That's the way Belichik operates. Remember how he had the Giants defence brutalize the Bills' receivers in SB XXV...?? That game also came down to a last second field goal attempt (that just missed and gave the Giants the game).
"And stole another one mugging receivers. The league had to change the rules after that.
That's the way Belichik operates."
The way Belichik "operates" is by preparing his team and outcoaching his opponent. That's why he's so successful.