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Bill Belichick's hidden playbook – the 19th century origins of 'The Patriot Way'

  • Written by Rich Hanley, Professor Emeritus of Journalism, Quinnipiac University
imageBill Belichick during his last game as head coach of the New England Patriots.Winslow Townson/Getty Images

To the New England Patriots fans enrolled in my Story of Football class at Quinnipiac University, Bill Belichick is the only Patriots coach they’ve ever known.

The 71-year-old coach and team owner Robert Kraft amicably parted ways after...

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