Last weekend, a significant development in the world of college football emerged when PFT reported that North Carolina's head coach, Bill Belichick, who is also a former long-time coach for the New England Patriots, has been in discussions with Brandon Faber, the former public relations chief of the Chicago Bears. The conversations revolve around a potential role for Faber within the UNC program and/or directly under Belichick's guidance.
Just two days after this revelation, reports indicated that Faber was seen working directly with Belichick. According to the New York Post, Faber was present alongside Belichick at a recent public event held at NYU to promote his new book. This indicates a fast-tracked collaboration between the two, suggesting that Faber's expertise could soon play a significant role in shaping the UNC football program.
Sources reveal that the dialogue between Belichick and Faber has been ongoing for some time, predating a less-than-stellar interview with CBS that shed light on Belichick’s personal and professional relationship with 24-year-old Jordon Hudson. This relationship has become a topic of mainstream media discussion, sparking interest and speculation about its implications for both Belichick and the UNC football team.
Interestingly, Hudson was reportedly in New York with plans to attend the NYU event but ultimately decided not to show up. Observers have noted that Faber was also visible in a viral video from North Carolina's final spring practice, where Hudson was seen interacting with Belichick. In this footage, Faber can be identified in the left foreground, wearing glasses, indicating his ongoing involvement in the situation.
As of now, it remains unclear whether Faber will officially join the UNC football program as an employee. However, the narrative surrounding the Belichick and Hudson story has recently reignited interest, especially after Pablo Torre of Meadowlark Media reported that Hudson has been banned from the UNC football facility. This claim prompted North Carolina to issue a statement disputing the ban, which raises several important points.
A thorough reading of the university's statement highlights that Hudson has never been formally employed by North Carolina and clarifies that she will not be joining the program in the future. Previously, Hudson had been involved with the team, providing insight to UNC media personnel on how to address the role of defensive coordinator Steve Belichick in order to mitigate any perceptions of nepotism. She had also expressed concerns about critical comments directed at Belichick on UNC-operated platforms.
As the situation unfolds, the connections between Belichick, Faber, and Hudson—along with their implications for the UNC football program—will be closely monitored. The potential for Faber to take on a formal role within the program, combined with the ongoing scrutiny of Hudson's involvement, continues to keep this story at the forefront of college football discussions. Fans and analysts alike are eager to see how these relationships will shape the future of UNC football under the guidance of Bill Belichick.
