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ESPN reporter’s co-host slams ‘total jerk’ Bill Belichick for awkward sideline interview

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Gibbs, D. (2026, September 22). ESPN reporter’s co-host slams ‘total jerk’ Bill Belichick for awkward sideline interview. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/09/22/sports/bill-belichick-gets-ripped-after-awkward-interview-with-stormy-buonantomy/

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Jonathan Von Tobel, co-host of VSiN’s “Money Moves,” criticized New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick for his treatment of ESPN reporter Stormy Buonantony during an ACC football game sideline interview. Von Tobel called Belichick a "total jerk" and an "a-hole," defending Buonantony from criticism over the awkward exchange, which included many non-answers from Belichick despite having been more open with her days prior. The article highlights the tension between media figures and Belichick, known for his evasive responses to reporters’ questions.

Written by AI on 2026-09-22, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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Stormy Buonantony, an ESPN reporter, faced a challenging interview with Bill Belichick during a college football game between North Carolina and Clemson on Saturday. Despite North Carolina leading 14-3 at the time, Belichick provided minimal answers to questions about penalties and team performance. Her broadcast partner, Bob Wischusen, humorously noted that she had joined the ranks of many reporters who have endured similar brief exchanges with Belichick over the years. Later, Buonantony’s co-host on VSiN’s “Money Moves,” Jonathan Von Tobel, criticized Belichick as a "complete and total jerk" for his curt responses, highlighting the long-standing reputation of Belichick for avoiding detailed commentary during sideline interviews.

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“Article A discusses Bill Belichick's presence at North Carolina generally, while Article B describes a specific awkward interview between ESPN reporter Stormy Buonantony and Bill Belichick during an ACC football game.”

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Donovan Gibbs

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Stormy Buonantony got her first taste of what many football reporters have experienced over the last three decades: the painful Bill Belichick interview. asserted

reporters → get → interview

And her co-host is upset with how the 74-year-old treated her. asserted

old → treat → her

During Saturday’s ACC matchup between North Carolina and Clemson, the ESPN sideline reporter spoke with Belichick during one of the breaks in action. asserted

reporter → speak → action

Despite being up 14-3 at the time, the NFL legend-turned-college coach gave a vintage performance while providing Buonantony with a ton of non-answers. asserted

legend → turn → answers

Buonantony wore the moment with pride, telling her broadcast partner that she “made it out alive.” asserted

she → wear → it

She also shared that Belichick was more open to the broadcasting crew days before. asserted

Belichick → share → crew

Buonantony also hosts VSiN’s “Money Moves,” and during Monday’s episode, her co-host, Jonathan Von Tobel, gave his outlook on the awkward encounter. asserted

host → host → encounter

Von Tobel said felt compelled to stick up for Buonantony after she once defended him from a stranger who “accosted” him. asserted

who → compel → him

“Those same emotions that you felt on that fateful day, I felt this last Saturday watching you on the sideline with Bill Belichick,” Von Tobel said, according to Awful Announcing. uncertain

Tobel → feel → Announcing

The people that are trying to come in and say, like, ‘oh, don’t cry about it’ or whatever, it was absolutely unprofessional. asserted

it → try → it

“He is an absolute jerk, and especially somebody who had worked in media briefly but still had done it. asserted

who → work → it

He is an a-hole, and I hope that all of you will agree with me on this. asserted

all → hope → this

And a lot of people were trying to fight back on me. asserted

lot → try → me

No, you don’t do that to my co-host. asserted

you → do → host

I am the one that gets to do those sorts of things. asserted

that → get → things

I am the one that gets to push buttons. asserted

that → get → buttons

I am the one that gets to ignore on purpose. asserted

that → get → purpose

But you don’t do that to her, especially don’t do it on purpose. asserted

you → do → purpose

You’re a jerk, Belichick. asserted

You → ’re → ?

I’m glad you lost the game. asserted

you → ’m → game

The Tar Heels took their first loss of the season, falling to the Tigers 28-20 after a two-hour, 30-minute weather delay. asserted

Heels → take → delay

Belichick, whose son Steve resigned after a school investigation into the program’s culture, gets a bye week before facing No. 3 Notre Dame on Oct. 3. asserted

resigned → resign → Oct.

ESPN reporter’s co-host slams ‘total jerk’ Bill Belichick for awkward sideline interview

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