Cmon, did you really expect Belichick to accept this award? He coaches a team with 80% black people, some of whom have very strong views on social justice, hes also in a league that expects everyone to toe the line when it comes to messaging on social justice.
Bill's first responsibility is to his team, and this was an obstacle. Once the nomination was made, Belichick had to make a statement about it one way or another, putting him in a tough spot.
Trump should have called him and asked him if he wanted it so this whole thing could be avoided. Belichick is not some social justice maniac, he is a Trump supporter, but as he states, recent events would amplify accepting this award to such a level that it would surely interfere with the team's efforts.
Cmon, did you really expect Belichick to accept this award? He coaches a team with 80% black people, some of whom have very strong views on social justice, hes also in a league that expects everyone to toe the line when it comes to messaging on social justice.
Bill's first responsibility is to his team, and this was an obstacle. Once the nomination was made, Belichick had to make a statement about it one way or another, putting him in a tough spot.
Trump should have called him and asked him if he wanted it so this whole thing could be avoided. Belichick is not some social justice maniac, he is a Trump supporter, but as he states, recent events would amplify accepting this award to such a level that it would surely interfere with the team's efforts.