India, May 9 -- North Carolina football coach Bill Belichick's girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, is 'welcomed' at the Tar Heels' facilities, the university clarified after a report of her being banned surfaced on Friday. Sportswriter Pablo Torre on his podcast cited sources to report that UNC has banned Hudson amid concerns from Belichick's family members.

"While Jordon Hudson is not an employee at the University or Carolina Athletics, she is welcome to the Carolina Football facilities," UNC's latest statement read.

The university added that Hudson will also continue to manage Belichick's personal brand, but outside his responsibilities as coach.

"Jordon will continue to manage all activities related to Coach Belichick's personal brand outsid...