All I have to say is that Bill Belichick doesn't have it. Although someone persuaded Tom Brady to get a much-needed haircut before the big game Sunday, no one dares suggest that Belichick ditch the sweatshirt with the ragged sleeves.
Given that I've never seen him coach in anything else, I imagine he imagines it's his lucky shirt. But I remember the good old days when Tom Landry sported a suit and hat on the sidelines. Chuck Noll, although more casual, always looked pulled together in a crew neck sweater or a golf shirt. Bum Phillips was a little over the top with his cowboy hats and shearling jackets, but at least they were appropriate for Houston.
There is no location for which Belichick's sloppy, slobbish attire is appropriate.
Other coaches manage to look decent, at least, in their team gear. Mike Tomlin always looks very sharp at the games - of course, his wife is a fashion designer and probably wouldn't let him out of the house in slashed sweats.
I'm not defending the league's use of coaches as mannequins to model official team apparel. It seems eerily coincidental when several coaches are wearing their team's version of the same jacket on the same Sunday. And if Belichick's sweatshirt is in protest of that program, I don't blame him.
But couldn't he do it in a sportcoat and fedora, a la Landry?
omg my husband sports a sweatshirt just like his. lol i cant stand it! and when he wears it, he is "Bill" for the day. Ive been trying to throw that thing away forever, but some way or how, Larry manages to keep it hidden from me. lol It has now become football sunday attire. Positive note, it isnt a sports team. Its just a plain,used to be but now faded, a dingy camo green color with the occasional greade stain from the prior football Sunday.
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately, the cut-off sweat"shirt" has become Belichicks staple and its here to stay! I agree, a little more "suited" attire would be much more professional. He must not be married lol