January 24, 2015
When Bill Belichick called an impromptu press conference Saturday to further discuss what has now become known as "Deflategate," people all over the country tuned in to hear what the Patriots coach had to say. Naturally, those people then took to twitter to parse every word and, more specifically, mock every reference to "balls."
What people weren't expecting was a science lesson.
Here's a look at some of the best reactions:
Bill "Nye the Science Guy" Belichick. He just said, "atmospheric conditions." He's a science teacher!!
— Jason McIntyre (@jasonrmcintyre) January 24, 2015
"It's a sensation for the quarterbacks" -- Belichick on feeling the balls.
— Eliot Shorr-Parks (@EliotShorrParks) January 24, 2015
Tune into http://t.co/3rvhSy6XtG to see media darling Bill Belichick read his book report on football preparation
— Justin Klugh (@justin_klugh) January 24, 2015
"I've handled dozens of balls over the past week" -- Belichick
— Eliot Shorr-Parks (@EliotShorrParks) January 24, 2015
how long do you think Belichick has had to practice these lines to get to a point where he wasn't just giggling constantly?
— OHB (@ohholybutt) January 24, 2015
So for the record, Belichick is blaming the officials, the equipment team, the weather... anyone else?
— Rob Tornoe (@RobTornoe) January 24, 2015
A similar concept to when the "low tire pressure" light comes on in your car. BILL BELICHICK IS ON FIRE
— Jason McIntyre (@jasonrmcintyre) January 24, 2015
This season started with the media pretending Michael Sam would be a distraction and ended with Belichick distracting the media with physics
— Bill Barnwell (@billbarnwell) January 24, 2015
Is Belichick going to end this by saying: "And live from New York ..."
— Drew Davison (@drewdavison) January 24, 2015
“I would not say I’m the Mona Lisa Vito of the football world.” Belichick dropping My Cousin Vinny!!!
— Will Brinson (@WillBrinson) January 24, 2015
“I’m not a scientist.” - Bill Belichick
— Brandon Lee Gowton (@BrandonGowton) January 24, 2015
Belichick walks out of presser, into lab. Brady hands him set of goggles and white coat. They share a laugh, deflate just a ton of footballs
— Justin Klugh (@justin_klugh) January 24, 2015
A live look at the Belichick press conference. pic.twitter.com/km9UdACJaf
— Arash Markazi (@ArashMarkazi) January 24, 2015
Bill Nye the Hoodie Guy.
— mike freeman (@mikefreemanNFL) January 24, 2015
I will never see my dashboard tire pressure light go on again without thinking of Bill Belichick, and this afternoon. That's my takeaway.
— Don Banks (@DonBanks) January 24, 2015
Still no explanation from Belichick as to how the laws of physics don't apply to the Colts' footballs.
— Bart Hubbuch (@BartHubbuch) January 24, 2015
Galileo. Newton. Einstein. Belichick.
— Jim Murray (@bigjimmurray) January 24, 2015
Press guy just told media that all "sophomoric references to balls will be replaced with footballs" in the transcript of the conference. Ha!
— Sara Ganim (@sganim) January 24, 2015
DID YOU ORDER THE CODE RED BELICHICK
— Fake Bo Pelini (@FauxPelini) January 24, 2015
Found on reddit. Outstanding. @Patriots #SuperBowlXLIX #Belichick pic.twitter.com/OdrdTQJlNH
— Brown Dog (@mabrowndog) January 24, 2015
He "followed every rule". Now can he follow his heart? Coming this summer, Bill Belichick and Marisa Tomei star in "Fourth Down and Love"
— Chris Burke (@ChrisBurke_SI) January 24, 2015
Bill Belichick's investigation of Bill Belichick determined that Bill Belichick did nothing wrong. Carry on, people.
— Bart Hubbuch (@BartHubbuch) January 24, 2015
Belichick confirmed today what many of us already suspected: He would CRUSH trivia night.
— Kevin Clark (@KevinClarkWSJ) January 24, 2015
That Belichick press conference was far more entertaining than the AFC Championship game.
— Dennis and Callahan (@DandCShow) January 24, 2015
I’m really hoping the NFL’s investigation is eventually released in this format: pic.twitter.com/JZxy4DbDSM
— Jeff Darlington (@JeffDarlington) January 24, 2015
ok but can belichick explain andrew luck's voice
— Lana Berry (@Lana) January 24, 2015
There's a legitimate chance Belichick is president now. I need to double check the Constitution but I'm like 99% sure.
— John Feitelberg (@JFeitelberg) January 24, 2015
If you smoke Beastmode 2 weed & watch Belichick's press conference, Bill reveals atmospheric pressure as it relates to missing flight MH370
— Jason McIntyre (@jasonrmcintyre) January 24, 2015
Belichick leaving the hoodie at home and going with this look for Super Bowl: pic.twitter.com/ZelQoLllUc
— David Aldridge (@daldridgetnt) January 24, 2015
Shocked that Dr. Belichick didn't end the press conference with "PV = nRT, chumps."
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) January 24, 2015
"Tom" is actually Tom Curran of CSN New England...
How many times can Belichick murder @tomcurran in 1 one press conference?
— David Portnoy (@stoolpresidente) January 24, 2015
Belichick vs. "Tom", Hell in a Cell
— Bill Riccette (@Bill_Riccette) January 24, 2015
My own kid just texted, "Hope you enjoyed that roast session Bill gave you..."
— Tom E. Curran (@tomecurran) January 24, 2015
Belichick: I believe now, 100 percent, that I have personally and we as an organization, we have followed every rule to the letter.
— Kevin Duffy (@KevinRDuffy) January 24, 2015
The real message from the press conference, other than Belichick could be your college physics professor: Go try to prove we did it, NFL.
— Judy Battista (@judybattista) January 24, 2015
I credit Bill Belichick with taking issue seriously, for obviously spending time usually devoted to SB prep to educating himself on subject
— Ed Werder (@Edwerderespn) January 24, 2015
Lowkey the gem of Belichick presser, was him admitting to spygate and thinking there was absolutely nothing wrong with the taping
— Robert Littal (@BSO) January 24, 2015
Shame on CNN, MSNBC and Fox News for carrying the Bill Belichick conference live. Deflategate has entered a whole new level of stupid.
— Tim Riday (@TimRiday) January 24, 2015
This whole "blame the media" routine from some Pats fans is laughable. There's a real investigation going on, sparked by a sting operation.
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) January 24, 2015
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