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Brittschramm
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Here's a Shocker - Pats Lawsuit Dropped

by Brittschramm
created March 11, 2008, last edited February 10, 2009
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That little whimper that you heard this morning was the news that the lawsuit against the New England Patriots, Owner Bob Kraft and Head Coach Bill Belichick was dropped. That is a stark contrast when compared to when the suit was announced back during the period known to me as the "Blame the New England Patriots with the Death of Modern Sportsmanship Feeding Frenzy" or for others, the month of February.

I've purposely stayed away from dissecting the whole "Spygate" controversy for two reasons: 1) not all of the facts are in or ever will be in and it's hard to make a case either way without knowing what was exactly done, who knew what and how it benefited the team during the game; and 2) there are too many non-qualified people (numerous bloggers and actual professional reporters) giving their heavy-handed and pious sermons and my two cent-ible points would get lost amid the shuffle.

But here's something that I feel that is not rooted in the moralization on the decay of professional sports ethics (which is an oxymoron if I have ever heard one) perpetrated by the New England Patriots. All anti-trust legislation aside, the governing body of the National Football League has made a ruling on the Patriots involvement and have rendered a verdict. Unless there is any new evidence to provide (potential Three Card Monty dealer Matt Walsh included) that can dispute the original findings, the further vilifying of the New England Patriots (and more importantly, their fans) should be dropped faster than this supposed lawsuit.


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RomiezzoLegend
627 days ago
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MY mouth dropped. I could just imagine how the fans of football who aren't Pats fans feel.
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BrittschrammRed-Shirting
627 days ago
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Are you saying that I'm not fair and impartial? Now, that's shocking..
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RomiezzoLegend
627 days ago
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Well, I was just speaking in general there. I was extremely pissed off when I found out about that Bill Belichick incident. And many Pats fans seem to just want others to overlook it. That's all.. I apologize to you, Brittschramm, and to the rest of the Pats fans who agree with me.
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BrittschrammRed-Shirting
627 days ago
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I appreciate the apology. I don't want to ignore the fact that there was cheating (no matter how Belichick spins it) but it's been over six months since the penalty was given and yet, the media can't find enough ways to keep the cheating fire stoked. Hell, does anyone still remember when Kelvin Sampson was dismissed for cheating?
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Tyrone BriggsHall of Famer
627 days ago
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Patiently awaiting the testimony of Matt Walsh. Lawyers are standing by....
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Steel TownDraft Pick
627 days ago
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I have a feeling, he will seem about as credible as McNamee did.
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BrittschrammRed-Shirting
627 days ago
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He might have something that could be damaging but it seems to me like this guy is just playing chicken with the legal system.
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Yakob878MVP
627 days ago
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matt walsh is gold digger
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FrugolfVarsity Captain
626 days ago
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The Pats can thank the Giants.If they went undefeated , this would have never been dropped.The 72 Dolphins were chipping in for the lawyers.
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