Belichick walking off with time on the clock

[mheisig]

One second left or not, it's damn poor leadership to leave your team out there. It has nothing to do with relevance or practicality. It's in no way surprising, I would hardly expect better from the most classless coach in the league.

For all the talk of "it's a 60 minute game," the coach, the ultimate leader of the team, not only came up short in the loss, but he left his guys at 59:59. I don't care if it was a mere formality to end the game, no good leader walks off and leaves 11 of his defenders to finish it out.

A good leader is the first in and the last out, at least if he wants to maintain any sense of respect. If I were Belichick's players, I'd be royally pissed right now.

[Slingin Sammy 33]

Originally Posted by mheisig

One second left or not, it's damn poor leadership to leave your team out there.....I don't care if it was a mere formality to end the game, no good leader walks off and leaves 11 of his defenders to finish it out.

A good leader is the first in and the last out, at least if he wants to maintain any sense of respect. If I were Belichick's players, I'd be royally pissed right now.

Agreed 100%. Piss-poor by BB IMO. Tom Coughlin didn't run to the Fox podium or off to do interviews, he went back to the sidelines with his team to run the last play. BB should face some sort of fine/suspension. Total disrespect & disregard for not only the Giants & the NFL , but most importantly his players.

[TheMalcolmConnection]

Half the Patriots were down the tunnel themselves..

[freddyg12]

Mike & Mike tallked about this today. Golic makes the same point that's been made here, he shook hands & I think even hugged Coughlin, and the game was over for all intents and purposes. I can't blame him for wanting to get away from the masses.

Also, he was as gracious as he's capable of being in the post game. He gave the giants credit.

[Dlyne8r]

[QUOTE=freddyg12;417215]Mike & Mike tallked about this today. Golic makes the same point that's been made here, he shook hands & I think even hugged Coughlin, and the game was over for all intents and purposes. I can't blame him for wanting to get away from the masses.

Also, he was as gracious as he's capable of being in the post game. He gave the giants credit.[/QUOTE]

The only thing I saw, or heard, in regards to Belicheat giving credit was a barely audible mumble to Chris Myers in his post game interview. He definately didn't offer his congrats to either Coughlin or the Giants (from what I personally saw and heard). He's a sore loser (among many other things) plain and simple. Like a parent, or your boss at work, you lead by example. The only thing Belicheat lead was the entourage to the locker room before the last second ticked off. Good bye and good ridence Bill.

[DFI]

like i said in another post Butt hole of the year

[Darrell_Green_28]

I think Taylor was at the game also... Notice the winning and losing score had a difference of 21 points each the last time these 2 teams played...
Pats won and had 38 pts last game Giants won this one with 17= 21 pt difference
Giants lost last one with 35 Pats lost this one with 14= 21 pt difference

Sean is everywheres I tell ya.

[celts32]

I really can't stand Belicheat but I had no problem with that. He really took the time to congratulate Tom Coughlin after whet he thought was the end of the game. I really could care less if he watched the final second tick off the clock or not.

[over the mountain]

i loved it . . he looked like an idiot leading the "games over" parade, half way thru i think he realized there was still time on the clock but didnt want to look like a bigger idiot in having to go back to the sideline so he disregards the time on the clock, goes shakes hands then leaves while his team still has a snap to play . . . making him look like the jerk he is.

very fitting end for him.

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

A few years ago in a Week 17 matchup with playoff implications for the Vikes, Randy Moss walked off of the field when it appeared the Redskins had all but wrapped up the game. Moss caught hell for it in the press. On the game's biggest stage, Belichick walked off the field before the game was over. Why isn't Belichick getting roasted the same way Moss did? Granted, Belichick shook Coughlin's hand, but the game was not over.

Now, this "scandal" pales in comparison to Spygate and other incidents involving Belichick, but it's noteworthy. To the extent that people are scrutinizing Belichick's behavior, Belichick brought that on himself for developing a well-deserved reputation of being a classless jerk.

I know "class" and respect for the game means little to some, but it means quite a bit to people like myself who believe that football is more than a game of X and Os and numbers.

[TheBigD]

Originally Posted by Sheriff Gonna Getcha

A few years ago in a Week 17 matchup with playoff implications for the Vikes, Randy Moss walked off of the field when it appeared the Redskins had all but wrapped up the game. Moss caught hell for it in the press. On the game's biggest stage, Belichick walked off the field before the game was over. Why isn't Belichick getting roasted the same way Moss did? Granted, Belichick shook Coughlin's hand, but the game was not over.

Now, this "scandal" pales in comparison to Spygate and other incidents involving Belichick, but it's noteworthy. To the extent that people are scrutinizing Belichick's behavior, Belichick brought that on himself for developing a well-deserved reputation of being a classless jerk.

I know "class" and respect for the game means little to some, but it means quite a bit to people like myself who believe that football is more than a game of X and Os and numbers.

I am totally with you on this one Sheriff. NO-ONE and I mean no-one is above the game.

How is this not hurting the NFL's image is just beyond me. It is telling the millions of kids and young athletes that if you lose, the rules don't apply no more. This game is being broadcasted internationaly and the NFL should do something about BB acting infront of the whole world like the NFL is his little bitch. I am thinking a suspension of couple of games would be fit.

[RobH4413]

Originally Posted by Sheriff Gonna Getcha

A few years ago in a Week 17 matchup with playoff implications for the Vikes, Randy Moss walked off of the field when it appeared the Redskins had all but wrapped up the game. Moss caught hell for it in the press. On the game's biggest stage, Belichick walked off the field before the game was over. Why isn't Belichick getting roasted the same way Moss did? Granted, Belichick shook Coughlin's hand, but the game was not over.

Now, this "scandal" pales in comparison to Spygate and other incidents involving Belichick, but it's noteworthy. To the extent that people are scrutinizing Belichick's behavior, Belichick brought that on himself for developing a well-deserved reputation of being a classless jerk.

I know "class" and respect for the game means little to some, but it means quite a bit to people like myself who believe that football is more than a game of X and Os and numbers.

To answer your question, I think it's probably because a coach walking off is completely different than a player. Pretty much I don't think these are parallel situations.

I'm not saying I didn't raise an eyebrow when he walked off the fields, but It wasn't the same kind of "whateva, I do what I want!", mentality. He shook hands, lost gracefully, and peaced out.

I'm not one to give BB the benefit of the doubt, because I legitimately don't like him, I just don't think this and the RM incident in D.C. is a good comparison.

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

Originally Posted by RobH4413

To answer your question, I think it's probably because a coach walking off is completely different than a player. Pretty much I don't think these are parallel situations.

I'm not saying I didn't raise an eyebrow when he walked off the fields, but It wasn't the same kind of "whateva, I do what I want!", mentality. He shook hands, lost gracefully, and peaced out.

I'm not one to give BB the benefit of the doubt, because I legitimately don't like him, I just don't think this and the RM incident in D.C. is a good comparison.

If anything, I think the coach has a higher duty than his players to stay on the field until the fat lady has officially sung. Leaders lead by example and Belichick's example was poor. But, as others have noted, it's not a big deal.....it's just noteworthy.

[ArtMonksHOFPlaque]

For a group that stresses TEAM comes first, not individuals, Bill truly showed it doesn't apply to him. His TEAM remained on the field without their leader. If I were Bruschi or Vrabel, I'd be making him pay the coffer.

Belichick knew there was time to play. The ref explained it to him as he walked out and after he congratulated Coughlin.

I am glad that the day after one one of the classiest guys aroung got into the HOF, one of the most classless guys in the league finally got knocked down.

[Monkeydad]