With all due respect to Green Bay legend Vince Lombardi , but it may be time to change the championship trophy name.

Bill Belichick is on the verge of surpassing the legend's playoff winning percentage; the two are currently tied at 9-1. He is well on his way to being the best coach of all-time. So how about the Belichick Golden Ball or something.

Mr. Belichick deserves some sort of recognition for his efforts. The Portland Press Herald's Mike Lowe agrees. He asks, "What will the NFL do for Belichick?"

Perhaps a hip, new nickname would be more appropriate than renaming the trophy.

Not since The Gipper have I heard a nickname associated with a head coach. Well, at least not one that a newspaper site can print. With that in mind, I've been debating nicknames for Belichick. If there is a coach that deserves one, it is he.

How about the Unibomber, those hooded sweatshirts are something else.

The Professor, he studies the game and teaches other teams a lesson. He also learns from his mistakes, never losing to the same quarterback twice in a season. Each week is like graduation.

The Guru, he knows something others don't.

Maybe B.B., he is a straightshooter.

Perhaps 5-Dollar-Bill, he makes the most of his payroll.

The Savior, also comes to mind. Before Belichick joined the Patriots, New Englanders didn't have much to cheer about. Yes we were in the Super Bowl in 1997, but we lost to Green Bay. But aside from that appearance, the Celtics, Bruins and Red Sox all were hibernating from championships like a bear in winter.

Then Bill arrived, resurrecting the pride of New Englanders. We have been able to hold our heads high for the past four years. No longer are we pitied. Now we are feared and for good reason.

People believe in Bill - the players, the ownership, and most certainly the fans.

Who doesn't believe in Belichick?

Well Boston Globe columnist Bob Ryan is now saying, "In Bill I trust."

Where has he been?

Bill Belichick has brought the Patriots two Super Bowls and has the NFL record for consecutive wins, but it took a playoff win versus the Colts, for Mr. Ryan to get on board.

I'm not sure what happened in 2002, but that blip aside, I've been a believer since he arrived.

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