The coach apparently even discussed Hudson with his players to reassure them of where his focus is. As former New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman has said, this is the kind of distraction Belichick once loathed.

Contrary to the opinions of those who have nothing better to do than complain about our periodic Bill Belichick/Jordon Hudson stories, we do many other things than write about the most oddly compelling story in all of football.

Prior to his relationship with Hudson, Belichick — currently preparing for his first season as UNC’s football coach — was in a long-term relationship with Linda Holliday. She allegedly confronted Hudson at a Nantucket holiday party last December.