Bill Belichick is a Jerk

[highpeaksdrifter]

Sorry if you Pats fans take offense to this, but IMO he is. Him snubbing people after a game is as lame as it gets. I’m also tired of hearing he does it because he is such an intense competitor. When Manning tried to speak to him after the game and Belichick brushed him off he looked like a spoiled little kid who was mad because he lost a game. Be a freakin man and shake hands with a worthy competitor when the game is over.

 

[thetrailboss]

I don't think I saw that. Did anyone else?

 

[Marc]

HPD, let me introduce you to a good friend of mine:

 

[hrstrat57]

Sorry if you Pats fans take offense to this, but IMO he is. Him snubbing people after a game is as lame as it gets. I’m also tired of hearing he does it because he is such an intense competitor. When Manning tried to speak to him after the game and Belichick brushed him off he looked like a spoiled little kid who was mad because he lost a game. Be a freakin man and shake hands with a worthy competitor when the game is over.

just heard him on the coaches show on WEEI....

he was actually pretty gracious....

not happy but gracious...

He def pretty much blew Manning off at midfield tho...kinda the same way he pushed the photog away after the jets game....

I think Manning thought he was gonna get a hug:razz:

 

[Paul]

I don't think I saw that. Did anyone else?

I saw it. He did blow Payton off. Maybe he has something against 6'4" 230 lb. quarterbacks with a laser, rocket arm...

He does sound pretty polished by the time he gets on the Big Show, though. Hard to understand with the total softballs that will be lobbed by Pete and Freddie.

 

[FRITOLAYGUY]

just heard him on the coaches show on WEEI....

he was actually pretty gracious....

not happy but gracious...

He def pretty much blew Manning off at midfield tho...kinda the same way he pushed the photog away after the jets game....

I think Manning thought he was gonna get a hug:razz:

Who cares what he says after the fact, last year after the Broncos beat them he was a complete idiot, a horrible interview and a sore loser, this year he blows off Manning at midfield, he earlier blew off Mangini when the Jets beat them, they hes throwing camera men out of the way, i dont care that he apologized afterwards, guess what unless u live in Boston u dont hear WEEI so 99 percent of the country thinks hes a jerk and u know what i think they are right.. The guy is a great mind, a great coach, a millionaire, the least he could have done was shake mannings hand and said good luck u guys earned it this year.. Hes hard to root for if your not a Pats fan and that i am not

 

[hrstrat57]

Weei

Who cares what he says after the fact, last year after the Broncos beat them he was a complete idiot, a horrible interview and a sore loser, this year he blows off Manning at midfield, he earlier blew off Mangini when the Jets beat them, they hes throwing camera men out of the way, i dont care that he apologized afterwards, guess what unless u live in Boston u dont hear WEEI so 99 percent of the country thinks hes a jerk and u know what i think they are right.. The guy is a great mind, a great coach, a millionaire, the least he could have done was shake mannings hand and said good luck u guys earned it this year.. Hes hard to root for if your not a Pats fan and that i am not

Hard to disagree with you, tho it might all be calculated image making......

BTW WEEI can be heard in a lot of CT now either from Springfield sources(am and fm) or 103.7 in RI....also 1440 in Worcester so I can listen all the way to wa wa:grin:

Streaming on the internet is avail for most programs too I believe....

 

[ajl50]

I agree with 'drifter. Ladanian Tomlinson was right- the pats are a classless organizaiton. They have a great clutch qb but their coach is a classless unhappy jerk. He might be a good game planner but he has no tact.

 

[jack97]

He is what he is….. a brilliant coach who is socially inept during the spotlight. You can bring back Mcphearson and Carrol; both great personalities but could not field a winning team, although the later might be debatable now.

Do not judge him to harsh on the field after a game especially after a tough loss; his D just imploded along with the questionable calls. He was probably so focus on wanting to get back to the offices to figure out how he can win next season. Also, there are lots of things he does behind the scenes like charity organizations and community services that he does not get credit for, just ask Jim Brown. Conversely, you get a schill like Peyton who will make any endorsement he can make, looks like to me he wants more money (or ego) than just being highest paid QB in history.


this is an expert taken from an SI interview with Brown in 2002;

SI: What current athlete do you admire?

Brown: Compared with a Bill Russell?

SI: Sure.

Brown: Nobody.

SI: Compared with a Jim Brown.

Brown: I don't compare myself with anyone. Let me tell you about someone I do admire. Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots has contributed more to the work I surround myself with than any black athlete in modern times – financially, intellectually, every way. He's been in the prisons with me. He's met gang members in my home; he's met gang members in Cleveland [where Belichick coached the Browns form 1991 to '95]. He's put up money. He's opened up areas of education for us very quietly and very strongly. Imagine what would happen if Michael Jordan did the same thing.

 

[from_the_NEK]

:argue: You guys are just all jealous :beer:

 

[Brettski]

I don't think I saw that. Did anyone else?

Absolutley

Anyone listen to Mike and the Mad dog?

 

[Brettski]

You guys are just all jealous

About what?

The fact that he blew the game with his decision making?



Nope, not jelly

 

[Grassi21]

I saw it. He did blow Payton off. Maybe he has something against 6'4" 230 lb. quarterbacks with a laser, rocket arm...

I love that commercial. Actually, his other commercials are pretty hilarious also. "Can you sign this for my brother?"

 

[Brettski]

The fact that they blew such a huge lead and are forever in the history books?

 

[hammer]

The fact that they blew such a huge lead and are forever in the history books?

There's a baseball team that this reminds me of...;-)

Chokes happen...the Patriots need to deal with it and move on.

 

[ski_resort_observer]

Belichick might be a jerk but the biggest jerk of the weekend belongs to Reggie Bush. While we cheered his eminant touchdown our feelings quickly turned with his taunt at Urlacher and the Bears before he crossed the goal line. We all agreed that he and the Saints would end up paying for that. In hindsight that would prove to be a gross understatement.

Belichick is usually a class act but does have little patience with the press. He's old school. He does not like having to explain everylittle detail in public. Like Parcells. Maybe Parcells won the toss and he gets to announce his retirement first. Did he intentially blow off Manning?

 

[drjeff]

I agree with 'drifter. Ladanian Tomlinson was right- the pats are a classless organizaiton. They have a great clutch qb but their coach is a classless unhappy jerk. He might be a good game planner but he has no tact.

With one of you're locations being Philly, you might want to think before you make the assertion of classes organizations (Eagles).

 

[JimG.]

I understand Belichick doesn't like to lose...so he doesn't have to be all happy about it after the game. But I saw the blowoff with Manning...it wasn't necessary.

I don't think he's a jerk for being pissed about losing, but he ought to have enough self-control to fake being a good loser for the minute it takes him to shake a few hands. Maybe he did learn it from Parcells, and I disliked when Parcells did it too.

I know nobody thinks athletes should be role models, but there are kids watching who mimic what these overpaid brats do...and that I do not like at all.

 

[Paul]

I understand Belichick doesn't like to lose...so he doesn't have to be all happy about it after the game. But I saw the blowoff with Manning...it wasn't necessary.

I don't think he's a jerk for being pissed about losing, but he ought to have enough self-control to fake being a good loser for the minute it takes him to shake a few hands. Maybe he did learn it from Parcells, and I disliked when Parcells did it too.

I know nobody thinks athletes should be role models, but there are kids watching who mimic what these overpaid brats do...and that I do not like at all.

Agreed, I lost a ton of respect for Sir Charles after his "I'm not a role model" bit. Sorry, guys, like it or not, being a public figure means being a role model.

With one of you're locations being Philly, you might want to think before you make the assertion of classes organizations (Eagles).

Obviously, you don't know too much about the Philadelphia Eagles organization, its players, coaches or ownership. Other than a certain classless individual (who was suspended for his behavior then cut) the organization has had nothing BUT class.

A good portion of the fan base, however...... there you may have a point, but the organization should not be lumped in with them.

Belichick might be a jerk but the biggest jerk of the weekend belongs to Reggie Bush. While we cheered his eminant touchdown our feelings quickly turned with his taunt at Urlacher and the Bears before he crossed the goal line. We all agreed that he and the Saints would end up paying for that. In hindsight that would prove to be a gross understatement.

Absolutely, coming from a rookie it was an especially stupid, crass thing to do.

I love that commercial. Actually, his other commercials are pretty hilarious also. "Can you sign this for my brother?"

DE-CAF (pound, pound) DE-CAF!!!!

 

[Warp Daddy]

Reggie Bush did in fact provide EXTRA MOTIVATION for the Bears to kik butt . Its always nice to see a certifiable "hot dog" get his mustard !