Jordon Hudson’s appearance on the sidelines did not generate any luck for Bill Belichick’s North Carolina squad.
Hudson, 24, was seen happily taking pictures with what appeared to be an ACC sideline official before North Carolina’s devastating 17-16 loss to Virginia on Saturday.
Since the start of the Tar Heels’ season, Hudson has been spotted frequently near the gridiron and in support of Belichick, 73, and was even seen giving him a pep talk before a game earlier in the season.
Hudson, who has drawn some criticism from fans for her sideline presence, was seen having a discussion with Jim Phillips, commissioner of the ACC, before UNC’s 38-10 blowout loss to Clemson on Oct. 5.
Hudson’s appearance Saturday comes after a behind-the-scenes video shared by journalist Pablo Torre last week showed her and Belichick complaining about employees on the set of his show “Coach.”
“I don’t know how they have four full-time graphics people,” Hudson said.
“They can’t do s–t,” Belichick said.
“Right?” Hudson responded.
Belichick’s Tar Heels have yet to find their spark this year, and this week, they lost an overtime crusher to the No. 16-ranked Cavaliers, leaving UNC in search of its first ACC win.
The game ended following a risky decision by Belichick, in which the legendary coach decided to go for a two-point conversion in an attempt to take the lead rather than settle for a tie with an extra point.
However, Virginia’s defense stopped UNC running back Benjamin Hall just short of the goal line to capture the win.
North Carolina quarterback Gio Lopez threw for 208 yards, completing 23-of-36 passing attempts, with a touchdown but two crucial interceptions.
Wide receiver Jordan Shipp led the Tar Heels with 67 receiving yards on seven catches.
“I mean it’s one thing for people to say, ‘We’re getting better, we’re getting better,’ but I mean we are showing it,” Shipp told reporters following the game, “[Virginia] is a top 20-ranked team in the country and we go out there and lose on the last play of the game.”
