US President Donald Trump has dismissed any notion of "controversy" surrounding the coaching career of Bill Belichick, who was surprisingly left off the inaugural ballot for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Despite his storied successes on the field, including six Super Bowl victories with the New England Patriots, Belichick's personal life, particularly his relationship with a former Tar Heels player Jordan Hudson, has been at the center of attention.
Trump, however, seems to have turned a blind eye to these incidents, stating that Belichick "should be in there right at the top" and that his exclusion from the Hall of Fame is a "terrible" decision. The President even went as far as to compare Belichick's snub to other questionable Pro Football Hall of Fame selections, specifically referencing the ill-fated 'Sissy' Kickoff Rule.
It is worth noting that Belichick has had a tumultuous past both on and off the field. His time with the Patriots was marred by scandals such as Spygate and Deflategate, which may have contributed to his exclusion from the Hall of Fame. Nevertheless, Trump's comments suggest that he believes Belichick's achievements on the field should be enough to secure his place in the hallowed halls of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
While it remains to be seen whether Trump's stance will influence any future changes to the voting process for the Hall of Fame, one thing is clear: Bill Belichick's legacy as a coach and player has only grown in recent years.
Trump, however, seems to have turned a blind eye to these incidents, stating that Belichick "should be in there right at the top" and that his exclusion from the Hall of Fame is a "terrible" decision. The President even went as far as to compare Belichick's snub to other questionable Pro Football Hall of Fame selections, specifically referencing the ill-fated 'Sissy' Kickoff Rule.
It is worth noting that Belichick has had a tumultuous past both on and off the field. His time with the Patriots was marred by scandals such as Spygate and Deflategate, which may have contributed to his exclusion from the Hall of Fame. Nevertheless, Trump's comments suggest that he believes Belichick's achievements on the field should be enough to secure his place in the hallowed halls of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
While it remains to be seen whether Trump's stance will influence any future changes to the voting process for the Hall of Fame, one thing is clear: Bill Belichick's legacy as a coach and player has only grown in recent years.