Bill Belichick

[Double Barrel]

I'm sure Belichick will take whatever punishment the NFL levies against him like a pro.

Dude was caught up in the heat of the moment after losing a really tough game. I saw nothing malicious about his mistake.

 

[toronto]

I'm sure Belichick will take whatever punishment the NFL levies against him like a pro.

Dude was caught up in the heat of the moment after losing a really tough game. I saw nothing malicious about his mistake.

+1

That was a tough game to lose and I suspect a LOT of NFL coaches would have had a similar reaction post-game.

Its not like Harbaugh was exactly chummy with the refs last night. I lost track of how many times he was practically putting his saliva on their faces....and I doubt he was asking these guys "so how's it going"

 

[Mr teX]

I'm sure Belichick will take whatever punishment the NFL levies against him like a pro.

Dude was caught up in the heat of the moment after losing a really tough game. I saw nothing malicious about his mistake.

it wasnt maliciuos but it shows his brazeness...especially after most of the calls that the refs screwed up on really benefited his team.

 

[Double Barrel]

+1

That was a tough game to lose and I suspect a LOT of NFL coaches would have had a similar reaction post-game.

Its not like Harbaugh was exactly chummy with the refs last night. I lost track of how many times he was practically putting his saliva on their faces....and I doubt he was asking these guys "so how's it going"

yep. And remember Harbaugh got a bench penalty in the 4th. HE BUMPED A REF. How is he getting off light in this thread and not being called classless? It seems a bit of pre-conceived bias is at play here.

BOTH coaches should be fined by the league if the NFL wants to remain consistent with protecting the refs.

Or better yet, the NFL needs to wake up to the reality that their image and quality is being affected here.

 

[Mr teX]

yep. And remember Harbaugh got a bench penalty in the 4th. HE BUMPED A REF. How is he getting off light in this thread and not being called classless? It seems a bit of pre-conceived bias is at play here.

BOTH coaches should be fined by the league if the NFL wants to remain consistent with protecting the refs.

Or better yet, the NFL needs to wake up to the reality that their image and quality is being affected here.

accidental vs intentional db...

 

[Joeycharp89]

What? New England made the Super Bowl last year. He hasn't had a losing season since 2000. I think Belichick's job is safe.

You obviously haven't been to Boston. As soon as you get a losing record with any New England team folks will start talking about how you are "on the hot seat." I don't think I've heard a Boston sports radio show that didn't mention how one coach or another was close to being fired.

 

[Vinny]

haven't read the thread but I've seen all the footage and I see someone grabbing a guys arm to talk to him who is running past him....well, what's the big deal?

 

[toronto]

You obviously haven't been to Boston. As soon as you get a losing record with any New England team folks will start talking about how you are "on the hot seat." I don't think I've heard a Boston sports radio show that didn't mention how one coach or another was close to being fired.

Terry Francona represents Exhibit A, B and C.

1) End Curse of Bambino
2) Win 2nd title to end any chat that 1st title was fluke
3) Raise expectations in city to WS title every year instead of "what choke is gonna happen to us now"

Canned after 1st bad season. The Boston sports media is the most ruthless in the land. When they turn on you (especially since a lot of writers have been accused of being in the team's back pocket) they leave no doubt - the venom is insane there.

That's part of the reason why Belichick is so awful with the media there. He's too smart to give a **** what they think and knows he can't win the PR war.

 

[Mr teX]

haven't read the thread but I've seen all the footage and I see someone grabbing a guys arm to talk to him who is running past him....well, what's the big deal?

If you pay close attention, the ref "jerks" away from him a bit too. Obviously he didn't appreciate Belichick grabbing on him like a child. As i said in an earlier post too, his press conference response says it all...no apology or anything, just kinda "i don't care"..

 

[Vinny]

If you pay close attention, the ref "jerks" away from him a bit too. Obviously he didn't appreciate Belichick grabbing on him like a child. As i said in an earlier post too, his press conference response says it all...no apology or anything, just kinda "i don't care"..

The ref could have stopped and talked. I probably wouldn't have cared either if someone who's job impacts my job won't give me a moment of clarity.

 

[HOU-TEX]

Fox and DelRio were just fined a total of 55 grand for yelling at them. I imagine Billy will be writing a large check soon too. Disregarding "the grab", he was tossin f-bombs at them left and right.

We need to start blaming the NFL for the refs, not the refs. Heck, it ain't their fault they were tossed into the fire. They've had zero experience with the type of game the NFL plays. Don't get me wrong, I've done my fair share of cursing the refs during a game. But I usually reflect on who's to blame afterwards

 

[gtexan02]

You obviously haven't been to Boston. As soon as you get a losing record with any New England team folks will start talking about how you are "on the hot seat." I don't think I've heard a Boston sports radio show that didn't mention how one coach or another was close to being fired.

I don't get that sense at all. Theres a big difference in Francona being fired and Bellichick. Francona's last WS appearance was 2007. They made the playoffs, barely, in 08 and 09. And then in 2010 and 2011 they collapsed. In 2011 they had a 9 game league that they squandered. Francona openly admitted that there were leadership problems. Plus, his contract was up in 2011. Its not like he was "canned" randomly.

Bellicheck was in the superbowl last year. He isn't going anywhere, trust me.

And all this baloney about Boston fans being so harsh. What do you have to say about the Celtics? What do you have to say about the years and years of pre 2004 Red Sox?

Boston is "Title Town" for a reason. They've won a ton of championships and so they have high expectations. But they aren't unjustified.

 

[Joeycharp89]

I don't get that sense at all. Theres a big difference in Francona being fired and Bellichick. Francona's last WS appearance was 2007. They made the playoffs, barely, in 08 and 09. And then in 2010 and 2011 they collapsed. In 2011 they had a 9 game league that they squandered. Francona openly admitted that there were leadership problems. Plus, his contract was up in 2011. Its not like he was "canned" randomly.

Bellicheck was in the superbowl last year. He isn't going anywhere, trust me.

And all this baloney about Boston fans being so harsh. What do you have to say about the Celtics? What do you have to say about the years and years of pre 2004 Red Sox?

Boston is "Title Town" for a reason. They've won a ton of championships and so they have high expectations. But they aren't unjustified.

I was just referring to how it becomes a discussion whether it should or not. It just seems to always be on the tip of their tongue when things even show a hint of going south.

When it comes to teams I sit at:

Patriots
Texans
Celtics
Red Sox

I'd throw in Bruins but I honestly never watch hockey, and I rarely watch baseball.

I love the teams though, I just get frustrated when I go up to Boston for a visit. It's not even the majority of fans, it's just an incredibly vocal and toxic minority that really gets on my nerves. And every now and then that toxicity can spread.

 

[toronto]

I was just referring to how it becomes a discussion whether it should or not. It just seems to always be on the tip of their tongue when things even show a hint of going south.

When it comes to teams I sit at:

Patriots
Texans
Celtics
Red Sox

I'd throw in Bruins but I honestly never watch hockey, and I rarely watch baseball.

I love the teams though, I just get frustrated when I go up to Boston for a visit. It's not even the majority of fans, it's just an incredibly vocal and toxic minority that really gets on my nerves. And every now and then that toxicity can spread.

I work for Rogers Sportsnet up here, and the mothership owns the network and the Blue Jays - so I have been to a ton of games for work the last 2 seasons.

I can tell you 100% that Red Sox fans are MUCH more obnoxious and rude than Yankee fans. Its unbelievable. The two titles have gone WAY to their heads.

 

[steelbtexan]

Did you see the replay?
The hit on Vick was absolutely clean.

Yep

But the regular refs call unnecessary roughness penalties on almost every hard hit.

The replacement refs not so much. I like hard hitting football and that's what we have right now.

 

[gtexan02]

I work for Rogers Sportsnet up here, and the mothership owns the network and the Blue Jays - so I have been to a ton of games for work the last 2 seasons.

I can tell you 100% that Red Sox fans are MUCH more obnoxious and rude than Yankee fans. Its unbelievable. The two titles have gone WAY to their heads.

100% of what? Your opinion? I live in Boston and go to a lot of sporting events. I've been to two Yankee/Red Sox games in Boston and never seen any sort of serious incidents. I've been to one non- Red Sox/Yankees game in NY and saw Yankees fans acting like asshats the entire time.

I'm not going to generalize an entire population of fans on my own personal opinions though

 

[Hervoyel]

I don't even understand why he touched him. He could have simply used the force to block his path and a jolt or two of force lightning if the official had tried to get away.

Darth Belichick is usually smarter than thaaaa.aach...acck!

 

[toronto]

100% of what? Your opinion? I live in Boston and go to a lot of sporting events. I've been to two Yankee/Red Sox games in Boston and never seen any sort of serious incidents. I've been to one non- Red Sox/Yankees game in NY and saw Yankees fans acting like asshats the entire time.

I'm not going to generalize an entire population of fans on my own personal opinions though

Yes my opinion. They are louder, cuss more, make fun of Jays fans (not that they don't deserve it) and treat the road game like a home game. I've seen a ton of disrespectful obnoxious behaviour that was NEVER there before the WS wins.

That's what I've seen or a perception of what I have seen. And I'm not a Jays fan, an Astros fan (kill me) so I actually am more neutral on this than usual.

 

[Playoffs]

Bill Belichick fined $50,000 by NFL

http://www.boston.com/sports/footba...k-fined-nfl/iSudqdHDAhq8pdwVxICd2O/story.html