Michael Strahan sounds off on Bill Belichick Hall of Fame snub

Former NFL player Michael Strahan

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Matthew Couden

By Matthew Couden

Contributing Writer

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Like many others, Michael Strahan wasn't happy to see former New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick snubbed from the Pro Football Hall of Fame on his first potential entry.

Belichick, who coached the New England Patriots to six Super Bowl wins, was on the recent ballot to go in but, due to the voting process, wasn't chosen among this year's inductees. That brought plenty of backlash from current and former NFL stars, including Patrick Mahomes, Deion Sanders, Tom Brady, and Strahan.

Strahan famously starred for the New York Giants and captured a Super Bowl win with the team, ironically against Belichick's Patriots. Since retiring, he has had various television roles, including co-hosting ABC's "Good Morning America" and serving as a commentator on "Fox NFL Sunday," among other endeavors.

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On Wednesday's episode of "GMA," Will Reeve presented a report about the Belichick snub. As Reeve wrapped up his segment, Strahan had a few things to say about the situation.

“Not just six as a head coach, but he won two with the Giants as a defensive coordinator. I mean, the guy has eight Super Bowls. I think, to be honest with you, as someone who is a member, it’s embarrassing," Strahan said in his rant.

"I think it shows just how flawed the whole voting process is, and maybe the people who are voting need to be changed, because this is ridiculous,” he said on GMA, adding, "I think this just ruins all the credibility of the Hall of Fame."

Strahan joined the Giants in 1993 and retired from the NFL as a member of the Giants in 2007. The seven-time Pro Bowler, 2001 NFL Defensive Player of the Year, and two-time NFL sacks leader, was inducted into the Hall of Fame in the Class of 2014.

He wasn't a first-ballot entry either, despite being a 2013 finalist in his first year of eligibility. However, Belichick's omission from the upcoming class has many people scratching their heads, although some suggest "cheating scandals" played a role in the snub.

Belichick is a three-time AP NFL Coach of the Year, an eight-time Super Bowl champion, and has a combined 333 wins in the regular season and postseason. That win total is second only to the legendary Don Shula, who had 347.

Reportedly, 11 individuals didn't vote for Belichick this time, but he'll be eligible for induction indefinitely, so it appears he should be a strong candidate for next year's class.