Belichick demands players be on time for practice despite looming snowstorm

Snowstorms are no excuse for Bill Belichick.

The New England Patriots head coach reminded his players Wednesday that the team will practice this week as scheduled despite a massive snowstorm expected to hit New England on Thursday, according to Mike Reiss of ESPN.

The idea of practicing in snowy weather is reportedly one that Belichick has held firm to in the past, and Patriots safety Devin McCourty urged his teammates to take extra precautions to ensure they are punctual.

"He's mentioned that he doesn't care; 'don't call and say your car got stuck.' I think everyone knows there are two hotels up here at Patriot Place, so stay there for the night. Find a way," McCourty said.

"I tell guys, 'Wake up earlier.' Especially if you don't have a garage or something. Wake up and go clean your car off. I think guys know. We're in the NFL playoffs. I think everyone, if you've been here for a week or two weeks, you kind of get that - 'this guy Bill that talks every day in the early morning, he doesn't play.'"