UNC law professor Christopher B. McLaughlin emailed AD Bubba Cunningham asking the university to “end this circus.”
Bill Belichick, 73, is dating 24-year-old Jordon Hudson, who followed him to Chapel Hill after he took the UNC job.
Hudson has drawn criticism for sideline behavior, outfits and a CBS interview; UNC continues to support Belichick and Hudson.

UNC professor publicly calls for action

A longtime University of North Carolina professor has called on school leadership to intervene over the attention surrounding Bill Belichick and his girlfriend, Jordon Hudson. In an email to UNC athletic director Bubba Cunningham, Christopher B. McLaughlin urged the university to “end this circus,” saying the high-profile relationship has become an unwanted focus for UNC athletics.

What McLaughlin said

McLaughlin — who teaches law and government at UNC — wrote that when the university agreed to hire Belichick, it effectively brought Hudson into the spotlight as well. The professor’s subject line read: “please end this circus,” and his message questioned whether UNC anticipated that Hudson would become a primary public face of Tar Heel athletics.

Background: How the relationship drew attention

Belichick, the six-time Super Bowl-winning coach who accepted the head coach role at UNC, is 73. He is publicly dating Jordon Hudson, 24. The pair reportedly first connected when Hudson was about 19 after meeting on a flight; they began dating later, following Belichick’s breakup with his previous longtime partner.

Hudson moved to Chapel Hill after Belichick took the Tar Heels job and has since drawn media attention for several reasons: sideline behavior during games, wardrobe choices critics deemed inappropriate, and a widely discussed CBS “Sunday Morning” interview. Those moments fueled debate among fans, alumni and faculty about the university’s public image.

Local reaction and UNC response

Many in the UNC community, including McLaughlin, say the ongoing attention distracts from the program and the university. Still, UNC has publicly stood by Belichick and Hudson so far. Athletic department officials have not announced any disciplinary steps or public changes in policy related to the professor’s request.

Why this matters

The dispute highlights how high-profile hires can create unexpected public relations challenges for universities. When celebrity coaches bring visible personal partners and off-field media moments, universities must weigh public perception, donor reaction and campus sentiment — even as they support competitive athletics.

For now, the issue remains a matter of debate in Chapel Hill. McLaughlin’s email makes clear that at least some faculty want the athletic department to address what they see as a distracting public spectacle. UNC’s next steps — whether to respond formally or continue its current stance — will determine how the controversy evolves.

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