Big name college football coach ‘humbled and embarrassed’ after learning football from NFL legend Bill Belichick
Matt Rhule has been an NFL head coach and won college bowl games.
But the Nebraska Cornhuskers coach felt like he was watching a different sport when he spent some quality time with a true NFL coaching legend.
"He is so smart and he's seen so much that he can make the complex so simple that it humbles you and embarrasses you," Rhule said.
Making Rhule's point even stronger is the fact that the coach he was praising is no longer employed by an NFL team.
Bill Belichick spent 24 years running the New England Patriots, building a dynasty and winning six Super Bowls.
But it went bad for Belichick in New England after Tom Brady left and now the Pats legend is searching for the next stage in his career.
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That gave the 71-year-old free time to spend at Nebraska, where he blew away Rhule with his football knowledge.
"I was embarrassed yesterday listening to him," Rhule said. "How smart he is and how simple it was."
Belichick is so dedicated to his life's work that he spent "four and a half hours, just with the (Nebraska) coaches."
"He came in and met with our coaching staff," Rhule said. "Three and a half hours in, I was like, 'Coach, would you like a water, some coffee? Would you like to use the restroom?' Because I desperately had to use the restroom."
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Belichick was polarizing during his final years in New England and clearly rubbed some Pats the wrong way, while regularly battling with the media.
But it's clear that few, if any, know football better than the man who drafted Brady in the sixth round and turned "Do Your Job" into the foundation of a dynasty.
"His recall of things from 15 years ago," Rhule said. "The only reason we didn't get through more information is because he's having to slow down to make sure you understand what he's saying."
All Belichick wanted to do at Nebraska was teach and give back.
Even when Rhule tried to take a breather, Belichick kept dedicating himself to the art of football.
"He's like, 'I'm fine, Matt,' " Rhule said. "I'm like, 'Yes, sir.' "
Belichick went 302-165 during his 29-year NFL coaching career, with 266 wins coming as a Patriot.
He won NFL Coach of the Year three times.