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Why I Want Bill Belichik and Not Pete Carroll as My Pastor

Before you pound me for my title, read on and find out in what particular respect I would want Bill Belichik and not Pete Carroll as my pastor.   I know both have had cheating scandals along with their great success, but it’s not their morals I’m interested in.   I know they are opposite personalities, but it’s not their personalities I’m interested in. I am only interested in one thing that separates the two by a wide margin, a characteristic that made the difference in the Super Bowl. And I contend we need pastors like Belichik rather than Carroll to be a difference, the right kind of difference, in our world. Surprising fact:   Seattle under Carroll has never lost a blowout game.   Neither did USC until the last few games of his tenure there when things fell apart.   But in games decided by 6 points or less, Seattle is 11-13. Carroll is a big picture, rah-rah, emotional leader guy who connects well with his people.   On the details, he’s not so good.   Belichik is the opposit