Interesting tidbit about BB - New England Patriots Forums

PhilD · 03-24-2006, 01:04 PM

Seth Wickersham's blog has an interesting note about Bill Belichick today, courtesy of Jim Brown:

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"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. 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."

Who knew Bill had some street cred tucked underneath that hooded sweatshirt?

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/blog/...t&lid=tab2pos2

***PATSNUTme*** · 03-24-2006, 01:11 PM

Thanks, good post. Who would know, the heartless bastard does have a soft side afterall.

Bill's Girl · 03-24-2006, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by PATSNUTme

Thanks, good post. Who would know, the heartless bastard does have a soft side afterall.

That is an older quote from Jim Brown, back from BB's Cleveland days!

***DaBruinz*** · 03-24-2006, 01:55 PM

I think that quote also appeared in Patriots Reign or maybe it was on the NFLNetwork when they interviewed Jim Brown about Belichick....

Anyways, its good to re-hash stuff like that because it makes you realize just how special of a coach BB is.

***IcyPatriot*** · 03-24-2006, 02:02 PM

Great post PhilD. We had some discussions on that a board or 2 ago. I'm proud to have a coach like that and yet angered that the national media would rather run with who was cut this year.

I see it as the media is drumming up sympathy for millionaires who have made more future money in life due to playing here
vs
neglecting what Bill does for humanity because he is WHITE and it could make others look bad.

However, being a Belichick disciple has taught me that the way it is suits him just fine. If nothing else this man does nothing for any personal glory. He strives to contribute the maximum allowable time for the good of others.

Again....nice post...thanks.

SVN · 03-24-2006, 02:16 PM

here is the original article when the comment was made.. in case you are interested
http://72.14.203.104/u/allthingsbill...&cd=1&ie=UTF-8

***PATSNUTme*** · 03-24-2006, 02:28 PM

No more of this heart warming stuff. The Choir will start to swoon.

PatsChick87 · 03-24-2006, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by SVN

here is the original article when the comment was made.. in case you are interested
http://72.14.203.104/u/allthingsbill...&cd=1&ie=UTF-8

Wow! Thanks for posting the whole article SVN, I hadn't seen that before and didn't know any of these extra activities that BB's been involved in.
A man of "substance" indeed!!!

***mtbykr*** · 03-24-2006, 03:11 PM

The legend continues to grow!

Bill's Girl · 03-24-2006, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by PATSNUTme

No more of this heart warming stuff. The Choir will start to swoon.

Too late Nut, I am in mid swoon.....

I have gotten so sick of hearing all the Bill bashers this week. Especially D&C on WEEI talking about getting him cocoa butter and aloe for his sunburn and how they wondered if he and Tuna would go see the dolphin show at Sea World!