Has Bill Belichick added another ring to his collection?
The North Carolina football coach already had eight for winning six Super Bowls as head coach of the New England Patriots and another two as defensive coordinator of the New York Giants.
Now, amid his rumored engagement to 24-year-old girlfriend Jordon Hudson, the 73-year-old Tar Heels coach has dropped a fairly big hint on the waters surrounding Nantucket off the Massachusetts coast.
As reported by TMZ, the name of Belichick’s boat appears to have been changed from ‘VIII Rings’ to ‘I+VIII Rings,’ ostensibly confirming recent reports that the couple is engaged.
Hudson recently told ‘at least one person’ she is engaged to Belichick, according to a new report in the New York Times.
The couple hasn’t made an announcement about the apparent news, despite Belichick having plenty of opportunities to do so. But speculation has been rife for months – ever since Daily Mail exclusively photographed Hudson at a New Orleans dinner during Super Bowl week with a rock on her left ring finger.
Jordon Hudson has reportedly told ‘at least one person’ she is engaged to Bill Belichick
Belichick has fueled rumors of an upcoming wedding by adding a ring to the name of his boat
Belichick’s boat was called ‘VIII Rings’ when Daily Mail photographers spotted it last year
Hudson and Belichick regularly use the boat, which is usually moored in Nantucket
On Friday, Belichick appeared on Good Morning America – notably without Hudson and instead with a new PR guru – where he was quizzed by former NFL player Michael Strahan about the influence his young girlfriend has on his life.
‘Well, we have good personal relationship. And, you know, I’m not talking about personal relationships, Michael, you know that,’ Belichick said.
Despite Strahan’s attempts to pry some information from Belichick over his 49-years-younger girlfriend, the Coach only otherwise spoke about how she helps him focus on football and his role as head coach at North Carolina.
According to a shock new report in the New York Times, the 24-year-old Hudson has told ‘at least one person’ that she is engaged to be married to Belichick, 73.
The couple haven’t made an announcement about the apparent news, despite Belichick having plenty of opportunities to do so recently. But speculation has been rife for months – ever since Daily Mail exclusively photographed Hudson at a New Orleans dinner during Super Bowl week with a rock on her left ring finger.
Hudson’s role in Belichick’s life has been falling under intensifying scrutiny in the three weeks since she stopped the legendary NFL coach from revealing how they met during a CBS interview. Since then, Belichick has strived to keep his relationship private, albeit without much success.
The 49-year age gap between the couple has put them under intense attention lately
A new paint job on Belichick’s boat has added a ninth ring to his eight Super Bowl titles
Belichick recently accompanied his rumored-fiancée to the Miss Maine pageant in Portland
Belichick appeared on Good Morning America on Friday – notably without Hudson and instead with a new PR guru – and was quizzed by former NFL player Michael Strahan about the influence his young girlfriend has on his life.
‘Well, we have good personal relationship. And, you know, I’m not talking about personal relationships, Michael, you know that,’ Belichick said.
Not everyone agrees that their relationship is as good as Belichick claims.
Belichick’s daughter-in-law Jennifer recently shaded Hudson on Instagram after the CBS interview was aired.
In response to former Patriots star Julian Edelman’s claim that Hudson was acting as Belichick’s publicist in the CBS interview, Jennifer wrote on Instagram: ‘Publicists act in a professional manner and don’t “storm” off set delaying an interview.’
Hudson has been repeatedly slammed for her perceived encroachment on Belichick’s life
The former cheerleader poses on the catwalk in New Orleans ahead of the Super Bowl
Her comment seemingly supported reports that Hudson stormed out of the CBS interview and caused a 30-minute delay to proceedings.
There had been suggestions that UNC were growing concerned about Hudson’s presence and in turn, were questioning whether they had made the right decision in hiring Belichick.
But the school released a statement in early May downplaying those rumors, saying: ‘While Jordon Hudson is not an employee at the University or Carolina Athletics, she is welcome to the Carolina Football facilities.
‘Jordon will continue to manage all activities related to Coach Belichick’s personal brand outside of his responsibilities for Carolina Football and the University.’
As for Belichick’s boat, he is running the risk of of bad luck by changing its name, according to maritime tradition.
Nautical superstition dictates that in order to safely change a boat’s name, one must purge all traces of its old identity, perform de-naming and re-naming ceremonies, and celebrate with witnesses.
Ancient mariners believed a boat’s name was record by various sea gods, such as Poseidon, and changing a moniker supposedly risks their wrath.
