Sports of The Times: Politicians Challenge Integrity of N.F.L.

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We often expect little from politicians. But at a time when commercial sports has lost its way, only politicians are capable of pulling a failing industry back to its roots. > [link]

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Glad we beat the Pats before the nerf
Published 5/19/2008 by James Trotta at NFL-Giants: NY Giants football news
Glad we beat the Pats before the nerf This New York Times article argues that "The N.F.L.’s response to New England’s spying reflects a tolerance for cheating that is unacceptable." They call for politicans to do something to help the NFL show kids it's wrong to cheat. I don't really care what happens to the Pats but I am super happy that we beat them before the nerfs. No one can take anything away from the Giants Super Bowl win but next year apologists will be crying about the missing draft pick... Posted by James Trotta at May 19, 2008 2:48 PM

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