Bill Belichick: My Instagram Is “Busy” with DMs Pouring In
Bill Belichick is quickly adapting to life with college students, as his Instagram DMs are overflowing.
At the age of 72, Belichick was announced as the head coach for the University of North Carolina on December 12. Since then, he has reported a surge in popularity on social media.
“A lot of guys [have been] reaching out to us, eager to come to Carolina,” Belichick mentioned on December 30 during an appearance on ESPN’s The Pat McAfee Show. “My Instagram has been quite active. I never thought I’d be saying that.”
He added, “So here I am, stepping into the 21st century.”
The former Patriots head coach has been occupied with recruiting as “many players are entering the transfer portal,” the official method for college athletes to switch schools.
“It feels like every day, especially as teams wrap up their seasons with bowl games and playoffs, new opportunities arise,” Belichick elaborated.
He noted that the university will be hosting potential recruits on campus during the weekends of January 4 and 11.
“It has been enjoyable; I’m really liking it. The school has been fantastic,” he said of his experience so far. “A lot of talented players are interested in coming to Carolina, which is encouraging. If you come across any good ones, do send them our way.”
McAfee, 37, chuckled, still surprised at how the traditionally old-school Belichick is leveraging social media.
“I’m eager to see who ends up becoming a North Carolina Tar Heel under your leadership down there,” McAfee remarked. “I think that’s something a lot of folks will be eager about. It’s hard to believe you’re now using your SnapFace and MyFace DMs to connect with potential recruits, but I love it.”
While keeping up with all his DMs, Belichick has also been a regular feature on the Instagram of his 24-year-old girlfriend, Jordon Hudson.
Hudson and Belichick first met in 2021 while she was still enrolled in college. Their relationship became Instagram official in October, and since then, Hudson has frequently shared glimpses of their lively lives together.
When Belichick’s hiring at North Carolina was made public, Hudson announced she would be relocating southward with him.
“We are heading to Chapel Hill!!!” Hudson posted on her Instagram Story on December 13.
Belichick’s tenure as head coach at the University of North Carolina will commence with spring practice in April.
