Brentastic Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 I copied this from ESPN insider. It's just a small tidbit I found interesting on the future hall of fame coach. • I've been working on a Larry Johnson feature for ESPN The Magazine the past few weeks, and in getting to know Larry I've learned more about how much he idolizes Jim Brown. So I decided to research more on Brown, and in doing so found an interesting tidbit from a Sports Illustrated story a few years ago. Brown was in jail at the time of the interview and was asked what current athlete he admired. He already had ripped into Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods and others. His answer was interesting: "Let me tell you about someone I do admire. Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots has contributed more to the work I surround myself with than any black athlete in modern times -- financially, intellectually, every way. He's been in the prisons with me. He's met gang members in my home; he's met gang members in Cleveland. He's put up money. He's opened up areas of education for us very quietly and very strongly. Imagine what would happen if Michael Jordan did the same thing." Who knew Bill had some street cred tucked underneath that hooded sweatshirt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiss Cheezhead Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 Wow -- I never would have guessed that either. My respect for Belichick just went even higher. And not just because he does those kind of things, but because he obviously doesn't care about getting credit for it. That's awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brentastic Posted March 25, 2006 Author Share Posted March 25, 2006 Wow -- I never would have guessed that either. My respect for Belichick just went even higher. And not just because he does those kind of things, but because he obviously doesn't care about getting credit for it. That's awesome. 1387931[/snapback] That's what I like about him too. He really is into being the best he can be and pushing others to do the same and could care less who notices and who doesn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGrunt Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 For ESPN's sake, if Michael Jordan did the same thing he wouldn't be M.J.. Jordan didn't need to become a prison thug to become successful; he used talant. Last I checked nobody needs to become a convict to gain credibility, or am I missing something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brentastic Posted March 25, 2006 Author Share Posted March 25, 2006 For ESPN's sake, if Michael Jordan did the same thing he wouldn't be M.J.. Jordan didn't need to become a prison thug to become successful; he used talant. Last I checked nobody needs to become a convict to gain credibility, or am I missing something? 1387934[/snapback] No, Brown's point is that Jordan could have helped the african-american community. It has nothing to do with credibility, but rather using your fame, $$ and experience to help the underprivelaged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGrunt Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 No, Brown's point is that Jordan could have helped the african-american community. It has nothing to do with credibility, but rather using your fame, $$ and experience to help the underprivelaged. 1387935[/snapback] Makes sense. I stand corrected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa Majoris Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 Wow -- I never would have guessed that either. My respect for Belichick just went even higher. And not just because he does those kind of things, but because he obviously doesn't care about getting credit for it. That's awesome. 1387931[/snapback] +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazysight Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 Wow that really is surprising and impressive. I found it interesting when he called in to the Howard Stern show following the Patriots last Superbowl victory. He said he was a long-time fan of Stern. He's someone who strikes you as a conservative type on the whole and its rare to see the liberal spirit in somebody who is also disciplined and intelligent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 Wow -- I never would have guessed that either. My respect for Belichick just went even higher. And not just because he does those kind of things, but because he obviously doesn't care about getting credit for it. That's awesome. 1387931[/snapback] exactly....alot of players do things for the community and then go on TV and talk about what they are doing... as if they don't get a nice tax break for doing these things... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caveman_Nick Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 My manlove is swelling... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeegiebo Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 That is cool. But he's still a Megan Fox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brentastic Posted March 26, 2006 Author Share Posted March 26, 2006 That is cool. But he's still a Megan Fox. 1388118[/snapback] Must be that time of the month Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Dick Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 Last I checked nobody needs to become a convict to gain credibility1387934[/snapback] Ahem...see Kobe Bryant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msaint Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 I thought Belichick's tight friendship with Bon Jovi already gave him street cred. Kidding aside, this is further proof that like him or hate him, he's a pretty interesting dude. While he might be as dull as dishwater during press conferences, he's got an eclectic set of interests off the field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgemoe Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 That is cool. But he's still a Megan Fox. 1388118[/snapback] Pretty cold don't you think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msaint Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 (edited) Pretty cold don't you think. 1388993[/snapback] "Megan Fox" is tame compared to what squeegieboy usually says about various Patriots players/coaches/fans/offspring/cheerleaders/parking lot attendants/hot dog vendors. BTW, great sigline georgemoe -- GOD do I miss Deadwood. My fave Swearengin line was to Woo after Woo keeps calling the San Fransicso guy a "c*cksucker": Glad I taught you THAT word. Al Swearengin is the best TV character of the past 10 years, IMO, and that includes the casts of Seinfeld and the Sopranos. Edited March 27, 2006 by msaint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgemoe Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 "Megan Fox" is tame compared to what squeegieboy usually says about various Patriots players/coaches/fans/offspring/cheerleaders/parking lot attendants/hot dog vendors. BTW, great sigline georgemoe -- GOD do I miss Deadwood. My fave Swearengin line was to Woo after Woo keeps calling the San Fransicso guy a "c*cksucker": Glad I taught you THAT word. Al Swearengin is the best TV character of the past 10 years, IMO, and that includes the casts of Seinfeld and the Sopranos. 1389279[/snapback] hot dog vendors! Man I miss Deadwood. We should be watching it now but no, they pushed it out to June. (Last I heard.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vote Quimby2 Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 hot dog vendors! Man I miss Deadwood. We should be watching it now but no, they pushed it out to June. (Last I heard.) 1389494[/snapback] As long as we are talking Deadwood quotes here are two of my faves. Man, I miss this show. "Get a (the really bad word)ing haircut. Looks like your mother (the really bad word)ed a monkey." "Whoa... You got a stagecoach to catch or somethin'?... Slow the (the really bad word) up." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Cid Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 Must be that time of the month 1388135[/snapback] Remember what the B in FBL stands for... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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