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New York Giants legend Eli Manning expressed strong disbelief over Bill Belichick's surprising omission from the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2026.
In an exclusive interview with ClutchPoints, the two-time Super Bowl champion—Manning famously defeated Belichick's New England Patriots in Super Bowls XLII and XLVI—called the snub "pretty shocking."
"Bill Belichick not making the Hall of Fame is pretty shocking," Manning said. "You have one of -- if not maybe the greatest coach of all time -- and what he built there in New England, and the amount of Super Bowls they went to, and AFC championships, let alone just the amount that they won, it was incredible. I can't imagine a more deserving coach to make it in the Hall of Fame than him."
Belichick, 73, entered his first year of eligibility after a legendary career that includes a record six Super Bowl titles as head coach, nine Super Bowl appearances (the most ever), and 333 career wins (second only to Don Shula's 347). His dynasty with the Patriots, featuring Tom Brady, is widely regarded as one of the greatest in NFL history.
Despite this resume, Belichick failed to secure the required 80% approval (at least 40 votes from the 50-member selection committee) under the Hall's revamped process, which grouped coaches, contributors, and seniors together, limiting inductions and sparking widespread controversy.
The decision has prompted discussions about potential changes to the voting system, including reverting to in-person deliberations and stricter confidentiality rules.
Reactions from figures like Patriots owner Robert Kraft and Brady -- and now Manning -- underscore the backlash, with many expecting Belichick's eventual induction in future years.
This article originally appeared on Giants Wire: Giants legend Eli Manning: Bill Belichick's Hall of Fame snub is 'shocking'
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In an exclusive interview with ClutchPoints, the two-time Super Bowl champion—Manning famously defeated Belichick's New England Patriots in Super Bowls XLII and XLVI—called the snub "pretty shocking."
"Bill Belichick not making the Hall of Fame is pretty shocking," Manning said. "You have one of -- if not maybe the greatest coach of all time -- and what he built there in New England, and the amount of Super Bowls they went to, and AFC championships, let alone just the amount that they won, it was incredible. I can't imagine a more deserving coach to make it in the Hall of Fame than him."
Belichick, 73, entered his first year of eligibility after a legendary career that includes a record six Super Bowl titles as head coach, nine Super Bowl appearances (the most ever), and 333 career wins (second only to Don Shula's 347). His dynasty with the Patriots, featuring Tom Brady, is widely regarded as one of the greatest in NFL history.
Despite this resume, Belichick failed to secure the required 80% approval (at least 40 votes from the 50-member selection committee) under the Hall's revamped process, which grouped coaches, contributors, and seniors together, limiting inductions and sparking widespread controversy.
The decision has prompted discussions about potential changes to the voting system, including reverting to in-person deliberations and stricter confidentiality rules.
Reactions from figures like Patriots owner Robert Kraft and Brady -- and now Manning -- underscore the backlash, with many expecting Belichick's eventual induction in future years.
This article originally appeared on Giants Wire: Giants legend Eli Manning: Bill Belichick's Hall of Fame snub is 'shocking'
Continue reading...
