Comments on: SPECTER’S TIES TO COMCAST MAKE SITUATION MORE DIFFICULT FOR NFL http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/14/specters-ties-to-comcast-make-situation-more-difficult-for-nfl/ The Best Pro Football Scoop on the Internet Tue, 02 Dec 2008 15:41:22 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.2 By: monger http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/14/specters-ties-to-comcast-make-situation-more-difficult-for-nfl/#comment-30217 monger Thu, 15 May 2008 18:29:30 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/14/specters-ties-to-comcast-make-situation-more-difficult-for-nfl/#comment-30217 Specter should watch a football game sometime. He'd find out that cheating happens every single game, and when the cheaters cheat, out comes the yellow laundry. Does he or anybody else think that every time somebody breaks the rules during the game that it's caught and even if it's caught that it's penalized? Specter should watch a football game sometime. He’d find out that cheating happens every single game, and when the cheaters cheat, out comes the yellow laundry. Does he or anybody else think that every time somebody breaks the rules during the game that it’s caught and even if it’s caught that it’s penalized?

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]]> By: trikee http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/14/specters-ties-to-comcast-make-situation-more-difficult-for-nfl/#comment-30028 trikee Thu, 15 May 2008 14:09:25 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/14/specters-ties-to-comcast-make-situation-more-difficult-for-nfl/#comment-30028 Hey Florio, how about you explain how Spector has "very close ties to Comcast" instead of just making a general statement?? Hey Florio, how about you explain how Spector has “very close ties to Comcast” instead of just making a general statement??

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]]> By: PFTiswhatitis http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/14/specters-ties-to-comcast-make-situation-more-difficult-for-nfl/#comment-29974 PFTiswhatitis Thu, 15 May 2008 13:19:22 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/14/specters-ties-to-comcast-make-situation-more-difficult-for-nfl/#comment-29974 @dagodfather: Ever consider that Goodell might be speaking the truth and there was nothing covered up? Nah that just can't be, its impossible. @dagodfather: Ever consider that Goodell might be speaking the truth and there was nothing covered up? Nah that just can’t be, its impossible.

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]]> By: brian_21 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/14/specters-ties-to-comcast-make-situation-more-difficult-for-nfl/#comment-29866 brian_21 Thu, 15 May 2008 03:43:50 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/14/specters-ties-to-comcast-make-situation-more-difficult-for-nfl/#comment-29866 You missed No. 4, Gregjennings85 4. New England Patriots film/San Diego Chargers cheerleaders Appropriately between getting the poor to stay poor and the NFL as a whole. You missed No. 4, Gregjennings85

4. New England Patriots film/San Diego Chargers cheerleaders

Appropriately between getting the poor to stay poor and the NFL as a whole.

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]]> By: foober http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/14/specters-ties-to-comcast-make-situation-more-difficult-for-nfl/#comment-29845 foober Thu, 15 May 2008 03:03:18 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/14/specters-ties-to-comcast-make-situation-more-difficult-for-nfl/#comment-29845 Again, what the nfl is trying to do is whitewash the cheating by the pats to move on to taking nfl fans money for next year. The huge question that the nfl is overlooking is the pats cheated to win those super bowls. Is there fairness in sports or are we to throw that out the window just so the nfl can keep making huge money. Again, what the nfl is trying to do is whitewash the cheating by the pats to move on to taking nfl fans money for next year.

The huge question that the nfl is overlooking is the pats cheated to win those super bowls. Is there fairness in sports or are we to throw that out the window just so the nfl can keep making huge money.

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]]> By: Gregjennings85 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/14/specters-ties-to-comcast-make-situation-more-difficult-for-nfl/#comment-29811 Gregjennings85 Thu, 15 May 2008 02:08:40 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/14/specters-ties-to-comcast-make-situation-more-difficult-for-nfl/#comment-29811 Rankings of importance to the U.S. Government (or at least the psychos that REALLY run it): 1. Baseball (yech....yawn.) 2. Getting away with anything they want. 3. Getting the poor to stay poor. 5. The N.F.L. 6. The economy. 7. Gas prices. Rankings of importance to the U.S. Government (or at least the psychos that REALLY run it):

1. Baseball (yech….yawn.)

2. Getting away with anything they want.

3. Getting the poor to stay poor.

5. The N.F.L.

6. The economy.

7. Gas prices.

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]]> By: goodjuju http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/14/specters-ties-to-comcast-make-situation-more-difficult-for-nfl/#comment-29801 goodjuju Thu, 15 May 2008 01:54:46 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/14/specters-ties-to-comcast-make-situation-more-difficult-for-nfl/#comment-29801 Specter says that the NFL's investigation of spygate was neither objective or adequate and he is probably correct. Of course it wasn't objective or adequate. the NFL has nothing to gain and everything to lose if evidence is uncovered that the Pats cheated in a playoff game or superbowl. The NFL does not want to uncover any more evidence of cheating by one of the best teams in football. They want to move on. First and foremost the NFL is about making money. Boston has one of the most rabid fan bases in sports and the Pats and the NFL make a lot money becuase of it. The NFL does not want to ruin a good thing. What a huge can of worms to deal with if more evidence was uncovered especially for a playoff game. How can they market the Pats this year or next if it comes out that they cheated during a playoff game? Would their superbowl victories be forfeited? Would they have to pay their opponets reparations for cheating them out of a playoff victory? And what precedent would this set? Will steroid use in the future deserve the same scrutiny? Clearly, using a banned substance is cheating. These are all tough questions and it is exactly why the NFL destroyed the first batch of evidence and why nothing new was ever going to be uncovered by the NFL. Specter says that the NFL’s investigation of spygate was neither objective or adequate and he is probably correct. Of course it wasn’t objective or adequate. the NFL has nothing to gain and everything to lose if evidence is uncovered that the Pats cheated in a playoff game or superbowl. The NFL does not want to uncover any more evidence of cheating by one of the best teams in football. They want to move on. First and foremost the NFL is about making money. Boston has one of the most rabid fan bases in sports and the Pats and the NFL make a lot money becuase of it. The NFL does not want to ruin a good thing. What a huge can of worms to deal with if more evidence was uncovered especially for a playoff game. How can they market the Pats this year or next if it comes out that they cheated during a playoff game? Would their superbowl victories be forfeited? Would they have to pay their opponets reparations for cheating them out of a playoff victory? And what precedent would this set? Will steroid use in the future deserve the same scrutiny? Clearly, using a banned substance is cheating. These are all tough questions and it is exactly why the NFL destroyed the first batch of evidence and why nothing new was ever going to be uncovered by the NFL.

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]]> By: griblets http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/14/specters-ties-to-comcast-make-situation-more-difficult-for-nfl/#comment-29789 griblets Thu, 15 May 2008 01:35:31 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/14/specters-ties-to-comcast-make-situation-more-difficult-for-nfl/#comment-29789 Congress has no business spending our tax dollars to investigate an issue where no law has been broken. This is an issue for the NFL to handle privately. Maybe Specter should concern himself with cheating issues a little closer to his work place. Things like corporate bribes to Congressmen, ridiculous Congressional pension plans, and the Federal Reserve's role of creating inflation through printing more money and destroying the purchasing power of the dollar are just a few that come to mind. Specter should get his own House in order before he starts investigations in others. PA residents, please vote this guy out next election! Congress has no business spending our tax dollars to investigate an issue where no law has been broken. This is an issue for the NFL to handle privately.

Maybe Specter should concern himself with cheating issues a little closer to his work place. Things like corporate bribes to Congressmen, ridiculous Congressional pension plans, and the Federal Reserve’s role of creating inflation through printing more money and destroying the purchasing power of the dollar are just a few that come to mind. Specter should get his own House in order before he starts investigations in others.

PA residents, please vote this guy out next election!

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]]> By: loki0284 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/14/specters-ties-to-comcast-make-situation-more-difficult-for-nfl/#comment-29784 loki0284 Thu, 15 May 2008 01:27:04 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/14/specters-ties-to-comcast-make-situation-more-difficult-for-nfl/#comment-29784 Being from the great state of pennsylvania and having this guy as one of our senators is truly appauling. Maybe Sen. Spector should vacate his seat since he has nothing more to complain about then spygate. Theres a war that has put our economy in the proverbial crapper. 1/4 of the populate has inadequate health coverage or non at all. The middle class has disappear. Illegal immigrants are flooding our country in our southern states. But this mental reject is wasting his time on the patriots cheating. What do you think scouts do? So the patriots came up with a foolproof way of cheating that already took place. After getting caught they still went on to the super bowl. Granted you could claim that not being able to video tape signals was the reason they lost but the giants did something no one else but the eagles and ravens were able to do all season, and that was get Tom Brady on his butt. Once Spector proves the magic bullet theory through the use of modern physics then he can work on spygate. How about he takes up a truly noble cause. I have not been to an eagles game since they started winning again. The reason is because every year they sell out instantly and then the tickets go for almost triple on ebay or craiglist or stubhub. Maybe he should complain about how professional sports and concerts promoters turn a blind eye to ticket scalping. Why is ebay and craigslist able to sell tickets for more then the face value of the ticket considering the law states that you are not supposed to sell for over face value. that would be a cause that would help all the fans Being from the great state of pennsylvania and having this guy as one of our senators is truly appauling. Maybe Sen. Spector should vacate his seat since he has nothing more to complain about then spygate. Theres a war that has put our economy in the proverbial crapper. 1/4 of the populate has inadequate health coverage or non at all. The middle class has disappear. Illegal immigrants are flooding our country in our southern states. But this mental reject is wasting his time on the patriots cheating. What do you think scouts do? So the patriots came up with a foolproof way of cheating that already took place. After getting caught they still went on to the super bowl. Granted you could claim that not being able to video tape signals was the reason they lost but the giants did something no one else but the eagles and ravens were able to do all season, and that was get Tom Brady on his butt. Once Spector proves the magic bullet theory through the use of modern physics then he can work on spygate. How about he takes up a truly noble cause. I have not been to an eagles game since they started winning again. The reason is because every year they sell out instantly and then the tickets go for almost triple on ebay or craiglist or stubhub. Maybe he should complain about how professional sports and concerts promoters turn a blind eye to ticket scalping. Why is ebay and craigslist able to sell tickets for more then the face value of the ticket considering the law states that you are not supposed to sell for over face value. that would be a cause that would help all the fans

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]]> By: Rob0769 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/14/specters-ties-to-comcast-make-situation-more-difficult-for-nfl/#comment-29783 Rob0769 Thu, 15 May 2008 01:25:17 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/14/specters-ties-to-comcast-make-situation-more-difficult-for-nfl/#comment-29783 dagodfather, First, it isn't illegal for a corporation to give money to a Senator's campaign. There is just a limit of what they can. Besides, what the difference if it comes directly from Comast or the collected donations of senior management and the board of directors equals the equivalent of Specter's second largest contributor and the collective donations of members of Comcast's lobbying firm make up Specter's first. It is just a way to circumvent the cap of maximum donations and funneling it in through individuals. Second, Specter is not on the up and up. He has a history with the NFL that proves that. He has threatened Senate hearings vs. the NFL three times in his career. First, he threatened it if the NFL didn't nulify the trade of Terrell Owens to Baltimore so he could be traded to his Eagles. Second, was if the NFL didn't allow cable companies to broadcast the NFL Sunday Ticket (that includes Comcast). And this time where he admitted he got involved he wanted to find out if the Pats cheated against the Eagles. Also, when he met Goodell about Spygate, he pressured Goodell to allow the NFL to stop copyright restrictions on broadcasting games at churches (a pet project of his) and spoke to him about Comcast/NFL Network issues. The guy wears his agenda on his sleeve. dagodfather,

First, it isn’t illegal for a corporation to give money to a Senator’s campaign. There is just a limit of what they can. Besides, what the difference if it comes directly from Comast or the collected donations of senior management and the board of directors equals the equivalent of Specter’s second largest contributor and the collective donations of members of Comcast’s lobbying firm make up Specter’s first. It is just a way to circumvent the cap of maximum donations and funneling it in through individuals.

Second, Specter is not on the up and up. He has a history with the NFL that proves that. He has threatened Senate hearings vs. the NFL three times in his career. First, he threatened it if the NFL didn’t nulify the trade of Terrell Owens to Baltimore so he could be traded to his Eagles. Second, was if the NFL didn’t allow cable companies to broadcast the NFL Sunday Ticket (that includes Comcast). And this time where he admitted he got involved he wanted to find out if the Pats cheated against the Eagles. Also, when he met Goodell about Spygate, he pressured Goodell to allow the NFL to stop copyright restrictions on broadcasting games at churches (a pet project of his) and spoke to him about Comcast/NFL Network issues. The guy wears his agenda on his sleeve.

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]]> By: brian_21 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/14/specters-ties-to-comcast-make-situation-more-difficult-for-nfl/#comment-29782 brian_21 Thu, 15 May 2008 01:23:35 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/14/specters-ties-to-comcast-make-situation-more-difficult-for-nfl/#comment-29782 My bad, as JOSH ALPER alluded to, not Florio. Nice entry. Best of luck with blogging. My bad, as JOSH ALPER alluded to, not Florio. Nice entry. Best of luck with blogging.

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]]> By: PFTiswhatitis http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/14/specters-ties-to-comcast-make-situation-more-difficult-for-nfl/#comment-29766 PFTiswhatitis Thu, 15 May 2008 00:43:22 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/14/specters-ties-to-comcast-make-situation-more-difficult-for-nfl/#comment-29766 Author: dagodfather Comment: @PFTiswhatitis - First off, let's get one thing straight, Comcast did not give Specter squatola. Comcast is a corporation and it is illegal for a corporation to fund political campaigns. Brian Roberts contributed to his campaign. If Specter does not run for another term, how exactly does Brian Roberts benefit? Let's just say that Roberts does play this card, what is he going to do if Specter says no? Secondly, if the Patriots truly thought that they could tape the signals, why hide what they were doing? Lastly, is it possible, no matter how remote in your mind, that Specter is on the up and up and that he is trying to help the sport he loves? 1. Roberts is CEO of Comcast. The fact that he is Specters largest contributor IS significant particularly since Comcast is in a dispute with the NFL and Specter is in the midst of it all. 2. The Pats were trying to take advantage of a loophole. They got caught. I never claimed they were innocent. 3. Yes I have always respect for Specter as a Senator and litigator and I believe his intentions may even be as he has claimed. I'd even give him the benefit of the doubt as I did with most of what Belichick has told us. But when he accuses Goodell of being in a conflict of interest its a little like calling the kettle black. He is a senator and is sticking his nose in this issue which is NOT at all similar to the baseball issues. He seems to be finding his own justifications for pursuing the issue and is taking unprecendented freedoms with it. I hate to see my HARD EARNED tax dollars used that way especially when its being pursued as one persons witchhunt. Author: dagodfather
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@PFTiswhatitis - First off, let’s get one thing straight, Comcast did not give Specter squatola. Comcast is a corporation and it is illegal for a corporation to fund political campaigns. Brian Roberts contributed to his campaign. If Specter does not run for another term, how exactly does Brian Roberts benefit? Let’s just say that Roberts does play this card, what is he going to do if Specter says no?
Secondly, if the Patriots truly thought that they could tape the signals, why hide what they were doing?
Lastly, is it possible, no matter how remote in your mind, that Specter is on the up and up and that he is trying to help the sport he loves?

1. Roberts is CEO of Comcast. The fact that he is Specters largest contributor IS significant particularly since Comcast is in a dispute with the NFL and Specter is in the midst of it all.
2. The Pats were trying to take advantage of a loophole. They got caught. I never claimed they were innocent.
3. Yes I have always respect for Specter as a Senator and litigator and I believe his intentions may even be as he has claimed. I’d even give him the benefit of the doubt as I did with most of what Belichick has told us. But when he accuses Goodell of being in a conflict of interest its a little like calling the kettle black. He is a senator and is sticking his nose in this issue which is NOT at all similar to the baseball issues. He seems to be finding his own justifications for pursuing the issue and is taking unprecendented freedoms with it. I hate to see my HARD EARNED tax dollars used that way especially when its being pursued as one persons witchhunt.

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]]> By: Kidekk http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/14/specters-ties-to-comcast-make-situation-more-difficult-for-nfl/#comment-29753 Kidekk Thu, 15 May 2008 00:14:47 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/14/specters-ties-to-comcast-make-situation-more-difficult-for-nfl/#comment-29753 Isn't the whole purpose of cheating not to get caught? You should be going through great pains in order to conceal what you are doing because if you don't, SpyGate happens. Who commits a crime with the intention of getting caught, aside from Michael Scofield? I don't know where Arlen Specter was raised or what planet he was living on during his childhood/adulthood, but around these parts, when you are doing something that violates any rule, you try not to get caught. What would be the need for trials if people didn't do so? There should be an age limit for positions on the Hill. Isn’t the whole purpose of cheating not to get caught? You should be going through great pains in order to conceal what you are doing because if you don’t, SpyGate happens. Who commits a crime with the intention of getting caught, aside from Michael Scofield? I don’t know where Arlen Specter was raised or what planet he was living on during his childhood/adulthood, but around these parts, when you are doing something that violates any rule, you try not to get caught. What would be the need for trials if people didn’t do so? There should be an age limit for positions on the Hill.

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]]> By: Captain Jack http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/14/specters-ties-to-comcast-make-situation-more-difficult-for-nfl/#comment-29751 Captain Jack Thu, 15 May 2008 00:11:47 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/14/specters-ties-to-comcast-make-situation-more-difficult-for-nfl/#comment-29751 It's good to see my state tax dollars being put to good use. You obviously don't plan to run for the Senate again since you are ticking off quite a few registered voters! It’s good to see my state tax dollars being put to good use. You obviously don’t plan to run for the Senate again since you are ticking off quite a few registered voters!

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]]> By: dagodfather http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/14/specters-ties-to-comcast-make-situation-more-difficult-for-nfl/#comment-29746 dagodfather Thu, 15 May 2008 00:03:32 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/14/specters-ties-to-comcast-make-situation-more-difficult-for-nfl/#comment-29746 @PFTiswhatitis - First off, let's get one thing straight, Comcast did not give Specter squatola. Comcast is a corporation and it is illegal for a corporation to fund political campaigns. Brian Roberts contributed to his campaign. If Specter does not run for another term, how exactly does Brian Roberts benefit? Let's just say that Roberts does play this card, what is he going to do if Specter says no? Secondly, if the Patriots truly thought that they could tape the signals, why hide what they were doing? Lastly, is it possible, no matter how remote in your mind, that Specter is on the up and up and that he is trying to help the sport he loves? @PFTiswhatitis - First off, let’s get one thing straight, Comcast did not give Specter squatola. Comcast is a corporation and it is illegal for a corporation to fund political campaigns. Brian Roberts contributed to his campaign. If Specter does not run for another term, how exactly does Brian Roberts benefit? Let’s just say that Roberts does play this card, what is he going to do if Specter says no?

Secondly, if the Patriots truly thought that they could tape the signals, why hide what they were doing?

Lastly, is it possible, no matter how remote in your mind, that Specter is on the up and up and that he is trying to help the sport he loves?

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]]> By: barvac http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/14/specters-ties-to-comcast-make-situation-more-difficult-for-nfl/#comment-29744 barvac Thu, 15 May 2008 00:02:41 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/14/specters-ties-to-comcast-make-situation-more-difficult-for-nfl/#comment-29744 Arlene specter is a Senator and should be worrying about the direction this country is headed in rather than worrying about football. Maybe he should do an investigation into what the U.S. Constitution is and how congress has voted on issues to see if these issues were constitutional or not. That would be much more interesting, I'd bet we could find alot of fault in congress and the white house over our current economy! Arlene specter is a Senator and should be worrying about the direction this country is headed in rather than worrying about football. Maybe he should do an investigation into what the U.S. Constitution is and how congress has voted on issues to see if these issues were constitutional or not. That would be much more interesting, I’d bet we could find alot of fault in congress and the white house over our current economy!

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]]> By: PFTiswhatitis http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/14/specters-ties-to-comcast-make-situation-more-difficult-for-nfl/#comment-29733 PFTiswhatitis Wed, 14 May 2008 23:40:24 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/14/specters-ties-to-comcast-make-situation-more-difficult-for-nfl/#comment-29733 Author: FreeAgentPro Comment: It is very exhausting to listen to Patriot fans whine about Congress investigating Patriot cheating. Perhaps Florio should write a blurb about the federal anti-trust exemption that the NFL enjoys at the discretion of Congress. Congress has the right to investigate at any time whether the NFL deserves such consideration. I've read it all too and it seems to me that you are one of only TWO posters on this board that think that way. Everyone else whether a pats fan or a pats hater pretty much is against using taxpayer money on an NFL investigation. Author: FreeAgentPro
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It is very exhausting to listen to Patriot fans whine about Congress investigating Patriot cheating. Perhaps Florio should write a blurb about the federal anti-trust exemption that the NFL enjoys at the discretion of Congress. Congress has the right to investigate at any time whether the NFL deserves such consideration.

I’ve read it all too and it seems to me that you are one of only TWO posters on this board that think that way. Everyone else whether a pats fan or a pats hater pretty much is against using taxpayer money on an NFL investigation.

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]]> By: FreeAgentPro http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/14/specters-ties-to-comcast-make-situation-more-difficult-for-nfl/#comment-29727 FreeAgentPro Wed, 14 May 2008 23:21:29 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/14/specters-ties-to-comcast-make-situation-more-difficult-for-nfl/#comment-29727 It is very exhausting to listen to Patriot fans whine about Congress investigating Patriot cheating. Perhaps Florio should write a blurb about the federal anti-trust exemption that the NFL enjoys at the discretion of Congress. Congress has the right to investigate at any time whether the NFL deserves such consideration. It is very exhausting to listen to Patriot fans whine about Congress investigating Patriot cheating. Perhaps Florio should write a blurb about the federal anti-trust exemption that the NFL enjoys at the discretion of Congress. Congress has the right to investigate at any time whether the NFL deserves such consideration.

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]]> By: stanjam http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/14/specters-ties-to-comcast-make-situation-more-difficult-for-nfl/#comment-29726 stanjam Wed, 14 May 2008 23:21:03 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/14/specters-ties-to-comcast-make-situation-more-difficult-for-nfl/#comment-29726 I am a die hard Patriots fan. At first I was all for an independent investigation. After all, the Pats reportedly have plenty of evidence that they are not alone in this matter of cheating in the NFL. I have no reason to doubt this. BB is a smart guy, and I doubt he would do something this blatant if he didn't have an ace up his sleeve. I thought it was a bit unfair for the Patriots to be the scapegoat on this. However they are best suited to take the hit, and they did. An independent investigation would be a bad thing though. Anyone who knows the NFL also knows that cheating is not isolated to the Pats. Look up the history of Al Davis sometime. I mean an opposing coach once went into the locker room and shouted "I know you're listening AL!" Either the investigation will be on all teams, and will damage the league tremendously, or it will all be focused on bringing down the Pats. Either way, I don't want it to happen. They should let this die and go back to playing the game. Fans in NE will just have to get used to being the "bad boys" of the NFL, even if it isn't just or deserving (for the players at the very least). No laws are being broken. Society is not in any way threatened. The government should keep its paws out unless they can prove otherwise. This is a matter of internal policy. The only way the government should get involved is if the Pats take it to court arguing that the policy is unclear (a case they could likely make, policy must be written clearly, and easily understood). The Pats declined to do that in the interest of the NFL. So here is a Pats fan saying no. No independent investigation. And to Specter I would say this: Go take a history course. Focus on Rome. When the senate became too corrupt to function, they used the games to placate the masses. They did not dare interfere, lest the populous start focusing on the corruption of the government. Seeing as Specter has ties to Comcast (his biggest two investors), and is blatantly disregarding a conflict of interest, surely he realizes that if he damages the games, he might well be ruining himself as well. What Specter is doing is bad for football, bad for him, and bad for America. Our society is facing enough peril right now with war and a looming depression. Don't continue destroy our games. I am a die hard Patriots fan. At first I was all for an independent investigation. After all, the Pats reportedly have plenty of evidence that they are not alone in this matter of cheating in the NFL. I have no reason to doubt this. BB is a smart guy, and I doubt he would do something this blatant if he didn’t have an ace up his sleeve. I thought it was a bit unfair for the Patriots to be the scapegoat on this. However they are best suited to take the hit, and they did.

An independent investigation would be a bad thing though. Anyone who knows the NFL also knows that cheating is not isolated to the Pats. Look up the history of Al Davis sometime. I mean an opposing coach once went into the locker room and shouted “I know you’re listening AL!” Either the investigation will be on all teams, and will damage the league tremendously, or it will all be focused on bringing down the Pats. Either way, I don’t want it to happen. They should let this die and go back to playing the game. Fans in NE will just have to get used to being the “bad boys” of the NFL, even if it isn’t just or deserving (for the players at the very least).

No laws are being broken. Society is not in any way threatened. The government should keep its paws out unless they can prove otherwise. This is a matter of internal policy. The only way the government should get involved is if the Pats take it to court arguing that the policy is unclear (a case they could likely make, policy must be written clearly, and easily understood). The Pats declined to do that in the interest of the NFL.

So here is a Pats fan saying no. No independent investigation. And to Specter I would say this: Go take a history course. Focus on Rome. When the senate became too corrupt to function, they used the games to placate the masses. They did not dare interfere, lest the populous start focusing on the corruption of the government. Seeing as Specter has ties to Comcast (his biggest two investors), and is blatantly disregarding a conflict of interest, surely he realizes that if he damages the games, he might well be ruining himself as well. What Specter is doing is bad for football, bad for him, and bad for America. Our society is facing enough peril right now with war and a looming depression. Don’t continue destroy our games.

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]]> By: Fold47 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/14/specters-ties-to-comcast-make-situation-more-difficult-for-nfl/#comment-29720 Fold47 Wed, 14 May 2008 23:08:33 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/14/specters-ties-to-comcast-make-situation-more-difficult-for-nfl/#comment-29720 If Specter was a loins fan or a Bengals fan would he care about Spygate? Would he be having meetings with Walh or Goodell over this? This is nothing more than abuse of power by a high ranking offical in our goverment. I guess it is a good idea to have a committee look into this and spend Tax payers dollars on this. I guess the people down in New Orleans couldn't use the money. If Specter was a loins fan or a Bengals fan would he care about Spygate? Would he be having meetings with Walh or Goodell over this? This is nothing more than abuse of power by a high ranking offical in our goverment. I guess it is a good idea to have a committee look into this and spend Tax payers dollars on this. I guess the people down in New Orleans couldn’t use the money.

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]]> By: PFTiswhatitis http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/14/specters-ties-to-comcast-make-situation-more-difficult-for-nfl/#comment-29715 PFTiswhatitis Wed, 14 May 2008 23:01:18 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/14/specters-ties-to-comcast-make-situation-more-difficult-for-nfl/#comment-29715 @dagodfather: Goodell clearly stated that Walsh indicated he had to be careful and not be obvious about what he was doing. Goodell said that all teams go to great lengths to hide what they are doing and do things to give them an edge. He didnt see it as a big deal and neither do I. It was the rule violation that matters. The fact that they hid what they were doing indicates that they knew it was wrong but Goodell already said he didnt believe the excuses anyhow. Nothing new there. Also given Specters biggest campaign contrib. is Comcast there is certainly a conflict of interest. He is attacking the NFL and its commish who happen to be in a huge controversy with his biggest campaign contributer. Now who is not being forthcoming? @dagodfather: Goodell clearly stated that Walsh indicated he had to be careful and not be obvious about what he was doing. Goodell said that all teams go to great lengths to hide what they are doing and do things to give them an edge. He didnt see it as a big deal and neither do I. It was the rule violation that matters. The fact that they hid what they were doing indicates that they knew it was wrong but Goodell already said he didnt believe the excuses anyhow. Nothing new there.

Also given Specters biggest campaign contrib. is Comcast there is certainly a conflict of interest. He is attacking the NFL and its commish who happen to be in a huge controversy with his biggest campaign contributer. Now who is not being forthcoming?

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]]> By: GeeMenFan http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/14/specters-ties-to-comcast-make-situation-more-difficult-for-nfl/#comment-29702 GeeMenFan Wed, 14 May 2008 22:43:59 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/14/specters-ties-to-comcast-make-situation-more-difficult-for-nfl/#comment-29702 There should also be an independent special investigation of all campaign contributions and special interest monies made to the benefit of Senator Arlen Spector. Now that would undoubtedly turn up some interesting dirty laundry. He's a career politician, which means he's on the take. I'm sure the NFL has already started digging. There should also be an independent special investigation of all campaign contributions and special interest monies made to the benefit of Senator Arlen Spector. Now that would undoubtedly turn up some interesting dirty laundry. He’s a career politician, which means he’s on the take. I’m sure the NFL has already started digging.

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]]> By: alamedaman http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/14/specters-ties-to-comcast-make-situation-more-difficult-for-nfl/#comment-29694 alamedaman Wed, 14 May 2008 22:19:14 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/14/specters-ties-to-comcast-make-situation-more-difficult-for-nfl/#comment-29694 will these congressmen please shut the f*** up and go back to you know, running the country, instead of wasting taxpayer dollars on football (I give enough of my own dollars to the league) will these congressmen please shut the f*** up and go back to you know, running the country, instead of wasting taxpayer dollars on football (I give enough of my own dollars to the league)

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]]> By: Feech http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/14/specters-ties-to-comcast-make-situation-more-difficult-for-nfl/#comment-29693 Feech Wed, 14 May 2008 22:17:33 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/14/specters-ties-to-comcast-make-situation-more-difficult-for-nfl/#comment-29693 What people forget is that using steroids, in baseball or anywhere else is a illegal act. Steroids are a class 3 controlled substance in the US. Possession of or use of steroids without a prescription is a FEDERAL crime punishable by law. This is a valid reason for our federal government to become involved in the situation that baseball was dealing with IF baseball was fostering this type of atmosphere. Having someone taping signals while against NFL rules, is not against the law, Hell I don't even know if cheating in a sport is illegal. As fans we have to keep this in perspective. Surely, Sen Specter has to keep this in perspective as well. This is starting to become comical. What people forget is that using steroids, in baseball or anywhere else is a illegal act. Steroids are a class 3 controlled substance in the US. Possession of or use of steroids without a prescription is a FEDERAL crime punishable by law. This is a valid reason for our federal government to become involved in the situation that baseball was dealing with IF baseball was fostering this type of atmosphere.

Having someone taping signals while against NFL rules, is not against the law, Hell I don’t even know if cheating in a sport is illegal. As fans we have to keep this in perspective. Surely, Sen Specter has to keep this in perspective as well. This is starting to become comical.

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]]> By: spyboots http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/14/specters-ties-to-comcast-make-situation-more-difficult-for-nfl/#comment-29691 spyboots Wed, 14 May 2008 22:13:48 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/14/specters-ties-to-comcast-make-situation-more-difficult-for-nfl/#comment-29691 I don't have Comcast in my area. I have cable, and NFLN is not on a free tier, so I pay extra for it. So what? I don’t have Comcast in my area. I have cable, and NFLN is not on a free tier, so I pay extra for it. So what?

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]]> By: skaybaltimore http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/14/specters-ties-to-comcast-make-situation-more-difficult-for-nfl/#comment-29689 skaybaltimore Wed, 14 May 2008 22:05:29 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/14/specters-ties-to-comcast-make-situation-more-difficult-for-nfl/#comment-29689 If there is to be a "Mitchell-like" outside report, it should absolutely cover all teams, not just the Pats, if it's going to have any credibility. If there is to be a “Mitchell-like” outside report, it should absolutely cover all teams, not just the Pats, if it’s going to have any credibility.

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]]> By: anthonyf http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/14/specters-ties-to-comcast-make-situation-more-difficult-for-nfl/#comment-29682 anthonyf Wed, 14 May 2008 21:51:35 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/14/specters-ties-to-comcast-make-situation-more-difficult-for-nfl/#comment-29682 I couldn't disagree with Sal more on this one. The notion that the NFL needs to tread lightly here is riciculous. Specter is an elected official and the thought that he might use his political power to stonewall is ridiculous. Comcast owns this guy - he doesn't own them. He's just grandstanding right now because his team(s)got beat by the pats. I couldn’t disagree with Sal more on this one. The notion that the NFL needs to tread lightly here is riciculous. Specter is an elected official and the thought that he might use his political power to stonewall is ridiculous. Comcast owns this guy - he doesn’t own them. He’s just grandstanding right now because his team(s)got beat by the pats.

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]]> By: dagodfather http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/14/specters-ties-to-comcast-make-situation-more-difficult-for-nfl/#comment-29681 dagodfather Wed, 14 May 2008 21:51:32 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/14/specters-ties-to-comcast-make-situation-more-difficult-for-nfl/#comment-29681 I was just listening to Sal Paolantonio on the Mike Missanelli Show in Philly and Sal said that Arlen Specter addressed Congress today about Spygate and apparently there is more to it than what you (Mike) have covered so far. Specter claims that Walsh told him that he had to go through "great pains" to hide what he was doing, when he was doing it, and he also had first hand knowledge of members of the coaching staff tipping off the players about some of the things they learned on the video tape. Here's the kicker; Goodell never asked him about that. As far as Specter's so called conflict of interest is concerned, there isn't one, yet. He has said a few times on WIP's Morning Show that he may retire after his term is up. His reason being "I am going to be 83 years old by the start of the next term and I want to enjoy the rest of my life I have with my grandchildren". We'll wait and see if he does. Plus, it would behoove the NFL to placate the Senator because they do have this little appeal with the FCC regarding getting the NFL Network on the regular tier. Nevermind the contract they had agreed to. I was just listening to Sal Paolantonio on the Mike Missanelli Show in Philly and Sal said that Arlen Specter addressed Congress today about Spygate and apparently there is more to it than what you (Mike) have covered so far. Specter claims that Walsh told him that he had to go through “great pains” to hide what he was doing, when he was doing it, and he also had first hand knowledge of members of the coaching staff tipping off the players about some of the things they learned on the video tape. Here’s the kicker; Goodell never asked him about that.

As far as Specter’s so called conflict of interest is concerned, there isn’t one, yet. He has said a few times on WIP’s Morning Show that he may retire after his term is up. His reason being “I am going to be 83 years old by the start of the next term and I want to enjoy the rest of my life I have with my grandchildren”. We’ll wait and see if he does. Plus, it would behoove the NFL to placate the Senator because they do have this little appeal with the FCC regarding getting the NFL Network on the regular tier. Nevermind the contract they had agreed to.

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]]> By: Romans58 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/14/specters-ties-to-comcast-make-situation-more-difficult-for-nfl/#comment-29680 Romans58 Wed, 14 May 2008 21:48:23 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/14/specters-ties-to-comcast-make-situation-more-difficult-for-nfl/#comment-29680 Specter is trying to draw attention to himself. I believe it is very presumptuous and cynical to say that Specter is doing this for Comcast. That is innuendo on his intentions. Nonetheless, Congress has no authority to investigate the NFL because no laws were broken. Specter is trying to draw attention to himself. I believe it is very presumptuous and cynical to say that Specter is doing this for Comcast. That is innuendo on his intentions. Nonetheless, Congress has no authority to investigate the NFL because no laws were broken.

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]]> By: fbfan http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/14/specters-ties-to-comcast-make-situation-more-difficult-for-nfl/#comment-29677 fbfan Wed, 14 May 2008 21:41:58 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/14/specters-ties-to-comcast-make-situation-more-difficult-for-nfl/#comment-29677 If my state senator spent this much time on spygate, i would actively campaign against him in the next election. I love football as much as the next guy, but there are more important things to worry about right now and the last thing the govt needs to do is waste money on another mitchell report that will generally tell us nothing we didn't already know. If my state senator spent this much time on spygate, i would actively campaign against him in the next election. I love football as much as the next guy, but there are more important things to worry about right now and the last thing the govt needs to do is waste money on another mitchell report that will generally tell us nothing we didn’t already know.

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]]> By: brotherjive http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/14/specters-ties-to-comcast-make-situation-more-difficult-for-nfl/#comment-29673 brotherjive Wed, 14 May 2008 21:38:34 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/14/specters-ties-to-comcast-make-situation-more-difficult-for-nfl/#comment-29673 i can't wait for him to find out the steelers (along with the rest of league) has been doing this for years non-story i can’t wait for him to find out the steelers (along with the rest of league) has been doing this for years

non-story

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]]> By: jedmartin http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/14/specters-ties-to-comcast-make-situation-more-difficult-for-nfl/#comment-29672 jedmartin Wed, 14 May 2008 21:36:13 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/14/specters-ties-to-comcast-make-situation-more-difficult-for-nfl/#comment-29672 Yes Yes

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]]> By: bogart http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/14/specters-ties-to-comcast-make-situation-more-difficult-for-nfl/#comment-29669 bogart Wed, 14 May 2008 21:31:58 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/14/specters-ties-to-comcast-make-situation-more-difficult-for-nfl/#comment-29669 "That raises another question. The Mitchell Report investigated all of baseball for steroid use, shouldn’t a similar investigation into cheating in the NFL go beyond the Patriots to find out how many teams are guilty?" That is the proverbial elephant in the room. All the Patriots haters think Goodell is sweeping this under the rug for the benefit of the Pats. He's doing it for the benefit of the entire league. The longer this keeps popping up in the headlines, the worse it will be for everyone, not just the Patriots. All the Pats bashers hoping this keeps getting dragged on better be careful what they wish for. You're a fool if you believe they're the only team with skeletons in their closet. “That raises another question. The Mitchell Report investigated all of baseball for steroid use, shouldn’t a similar investigation into cheating in the NFL go beyond the Patriots to find out how many teams are guilty?”

That is the proverbial elephant in the room. All the Patriots haters think Goodell is sweeping this under the rug for the benefit of the Pats. He’s doing it for the benefit of the entire league. The longer this keeps popping up in the headlines, the worse it will be for everyone, not just the Patriots.

All the Pats bashers hoping this keeps getting dragged on better be careful what they wish for. You’re a fool if you believe they’re the only team with skeletons in their closet.

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]]> By: ampats http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/14/specters-ties-to-comcast-make-situation-more-difficult-for-nfl/#comment-29666 ampats Wed, 14 May 2008 21:23:43 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/14/specters-ties-to-comcast-make-situation-more-difficult-for-nfl/#comment-29666 Be careful what you wish for fellow NFL fans.If anyone on this site truly beleves the Patriots were the only team that has done this,then the people who live in Key West better be ready for a snowstorm . Jimmy Johnson has gone on record that he did it also along with other coaches. You have to feel bad for Senator Spector, it is obvious that the brain cancer is progressivng faster than thought. Be careful what you wish for fellow NFL fans.If anyone on this site truly beleves the Patriots were the only team that has done this,then the people who live in Key West better be ready for a snowstorm . Jimmy Johnson has gone on record that he did it also along with other coaches. You have to feel bad for Senator Spector, it is obvious that the brain cancer is progressivng faster than thought.

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]]> By: brian_21 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/14/specters-ties-to-comcast-make-situation-more-difficult-for-nfl/#comment-29663 brian_21 Wed, 14 May 2008 21:15:32 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/14/specters-ties-to-comcast-make-situation-more-difficult-for-nfl/#comment-29663 It's becoming awkward regarding Sen. Arlen Specter because there seems to be true motivation behind what he is doing instead of purely "making the game better," as was apparent with former Sen. George Mitchell and baseball. This Comcast situation only adds to that. It's fine for Specter to pick on the Patriots, but if he continues to do so, then as Florio alluded to, pick on the other 31 teams as well. It’s becoming awkward regarding Sen. Arlen Specter because there seems to be true motivation behind what he is doing instead of purely “making the game better,” as was apparent with former Sen. George Mitchell and baseball.

This Comcast situation only adds to that. It’s fine for Specter to pick on the Patriots, but if he continues to do so, then as Florio alluded to, pick on the other 31 teams as well.

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]]> By: JohnnyH http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/14/specters-ties-to-comcast-make-situation-more-difficult-for-nfl/#comment-29662 JohnnyH Wed, 14 May 2008 21:14:55 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/14/specters-ties-to-comcast-make-situation-more-difficult-for-nfl/#comment-29662 If Comcast puts the NFL Channel BACK on the regular tier where you don't have to pay extra like it USED to be then more people will have a chance to watch the games, not as much as when it was on the reglar networks mind you, but their will be less people who complain about it, like myself, it'll be just like a 'magic bullet'. If Comcast puts the NFL Channel BACK on the regular tier where you don’t have to pay extra like it USED to be then more people will have a chance to watch the games, not as much as when it was on the reglar networks mind you, but their will be less people who complain about it, like myself, it’ll be just like a ‘magic bullet’.

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]]> By: 1TruePatriot http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/14/specters-ties-to-comcast-make-situation-more-difficult-for-nfl/#comment-29661 1TruePatriot Wed, 14 May 2008 21:13:53 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/14/specters-ties-to-comcast-make-situation-more-difficult-for-nfl/#comment-29661 this is so not over. And it is going to get <i>dirty</i>. this is so not over. And it is going to get dirty.

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]]> By: JohnnyH http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/14/specters-ties-to-comcast-make-situation-more-difficult-for-nfl/#comment-29660 JohnnyH Wed, 14 May 2008 21:11:46 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/14/specters-ties-to-comcast-make-situation-more-difficult-for-nfl/#comment-29660 Well if Comcast puts the NFL network BACK Well if Comcast puts the NFL network BACK

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]]> By: juxtapoz15 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/14/specters-ties-to-comcast-make-situation-more-difficult-for-nfl/#comment-29657 juxtapoz15 Wed, 14 May 2008 21:07:41 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/14/specters-ties-to-comcast-make-situation-more-difficult-for-nfl/#comment-29657 AMEN, let's air every teams dirty laundry! Then fans of other teams can stop pretending to be holier than thou. AMEN, let’s air every teams dirty laundry! Then fans of other teams can stop pretending to be holier than thou.

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]]> By: nobodyyetrocks http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/14/specters-ties-to-comcast-make-situation-more-difficult-for-nfl/#comment-29656 nobodyyetrocks Wed, 14 May 2008 21:05:55 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/14/specters-ties-to-comcast-make-situation-more-difficult-for-nfl/#comment-29656 Let me begin by saying that I HATE the Patriots. I HATE Bill Belicheck, and I hope for them to lose....always. Having said that, however, I am pretty tired of this whole sypgate deal. Specter is an idiot. As someone who lives in Pennsylvania, I'm embarrassed to say that he comes from my state. I get pretty sick and tired of these politicians looking to keep their name in the news by dragging out these issues that really don't need to be talked about any longer. Let me begin by saying that I HATE the Patriots. I HATE Bill Belicheck, and I hope for them to lose….always. Having said that, however, I am pretty tired of this whole sypgate deal. Specter is an idiot. As someone who lives in Pennsylvania, I’m embarrassed to say that he comes from my state. I get pretty sick and tired of these politicians looking to keep their name in the news by dragging out these issues that really don’t need to be talked about any longer.

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]]> By: Bob S. http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/14/specters-ties-to-comcast-make-situation-more-difficult-for-nfl/#comment-29655 Bob S. Wed, 14 May 2008 21:05:49 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/14/specters-ties-to-comcast-make-situation-more-difficult-for-nfl/#comment-29655 Yeah right! Can't fight the truth so attack the messenger! Like Specter speaking up about how these moves by Goodell(who has a serious more serious conflict of interest) are insulting the intelligence of people who follow football. That Specter is doing this for Comcast? Givemeabreak! What proof does Palantonio have? He himself works for Comcast. Maybe Specter is telling Palantonio to report it this way? Wow whatta conspiracy! BTW - How would asking for an independent investigation aid Comcast? Yeah right! Can’t fight the truth so attack the messenger! Like Specter speaking up about how these moves by Goodell(who has a serious more serious conflict of interest) are insulting the intelligence of people who follow football. That Specter is doing this for Comcast? Givemeabreak! What proof does Palantonio have? He himself works for Comcast. Maybe Specter is telling Palantonio to report it this way? Wow whatta conspiracy!

BTW - How would asking for an independent investigation aid Comcast?

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]]> By: posolxstvo http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/14/specters-ties-to-comcast-make-situation-more-difficult-for-nfl/#comment-29654 posolxstvo Wed, 14 May 2008 21:04:52 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/14/specters-ties-to-comcast-make-situation-more-difficult-for-nfl/#comment-29654 "he’s concerned that tapes made of the Steelers in 2004 may have contributed to their loss in the AFC Championship game" Oh, puh-lease. I'm a Steelers fan, and even I know that Cowher was just flat outcoached in that game. He showed all his tricks in the games up to that point and just came in flat with no real game plan. It didn't help that the team wasn't exactly executing either. Specter needs to let this one go. “he’s concerned that tapes made of the Steelers in 2004 may have contributed to their loss in the AFC Championship game”

Oh, puh-lease. I’m a Steelers fan, and even I know that Cowher was just flat outcoached in that game. He showed all his tricks in the games up to that point and just came in flat with no real game plan. It didn’t help that the team wasn’t exactly executing either.

Specter needs to let this one go.

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]]> By: frannieb888 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/14/specters-ties-to-comcast-make-situation-more-difficult-for-nfl/#comment-29653 frannieb888 Wed, 14 May 2008 21:03:47 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/14/specters-ties-to-comcast-make-situation-more-difficult-for-nfl/#comment-29653 in all the coverage of specter today, and the gospel according to saint matt,why no mention of the bombshell of the day? wash said he was standing next to a jet video guy doing the same thing filming coaches signals! in all the coverage of specter today, and the gospel according to saint matt,why no mention of the bombshell of the day? wash said he was standing next to a jet video guy doing the same thing filming coaches signals!

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]]> By: PFTiswhatitis http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/14/specters-ties-to-comcast-make-situation-more-difficult-for-nfl/#comment-29647 PFTiswhatitis Wed, 14 May 2008 20:57:19 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/14/specters-ties-to-comcast-make-situation-more-difficult-for-nfl/#comment-29647 Funny, did not Spector acuse Goodell of being caught in a conflict of interest? Seems the good Senator should take a look in the mirror. Funny, did not Spector acuse Goodell of being caught in a conflict of interest? Seems the good Senator should take a look in the mirror.

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]]> By: fightnamish http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/14/specters-ties-to-comcast-make-situation-more-difficult-for-nfl/#comment-29644 fightnamish Wed, 14 May 2008 20:55:31 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/14/specters-ties-to-comcast-make-situation-more-difficult-for-nfl/#comment-29644 When will this be a dead issue? Whats he going to investigate next missed holding penalties? This is the worst abuse of power, because his beloved Eagles lost to the Patriots in the superbowl. Nothing but a joke. Besides the Eagles will never win a super bowl, or a Stanley Cup, Or the World Series, or the NBA Championship, or the well you get the point When will this be a dead issue? Whats he going to investigate next missed holding penalties? This is the worst abuse of power, because his beloved Eagles lost to the Patriots in the superbowl. Nothing but a joke. Besides the Eagles will never win a super bowl, or a Stanley Cup, Or the World Series, or the NBA Championship, or the well you get the point

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]]> By: moonbeam http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/14/specters-ties-to-comcast-make-situation-more-difficult-for-nfl/#comment-29643 moonbeam Wed, 14 May 2008 20:54:55 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/14/specters-ties-to-comcast-make-situation-more-difficult-for-nfl/#comment-29643 form a commitee to find out what happened to tony and jessica...please form a commitee to find out what happened to tony and jessica…please

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]]> By: Rob0769 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/14/specters-ties-to-comcast-make-situation-more-difficult-for-nfl/#comment-29642 Rob0769 Wed, 14 May 2008 20:54:06 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/14/specters-ties-to-comcast-make-situation-more-difficult-for-nfl/#comment-29642 Also, it was just brought up here in Boston. If Specter is calling for investigations for the integrity of the game of a national sport, where was he in the Refgate controversy in the NBA? We have proof of a ref fixing playoff games in the NBA, but Specter has yet to say a peep about that. Also, it was just brought up here in Boston. If Specter is calling for investigations for the integrity of the game of a national sport, where was he in the Refgate controversy in the NBA? We have proof of a ref fixing playoff games in the NBA, but Specter has yet to say a peep about that.

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]]> By: Confounded http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/14/specters-ties-to-comcast-make-situation-more-difficult-for-nfl/#comment-29641 Confounded Wed, 14 May 2008 20:53:44 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/14/specters-ties-to-comcast-make-situation-more-difficult-for-nfl/#comment-29641 The answer to that final question is yes. But honestly, I read Specter's comments as not only asking for an investigation into the Patriots, but sort of an investigation into the "state of cheating in the NFL". The answer to that final question is yes. But honestly, I read Specter’s comments as not only asking for an investigation into the Patriots, but sort of an investigation into the “state of cheating in the NFL”.

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]]> By: FreeAgentPro http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/14/specters-ties-to-comcast-make-situation-more-difficult-for-nfl/#comment-29637 FreeAgentPro Wed, 14 May 2008 20:51:20 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/14/specters-ties-to-comcast-make-situation-more-difficult-for-nfl/#comment-29637 The Mitchell report required the agreement of the MLB owners. The Mitchell report was focused upon players. It's investigation was stymied by the MLBPA, who recommended that it's members not speak to Mitchell. If they didn't have the IRS and FBI assisting them, they would have found no evidence. Where will a NFL independent investigation find evidence of other teams cheating? The problem is that cheating eventually leads to possible gambling implications (inside information), so what NFL owners would agree with such a probe? It stands no chance. The Mitchell report required the agreement of the MLB owners. The Mitchell report was focused upon players. It’s investigation was stymied by the MLBPA, who recommended that it’s members not speak to Mitchell. If they didn’t have the IRS and FBI assisting them, they would have found no evidence. Where will a NFL independent investigation find evidence of other teams cheating? The problem is that cheating eventually leads to possible gambling implications
(inside information), so what NFL owners would agree with such a probe? It stands no chance.

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]]> By: Rob0769 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/14/specters-ties-to-comcast-make-situation-more-difficult-for-nfl/#comment-29635 Rob0769 Wed, 14 May 2008 20:51:08 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/14/specters-ties-to-comcast-make-situation-more-difficult-for-nfl/#comment-29635 A Mitchell report investigation has to be a leaguewide investigation. There are too many allegations of other teams cheating that don't get followed up on to make an independent investigation a witch hunt vs. the Pats. Even today, Specter raised allegations by Walsh that the Jets videotaped the Patriots' sidelines. I am totally against a Mitchell type of investigation no matter the scope. The Mitchell Report investigated illegal (in the criminal way) activities by players. MLB seemed to be unable or unwilling to police a problem that was rampant and obvious throughout the league. From a Pats' fan perspective, I should welcome a league-wide investigation because I am sure that other teams will be exposed committing at questionable practices. I am sure a lot of fans and pundants on their high horses might be in for a shock. But I don't think it is good for the game, nor do I think it is neccessary. A Mitchell report investigation has to be a leaguewide investigation. There are too many allegations of other teams cheating that don’t get followed up on to make an independent investigation a witch hunt vs. the Pats. Even today, Specter raised allegations by Walsh that the Jets videotaped the Patriots’ sidelines.

I am totally against a Mitchell type of investigation no matter the scope. The Mitchell Report investigated illegal (in the criminal way) activities by players. MLB seemed to be unable or unwilling to police a problem that was rampant and obvious throughout the league.

From a Pats’ fan perspective, I should welcome a league-wide investigation because I am sure that other teams will be exposed committing at questionable practices. I am sure a lot of fans and pundants on their high horses might be in for a shock. But I don’t think it is good for the game, nor do I think it is neccessary.

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