Bill Belichick, the legendary former New England Patriots coach, and his new University of North Carolina football team will be featured on Hard Knocks: Offseason.
The decision comes after NFL Films couldn’t secure a pro team for the offseason edition, following a poorly received stint with the New York Giants in 2024 that deterred other franchises.
Front Office Sports first reported the news.
Belichick was recently hired as the head football coach at the University of North Carolina, marking his first venture into college football. He signed a five-year deal with UNC.
Belichick brings his Super Bowl-winning pedigree to Chapel Hill, promising an intriguing look at his transition to college football. The series will follow the coach and the Tar Heels as they navigate recruiting and offseason challenges, offering fans a rare glimpse into the 72-year-old coaching icon’s latest chapter.
Watching video clips of Belichick on the recruiting trail will be absolute gold.
Fans Can’t Wait For Bill Belichick On Hard Knocks
Football fans are buzzing with excitement after the news broke that Bill Belichick and the University of North Carolina Tar Heels will be featured on HBO’s Hard Knocks: Offseason.
Social media reactions range from fans eager to see the decorated champ’s college transition to others predicting must-watch TV moments, like Belichick dodging recruiting questions or sporting his signature hoodie.
“Oh my this is going to be awesome,” one fan wrote on X.
“The only thing I need to see on Hard Knocks is what Bill Belichick and his 24-year-old girlfriend talk about,” another joked.
This shift to Chapel Hill promises a fresh angle for the series, spotlighting Belichick’s attempt to reshape the Tar Heels after his December 2024 hiring.
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Coming Out Of His Shell
Speaking of Bill Belichick’s girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, it seems likely that she is partially responsible for getting her boo to sign up for Hard Knocks.
Hudson is reportedly serving as his “de facto agent” according to former ESPN reporter Pablo Torre. She managed to convince the 72-year-old to join social media. He even got involved in a cheerleading battle.
And if you don’t think she had an effect on this story, take a look at Belichick’s past comments about Hard Knocks.
“There’s a lot of reasons I wouldn’t be excited about it,” he said in 2021.
Now, the guy is excited about everything. Dating a 24-year-old former cheerleader will do that to some guys. Especially when they’re nearly 50 years older.
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