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cheaters never prosper. Of course the NFL is going to try to take the Patriots side and back them up.....if they don't then the whole league loses credibility and fans/money/support....etc....its just like baseball....since the steroids reports....homeruns will be down over 1,000 homeruns in the league since 2006, pitchers fastballs are way down. All of this just supports that you really dont need to be an athlete to "succeed" in both of these sports. Take some steroids and you'll make some money. Soon enough ESPN will start to focus on some real sports like Hockey and Soccer....where you really need to be an athlete and have some brains to play.....not be 40 years old and have a beer belly and can't run 20 yards without being out of breath.........I can't wait to see the replies I get to this.....but please...only reply with proper english, no ebonics, and if you have ever played 'competitive' sports.....(playing in 2nd grade or in high school doesn't count)

K G | 05/16/08, 05:42 AM

I'll respond.

Drop dead.

Clear enough for you?

buford | 05/16/08, 06:37 AM

The Patriots should be stripped of all Super Bowls and Tom Brady and Bellicheat should never be allowed in the Hall of Fame. The people of Boston should be ashamed. This is a complete embarrasement to the State of Massachusettes. Cheating must just be a way of life for them.

Pittsburghisdone!!!!!! | 05/16/08, 06:38 AM

Where is Massachusettes? I don't see it on the map. By the way, I said this yesterday, you are waaaaaayyyy too involved in this. Move on. Also, Oswarld acted alone and terrorists really did take down the Twin Towers.

Hooah05!! | 05/16/08, 06:51 AM

In no way am I a Patriots fan, in fact I can't stand them, but I am sure they are not the only team that does this. As the old saying goes, cheating is only cheating when you get caught.

MC34 | 05/16/08, 07:03 AM

if 'misinterpret the rules' means 'we tried to get away with it and got caught' then I completely totally agree with Kraft cheatin cheese and Belichick.

Whalers | 05/16/08, 07:09 AM

Anyone who believes Walsh - I have a bridge in New York I wish to sell you this guy is trash.

As for walsh being asked by a Coach about the walk through. ...well, two things - this is NOT news as this is not against the rules; so why would Walsh even bring it up and why would anyone care; and (2) the Pats coach at the time, now with the Jets does not recall this ever happening ---- and you know if a Jets coach with Mangini today could pile onto the Pats and admit this, he would. So for all you loser fans - sit back and watch the Pats go 19-0 this year -----and stick a sock in it.. As for Walsh, he was fired for illegally audiotaping convesation and is a real skunk

Larry B | 05/16/08, 07:15 AM

thepatriotscheated And you should go back to therapy. Have you ever even watched an NFL game? Doubt it by your comments

Larry B | 05/16/08, 07:16 AM

K G From your comments, it is evident the only competitive sports you ever played is hopscotch in the second grade --- and I bet you were the first one to cry when one of your little classmates stepped on the line ---- Your thoughts are as intellectual as dried mud

Larry B | 05/16/08, 07:18 AM

As a steelers fan(I know it's wierd,coming from L.A.) I always felt that something was weird about the way that the Steelers played against the Pats in the AFC of '02 and also in '05,I know that teams spend a lot of time watching film and all that,but for some stretches of those games,the Pats were dominating and making big plays like they knew what was coming and I know that at the very end is all about execution and timing,but now with all this Spygate crap,as a NFL fan,don't you wonder until what extend videotaping illegally your opponent defensive signals,could give you the edge to beat them? ...And just for the record,I think the Pats are a great team and they have great players,but now with all this controversy,is in the best interest of the Patriots organization to come forward and be straight and clean about all the facts involving this scandal and then we all can move on....

Lakerfan24 | 05/16/08, 07:19 AM

Lakerfan24 There is no owner or coache in the NFL that believes the Pats got any competitive advantage that caused them to beat their teams/ 6 owners have come out and flat out stated this for the record - NY Giants owner - Tampa Coach San Diego Owner Oakland coach Seattle coach San Francisco Owner Green Bay coach and owner ---- This whole spy gate thing is a good crutch for those teams that could not beat the Pats or any other good team on their best day.

As far as coming forward - the Pats have done this already - and the extent of the videos was miniscule and inconsequential This story is DEAD

Larry B | 05/16/08, 07:24 AM

Belechick's credibility is as much in question as Walsh's, however tapes DON'T LIE! The best Belichick could come up with was "I didn't know it was illegal." Tey that one with the cops in the real world if you break the law and see how far it gets you. Cheating is Cheating. I agree with LF24, it seemed like the Pats knew what was coming and made it look way too easy.

The NFL needs to come clean on this and the Pats warrant further punishment. Forget the "dynasty" talk forever!

LetsGoPens | 05/16/08, 07:26 AM

There is no owner or coache in the NFL that believes the Pats got any competitive advantage that caused them to beat their teams/
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I think with new revelations coming to light, that may change. They discussed this at length on Sirius yesterday. Even Don Shula said it depended on what the tapes showed. If they had the signals prior to the game, then yes, it would give them an advantage.

I'll be watching the interview tonight on HBO.

buford | 05/16/08, 07:42 AM

LetsGoPens When they played your team they always knew what was coming -- NOTHING

loser team and loser fans ---- you guys will take this to your graves -- good for you we in New england know better Get over it girls - your team sucks and you got hammered by a better team --- But, feel free to use this as a crutch for your failures now and in the future - pathetic

Larry B | 05/16/08, 07:43 AM

buford This is dead Shula is an old lady --- And this saga is over - except for the losers that need to cling to something
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Jealousy is a great thing - and we appreciate all your thought and criticisms in New england

And Shula sells lousy steaks in his restaurants and his business is down - so he is just a grumpy old man Shula is also posturing as he knows the Pats are the greatest challenge to his 17-0 season --- LOSER

Larry B | 05/16/08, 07:45 AM

The saddest part is the integrity of the game has been compromised. The Patriots as a team are a great team. Their coach though, as done to football what the Black Sox did to baseball. Football needs to come clean and state what will be done in the future to cheaters.

I for one would like the electronic devices in helmets banned. How do I know that when a play is in motion that someone does not tell the QB someone is open. Next I would slap sanctions on a team like the NCAA does, a ban from playoffs for 2 - 5 years depending on the infraction. As for the person committing the rule violations, ban them for life. As for the owner, make the violation hurt by either reducing the teams funds for signing players, or just fine the team a percentage of their gate proceeds.

As for Belicheat, Goodell as a choice, either do nothing and watch Belicheat get ridiculed from town to town, or ban him for life. The game's integrity is at stake here, and that is more important than one individual. A message must be sent that if we come down hard on players for doing things off the field - PACMAN, then we must come down harder for people compromising the game on the field. I am not a Patriot hater, but I am a football fan who has seen the game's integrity fall to an all-time low.

Well just my opinion and I hope people have a great summer. Best wishes and good luck to everyone and their teams.

Hawaiian Charger | 05/16/08, 07:52 AM

This guy must need allot of attention... he said/she said... it is over. Deal with future ways to stop issues like this and move on..

drj0514 | 05/16/08, 07:52 AM

Sen. Edward M. Kennedy (D-Mass.) told the Boston Globe: "With the war in Iraq raging on, gasoline prices closing in on $4 a gallon, and Americans losing their homes at record rates to foreclosure, the United States Senate should be focusing on the real problems that Americans are struggling with. I'm looking forward to another great Patriots season, where they can let their play on the field speak for itself."

pw | 05/16/08, 07:57 AM

So larry, you have to resort to name calling and trying to degrade my teams. How adult of you.
Which team more recently won a super bowl? Without cheating by the way. When's the last time the Bruins did anything? Oh yeah, the last time they were good, the Pens kicked rtheir a**es...twice in route to the cup. Not jealous in the least...trust me. See you in the Cup finals...something you may never see again!

LetsGoPens | 05/16/08, 08:09 AM

Where is Massachusettes?

Hooah!05 - Cranky! |

I think it's in the same part of the country as Road Island.

CowboyDave | 05/16/08, 08:18 AM