I really enjoy how much I feel I learn just listening to Bellichick talk.

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He learned that at the U

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Reminds me of something I've heard about Bill Russell. Against some opponents, Russell would block shots early and often because he knew it would throw them off the whole game and make them a a non-factor. Against other opponents who were more confident, he would let them make several shots from a certain spot on the floor to encourage them just to block them later when needed.

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Makes you wonder if our staff teaches/taught/will teach/analyzed to this level.

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My money is on - NO they did not. With the young players we have I don't see any way they would be at that level. It's like the old saying "it's hard to remember you're objective is to drain the swamp when you're up to your a$$ in alligators".

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Nick Collins had a big jump in his career. He credited Charles Woodson for that jump. Why? Because Woodson taught him how to study film.

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