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Classic Bill Belichick: Short answers, long pauses in final presser

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- In his final news conference before the AFC Championship Game, Bill Belichick delivered a Belichickian performance on Friday, meaning he said very little about a lot of topics.

The New England Patriots' coach was particularly tight-lipped about the status of injured quarterback Tom Brady (hand). Of the 28 questions in his Q & A with reporters, Belichick fielded 10 related to Brady and the quarterback situation.

What did he reveal? Not much, but he announced the day of the week is Friday. Belichick was so measured and dour that, if someone had asked if Brady still has a right hand, he might not have confirmed.