Bill Belichek been taping since 2000 - Page 4

AladainAF · 02-15-2008, 06:50 PM

Quote:

There was no official rule against in until a few years ago. But seriously, why the fuck does Spectre care so much? He has nothing more important to worry about then pro sports?

I think this was said once on these boards, but its worth re-iterating. Its because the NFL has an anti-trust deal with congress.

Therefore, its in congresses interest. Yeah, I know, more important things to deal with but you get the idea.

kegkilla · 02-15-2008, 07:11 PM

I think a point that a lot of people miss is that sports are a business, and when you are cheating in any way, whether that be having players on steroids, or taping shit like the Patriots, you are breaking US business law. Essentially, its giving yourself an unfair advantage to win games and make money by doing so, which in turn causes the teams that aren't cheating to lose money. A lot of people seem to miss this point and wonder "why the hell does the government care about steroids / cheating in sports?" That is why. The Patriots might as well be the Enron of the NFL. Maybe thats a lil dramatic, but if these allegations are true then I really hope they get come down on very hard by the higher authorities.

arkk91 · 02-15-2008, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kegkilla

I think a point that a lot of people miss is that sports are a business, and when you are cheating in any way, whether that be having players on steroids, or taping shit like the Patriots, you are breaking US business law. Essentially, its giving yourself an unfair advantage to win games and make money by doing so, which in turn causes the teams that aren't cheating to lose money. A lot of people seem to miss this point and wonder "why the hell does the government care about steroids / cheating in sports?" That is why. The Patriots might as well be the Enron of the NFL. Maybe thats a lil dramatic, but if these allegations are true then I really hope they get come down on very hard by the higher authorities.

Lol.

Everlast · 02-15-2008, 09:22 PM

Why is that "lol"? It is true the NFL is a huge empire, and ANY cheating (especially cheating that effects small market teams like the Rams) is serious shit.

Akileese · 02-15-2008, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Everlast

Why is that "lol"? It is true the NFL is a huge empire, and ANY cheating (especially cheating that effects small market teams like the Rams) is serious shit.

The Rams are not small market. In fact, small market typically isn't used in Football so that's the first time I've heard it used.

It's ironic that politicians of all people are on a moral kick with pro sports when the whole fucking lot of them are the dirtiest mother fucking scoundrels on a planet. Much like most defense lawyers, they make a living off lying to people. Worse so, they all make shitloads of money on kickbacks and bribes from big business to get them to turn the other cheek.

Like I've said before, I think they have more important things to worry about, but if you're going to try to air the dirty laundry of pro sports, maybe these fucking liars and douchebags need to take a good hard look at themselves first because they're all corrupt and rotten.

chaos · 02-15-2008, 09:58 PM

Because some (all?) politicians are dirty does not make it ok for cheating to get swept under the rug in the NFL.

Everlast · 02-15-2008, 10:05 PM

The Rams are the 20th richest team in the NFL, so closer to the poorest than richest. I guess "small market" was an incorrect way to phrase it, but the point remains. A Super Bowl win is a huge moneymaker for a team.

Geaux · 02-15-2008, 10:20 PM

the major sports leagues have to answer to someone. they have shown time and time again they cant/wont police themselves.

Burf · 02-16-2008, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AladainAF

I think this was said once on these boards, but its worth re-iterating. Its because the NFL has an anti-trust deal with congress.

Therefore, its in congresses interest. Yeah, I know, more important things to deal with but you get the idea.

Even excepting any anti-trust deals, once the team owners started asking for public subsidies to build multi-billion dollar stadiums, it opened the door for Congress to "care."

Lyrical · 02-16-2008, 09:54 AM

Looks like the Pats are finally starting to reap what they have sown. Stay classy, Boston! LOL.

------------------------------------------------------------------------

APNewsNow: Suit Filed Over Spy Charges - AOL News

APNewsNow: Suit Filed Over Spy Charges
Associated Press
Posted: 2008-02-15 17:53:39

NEW ORLEANS (AP) - A lawsuit filed Friday by a former St. Louis Rams player and others seeks millions of dollars in damages from the alleged taping of Rams practices by the New England Patriots before the 2002 Super Bowl.

The Patriots won the game 20-17 in the Superdome.

The $100 million suit, filed on behalf of former Rams player Willie Gary in U.S. District Court in New Orleans, names the Patriots, team owner Robert Kraft and head coach Bill Belichick.

arkk91 · 02-16-2008, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lyrical

Looks like the Pats are finally starting to reap what they have sown. Stay classy, Boston! LOL.

------------------------------------------------------------------------

APNewsNow: Suit Filed Over Spy Charges - AOL News

APNewsNow: Suit Filed Over Spy Charges
Associated Press
Posted: 2008-02-15 17:53:39

NEW ORLEANS (AP) - A lawsuit filed Friday by a former St. Louis Rams player and others seeks millions of dollars in damages from the alleged taping of Rams practices by the New England Patriots before the 2002 Super Bowl.

The Patriots won the game 20-17 in the Superdome.

The $100 million suit, filed on behalf of former Rams player Willie Gary in U.S. District Court in New Orleans, names the Patriots, team owner Robert Kraft and head coach Bill Belichick.

Everyone knows that lawsuit is dead in the water, what a joke.

Gigfc · 02-16-2008, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lyrical

Looks like the Pats are finally starting to reap what they have sown. Stay classy, Boston! LOL.

------------------------------------------------------------------------

APNewsNow: Suit Filed Over Spy Charges - AOL News

APNewsNow: Suit Filed Over Spy Charges
Associated Press
Posted: 2008-02-15 17:53:39

NEW ORLEANS (AP) - A lawsuit filed Friday by a former St. Louis Rams player and others seeks millions of dollars in damages from the alleged taping of Rams practices by the New England Patriots before the 2002 Super Bowl.

The Patriots won the game 20-17 in the Superdome.

The $100 million suit, filed on behalf of former Rams player Willie Gary in U.S. District Court in New Orleans, names the Patriots, team owner Robert Kraft and head coach Bill Belichick.

Scroll up old man.

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes	Rate This Thread
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode	Rate This Thread:

02-15-2008, 07:11 PM	#47 (permalink)
kegkilla Sultan of Swingin on niggaz Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: killadelphia Posts: 1,847 -195 Internets	I think a point that a lot of people miss is that sports are a business, and when you are cheating in any way, whether that be having players on steroids, or taping shit like the Patriots, you are breaking US business law. Essentially, its giving yourself an unfair advantage to win games and make money by doing so, which in turn causes the teams that aren't cheating to lose money. A lot of people seem to miss this point and wonder "why the hell does the government care about steroids / cheating in sports?" That is why. The Patriots might as well be the Enron of the NFL. Maybe thats a lil dramatic, but if these allegations are true then I really hope they get come down on very hard by the higher authorities.

02-15-2008, 09:22 PM	#49 (permalink)
Everlast Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 879 +1 Internets	Why is that "lol"? It is true the NFL is a huge empire, and ANY cheating (especially cheating that effects small market teams like the Rams) is serious shit.

02-15-2008, 09:58 PM	#51 (permalink)
chaos Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 4,892 +17 Internets	Because some (all?) politicians are dirty does not make it ok for cheating to get swept under the rug in the NFL.

02-15-2008, 10:05 PM	#52 (permalink)
Everlast Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 879 +1 Internets	The Rams are the 20th richest team in the NFL, so closer to the poorest than richest. I guess "small market" was an incorrect way to phrase it, but the point remains. A Super Bowl win is a huge moneymaker for a team.

02-15-2008, 10:20 PM	#53 (permalink)
Geaux Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Baton Rouge, La Posts: 283	the major sports leagues have to answer to someone. they have shown time and time again they cant/wont police themselves.

02-16-2008, 09:54 AM	#55 (permalink)
Lyrical Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,861	Looks like the Pats are finally starting to reap what they have sown. Stay classy, Boston! LOL. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ APNewsNow: Suit Filed Over Spy Charges - AOL News APNewsNow: Suit Filed Over Spy Charges Associated Press Posted: 2008-02-15 17:53:39 NEW ORLEANS (AP) - A lawsuit filed Friday by a former St. Louis Rams player and others seeks millions of dollars in damages from the alleged taping of Rams practices by the New England Patriots before the 2002 Super Bowl. The Patriots won the game 20-17 in the Superdome. The $100 million suit, filed on behalf of former Rams player Willie Gary in U.S. District Court in New Orleans, names the Patriots, team owner Robert Kraft and head coach Bill Belichick.