For New England Patriots fans, March 28 is already a day of celebration.
Now, Jordon Hudson, the 24-year-old girlfriend of former head coach Bill Belichick, has made it her own personal holiday.
In an Instagram post, she wished followers a “Happy 3-28 to those who celebrate,” alongside a smiling picture of herself and Belichick, who at 72, is clearly enjoying the moment.
But it wasn’t just any ordinary photo. Hudson wore a grey long-sleeve shirt that humorously referenced the Atlanta Falcons’ heartbreaking loss in Super Bowl LI.
Falcons fans will remember all too well how the team, up 28-3, watched as the New England Patriots made an incredible 31-point comeback to win 34-28.
The result has since made the date 3-28 a kind of celebratory moment for Patriots fans, marking one of the biggest comebacks in NFL history.
The Joke Behind the Shirt
The shirt’s message is a lighthearted dig at the Falcons’ historic Super Bowl defeat.
For those unfamiliar, the Falcons were in complete control of Super Bowl LI until they allowed the Patriots, led by Tom Brady, to stage one of the most unforgettable comebacks in sports history.
The irony in Hudson’s shirt is clear: Atlanta’s painful loss is now something Patriots fans proudly remember, especially on March 28.
At the time of the Super Bowl, Hudson was only a month away from her 16th birthday, while Belichick was still with his ex-girlfriend, Linda Holliday.
Hudson’s reference to the game serves as a playful, ongoing jab at the Falcons’ fanbase—and it’s clear she’s enjoying the attention it brings.
A History of Playful Gloating
This isn’t the first time Hudson has worn the infamous shirt. She sported it again in February during a trip to New Orleans, where the couple attended Super Bowl festivities.
And for anyone thinking Belichick wouldn’t join in the fun, they should remember he named his $225,000 powerboat “VIII Rings” after his eight total Super Bowl titles, six as a head coach with the Patriots and two as a defensive coordinator with the New York Giants.
Some fans have suggested that Belichick’s dislike for the Falcons may stem from their decision not to hire him after his departure from the Patriots in January 2024.
One fan even called the decision “absolutely diabolical,” especially since Atlanta never offered him a position.
The Age Gap and Criticism
The couple’s age difference—Belichick being 48 years older than Hudson—has sparked plenty of conversation online.
Some critics have questioned whether Hudson was even alive during the Super Bowl LI game, while others have exaggerated her age at the time.
Despite the online criticism about their age gap, Hudson hasn’t shied away from sharing her life with Belichick on social media, and she appears to be firmly part of his life as he begins his first college coaching job at North Carolina.
Engagement Rumors and Future Plans
Hudson has also fueled rumors about an engagement. During Super Bowl week, she was seen sporting a large ring on her left ring finger, which prompted speculation about a potential proposal.
A source later confirmed that the couple has discussed marriage, though there’s one clear stipulation—a prenup would definitely be in place.
The source also emphasized that Hudson is not pressuring Belichick to propose and believes that if marriage is meant to happen, it will at the right time.
This came after the couple spent Super Bowl week together, attending events and making their relationship even more public.
As Belichick embarks on this new chapter in his career as the North Carolina football coach, it seems that Jordon Hudson has become a significant figure in his personal life, whether people approve or not.
The couple’s bond seems strong, and with the ongoing rumors, it seems like their story is only just beginning to unfold.