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Don Shula refers to Bill Belichick as ‘Beli-cheat’

By Robby Sabo

Dec 21, 2014; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphin former defensive tackle Manny Fernandez (left) shakes hands with former head coach Don Shula (right) after Fernandez was inducted into ring of honor during the half time ceremony at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 21, 2014; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphin former defensive tackle Manny Fernandez (left) shakes hands with former head coach Don Shula (right) after Fernandez was inducted into ring of honor during the half time ceremony at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /
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Hall of Fame coach Don Shula had an interesting way of referring to Bill Belichick recently.

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So what does New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick really think about Eric Mangini?

Mangini, of course, was the man in 2007 who blew the lid on Belichick’s operation so lazily named “Spy-gate.” Since then, Belichick has had to endure the stigma of a cheating, disgruntled coach who’d do anything in his power to get the advantage, legally or illegally.

Fans across the world have made signs, called names and have pointed to the fact that no Patriots team has won a Super Bowl since the lid was blown. Even players like Marshall Faulk, who faced the Patriots in Super Bowl XXVIII, comes to mind as somebody who still holds a bitter grudge against the coach.

This new guy who’s now making the rounds as digging his heels into Belichick could serve as a shocker to many.

Hall of Famer and the most prolific coach in NFL history Don Shula recently referred to the three-time Super Bowl Champion as “Beli-cheat.”

In a profile of Shula, who’s now at the ripe old age of 85, written by David Hyde of the South Florida Sun Sentinel, is where Shula uttered the nickname when Belichick’s name came up.

Perhaps it’s the competitiveness in Shula that’s coming out in him? New England was the only other team in NFL history to register an undefeated regular season. And although they didn’t finish the job completely, maybe it bugs Shula they did get to 18-0, while his Fins will forever be 17-0.

It’s true, Shula didn’t need to make that comment. One thing he did do, though, is he unintentionally just put smiles on every New York Jets fan in the world.

Maybe Woody Johnson should look to Shula. Hey, the coaching vacancy is still open in New York and crazier things have happened than seeing an 85-year old head coach. C’mon Woody, make history.

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