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Former Navy football players reflect on Steve Belichick's influence on son, Patriots coach

With a Super Bowl win Sunday, Patriots head coach Bill Belichick will be remembered by many for being one of the most successful NFL coaches of all time.

But for former Navy football players, he'll be remembered for another reason:

He's Steve Belichick's son.

Several former Navy players say Bill Belichick wouldn't be the coach he is without his father's influence. They see strong similarities between the Patriots coach and the legendary Navy scout's coaching styles, specifically their ability to know everything about their opponent.

Bill Belichick will attempt to win his fifth Super Bowl ring Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons.