filthymcnasty08 Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 (edited) Don Shula calls Bill Belichick “Beli-cheat” Posted by Michael David Smith on January 8, 2015, 12:09 PM EST ReutersSince the 2007 Spygate controversy, Patriots coach Bill Belichick has been referred to as “Beli-cheat” a number of times, but usually by fans of rival teams. Not by Hall of Fame coaches. But that’s the name Don Shula, the winningest coach in NFL history, uses to refer to Belichick. Dave Hyde of the Sun-Sentinel writes in a profile of Shula at the age of 85 that when the subject of Belichick came up, that unflattering nickname was Shula’s response. “Beli-cheat?” Shula says. Shula’s 1972 Dolphins have the only perfect season in NFL history. Belichick’s 2007 Patriots, who went 16-0 in the regular season but lost in the Super Bowl, were the team that came the closest to joining the ’72 Dolphins with a perfect season. And Shula apparently thinks that Belichick, whose team got caught that year taping opposing coaching signals, achieved his success using something less than sportsmanlike means. It’s not something we would have expected to hear from Shula, who rarely speaks out or makes waves in retirement. Shula must not have warm feelings toward Belichick. Or Beli-cheat. Edited January 8, 2015 by filthymcnasty08 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Don Shula calls Bill Belichick “Beli-cheat” Posted by Michael David Smith on January 8, 2015, 12:09 PM EST ReutersSince the 2007 Spygate controversy, Patriots coach Bill Belichick has been referred to as “Beli-cheat” a number of times, but usually by fans of rival teams. Not by Hall of Fame coaches. But that’s the name Don Shula, the winningest coach in NFL history, uses to refer to Belichick. Dave Hyde of the Sun-Sentinel writes in a profile of Shula at the age of 85 that when the subject of Belichick came up, that unflattering nickname was Shula’s response. “Beli-cheat?” Shula says. Shula’s 1972 Dolphins have the only perfect season in NFL history. Belichick’s 2007 Patriots, who went 16-0 in the regular season but lost in the Super Bowl, were the team that came the closest to joining the ’72 Dolphins with a perfect season. And Shula apparently thinks that Belichick, whose team got caught that year taping opposing coaching signals, achieved his success using something less than sportsmanlike means. It’s not something we would have expected to hear from Shula, who rarely speaks out or makes waves in retirement. Shula must not have warm feelings toward Belichick. Or Beli-cheat. He's still the Devil. Belichick's just the Antichrist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garranimal Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Don Shula calls Bill Belichick “Beli-cheat” Posted by Michael David Smith on January 8, 2015, 12:09 PM EST ReutersSince the 2007 Spygate controversy, Patriots coach Bill Belichick has been referred to as “Beli-cheat” a number of times, but usually by fans of rival teams. Not by Hall of Fame coaches. But that’s the name Don Shula, the winningest coach in NFL history, uses to refer to Belichick. Dave Hyde of the Sun-Sentinel writes in a profile of Shula at the age of 85 that when the subject of Belichick came up, that unflattering nickname was Shula’s response. “Beli-cheat?” Shula says. Shula’s 1972 Dolphins have the only perfect season in NFL history. Belichick’s 2007 Patriots, who went 16-0 in the regular season but lost in the Super Bowl, were the team that came the closest to joining the ’72 Dolphins with a perfect season. And Shula apparently thinks that Belichick, whose team got caught that year taping opposing coaching signals, achieved his success using something less than sportsmanlike means. It’s not something we would have expected to hear from Shula, who rarely speaks out or makes waves in retirement. Shula must not have warm feelings toward Belichick. Or Beli-cheat. Lighten up, Francis! No really, his name is Francis! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Buffalo Joe Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 (edited) Wasn't he in charge of the officiating committee back in the day? He didn't cheat because he didn't have to. That being said, although I still hate him, I hate him a little less now. Edited January 8, 2015 by The Real Buffalo Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 First 15 seconds of this apply: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkiWDC6FBG8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah John Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 (edited) I never hated Shula. I hated the Bills losing to the Dolphins all those years, but I always thought Shula was a classy person and a great coach. My biggest gripe against Jimmy Johnson is that he got two teams, the Cowboys and Dolphins, to boot out great coaches, Landry and Shula, to make room for him. And he did no better than the guys he replaced. Edited January 8, 2015 by Utah John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voodoo poonani Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Repect? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 GO Don!!! there is a discussion started about (my pure fictional speculation of) Belicheats ignorance of his players - accused murderers and drug dealers http://forums.twobillsdrive.com/topic/175156-why-so-negative-after-winning-season/?p=3414395 I never hated Shula. I hated the Bills losing to the Dolphins all those years, but I always thought Shula was a classy person and a great coach. My biggest gripe against Jimmy Johnson is that he got two teams, the Cowboys and Dolphins, to boot out great coaches, Landry and Shula, to make room for him. And he did no better than the guys he replaced. Yeah, but the Bills made up for that in the later SB years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Buffalo Joe Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 GO Don!!! there is a discussion started about (my pure fictional speculation of) Belicheats ignorance of his players - accused murderers and drug dealers http://forums.twobillsdrive.com/topic/175156-why-so-negative-after-winning-season/?p=3414395 Yeah, but the Bills made up for that in the later SB years. Wait, you don't like Belicheck either? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papazoid Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 (edited) i can steal signs all i want by having all the assistants i need to lip read, watch with binoculars, keep a written journal of info, add a player recently released from opponents team who will rat out his previous team, look at hundreds of still photos of in game action from plays that occurred just minutes ago. i just can't video it. got it. Edited January 8, 2015 by papazoid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Buffalo Joe Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 i can steal signs all i want by having all the assistants i need to lip read, watch with binoculars, keep a written journal of info, add a player recently released from opponents team who will rat out his previous team, look at hundreds of still photos of in game action from plays that occurred just minutes ago. i just can't video it. got it. Rule is a rule, like it or not. Just like in '99, as stupid as the rule was, NHL rules stated that your foot was not allowed in the crease. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 He's still the Devil. Belichick's just the Antichrist. Absolutely.#%#% Shula. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Absolutely. #%#% Shula. All these young punks don't remember he was the architect of misery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 All these young punks don't remember he was the architect of misery. 0-20 for the 70's would give anyone around back then an attitude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave mcbride Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Absolutely. #%#% Shula. It's pretty rich that he's saying this given that a) he controlled the refs in the 1970s-80s and b) the Phins were always among the least penalized teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 I consider Don Shula to be one of the biggest a-holes in NFL history and his level of a-holeness continues to rise every year the last undefeated team gets beat. He's a dick. And Bill B. is about 1000x the coach he ever dreamed of being. Repect? Apparently you missed the first pect. This is him just pecting all over again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pneumonic Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Shula's still alive? I guess his posting such stuff is his way to help ensure others don't also think he's dead and irrelevant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malazan Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Shula is a whiney little biatch. He's only doing it because that undefeated record. Holy lord the 72 dolphins are the most annoying thing ever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills_fan_in_raleigh Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 One cheater knows another . For years Shula players got away with penalties like crazy and flags picked up just like billy cheat does today. Sure billy took I t to another level and I still think now they are intercepting the radio calls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kasper13 Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Takes one to know one. Youngsters don't remember that Shula had the refs in his back pocket for well over a decade. Always ran the "competition committee". He could make a ref disappear if he didn't give the Dolphins all the calls. More than once the Bills got jobbed by the refs during Miami's 20 game win streak in the 70's. Screw both of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardinalScotts Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 from a coach to coach perspective Bill's a scum ball. beyond that there is a reason he kept doing it when told to stop...then told again and still kept doing it. It wasn't because it didn't help- guys wouldn't take steroids if they didn't help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick the Greek Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Shula is a whiney little biatch. He's only doing it because that undefeated record. Holy lord the 72 dolphins are the most annoying thing ever Wouldnt it have been nice in a way if the Pats went totally undefeated and wont the SuperBowl to be 19-0? The Dolphins would have to shut up, but now we'll never hear the end of it. Oh who am I fooling? I was totally rooting for the Giants against the Pats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewildrabbit Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Wow, can't believe all the hate for a great HC. But then 328-156-6, and 6 super bowl appearances says why. I got nothing but respect and admiration for the man. The man built a super strong power run game with a dominate defense to win super bowls, and when he drafted Dan Marino he adapted his team around one of the best passers in NFL history. Then went to the SB 2x with Marino Like Bum Phillips said, he could take his and beat yourn, and he could take yourn, and beat his. I'm just glad the Bills found a HC in Marv Levy who had his number. Now the Bills need to find a man who has Belicheats number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 !@#$ Don Shula. Belichick could win the next ten Super Bowls and I'd still hate Shula ten times more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filthymcnasty08 Posted January 9, 2015 Author Share Posted January 9, 2015 This is one of the most successful HC's of all-time sending a gigantic F/U to the one that many (with short memories) call the GOAT!! Basically saying that he doesn't respect him. 85 and not giving a sh-t about that B/S NFL media etiquette unwritten rule they all follow. Love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judman Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 There's now exactly one thing that i like about Don Shula, and this is it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Buffalo Joe Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Shula is a whiney little biatch. He's only doing it because that undefeated record. Holy lord the 72 dolphins are the most annoying thing ever I agree. As much as I hate admitting it, I rooted for the Patriots that year, just so my Dolphins fan brother would STFU about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 This is one of the most successful HC's of all-time sending a gigantic F/U to the one that many (with short memories) call the GOAT!! Basically saying that he doesn't respect him. 85 and not giving a sh-t about that B/S NFL media etiquette unwritten rule they all follow. Love it. But this is less about beli and more about Shulas ego, sour grapes about the undefeated season and protecting his own legacy. Don't belive for a second there is any altruistism protecting the sanctity of the game or any such sentiment here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 !@#$ Don Shula. Belichick could win the next ten Super Bowls and I'd still hate Shula ten times more. Spoken like a veteran Bills fan. !@#$ DON SHULA, !@#$ DAN MARINO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobobonators Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 0-20 for the 70's would give anyone around back then an attitude. Haha seriously. But what's Bills record vs pats during brady/BB era? 3-23? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metzelaars_lives Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 I never hated Shula. I hated the Bills losing to the Dolphins all those years, but I always thought Shula was a classy person and a great coach. My biggest gripe against Jimmy Johnson is that he got two teams, the Cowboys and Dolphins, to boot out great coaches, Landry and Shula, to make room for him. And he did no better than the guys he replaced.you are incredibly misinformed. Please provide evidence of shula conspiring to get rid of either coach. They were both simply at the end of their respective lines. And how could you do any better as a coach than Johnson did for Dallas? If you're saying that he didn't rack up the victories it would take 30 years to rack up as did Landry then I suppose you win. But Johnson's tenure as Dallas's coach was nothing short of remarkable. What exactly is your personal gripe with him all about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fredo G. Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 Wow, can't believe all the hate for a great HC. But then 328-156-6, and 6 super bowl appearances says why. I got nothing but respect and admiration for the man. The man built a super strong power run game with a dominate defense to win super bowls, and when he drafted Dan Marino he adapted his team around one of the best passers in NFL history. Then went to the SB 2x with Marino Like Bum Phillips said, he could take his and beat yourn, and he could take yourn, and beat his. I'm just glad the Bills found a HC in Marv Levy who had his number. Now the Bills need to find a man who has Belicheats number. One Super Bowl with Marino. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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