Bill Belichick’s relationship with Jordon Hudson seems to be going from strength to strength, and the 24-year-old cheerleader has now revealed her favorite nickname for the new UNC coach.
Belichick, long known as a down-to-earth, no-nonsense football man, appears to be showing his softer side with his new romance, accompanying Hudson to several glitzy events.
Earlier this month, the couple was in New York City for a night at the American Museum of Natural History, and in a post about the event, Hudson seemed to let slip what she calls her husband.
‘December 6 was more than just an incredible “Night at the Museum”. The evening was infused with all my favorite things: friendship, education, philanthropy, glamour, beet salad, Billy, dance-worthy music, ornithological and oceanic exhibits.
“We have created so many wonderful memories together while supporting a great cause; my heart is full to the brim!!!’
Belichick has not been known publicly as “Billy” by any of his players in the past, preferring to go by “Coach” or — to friends — simply “Bill.”
Jordon Hudson shared a never-before-seen photo from the couple’s night out in New York City
Hudson and Belichick were dressed to the nines for a red carpet appearance in the Big Apple
It looks like Hudson has broken through his tough exterior and is letting the world know about it.
Alongside the caption and nickname reveal was a series of photos from their glamorous evening in the Big Apple, including a loved-up selfie from the museum.
They also posed with friends on the red carpet, and Belichick stood beaming next to his girlfriend as he changed into a tuxedo and bow tie.
It’s been a whirlwind few weeks for the New England Patriots icon after he left the NFL for his first college coaching job.
Belichick will become North Carolina’s head coach next season and the 72-year-old has signed a five-year contract with the program.
Belichick has found a new lease on life since dating 24-year-old Hudson and taking the job at UNC
Hudson (second from left) poses for red carpet photos with her friends at the NYC museum
In his first week in the role, he was already hard at work in the transfer portal, making former Holy Cross offensive lineman Christo Kelly his first new signing.
“We’ve talked to a number of players and we have more coming in this week as part of the portal, which closes on Sunday, so we’ve got guys coming in pretty much every day this week,” Belichick said on ESPN’s The Pat McAfee Show.
“We’re selling the program, but to be honest, we’ve had a lot of players and agents come to us and say, ‘We want to be part of the program.’
Despite criticism and skepticism about Belichick’s foray into collegiate football, the former NFL coach appears to be embracing the process.
“It’s fun and great to be in North Carolina, and great to be at this great university and back in the game. We are spending money, not as much as we spent in the NFL,” Belichick continued.
Belichick was unveiled as North Carolina’s new coach at a press conference earlier this month
Belichick’s new 24-year-old girlfriend Hudson was spotted in the crowd at his UNC unveiling
“It’s a new landscape in college football, but honestly not that different. It’s different, but this part of the process isn’t that different from what we’ve dealt with in the NFL.”
Belichick has been out of work since ending his legendary 24-year reign as head coach of the Patriots at the beginning of the year and having failed to land a top gig elsewhere in the NFL.
Belichick and UNC’s five-year deal is worth $50 million, making him one of the highest-paid college coaches on an annual basis.
His salary is also a huge jump from the $5 million salary UNC paid Mack Brown in his final season in charge of the program.