Bill Belichick’s relationship with Jordon Hudson continues to be a hot-button issue in the media because of their 48-year age gap, but there are people in the football coach’s inner circle who support their controversial romance.

Bill Belichick’s UNC players have dismissed claims about his 24-year-old girlfriend’s “controlling” involvement with the team. Belichick, 73, got caught in a controversy after fans speculated that his girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, was displaying “controlling” behavior toward the former NFL coach in an interview.

Bill Belichick's UNC football team is speaking out amid "distraction" rumors regarding his romance with Jordon Hudson.