From a public standpoint, UNC is putting on a good face when it comes to football coach Bill Belichick’s relationship with Jordon Hudson and how his image has changed.

There’s something almost old-fashioned about it. The last time “gold digger” was thrown around in pop culture so much was when teenager Courtney Stodden skyrocketed to fame in 2011 after they got married at age 16 to 51-year-old actor Doug Hutchison. Stodden would later describe their marriage as one characterized by grooming and sexual assault.

With criticism mounting, Bill Belichick offered an unwavering response when asked about Jordon Hudson’s role in his life.