I'm sorry, but leaving the field in the manner he did displayed poor sportsmanship. There is a difference between being competitive, driven, and focused and being a poor sport. Yes, he just lost the Superbowl, but he should have stayed on the sidelines until the final snap. He should have been much, much more gracious in his post-game comments.
I am reminded of the MOST classless thing I have ever seen in sports. When the Detroit Pistons defeated the Boston Celtics to finally advance to the NBA Finals, Kevin McHale went over and wished them luck against the Lakers. When the Bulls finally overcame their nemesis, those same Pistons, to go the the Finals, Isiah Thomas orchestrates the clearing of the bench before the end of the game. Disgusting.
I find Belichick's behaviour to be in the same category. I noticed he didn't leave the sidelines when his Patriots were beating the Bills 56-7. No, he was going for it on 4th and 7 to pile on the score.
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