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soxanddawgs.com - 5/9/2008
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Time for some more New England Patriots news and notes, the mostly Matt Walsh free version: Although this comes from Hashmark’s and it’s our buddy Arlen Specter checking in again: United States Senator Arlen Specter (R.Pa.) issued the following statement regarding the latest news regarding Spygate. Specter has been an aggressor in this saga. Here is the statement:
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boston.com 5/9/2008 — Senator Arlen Specter (R-Pa.) issued the following statement regarding the eight videotapes that Matt Walsh has turned over to the NFL: I think it is very unfortunate that the NFL has already started its nothing new' spin before watching the ...
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Specter press conference postponed
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boston.com 5/13/2008 — Colleague Christopher L. Gasper passes along the following information: The press conference scheduled for today with Pennsylvania Senator Arlen Specter has been postponed until tomorrow. The reason for the postponement is because of the late ...
Specter sound bites
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boston.com 5/15/2008 — Some additional sound bites from Arlen Specter's press conference in Washington, in which he called for an independent investigation of the Patriots' videotaping procedures, saying that the league's investigation was not objective: On why he's ...
Why is this necessary
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Walsh to speak at last - on HBO
beloblog.com 5/15/2008 — HBO has just sent out an announcement saying that it will have the first interview with former Patriots' video assistant Matt Walsh on this Friday's edition of Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel. Andrea Kremer snagged the interview with Walsh, who was ...
beloblog.com 5/15/2008 — HBO has just sent out an announcement saying that it will have the first interview with former Patriots' video assistant Matt Walsh on this Friday's edition of Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel. Andrea Kremer snagged the interview with Walsh, who was ...
HIGHLIGHTS OF SPECTER STATEMENT — ProFootballTalk.com
In addition to the press conference conducted on Wednesday by Senator Arlen Specter (R-Pa.), Specter released a lengthy statement regarding the results of his interview of former Pats employee Matt Walsh, and other observations regarding the Spygate situation.
The entire statement is right here. Here are a few highlights:
First, Specter points out the ongoing ambiguity regarding [...]
Specter Wants Further ‘Spygate’ Probe — Every Morning Quarterback
Blogcasting the National Football League , Blogcasting the NFL
In his press conference today following yesterday’s meeting with former New England Patriots video assistant Matt Walsh, Senator Arlen Specter called for an independent investigation of the Patriots’ videotaping of opposing coaches’ signals — aka “Spygate.” He doesn’t feel the ...
Senile Arlen Specter Calls for Spygate Investigation — Sports of Boston
According to the AP, Sen. Arlen Specter wants an independent investigation of the Patriots’ taping of opposing coaches’ signals similar to the Mitchell Report on performance enhancing drugs in baseball. Specter again criticized the league’s handling of the investigation during a news conference Wednesday. Specter is the senior Republican on the Senate Judiciary Committee.
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Complete text of Arlen Specter Senate statement — Projo Pats Blog
Following is the text of the statement that Sen. Arlen Specter, R-Pa., put into the record of today's Senate floor proceedings shortly before his midday news conference at the Capitol.
Senator Specter Agrees With Me, I Think — Pats Pulpit
WASHINGTON -- Pennsylvania Senator Arlen Specter called today for an independent investigation into the Patriots' illegal taping practices, citing what he called an obvious conflict between the interest of the NFL and the public interest.
One could assume this to mean just the Patriots'. However, Senator Specter was quoted as saying:
"After a lot of consideration it's my ...
Arlen Specter does not consider Spygate closed — Sports stories from Newsday
I guess it's official now:
Sen. Arlen Specter (R-Comcast) never, ever is going to stop torturing the NFL as punishment for keeping that Thursday-Saturday game package for itself rather than selling it to Comcast.
Or at least not until the NFL agrees to make "Sunday Ticket" available to Comcast and other cable companies.
Sigh.
Update: Specter slams NFL's handling of Spygate, calls for independent investigation — Projo Pats Blog
WASHINGTON -- Sen. Arlen Specter, R-Pa., called today for a "transparent and independent" investigation into allegations that the New England Patriots tried to spy on opposing teams, asserting that the practice went on more frequently than has previously been known.
Specter, who met with former Patriots' videographer Matt Walsh yesterday, also criticized what he called the National ...
Specter calls for independent investigation — Extra Points
Pennsylvania senator Arlen Specter is calling for the NFL to hold an independent investigation of the Patriots' videotaping practices, similar to the Mitchell Report on performance enhancing drugs in baseball. Here is the Associated Press report from Specter's press conference today in Washington, D.C.
Senator Arlen Specter isn't going to let Spygate die — Shutdown Corner
Quickly,
and I'm sure we'll get into some analysis of it later, here are the quick facts
you need to know from the Arlen Specter press conference after his chit-chat
with Matt Walsh.
• Specter's not yet satisfied with things, and he'd like there to be an
independent investigation of the Spygate matter. He still maintains that
Commissioner Roger Goodell (though he went out of ...
Specter: Walsh indicated player knew of tactics — ESPN.com - NFL Nation Blog
Posted by ESPN.com's Mike Sando Sen. Arlen Specter has finished making statements and taking questions about the Patriots' improper videotaping practices. Beyond calling for an independent investigation, Specter indicated that former Patriots video assistant Matt Walsh told him that coaches met with a Patriots player to discuss how the videotaping evidence would be put into use to the ...
Specter will not press for investigation — ESPN.com - NFL Nation Blog
Posted by ESPN.com's Mike Sando Sen. Arlen Specter said he thinks an independent investigation into Spygate is warranted, but he described this as "one man's opinion" and not an indication that he will pressure anyone in Congress to take up an investigation. He said he'll leave it up to colleagues to make up their own minds as to the merits of an investigation.
Specter: Walsh indicated Jets taped as well — ESPN.com - NFL Nation Blog
Posted by ESPN.com's Mike Sando Sen. Arlen Specter said former Patriots video assistant Matt Walsh indicated he saw the Jets taping signals at one point during a Jets-Patriots game, but Walsh did not say anything about it at the time. Specter also thinks the NFL hasn't done enough to investigate the Patriots' taping practices in 2003, 2004 and 2005, even though Walsh told him he observed the ...
Specter stops short of alleging coverup — ESPN.com - NFL Nation Blog
Posted by ESPN.com's Mike Sando Sen. Arlen Specter stopped short of alleging an NFL coverup in the investigation of Spygate, saying he needed more information before making such a remark. "Coverup is a very strong term," Specter said. "I'm not going to adopt it." Specter then paused before saying, "Yet."
Specter: Goodell caught in conflict of interest — ESPN.com - NFL Nation Blog
Posted by ESPN.com's Mike Sando Sen. Arlen Specter described NFL commissioner Roger Goodell as a likeable guy who appears to be "caught in a very heavy conflict of interest" or at least an "apparent" conflict of interest. "The league has every reason not to want to say too much," Specter said in televised remarks today. That is among the reasons Specter is supporting an "impartial" ...
Specter: Goodell stance 'ridiculous' — ESPN.com - NFL Nation Blog
Posted by ESPN.com's Mike Sando Sen. Arlen Specter, in comments made during an ongoing news conference regarding Spygate, characterized as "ridiculous" the tack taken by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell in "poo-pooing" the matter through his statements yesterday. Specter also said he was troubled that the NFL destroyed notes and tapes associated with the investigation. He called it ...
Specter calls for 'impartial' investigation — ESPN.com - NFL Nation Blog
Posted by ESPN.com's Mike Sando Sen. Arlen Specter has called for an investigation of Spygate similar to the one Sen. George Mitchell conducted regarding steroids and baseball. Specter made the call during an ongoing news conference following his meeting with former Patriots video assistant Matt Walsh.
Arlen Specter Calls for Mitchell Report-Like Investigation of Patriots Spygate — FanHouse
U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter said today that an independent investigation is needed of the New England Patriots' practice of spying on their opponents. "There ought to be an impartial investigation, an outside investigation, like the investigation that baseball had with Senator George Mitchell," Specter said. Specter said he first became interested in the Patriotgate story in November, when he ...
Specter news briefing set for noon Wednesday — ESPN.com - NFL Nation Blog
Posted by ESPN.com's Mike Sando Sen. Arlen Specter is expected to speak about his conversations with former Patriots video assistant Matt Walsh tomorrow at noon ET. That is the latest from the ESPN news desk. This gives Specter a chance to regroup overnight while stretching this into a two-day story.
Walsh/Specter postponed — Projo Pats Blog
Colleague John Mulligan calls in to report that the Matt Walsh-Arlen Specter press conference has been postponed until sometime tomorrow.
The meeting between Walsh, attorney Michael Levy and the Pennsylvania Senator is still going on presently, and the decision was made to push back the media portion until tomorrow.
SPECTER PRESSER POSTPONED — ProFootballTalk.com
The much-anticipated press conference of Senator Arlen Specter (R-Pa.), who was planning to meet with the media after meeting with former Pats employee Matt Walsh this afternoon, has been postponed.
The press conference instead will occur tomorrow.
“The meeting started late and the duration is anticipated to go a long time,” Specter’s spokesperson, Kate Kelly, said.
Perhaps ...
NFL | Sen. Arlen Specter calls for new probe of Patriots — The Seattle Times: Sports
Sen. Arlen Specter wants an independent investigation of the Patriots' taping of opposing coaches' signals similar to the Mitchell Report...
Sen. Arlen Specter wants an independent investigation of the Patriots' taping of opposing coaches' signals similar to the Mitchell Report...
Specter calls for outside probe — Boston.com -- Football news
After NFL commissioner Roger Goodell spoke with Matt Walsh Tuesday, the league appeared ready to close the book on "Spygate." However, Pennsylvania Senator Arlen Specter, who also met with the former Patriots video assistant Tuesday, said yesterday he ...
After NFL commissioner Roger Goodell spoke with Matt Walsh Tuesday, the league appeared ready to close the book on "Spygate." However, Pennsylvania Senator Arlen Specter, who also met with the former Patriots video assistant Tuesday, said yesterday he ...
Specter Says Patriots’ Spying Wider Than Admitted — NYT > Pro Football
Senator Arlen Specter is raising questions about the legitimacy of the Patriots’ accomplishments and calling for a wider inquiry. >
Senator Arlen Specter is raising questions about the legitimacy of the Patriots’ accomplishments and calling for a wider inquiry. >
Specter calls to re-open Gate — NYDailyNews.com - Football
Sen. Arlen Specter (R-Pa.) has become the self-appointed SpyGate watchdog and Wednesday called for the equivalent of the Mitchell Report that rocked baseball to be conducted on Bill Belichick's spying operation.
Sen. Arlen Specter (R-Pa.) has become the self-appointed SpyGate watchdog and Wednesday called for the equivalent of the Mitchell Report that rocked baseball to be conducted on Bill Belichick's spying operation.
Specter Calls for Independent Investigation — Mark Maske's NFL Insider
Sen. Arlen Specter (R-Pa.) today called for the NFL to appoint an independent investigator to look into the videotaping scandal involving the New England Patriots. "What is necessary is an objective investigation," Specter said during a Capitol Hill ...
Sen. Arlen Specter (R-Pa.) today called for the NFL to appoint an independent investigator to look into the videotaping scandal involving the New England Patriots. "What is necessary is an objective investigation," Specter said during a Capitol Hill ...
Specter Wants Independent Investigation Into Spygate — NYT > Pro Football
Sen. Arlen Specter is pressing for an outside investigation of the Patriots’ taping of opposing coaches’ signals similar to the Mitchell Report on performance enhancing drugs in baseball. >
Sen. Arlen Specter is pressing for an outside investigation of the Patriots’ taping of opposing coaches’ signals similar to the Mitchell Report on performance enhancing drugs in baseball. >
Specter wants Mitchell-like investigation — FOXSports.com News for NFL
Sen. Arlen Specter wants an independent investigation of the Patriots' taping of opposing coaches' signals similar to the Mitchell Report on performance enhancing drugs in baseball. Specter again criticized the league's handling of the investigation ...
Sen. Arlen Specter wants an independent investigation of the Patriots' taping of opposing coaches' signals similar to the Mitchell Report on performance enhancing drugs in baseball. Specter again criticized the league's handling of the investigation ...
Specter wants independent Spygate inquiry — Latest Sporting News Articles for NFL
A day after meeting with former New England Patriots video assistant Matt Walsh, Sen. Arlen Specter ...
A day after meeting with former New England Patriots video assistant Matt Walsh, Sen. Arlen Specter ...
Specter calls for independent inquiry into Spygate — ESPN.com - NFL
Sen. Arlen Specter wants an independent investigation of the Patriots' taping of opposing coaches' signals similar to the Mitchell Report on performance enhancing drugs in baseball.
Sen. Arlen Specter wants an independent investigation of the Patriots' taping of opposing coaches' signals similar to the Mitchell Report on performance enhancing drugs in baseball.
Specter wants independent Spygate probe (AP) — Yahoo! Sports - NFL News
Sen. Arlen Specter wants an independent investigation of the Patriots' taping of opposing coaches' signals similar to the Mitchell Report on performance enhancing drugs in baseball. Specter again criticized the league's handling of the investigation ...
Sen. Arlen Specter wants an independent investigation of the Patriots' taping of opposing coaches' signals similar to the Mitchell Report on performance enhancing drugs in baseball. Specter again criticized the league's handling of the investigation ...
Specter asks probe into Patriots and Spygate — USATODAY.com NFL - Top Stories
Sen. Arlen Specter wants an independent investigation of the Patriots' taping of opposing coaches' signals similar to the Mitchell ...
Sen. Arlen Specter wants an independent investigation of the Patriots' taping of opposing coaches' signals similar to the Mitchell ...
Specter wants Mitchell-like investigation — Boston.com -- Football news
Sen. Arlen Specter wants an independent investigation of the Patriots' taping of opposing coaches' signals similar to the Mitchell Report on performance enhancing drugs in baseball.
Sen. Arlen Specter wants an independent investigation of the Patriots' taping of opposing coaches' signals similar to the Mitchell Report on performance enhancing drugs in baseball.
Arlen Specter wants Mitchell-like investigation of Spygate — NYDailyNews.com - Football
Sen. Arlen Specter wants an independent investigation of the Patriots' taping of opposing coaches' signals similar to the Mitchell Report on performance enhancing drugs in baseball.
Sen. Arlen Specter wants an independent investigation of the Patriots' taping of opposing coaches' signals similar to the Mitchell Report on performance enhancing drugs in baseball.
Specter wants independent investigation — Boston.com -- Football news
WASHINGTON — After NFL commissioner Roger Goodell spoke with Matt Walsh Tuesday, the league appeared ready to close the book on ‘‘Spygate.’’ However, Wednesday Pennsylvania Senator Arlen Specter, who also met with the former ...
WASHINGTON — After NFL commissioner Roger Goodell spoke with Matt Walsh Tuesday, the league appeared ready to close the book on ‘‘Spygate.’’ However, Wednesday Pennsylvania Senator Arlen Specter, who also met with the former ...
MATT WALSH TO MEET WITH GOODELL, SPECTER — NY Post: Sports
NEW YORK - Former Patriots video assistant Matt Walsh spent nearly 3½ hours talking to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell about Spygate on Tuesday, then headed to Washington to meet with Sen. Arlen Specter. Walsh did not comment after leaving the NFL...
NEW YORK - Former Patriots video assistant Matt Walsh spent nearly 3½ hours talking to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell about Spygate on Tuesday, then headed to Washington to meet with Sen. Arlen Specter. Walsh did not comment after leaving the NFL...
Walsh meets with Goodell, Specter up next — FOXSports.com News for NFL
Former Patriots video assistant Matt Walsh spent nearly 3 1/2 hours talking to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell about Spygate on Tuesday, then headed to Washington to meet with Sen. Arlen Specter. Walsh did not comment after leaving the NFL offices. He ...
Former Patriots video assistant Matt Walsh spent nearly 3 1/2 hours talking to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell about Spygate on Tuesday, then headed to Washington to meet with Sen. Arlen Specter. Walsh did not comment after leaving the NFL offices. He ...
Matt Walsh to meet with Goodell, Specter — Boston.com -- Football news
Former Patriots video assistant Matt Walsh spent nearly 3 1/2 hours talking to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell about Spygate on Tuesday, then headed to Washington to meet with Sen. Arlen Specter.
Former Patriots video assistant Matt Walsh spent nearly 3 1/2 hours talking to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell about Spygate on Tuesday, then headed to Washington to meet with Sen. Arlen Specter.
NFL | Spygate meetings set — The Seattle Times: Sports
Matt Walsh, a former New England Patriots video assistant, will meet separately with league commissioner Roger Goodell and Sen. Arlen Specter today to...
Matt Walsh, a former New England Patriots video assistant, will meet separately with league commissioner Roger Goodell and Sen. Arlen Specter today to...
MATT WALSH TO MEET WITH GOODELL, SPECTER — NY Post: Sports
Former Patriots video assistant Matt Walsh will meet separately with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and Sen. Arlen Specter on Tuesday to discuss New England's videotaping of opposing coaches' playcalling signals in violation of league rules...
Former Patriots video assistant Matt Walsh will meet separately with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and Sen. Arlen Specter on Tuesday to discuss New England's videotaping of opposing coaches' playcalling signals in violation of league rules...
Walsh to meet with Goodell, Specter — FOXSports.com News for NFL
Former Patriots video assistant Matt Walsh will meet separately with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and Sen. Arlen Specter on Tuesday to discuss New England's videotaping of opposing coaches' playcalling signals in violation of league rules. Walsh is ...
Former Patriots video assistant Matt Walsh will meet separately with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and Sen. Arlen Specter on Tuesday to discuss New England's videotaping of opposing coaches' playcalling signals in violation of league rules. Walsh is ...
