly rewriting the rules. This isn't a plot from a Netflix drama. It's real life — and it just killed one of HBO's most anticipated sports documentaries before it even started filming. A Reality Show That Never Happened In late February 2025, HBO and NFL Films were gearing up to announce a major new series: Hard Knocks : Offseason would follow legendary football coach Bill Belichick as he started a surprising new chapter coaching at a university in North Carolina. After decades in the NFL, it was a softer, slower gig — perfect for a 'fly-on-the-wall' documentary. Everything was ready. Camera crews were lined up. Press releases were drafted. Belichick himself had approved the concept. But within three days — poof — the entire thing was cancelled. The reason? A woman named Jordon Hudson . So… Who Is Bill Belichick? To put it simply: Bill Belichick is a big deal in American sports. He coached the New England Patriots for 24 years, won six Super Bowl titles, and built a dynasty with superstar quarterback Tom Brady. He was known for being cold, private, and obsessively detail-oriented — a man who cared as much about the placement of water bottles as he did about touchdowns. In early 2024, after stepping down from his NFL role, he shocked the sports world again by taking a job coaching college students at the University of North Carolina . It was unexpected — but seemed like a peaceful, post-retirement phase. Or so people thought. And Who Is Jordon Hudson? Jordon Hudson isn't your typical sports partner. She's a former cheerleader and beauty queen who now calls herself a businesswoman. She started a company called Chapel Bill LLC — vague in purpose, but clearly tied to promoting Belichick's new image. In internal emails, she refers to herself as the Chief Operating Officer of 'Belichick Productions' — a company no one seems to be able to find official records for. Since Belichick's move to college football, Hudson has become deeply involved in his public life. She's been copied on official emails, included in media calls, and even worked on promoting his upcoming book: The Art of Winning. Why Was the HBO Show Cancelled? According to insiders, the production was going smoothly — until Hudson reportedly demanded a major role in the documentary. Not just behind the scenes, but possibly as a narrator or even on-camera personality. HBO and NFL Films, who pride themselves on editorial independence, were not comfortable with that idea. They backed out. Behind closed doors, university staff were left scrambling. UNC stood to make $200,000 just from the shoot — not to mention the national attention a documentary like this would have brought. But the message from Hudson was clear: if she wasn't in charge, it wasn't happening. And so, it didn't. A New Belichick? The shift in Belichick's public persona has stunned many of his longtime fans and colleagues. This was a man who hated cameras. Who grunted through press conferences. Who managed every last detail of his team's operations like a general in war. Now, he's dating someone young enough to be his granddaughter, allowing her to shape his brand, and appearing distracted in interviews — with Hudson reportedly feeding him lines from off-camera. Some wonder: is this love? A midlife reinvention? A total personality shift? One former colleague put it bluntly: 'He's not the same guy.' What's the Bigger Picture? This isn't just about a football coach and his girlfriend. It's about the changing nature of fame, control, and image. Belichick — once known for controlling every inch of his team's world — now appears to be ceding that control to a partner with no football background, but lots of ambition. Hudson isn't content being a silent partner. She wants a say in how the story is told — even if it means burning bridges with HBO. And in the end, the once-feared coach of the New England Patriots may have finally met someone who's calling the shots in his life. Whether this is a love story, a branding experiment, or the beginning of a very public unraveling — it's a plot twist no one saw coming. And while the cameras are off, the drama is just beginning.
