Johnny Manziel, Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson (Photos via YouTube & X)

Johnny Manziel has shared his two cents on the Bill Belichick /Jordon Hudson situation at the University of North Carolina.

Belichick is entering his first season as the head coach of the Tar Heels and is 2-2 in his first four games. His latest outing resulted in a 34-9 blowout loss to the University of Central Florida on Saturday.

While his relationship with Hudson has little to do with what happens on the field, she’s definitely become a distraction. Bill’s 24-year-old girlfriend has been unconventional in that she’s often seen in places where coaches’ wives or girlfriends are not typically seen.

The former cheerleader was spotted chatting with the UNC HC on the sideline in a short miniskirt and tall boots ahead of Saturday’s loss, with the appearance prompting a wild, viral AI video. She was also seen speaking to other coaches before the game.

Hudson’s actions don’t violate any rules, but they have attracted negative scrutiny and shifted the focus from football, although she insists she isn’t a distraction.

Johnny Manziel Doesn’t Get It

Johnny Manziel (Image Credits: Imagn)
Manziel, who appeared on the ‘Nightcap’ podcast with Shannon Sharpe and Chad Johnson on Sunday, said he doesn’t understand why Belichick and Hudson would put themselves in such a position, especially since it’s so easily avoidable.

“The girlfriend stuff, you don’t see it anywhere else in college football,” he said. “The media has definitely jumped on it and made it a big thing, maybe even bigger than it is.”

He later added:

“It almost gets to the point like why the f— would you do it? Like, why? You know you’re just adding more scrutiny and more things to the pot. Like, honey, sit in the suite. Baby girl, I’ll see you after the game. What are we talking about? It’s obviously a problem. It’s obviously an issue. People look at it, and they’re talking about it every single week. Doesn’t make sense to me, and it’s so un-Belichick.”

Sharpe recalls Belichick preaching to his players that they should limit distractions and ensure the narrative is always about football.

“Now, people are talking about things that are not football-related,” the host said. “So the biggest distraction created at in at the University of Chapel Hill is Bill Belichick and his extracurricular act.”

“I agree. It’s odd,” Manziel said in response. “It doesn’t coincide with everything that he’s been about about football throughout the entire entirety of his whole career. I would think that somebody within the higher ups of North Carolina kind of be like, ‘What what what exactly is this? What what are we doing here?’ 

Belichick, Hudson, and the Tar Heels have a bye this week. They will resume their season against Clemson on October 4.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.