Just hours after the embarrassing public release of a leaked audio recording revealing the private dynamic between legendary 73-year-old coach Bill Belichick and his 24-year-old former cheerleader girlfriend Jordon Hudson, Belichick’s North Carolina Tar Heels suffered their most excruciating defeat of the humiliating season.
UNC came within minutes of potentially securing their first victory of the season against a Power 5 conference opponent, only to see wide receiver Nathan Leacock fumble away the go-ahead touchdown with 3:48 remaining in the Tar Heels’ Friday night road game against the Cal Golden Bears.
Hudson has been spotted on the sidelines at nearly every UNC game so far this season, and this one was no exception. She made the cross-country trip from Chapel Hill to California Memorial Stadium in Berkeley. However, perhaps mindful of the earlier audio leak, Hudson appeared to take pains to avoid cameras as she took her place on the sideline.
### Hudson Attempts to Avoid Photographers
Despite her efforts, Hudson was not entirely successful in avoiding the spotlight. Videographer Emily Van Buskirk, who was recording the action from the sideline, wrote on social media, “she walked right through my video lol.” According to Van Buskirk, Hudson “did NOT want to be photographed.”
Hudson appeared clad in “a yellow and grey trench coat and thigh-high navy blue boots,” according to a description by the Daily Mail newspaper. To see the still video frames of Hudson inadvertently captured by Van Buskirk, click [here](#).
### Awkward Hot Mic Recording Leaked
Whether Hudson was genuinely seeking to avoid attention in the aftermath of the audio recording leak, made public by investigative sports journalist Pablo Torre, cannot be known for sure. However, what is clear is that Hudson has not been especially camera-shy in her previous sideline appearances, where she has been frequently photographed.
It also remains unclear why the coach’s girlfriend appears to have a permanent invitation to watch UNC games from the sideline alongside the team, especially since she holds no official role with the North Carolina football program or athletic department.
So, what was on the awkward “hot mic” recording leaked by Torre? Heavy.com reporter Evan Cormier described the contents on Friday:
> “Investigative journalist Pablo Torre acquired an exclusive leaked video that showcased just how toxic this relationship has become. In a segment in which the coach was mic’d up for a football show, his girlfriend is heard questioning he and the host on their football terminology, criticizing the production company, and even going after one employee in particular saying ‘they can’t do s***.’”
### Tar Heels Almost Win One This Time
The Golden Bears were the fourth Power 5 opponent faced by UNC and Belichick in his debut college season. After coaching the New England Patriots to nine Super Bowls and six championships over 24 years, fans expected more from this new chapter.
Unfortunately, the Tar Heels have lost all four games against Power 5 opponents. At least Friday’s loss at Cal was a close one. The Tar Heels fell 21-18 after Leacock’s costly fumble was forced by Cal defender Brent Austin, who punched the ball out of the wide receiver’s arms at the two-yard line, then recovered the ball in the end zone for a touchback.
The Tar Heels will hope to learn from this painful defeat as they continue their tough season.
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