Sports: Deflate-Gate

[GrnMtnMan]

http://boston.cbslocal.com/2015/05/12/keller-large-no-integrity-in-nfl/

http://deadspin.com/roger-goodell-is-a-****-eating-moron-1703762629

Should we play dueling bloggers?

Tom Brady, Patriots can blame only themselves for NFL’s harsh DeflateGate punishments
Tom Brady should skip appeal, tell truth now

 

[GAN]

....you may not be able to handle the truth!

 

[GrnMtnMan]

http://boston.cbslocal.com/2015/05/12/keller-large-no-integrity-in-nfl/

Just read this one...

I have to say 'fair point'....and it makes sense that a team with no integrity is the reigning champion in a league with no integrity.

 

[littlejimmy]

This has to be one of the stupidest things I've read here. Have you ever played football Jana, and I mean in games not throwing to your nephew, because I have and I was a wide receiver and a defensive back 2 positions that have to catch the ball. Know what you're talking about instead of just throwing crap against the wall.

BTW I'll bet you a $1,000 that if I handed you a football that was at 12.5 psi and one at 11.5 psi that you wouldn't be able to tell the difference. That's why this entire thing is a joke. In fact Boomer Esiason said that there shouldn't even be a range of psi the footballs should be, he said each QB should be able to have it the way they like it. Like he said it's not like the opposition QB has to use Brady's football.

somebody please help me talk Disney ron off the edge. Disney ron for your own sanity, turn off the computer, put away the newspaper, and turn the radio to some easy listening. On another note, I will take that bet, sir...hahaha

 

[GrnMtnMan]

Here's an excerpt from the Boston Globe's Dan Shaughnessy:

Deflategate will stick with Tom Brady, Patriots forever

"This is bad, folks. Your football dynasty is no longer credible. The Patriots are a punch line across America. Try wearing your Tedy Bruschi jersey next time you fly out of town.

It might be time to stop minimizing the actual infraction in question. It doesn’t matter that New England won the AFC Championship game, 45-7. What matters is the notion that perhaps the Patriots were in position to crush the Colts because of systematic cheating over the course of the season, or perhaps longer"​

 

[JoeA]

An Open Letter to Pats Fans:

Dear Pats Fans -

Your favorite team was thought to have broken a rule and there was an investigation. The report from said investigation was not biased and contains enough detail to levy fines and suspensions. The uncooperative nature of the team also contributed to the length and amount of punishment.

Essentially, they were caught cheating. Again.

Please deal with it. Enjoy the latest Super Bowl win, but please...deal...with...this!

Arguing whether it's a good rule or bad rule isn't a defense or an excuse. Should the rule be removed? Probably. But it is a rule, which again, is believed to have been broken. The NFL isn't trying to conspire against the Patriots. This is crazy talk. Please stop. And stop comparing Brady's suspension to Ray Rice. The commissioner said he got that one wrong so if anything, the reason Brady got 4 games was because of the Ray Rice blunder. The NFL has a clear image problem with Ray Rice, Aaron Hernandez, and the many, many other DUI's, domestic abuses, etc so they are trying to clean up their image. This is simply blow back.

Also, people outside of Boston don't hate the Patriots because they win. Nope. They dislike the Patriots because of numerous reasons, including but not limited to: 1) They are arrogant to the point of annoyance; 2) they are repeat offenders, and 3) the fan base is quite possibly more annoying than the coach. Stop your whining. For the love of God, we beg you.

Regards,
Us.

 

[TAX GUY]

Also, people outside of Boston don't hate the Patriots because they win. Nope. They dislike the Patriots because of numerous reasons, including but not limited to: 1) They are arrogant to the point of annoyance; 2) they are repeat offenders, and 3) the fan base is quite possibly more annoying than the coach. Stop your whining. For the love of God, we beg you.

Regards,
Us.

Not all fans...

 

[kimmar067]

It's pretty clear that the Pats don't care what the NFL thinks at this point. I'm a Patriots fan and I have no problem with Garoppolo starting the season -he needs an opportunity to prove what he's made of. In fact, if he plays well it wouldn't be out of the realm of possibility that Brady gets traded ...nothing that Belichick does would surprise me.

....interesting....I guess the honeymoon is over.

 

[kimmar067]

An Open Letter to Pats Fans:

Dear Pats Fans -

Your favorite team was thought to have broken a rule and there was an investigation. The report from said investigation was not biased and contains enough detail to levy fines and suspensions. The uncooperative nature of the team also contributed to the length and amount of punishment.

Essentially, they were caught cheating. Again.

Please deal with it. Enjoy the latest Super Bowl win, but please...deal...with...this!

Arguing whether it's a good rule or bad rule isn't a defense or an excuse. Should the rule be removed? Probably. But it is a rule, which again, is believed to have been broken. The NFL isn't trying to conspire against the Patriots. This is crazy talk. Please stop. And stop comparing Brady's suspension to Ray Rice. The commissioner said he got that one wrong so if anything, the reason Brady got 4 games was because of the Ray Rice blunder. The NFL has a clear image problem with Ray Rice, Aaron Hernandez, and the many, many other DUI's, domestic abuses, etc so they are trying to clean up their image. This is simply blow back.

Also, people outside of Boston don't hate the Patriots because they win. Nope. They dislike the Patriots because of numerous reasons, including but not limited to: 1) They are arrogant to the point of annoyance; 2) they are repeat offenders, and 3) the fan base is quite possibly more annoying than the coach. Stop your whining. For the love of God, we beg you.

Regards,
Us.

....where do I sign my 'John Hancock'?

 

[kimmar067]

....Did he give a direct order to deflate the balls to 12.5, 11.5, or any designated PSI amount? Was it a general comment, at some point in his career, that he prefers the game balls soft?

....maybe that's the way Giselle likes 'em...

 

[TAX GUY]

....maybe that's the way Giselle likes 'em...

Which is why TB refused to turn over his personal phone/texts/emails...

 

[kimmar067]

This has to be one of the stupidest things I've read here. Have you ever played football Jana, and I mean in games not throwing to your nephew, because I have and I was a wide receiver and a defensive back 2 positions that have to catch the ball. Know what you're talking about instead of just throwing crap against the wall.

BTW I'll bet you a $1,000 that if I handed you a football that was at 12.5 psi and one at 11.5 psi that you wouldn't be able to tell the difference. That's why this entire thing is a joke. In fact Boomer Esiason said that there shouldn't even be a range of psi the footballs should be, he said each QB should be able to have it the way they like it. Like he said it's not like the opposition QB has to use Brady's football.

.....not saying anything for OR against you, but I find your tag line in your avi kind of ironic.

....just sayin'...

 

[kimmar067]

Which is why TB refused to turn over his personal phone/texts/emails...

 

[Goofy_Disney_Dad]

I'm suddenly very happy I'm not much of a sports fan and feel pretty good that I don't take stuff like this so seriously. Wow.

 

[TAX GUY]

I'm suddenly very happy I'm not much of a sports fan and feel pretty good that I don't take stuff like this so seriously. Wow.

I think that's the key. While I unconditionally love my local teams, I have to also remember that to me its entertainment and to them its a job.

 

[GAN]

....interesting....I guess the honeymoon is over.

Belichick honeymoons with no one ...that much we can be sure of.

 

[kimmar067]

I'm suddenly very happy I'm not much of a sports fan and feel pretty good that I don't take stuff like this so seriously. Wow.

....that's because you're Goofy. [ ]

 

[kimmar067]

Belichick honeymoons with no one ...that much we can be sure of.

....well, THERE'S a chilling thought...

 

[Cannot_Wait_4Disney]

Most things come down to being about the all mighty dollar. I haven't heard anyone thinking that this could be about money. The patriots have been so successful in the past 10? years. Maybe the NFL is taking heat from other NFL team owners that they want a bigger piece of the $$. Every pats game is sold out, they have cornered the market on product sponsorship, team marketing, hats, shirts, etc. What better way to pull the Patriots team down and give another team(s)chances to get what the patriots have gotten? For them to say this is about "integrity" is a complete joke. The NFL is not about "integrity" never has been and now with social media being what it is, we all know, it is not now about integrity. seriously. Somewhere there has got to be another angle on this story. It can't be about deflated balls that had no effect on any game.

Yeah. That's what it's all about. Knocking the Patriots back from 4th to 5th in merchandise sales and from 17th to 18th in attendance. Congrats on uncovering the conspiracy for me. I would have had a hard time of it by myself.

 

[pat fan]

An Open Letter to Pats Fans:

Dear Pats Fans -

Your favorite team was thought to have broken a rule and there was an investigation. The report from said investigation was not biased and contains enough detail to levy fines and suspensions. The uncooperative nature of the team also contributed to the length and amount of punishment.

Essentially, they were caught cheating. Again.

Please deal with it. Enjoy the latest Super Bowl win, but please...deal...with...this!

Arguing whether it's a good rule or bad rule isn't a defense or an excuse. Should the rule be removed? Probably. But it is a rule, which again, is believed to have been broken. The NFL isn't trying to conspire against the Patriots. This is crazy talk. Please stop. And stop comparing Brady's suspension to Ray Rice. The commissioner said he got that one wrong so if anything, the reason Brady got 4 games was because of the Ray Rice blunder. The NFL has a clear image problem with Ray Rice, Aaron Hernandez, and the many, many other DUI's, domestic abuses, etc so they are trying to clean up their image. This is simply blow back.

Also, people outside of Boston don't hate the Patriots because they win. Nope. They dislike the Patriots because of numerous reasons, including but not limited to: 1) They are arrogant to the point of annoyance; 2) they are repeat offenders, and 3) the fan base is quite possibly more annoying than the coach. Stop your whining. For the love of God, we beg you.

Regards,
Us.

Geez Louise! At least we don't throw batteries at the opposing team or anything.

I agree with the bit I bolded in the above quote, so do I think I have a right to make a little noise about the fine and draft picks? Yeah, I do.

I think 4 games for Tom is a bit much but I'm pretty sure it'll get worked down to 2, maybe 3 and I'm ok with Garrapolo starting. Need to see what he can do anyway. I DO wish people would stop acting like this is on par with putting babies on pikes, but I realize some people can't help themselves It IS a game after all, one I dearly love and this is re: a team I dearly love, but lighten up Francis!