Belichick Is Coach of Year Despite Scandal

 
The New England Patriots' perfect regular season was enough to outweigh the controversies in the voting for coach of the year. Bill Belichick, the Patriots' unyielding coach, was given the honor yesterday by the Associated Press. [link]

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