visajets Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Bill Belichick's son joins Rutgers football as long snapper Published: Tuesday, August 02, 2011, 1:32 PM Updated: Tuesday, August 02, 2011, 1:36 PM By Tom Luicci/The Star-Ledger The Star-Ledger Follow 0 Share close Google Buzz Digg Stumble Upon Fark Reddit Share Email Print John O'Boyle/The Star-LedgerRutgers coach Greg Schiano said he spoke with Bill Belichick, coach of the Patriots, about Belichick's son joining the Rutgers football program. NEWPORT, R.I. -- Walk-on long snappers generally wind up being as obscure as their positions. But Rutgers has one that will this year that will draw more interest than most because of his surname -- even if he doesn't play. Stephen Belichick, the son of New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick, will compete with returning starter Robert Jones for the long-snapping job following a four-year career playing lacrosse at Rutgers. The 5-11, 185-pounder from Weston, Mass. joined the team this summer. "He always wanted to play football," Rutgers coach Greg Schiano said during Big East media day today. "Truth be told, when he was first starting (at Rutgers) he talked to me about trying to play football. We said 'Hey, look, you're here to play lacrosse. Get comfortable there.' For whatever reason it didn't work out and he came to me and said 'I'd like to do it this year.' "Whether he wins the job or not, I think Stephen has some aspirations for coaching and I think he wants to get re-acclimated to football. It will be fun to have him around. Whether he's the guy or not will be determined." Schiano said he spoke about the situation to the elder Belichick "briefly." "Bill is like any other dad," he said. "He appreciates the opportunity. He knows it's about winning games." Ironically, Schiano now finds himself in the same position as Belichick, with a son playing football for another coach. Schiano's oldest son, Joey, will be a freshman at Immaculata High in Somerville this fall. Asked how he and Belichick will deal with that without meddling too much, he said it was simple. "Try to be a dad, not coach," said Schiano. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsFan220 Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Bill Belichick's son joins Rutgers football as long snapper Published: Tuesday, August 02, 2011, 1:32 PM Updated: Tuesday, August 02, 2011, 1:36 PM By Tom Luicci/The Star-Ledger The Star-Ledger Follow 0 Share close Google Buzz Digg Stumble Upon Fark Reddit Share Email Print John O'Boyle/The Star-LedgerRutgers coach Greg Schiano said he spoke with Bill Belichick, coach of the Patriots, about Belichick's son joining the Rutgers football program. NEWPORT, R.I. -- Walk-on long snappers generally wind up being as obscure as their positions. But Rutgers has one that will this year that will draw more interest than most because of his surname -- even if he doesn't play. Stephen Belichick, the son of New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick, will compete with returning starter Robert Jones for the long-snapping job following a four-year career playing lacrosse at Rutgers. The 5-11, 185-pounder from Weston, Mass. joined the team this summer. "He always wanted to play football," Rutgers coach Greg Schiano said during Big East media day today. "Truth be told, when he was first starting (at Rutgers) he talked to me about trying to play football. We said 'Hey, look, you're here to play lacrosse. Get comfortable there.' For whatever reason it didn't work out and he came to me and said 'I'd like to do it this year.' "Whether he wins the job or not, I think Stephen has some aspirations for coaching and I think he wants to get re-acclimated to football. It will be fun to have him around. Whether he's the guy or not will be determined." Schiano said he spoke about the situation to the elder Belichick "briefly." "Bill is like any other dad," he said. "He appreciates the opportunity. He knows it's about winning games." Ironically, Schiano now finds himself in the same position as Belichick, with a son playing football for another coach. Schiano's oldest son, Joey, will be a freshman at Immaculata High in Somerville this fall. Asked how he and Belichick will deal with that without meddling too much, he said it was simple. "Try to be a dad, not coach," said Schiano. I went to Rutgers and had classes with some athletes who dealt with this kid and they said he was a prick and came off as being very spoiled...apple doesn't fall very far from the tree.....I hope he doesn't make the team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visajets Posted August 2, 2011 Author Share Posted August 2, 2011 In a round a bout way Schiano all about hype and attention will take full advantage of this situation. The kid never played football in his life and all of a sudden wants to play football in college? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 I went to Rutgers and had classes with some athletes who dealt with this kid and they said he was a prick and came off as being very spoiled...apple doesn't fall very far from the tree.....I hope he doesn't make the team He's a ******* lacrosse player bro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plus One Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 LOL Rutgers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 How many sacks did he have as a lacrosse player? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visajets Posted August 2, 2011 Author Share Posted August 2, 2011 How many sacks did he have as a lacrosse player? Wrong sport sack daddy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plus One Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Think about this. Your father is very wealthy, is a public figure, and is one of the most recognized people in the United States. And he uses all his wealth, power, influence and prestige to get you into.....RUTGERS!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattyandthejets Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 SIGN THIS BEAST!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonFabinisBackhair Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Think about this. Your father is very wealthy, is a public figure, and is one of the most recognized people in the United States. And he uses all his wealth, power, influence and prestige to get you into.....RUTGERS!! Two posts in one thread knocking Rutgers, let me guess, Rutgers rejected you? *Cue made up post about going to some ivy league school* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceman88 Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Why is this news? Who cares? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plus One Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Two posts in one thread knocking Rutgers, let me guess, Rutgers rejected you? *Cue made up post about going to some ivy league school* Let me guess, Rutgers accepted you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonFabinisBackhair Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Let me guess, Rutgers accepted you. What a zinger! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plus One Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 What a zinger! I thought so. Hey, good luck with that degree. I'm sure it will open up a lot of doors for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonFabinisBackhair Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 I thought so. Hey, good luck with that degree. I'm sure it will open up a lot of doors for you. Not a Rutgers man myself, but I've always been pleased with any Rutgers grad I've hired. Your hostility towards them is bizarre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plus One Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Not a Rutgers man myself, but I've always been pleased with any Rutgers grad I've hired. Your hostility towards them is bizarre. Let me guess, you're one of those Penn State fags, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonFabinisBackhair Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Let me guess, you're one of those Penn State fags, right? Haha do you just hate state schools? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plus One Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Haha do you just hate state schools? Not all of them. I hate Penn State, because everyone I've ever met from that school is a complete a$$hole. I don't hate Rutgers. I more or less just feel sorry for those people. I mean, don't get me wrong, they are good people. Just not the sharpest tools in the shed if you know what I mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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