Overview
- During NBC’s Super Bowl pregame show, Tony Dungy refused to say whether he voted for Bill Belichick, citing an oath not to discuss deliberations.
- ESPN broadcaster Michael Kay said NBC should have fired Dungy "on the spot" for declining to address his vote on-air.
- Former Patriots safety and NBC colleague Rodney Harrison pushed back during the segment, telling Dungy’s panel, "You guys got it wrong."
- The Pro Football Hall of Fame’s bylaws require keeping other selectors’ comments confidential but do not prohibit a voter from disclosing their own ballot.
- Belichick did not secure the 80% support required for first-ballot induction, and Dungy defended the process by saying identical totals from two years ago would have resulted in Belichick’s selection.