New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick is “The Hoodie.” His iconic look includes a hooded sweatshirt, which also generally features cut-off sleeves.
But have you ever wondered why Belichick prefers to cut off his sleeves? Well, it’s a story of sheer practicality, according to NBC Sports’ Tom Curran.
From Curran: “Belichick was driven to distraction by his sleeves in the Patriots Super Bowl XXXIX win over the Eagles. Belichick was just fiddling and tugging and tucking until finally he rolled them up inside themselves. The next season, Belichick took action. In the fall of 2005, Belichick walked into the team’s equipment room, laid a gray sweatshirt on a table and he then lobbed off both arms right below the elbow. ‘Why you doing that,’ he was asked. ‘My arms are too short,’ (Belichick) replied.”
It’s so simple. It’s so Belichick.
