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LaDainian Tomlinson: Patriots, Bill Belichick Have No Class
Posted Jan 14th 2007 9:19PM by Michael David Smith
Filed under: Chargers, Patriots, AFC East, AFC West, NFL Gossip, NFL Playoffs, NFL Rumors, NFL Coaching
Wow. You don't hear LaDainian Tomlinson go off like this very often. On the field after the game Tomlinson had words with some of the Patriots' players about their celebrations on San Diego's field, which mocked Shawne Merriman's dance. During his post-game press conference, Tomlinson had this to say:
"When you go to the middle of our field, when you start doing the dance that Shawne Merriman is known for, that's disrespectful to me. And I can't sit there and watch that. And so, yeah, I was very upset. And just the fact that they showed no class at all. Absolutely no class. And maybe that comes from their head coach. So you know, there you have it."
With that, the Chargers' PR person ushered Tomlinson out of the room. I'm not sure what Tomlinson has against Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, but if the Patriots lose to the Colts on Sunday, that means Belichick will be Tomlinson's coach at the Pro Bowl. That could be awkward.
