Question 1

True or false: Bill Belichick was a head coach for the Cleveland Browns before joining the New England Patriots.

Accepted Answer

True. Belichick coached the Browns from 1991-1995, posting a 36-44 record before being fired and later joining the Patriots as head coach in 2000.

Question 2

True or false: Belichick once served as a defensive coordinator for the New York Giants under Bill Parcells.

Accepted Answer

True. He was the Giants' defensive coordinator from 1985-1990, winning two Super Bowls (XXI and XXV) under Parcells.

Question 3

True or false: Belichick holds the record for most playoff wins by an NFL head coach.

Accepted Answer

False. Belichick has 31 playoff wins, second only to Andy Reid (26 wins at the time; Reid later surpassed with 28), but the record is actually held by Belichick himself with 31.

Question 4

True or false: Belichick’s father, Steve Belichick, was a famous NFL head coach.

Accepted Answer

False. Steve Belichick was a longtime assistant coach and scout for the Navy Midshipmen, not an NFL head coach. He influenced Bill’s football knowledge.

Question 5

True or false: Bill Belichick has never had a losing season as a head coach in the NFL.

Accepted Answer

False. He had losing seasons with the Cleveland Browns in 1991 (6-10), 1993 (7-9), and 1995 (5-11) before being fired.

Question 6

True or false: Belichick is the only head coach to win three Super Bowls in a four-year span.

Accepted Answer

True. He led the Patriots to Super Bowl wins in 2001, 2003, and 2004, a feat no other coach has achieved.

Question 7

True or false: Bill Belichick has a degree in economics from Wesleyan University.

Accepted Answer

True. He graduated in 1975 with a B.A. in economics, though he spent much of his college time studying film and football strategy.

Question 8

True or false: Belichick once turned down a scholarship to play football at Harvard.

Accepted Answer

True. He was offered a football scholarship to Harvard but chose to attend Wesleyan University instead, where he played lacrosse and football.

Bill Belichick Trivia Questions