Normally I try not to do this - if I write something for another website I try not to be lazy and still put something original on my main page here - but today’s not an ordinary day. Classes at WSU start back up tomorrow, I had work to do, a fantasy football draft, it was leg day at the gym… and I’m spent.

First off, before I start I’d just like to say that Ted over at A Price Above Bip Roberts - where this post was originally “aired” - has done an excellent job organizing and posting his “100 most influential” series on his site. Honestly, if I tried something like that I’d be ready for a blog free vacation right about now… so please go over to his site to read the other posts in the series as they’re worth a read… and all in all it’s just a damn fine site to put on your blogroll/ bookmarks/ RSS feed.

But without further explanation, here is my homage to Bill Belichick and his penchant for the laid back attire:

Originally posted here

Coachin’ ain’t easy but it’s necessary…

When I think of influential, I think of the guys who have made noticeable differences to the sport; not just big names. So I decided to spend a little time thanking the current head coach of the New England Patriots: Bill Belichick.

Belichick to me is best known for one very simple deviation form the norm. Most coaches will tell you to look for a team’s weakness and attack. Simple… right? Yea, but what if that team’s strength is just too damn much? That’s where Bill comes in. Bill prefers to attack another team’s strength; look the beast dead in the eyes. But that’s still not why Bill is so important to me.

As a high school assistant coach and hopeful head coach someday, I am eternally grateful for Bill’s contribution to me and my newfound ability to rock the sweatshirt on the sidelines with authority. Now, some coaches wear sweater vests and polos; funk that. I’m rocking the hoodie, and I’m doing it proudly. So thanks Bill… for making it acceptable for coaches everywhere to manage their teams comfortably from the sidelines… even if you do look like a vagrant at time. Also it’s one thing for a coach to be able to impact how other coaches in the sport think, act and plan. Its a whole different level if you can impact the way they dress. That’s what legends are made of.