Costas said. “.... Part of that job is to do that postgame interview.”
What the hell does Costas know? The first part of Belichick's job is to coach his team. It is the end of the Patriots season, and Belichick *is* *entitled* to tie things up with his staff and team in the locker room immediately after the game.
If Costas feels that the media's need for a soundbite trumps Belichick's Football duties to the Patriots org, then Costas ought to check his self-righteousness in the mirror.
Demanding an interview immediately after the game is no different than butting in on a private conversation and getting miffed when reminded that you're interrupting. There's already a time, place, and protocol for media interaction as defined by the NFL.
As for "Sportsmanship": that already took place at midfield between the players and coaches. Must we remind that the media they were NOT playing in the game, and therefore granting interviews with non-competitors has nothing to do with sportsmanship.
Lastly, considering the kinds of questions the media asks during conferences, they give the impression they're too stupid to understand the game. If they want to know if losing Talib forced adjustments, then they should examine the film. Why do they need Belichick to do their job for them?
As far as I see it: Belichick is doing his job. If the media can't do theirs, then too bad for the media. Don't blame someone else for your own deficiencies.
