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CLICK HERE to Register for a free account and login for a smoother ad-free experience. It's easy, and only takes a few moments.Listening to the radio all Sunday night/Monday morning plus reading over the internet,I got a sense that people,and writers across the country were now starting to get it like this guy above. There wasn't the same hate,it was more of a we're watching history/respect vibe. He!! even the NYPost had nothing negative to say.And the Monday morning edition of the Post featured a review of the game almost as big as the rats own. Again no negative swipes. Instead it went into how great of a team the pats were,and how the rats had better be ready for the execution this week. For that ah, Rag to stand down from normal pats trash talk says a lot IMO.
I just don't get this part:
"Belichick is easy not to like, always has been."
The media creates this perception and repeats it consistently.
Fans don't care how much information he gives out to the media.
And why would other teams' fans hate him for this? Why would they care?
I just don't get this part:
"Belichick is easy not to like, always has been."
The media creates this perception and repeats it consistently.
Fans don't care how much information he gives out to the media.
And why would other teams' fans hate him for this? Why would they care?
People don't like Belichick, because he is better than their coach....and their jealous.....
I agree with every point except the last. It is not arguable. It is indisputable, everything considered.Agreed! What's not to like?
1. He treats the media like SH*T ... check
2. He works his A** off to get his team to win the next game ... check
3. He & SP continue to evaluate talent and make great deals ... check
4. He loves football and players who love football ... check
5. He is arguable the greatest head coach of all time ... check
Jealousy is surely a part of it, but a lot of people genuinely do not like the way BB carries himself. Everyone always makes a big deal about BB's "handshake" at the end of games, but let's face it: this is a sport that a ton of kids watch, and the Patriots are one of the most high-profile teams out there. It may just be appearances, but there are times when BB doesn't exhibit what could be called "excellent sportsmanship."
Jealousy is surely a part of it, but a lot of people genuinely do not like the way BB carries himself. Everyone always makes a big deal about BB's "handshake" at the end of games, but let's face it: this is a sport that a ton of kids watch, and the Patriots are one of the most high-profile teams out there. It may just be appearances, but there are times when BB doesn't exhibit what could be called "excellent sportsmanship."
That's why Spygate is a big deal for a lot of people, as well. As a parent, you try to teach that you succeed & can get ahead by sticking to the rules, and not taking shortcuts. The Pats were punished & paid their fine/pick, but I really hate hearing "everyone does it, so what's the big deal..."
Hello????? Hello?????
The article kisses the feet of the Patriots.
There are only nine words in the middle that say that BB "isn't an easy guy to like". It doesn't say he's a jerk or unlikable. Just "not an easy guy to like".
This thread hijacking is hilarious. Like someone saying, "Marilyn Monroe? Yuck, that beauty mark makes me want to vomit!".
Agreed! What's not to like?
1. He treats the media like SH*T ... check
2. He works his A** off to get his team to win the next game ... check
3. He & SP continue to evaluate talent and make great deals ... check
4. He loves football and players who love football ... check
5. He is arguable the greatest head coach of all time ... check
The point is...why was the article even necessary? It was written because many people are missing a potentially historic season. They are distracted by a black-and-white value system that automatically inserts evil when obvious sugary goodness can't be found.
Without the distracting undertones of the Patriots season, this article would be redundant and unnecessary. 13-0, wins over Cowboys/Colts/Steelers, unreal numbers on offense...these would all speak for themselves. Everyone would be latching onto the Patriots' ship like barnacles. Even Pats fans would have to tune out because the praise would be sickening. If you have trouble picturing this, imagine if the Packers had signed Moss, Favre had Brady's stats and the Packers were undefeated. The collective media orgasm (and literal one from Andrea Kremer) would be unbearable.
This writer is exposing this insanity for what it is. This thread is lamenting the reason why it took a Pittsburgh beat writer to do it.