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Sports Illustrated
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Andy Nesbitt

Bill Belichick Spiked the Challenge Flag With Such an Attitude and NFL Fans Loved It

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick has never been one to shy away from showing his frustrations with officials while roaming the sidelines during games. 

That happened again in Sunday night’s Dolphins-Patriots showdown when the legendary coach was not happy that he had to challenge a call against his team. 

Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson came up short of a first down in the third quarter, but Belichick thought the refs got it wrong and it should have been enough for a first down. He then waited for the right time to throw his challenge flag.

Look at this: 

The call ended up being upheld and the Patriots turned the ball over a few plays later. 

NFL fans loved his spike: 

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