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Posted by ESPN.com's Mike Sando Commissioner Roger Goodell said the NFL destroyed six tapes in the Spygate investigation. Some were from the 2007 exhibition season. Some were from late in the 2006 season, he said. The league also collected notes that may or may not have been gathered in violation of NFL rules, Goodell said. These were also destroyed. "We felt that was appropriate since ...
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Goodell Explains Why the NFL Destroyed Evidence, Specter Probably Doesn't Care
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... This is no way absolves Goodell for his decision to destroy the evidence (he explains why he did it here; that excuse wouldn't pass the laugh test if this were an inside-the-beltway scandal), but it speaks to the larger point: while Specter's intentions might seem noble, it's not about the evidence; it's about placating a big campaign contributor (Goodell certainly knows this, but ...
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Spygate Rears it’s Ugly Head
sportsofboston.com 2/3/2008 — Conveniently, the Spygate scandal has popped back up just two days before Super Bowl XLII. Republican U.S. Senator Arlen Specter now wants NFL Commishioner Roger Goodell to appear before Congress to answer questions about allegedly destroying tapes received from the Patriots in connection with the taping scandal from Week 1.
sportsofboston.com 2/3/2008 — Conveniently, the Spygate scandal has popped back up just two days before Super Bowl XLII. Republican U.S. Senator Arlen Specter now wants NFL Commishioner Roger Goodell to appear before Congress to answer questions about allegedly destroying tapes received from the Patriots in connection with the taping scandal from Week 1.
NFL Sunday: Super Bowl XLII, Spygate II, Hall of Fame
footballforbreakfast.com 2/3/2008 — More on Super Bowl XLII, Spygate II and Hall of Fame reactions from all the NFL hometown papers.
footballforbreakfast.com 2/3/2008 — More on Super Bowl XLII, Spygate II and Hall of Fame reactions from all the NFL hometown papers.
"My Big Mouth": The Blame Lies Within
mondesishouse.blogspot.com 2/3/2008 — by Jason Devander jasondevander@gmail.com Full Disclosure: I have always had a ton of respect for U.S. Senator Arlen Specter, so I was pleased to see that he brought "Spygate" back into the headlines two days before the Super Bowl. Even though ...
mondesishouse.blogspot.com 2/3/2008 — by Jason Devander jasondevander@gmail.com Full Disclosure: I have always had a ton of respect for U.S. Senator Arlen Specter, so I was pleased to see that he brought "Spygate" back into the headlines two days before the Super Bowl. Even though ...
NFL Saturday: Return of Spygate?
footballforbreakfast.com 2/2/2008 — Did the Patriots film the Rams final Super Bowl walkthrough? Bills in Toronto and Saints in London and Peyton's goatee...
footballforbreakfast.com 2/2/2008 — Did the Patriots film the Rams final Super Bowl walkthrough? Bills in Toronto and Saints in London and Peyton's goatee...
Sen. Arlen Specter/Comcast not fans of NFL
weblogs.newsday.com 2/3/2008 — Here is Glauber's story about Roger Goodell, Arlen Specter and Spygate. I read an article on this in another paper today that said Specter's motivation for getting involved in such trivial matters when the world has bigger problems is mysterious. ...
weblogs.newsday.com 2/3/2008 — Here is Glauber's story about Roger Goodell, Arlen Specter and Spygate. I read an article on this in another paper today that said Specter's motivation for getting involved in such trivial matters when the world has bigger problems is mysterious. ...
Quick analysis: Super Bowl-eve Spygate — Sports Scope
PHOENIX -- Looking at what to take away from the Spygate controversy that has flared up and become the dominant topic of Super Bowl week: 1. Spygate is not going away. That's the most important point to take from the...
Roger Goodell Tells Mike and Mike That He Wants to Get to the Bottom of Spygate II — FanHouse
I'm sure this isn't how NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell envisioned he'd be spending the days leading up to the Super Bowl: doing damage control for Spygate: the Sequel. But that's exactly what's happened. The New York Times broke the story that Senator Arlen Specter wants some answers from the league on why evidence was destroyed in Spygate I, and yesterday, the Boston Herald cited an ...
Does 'Spygate' go deeper? — Sports Scope
PHOENIX -- The Spygate controversy is only getting bigger with just one day until Super Bowl XLII. The New England Patriots released a statement this evening denying a published report alleging they recorded the St. Louis Rams' walkthrough on the...
PLEASE USE: Irrational Spygate Argument Thread — Football Outsiders
Well, we thought Spygate was dead and gone, but apparently not. So here is how we are going to work this. All discussion of Spygate, Patriots cheating, or cheating by any other team goes in this thread. It does not matter if you think the Patriots are evil, or if you think the Patriots are [...]
Spygate: There’s Something Fishy Going On — Sports On My Mind
This piece began as an innocuous update on what was known as “Videogate” and has now, by ESPN, been turned into “Spygate.” As the update was being written, new news broke and with it came a revelation, of sorts.
First, I want to ask people to use the original name, “Videogate” instead of “Spygate” which is way too obvious and far too ...
Arlen Specter Scoffed in New England, But He Has a Point — thejetsblog.com
So Senator Arlen Specter is trying to make an inquiry to the NFL regarding SpyGate … ah this story just won’t die.
People in New England (just check the audio vault on WEEI.com) are taking personally Arlen Specter’s inquiries to Roger Goodell on the destruction of the SpyGate tapes, saying he’s grandstanding and just being an NFL fanboy — he calls into Philly ...
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell Answers ‘Spygate’ Questions in Annual Address — Every Morning Quarterback
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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell delivered his annual “State of the NFL” address (aka the Super Bowl press conference) today and was questioned on a wide variety of subjects. The first and most prolific topic of conversation was not only the New England Patriots “Spygate” ...
Arlen Specter is not a friend of the Patriots — Shutdown Corner
If you're a Pats fan, and you
were hoping that the closer we got to the Super Bowl, the more
we'd forget about SpyGate, then you'd probably like to throw
something heavy at Senator Arlen Specter right now.
Specter, two days before the game, for some reason felt the need
to bring up the SpyGate incident, and to
wonder publicly why the NFL destroyed the tapes . Honestly,
I'm curious about ...
Goodell: Spygate does not taint — ESPN.com - NFL Nation Blog
Posted by ESPN.com's Mike Sando NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is addressing reporters during his annual Super Bowl press conference. We'll update here. First off, Goodell said Spygate does not taint the Patriots' accomplishments this season. He said the punishments meted out put the situation to rest.
NFL: Senator wants answers on Spygate — Teeoff Sports
Pennsylvania senator Arlen Specter wants to speak to commissioner Roger Goodell claiming to be about television contracts but he also wants to know why the league destroyed evidence after the investigation and punishment of the New England Patriots after Spygate.
From time to time, government waives the anti-trust flag in front of the professional sports commissioners to get answers. [...]
Sen. Specter wants "Spygate" answers from NFL — Sports Scope
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell gives his State of NFL address today. Should be a good one. Not only is a potential labor dispute up for discussion, Spygate will be a topic, too. Sen. Arlen Specter (R-Pa.) wants Goodell "to explain...
If it wasn't for Spygate, would the Patriots be here? — All on the Field sports blog
It's a simple hypothetical question, and we'll never know for sure. Four and a half months ago, New England trounced the New York Jets in the season opener. But the bigger storyline was that the Patriots had cameras trained on the New York sidelines, and they got caught doing it. That storyline evolved into Spygate, and resulted in a $500,000 fine levied on Bill Belichick, a $250,000 fine on ...
Spygate a 'pandora's box' for NFL — Sports Scope
PHOENIX -- Spygate just won't go away. And Howie Long says it behooves more than just the Patriots for the cheating scandal to fade away. The Fox broadcaster said the Patriots' filming of New York Jets coaches in Week 1...
Patriots will use Spygate as motivation, again — FOXSports.com News for NFL
Spygate has reared its ugly head yet again. While the Pats may pay eventually, it's the Giants who will suffer, Mark Kriegel says.
Spygate has reared its ugly head yet again. While the Pats may pay eventually, it's the Giants who will suffer, Mark Kriegel says.
Latest Spygate wrinkle raises many questions — FOXSports.com News for NFL
After the latest development in the Spygate scandal, Michael Rosenberg just has to ask: Could this be the end for Bill Belichick?
After the latest development in the Spygate scandal, Michael Rosenberg just has to ask: Could this be the end for Bill Belichick?
Destroying Spygate tapes a mistake by Goodell — FOXSports.com News for NFL
Roger Goodell is no stranger to politics. That's why his destruction of the Spygate tapes still makes no sense, Mark Kriegel says.
Roger Goodell is no stranger to politics. That's why his destruction of the Spygate tapes still makes no sense, Mark Kriegel says.
Goodell defends destroying Spygate evidence — FOXSports.com News for NFL
In the face of congressional pressure over destroying evidence from the Spygate scandal, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell defended his actions Friday. Goodell also said he'd be willing to meet with Sen. Arlen Specter, who sent a letter to the ...
In the face of congressional pressure over destroying evidence from the Spygate scandal, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell defended his actions Friday. Goodell also said he'd be willing to meet with Sen. Arlen Specter, who sent a letter to the ...
Pa. senator pressing NFL on 'Spygate' tapes — FOXSports.com News for NFL
Pennsylvania Sen. Arlen Specter, the ranking Republican on the Senate Judiciary Committee, wants NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to explain why the league destroyed evidence related to spying by the New England Patriots, The New York Times reported.
Pennsylvania Sen. Arlen Specter, the ranking Republican on the Senate Judiciary Committee, wants NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to explain why the league destroyed evidence related to spying by the New England Patriots, The New York Times reported.
KRAFT: SPYGATE BROUGHT COACH, OWNER CLOSER — NY Post: Sports
GLENDALE, Ariz. - When Bill Belichick was caught in the Spygate incident earlier this season, an infraction that cost him a $500,000 fine from the NFL and the team $250,000 plus a first-round draft pick, there was much speculation that Patriots...
GLENDALE, Ariz. - When Bill Belichick was caught in the Spygate incident earlier this season, an infraction that cost him a $500,000 fine from the NFL and the team $250,000 plus a first-round draft pick, there was much speculation that Patriots...
Former Dolphins coach says he regrets Spygate comments — Boston.com -- Football news
Don Shula revisited Spygate on Friday, saying his earlier criticism of the New England Patriots was ill-advised.
Don Shula revisited Spygate on Friday, saying his earlier criticism of the New England Patriots was ill-advised.
