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Jordon Hudson wore an 'Orchids of Asia Day Spa' shirt to a Duke–North Carolina game to mock Patriots owner Robert Kraft, continuing a feud with Bill Belichick. The jab follows her previous taunts of the Falcons and comes as Kraft recently complimented Belichick while talk of Belichick’s Hall of Fame snub adds fuel to the ongoing Patroits–Kraft/Belichick tensions.
In the wake of Bill Belichick’s omission from the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame class, Hall of Fame President Jim Porter said the organization will consider tweaks to the voting panel and process, including returning to in-person voting, adjusting timing to reduce leaks, potentially releasing vote totals in the future, and enforcing rules, while also weighing broader category-related changes but not an outright overhaul of the system.
Amid fan outrage over Bill Belichick’s first-year Hall of Fame snub, the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2026 was announced: Roger Craig, Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald, Luke Kuechly and Adam Vinatieri will be enshrined in Canton, Aug. 8. The controversy cited Deflategate/Spygate as factors in Belichick’s exclusion and Kraft’s missed inductee threshold was noted; the ceremony will take place in Canton, Ohio.
A Hall of Fame selector explains the class of 2026 (Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald, Luke Kuechly, Adam Vinatieri, Roger Craig) and notes Bill Belichick’s first-ballot snub, using it to critique the secretive voting process, the 80-percent threshold, and the coach/contributor/senior format, arguing reforms are needed to elect the best candidates and restore credibility.
Jordon Hudson posted on Instagram addressing her boyfriend Bill Belichick’s reported first-ballot snub for the Pro Football Hall of Fame, sharing a screenshot of canceled Hall of Fame patches and asking the organization to explain the 'unforeseen circumstances.' The piece notes ESPN’s report on the snub, Belichick’s NFL résumé, and the Hall of Fame’s statement about its voting committee, and mentions Belichick’s ongoing NCAA coaching status after UNC’s 4-8 season.
Bill Belichick missed first-ballot induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, failing to reach the 40-of-50 vote threshold, prompting a pointed Instagram post from his girlfriend Jordon Hudson about ‘unforeseen circumstances’ and drawing reactions from players like Tom Brady as Belichick navigates his second season coaching UNC.
49ers legend Patrick Willis says Bill Belichick’s Hall of Fame snub isn’t just about a single vote, acknowledging Belichick’s deserved résumé while avoiding speculation about the reasons, as Belichick reportedly fell short of the 40 of 50 votes needed on the first ballot ahead of the Class of 2026 announcements.
A Patriots-focused column argues Bill Belichick is a Hall of Fame lock despite a public snub, critiques the voting process and the Spygate baggage, and pivots to Super Bowl week by weighing the Patriots’ path to victory over Seattle and the key tactical matchups, with a closing nod to the media spectacle.
After Bill Belichick shockingly missed first-ballot induction to the Hall of Fame, his partner Jordon Hudson is planning a “huge bash” for Aug. 8 to celebrate with guests like Tom Brady, Jimmy Johnson and Bill Parcells, timed to coincide with the Hall of Fame ceremony. The news notes Belichick’s eight Super Bowl wins and the surprise vote outcome, with speculation about possible reasons for the snub and the upcoming Class of 2026 inductees to be revealed Feb. 5.
Jordon Hudson plans a “huge bash” for Bill Belichick on the Hall of Fame enshrinement day, inviting notable figures like Tom Brady, Jimmy Johnson, and Bill Parcells; the event follows Belichick’s Hall of Fame snub, with questions about attendance by Patriots owner Robert Kraft amid lingering tensions.
Bill Belichick failed to secure first-ballot enshrinement into the Pro Football Hall of Fame after receiving 39 of 50 votes; one voter, Vahe Gregorian, did not cast a ballot for him, and Gerry Dulac noted the gap would have been closed if that voter had included Belichick. The Class of 2026 will be revealed Feb. 5 during NFL Honors in San Francisco.
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel joked about Bill Belichick's Pro Football Hall of Fame snub, quipping that the six-time Super Bowl winner has been winning titles longer than his girlfriend has been alive, as discussion around Belichick's first-ballot status continues.
On Jimmy Kimmel Live, host Jimmy Kimmel jokes that Bill Belichick deserved Hall of Fame induction despite the snub and playfully jokes about Belichick’s relationship with Jordon Hudson, while touching on Trump’s reaction and an NFL kickoff rule as the Hall defends voting integrity amid debate over Spygate/Deflategate.
Hall of Fame voter Mike Chappell says he voted for Patriots owner Robert Kraft instead of Bill Belichick, citing Kraft’s role in building the dynasty and helping end the 2011 labour dispute, plus influence on NFL TV revenue; he notes Spygate and mentions Deflategate in discussions. Chappell voted for Kraft and two players and urges a return to straightforward up-or-down voting to avoid future controversy.
Brian Polian defends his father Bill Polian amid the Hall of Fame snub surrounding Bill Belichick, confirming he voted for Belichick and urging accuracy in the voting process as discussions about potential changes to Hall of Fame voting procedures continue in the wake of Spygate.