Dungy's response to BB "handshake"

[cbear]

"Bill is fine. Bill is a good guy," Dungy said. "That's the way he is; he's been that way with me win or lose. He's no different anytime. He's been very complimentary of us when we won and he's just an intense guy out there."

Gary Brackett's response:

"We respect them as well as them respecting us. It's just a competitive thing."

Such things are a big deal to fans and the media. I doubt players/coaches think twice about such things.

 

[Fencer]

My theory: As soon as there's any difficulty -- e.g., some kind of grudge -- BB finds it hard to do the socially "right" thing. And he doesn't see this hard problem as being worth the attention to solve. It's just not a priority for him.

 

[pats1]

I still don't understand what is wrong with this handshake:

How is this not a "proper handshake?"

Hi res: http://images.sportsline.com/u/ap/photos/NAD125110422_1024x768.jpg

 

[true_patriot]

Dungy should be glad he didn't get punched in his face - after all that he has been mouthing since Cameragate. Also - to reiterate Pats1 question - what wrong with the handshake.

God is it really that bad in the sports world there is nothing to write about other than "PATS ARE EVIL /WHINERS/CHEATERS/..."

 

[BelichickFan]

I still don't understand what is wrong with this handshake:

I think it's the "immediate turn without letting go" that makes it look bad in this picture :

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v236/petrgill/shake.jpg

 

[NJSportsFanatic]

God is it really that bad in the sports world there is nothing to write about other than "PATS ARE EVIL /WHINERS/CHEATERS/..."

Get a clue. People hate Boston sports and they are jealous of what goes on in that city.

 

[BionicPatriot]

I think it's the "immediate turn without letting go" that makes it look bad in this picture :

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v236/petrgill/shake.jpg

I like BB's war expression in that pic :]

 

[Fixit]

Lest we forget that Dungy directed a barely-disguised insult at Bob Kraft, too. Belichick should have hit him with the Russian Sickle and just kept walking.

That would have been supremely awesome.

 

[All_Around_Brown]

I think it's the "immediate turn without letting go" that makes it look bad in this picture :

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v236/petrgill/shake.jpg

Yeah, that right there is a huge sign of disrespect!!! Next comes the arm wrestle to settle the score.

 

[SVN]

I still don't understand what is wrong with this handshake:

How is this not a "proper handshake?"

Hi res: http://images.sportsline.com/u/ap/photos/NAD125110422_1024x768.jpg

what is wrong is its Belichick in the picture not some other coach. iam watching nfll network and they still discussing this but no mention of dungy's comments. i wont hold my breath for ESPN showing this either.

 

[WestPat]

I think it's the "immediate turn without letting go" that makes it look bad in this picture :

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v236/petrgill/shake.jpg

problem is, this is the Pre-game handshake, but why would the mediots do research or check facts??

 

[reflexblue]

I still don't understand what is wrong with this handshake:

How is this not a "proper handshake?"

Hi res: http://images.sportsline.com/u/ap/photos/NAD125110422_1024x768.jpg

I'm with you.After watching the game again there was nothing wrong with that handshake. It was typical BB. That has been seen for years. From the original camera angle though it might have looked worse to thoses looking for something to comment about.

 

[Kdo5]

Is this the only negative thing they can talk about? LOL. I'm sorry but I find it hilarious how coach handshakes have become one of the big discussions about Bill Belichick.

 

[FSUPatsFan]

Does anyone else think that BB may feel really uncomfortable in large crowds of people and photographers. I for one know I get really uncomfortable in places where I can barely move without running into someone. I can't be the only one in the world who feels this way. If BB does feel this way, it would seem to match his public personality of somewhat of an introvert.

 

[kolbitr]

I think it's the "immediate turn without letting go" that makes it look bad in this picture :

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v236/petrgill/shake.jpg

Important: I believe that is before the game. Notice the difference in surroundings. Afterward they are surrounded by press and staff. In this pic, you can see a nearly-empty field.