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Originally Posted by Sowa
I misread the above article thought it said they got 2 penalties for 10 yards for doing their little shpiel. I missed the game as I was at Austin City Limits Fest. Btw I don't think their should be an asterik by their SB's. I just think what they did was a lot worse than the Jets yelling on the d line.
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Yes I can agree they did do something worse and that is why when you yell out illegal snap counts you get 10 yards not a first round pick gone. I am just glad they caught this in the first week as I could just imagine the out cry if this was week 12.
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Originally Posted by Clever_Iggy
What about the widespread use of illegal sticks in the NHL. Should the league start cracking down on this? Everyone does it. Is it cheating?
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Yes they should and yes it is cheating. If it against the rules it is cheating doens't matter how big or small the offence is. Cheating is cheating it may be different "levels" of cheating that is why they are dealt with differently.
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Originally Posted by flambers
Obviously the league commissioners would disagree,
Illegal stick - 2 minute minor
VS
Illegally video taping a team - first round pick
Keep in mind this is the first offense, the first round picks are very important to any NFL team.
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Well one commissioner is a pansy and the other one is a hard-a$$ so that would be a big difference there. I would love them to start suspending guys for using illegal sticks. Why make the rule if you are never going to enforce it.
They may be important but I don't think they are as important to NE as most if not all teams in the NFL. They have amazing ownership, front office, coaching and players. They will get through this with a few more Superbowl wins before Brady retires.
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Originally Posted by Bobblehead
I've heard pretty much the opposite - most polls and interviews I've heard thought Goodell wasn't tough enough and a suspension was warranted.
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I have heard the same. I don't think Belichick is too worried about the cash and NE isn't too worried about the pick. Personally I would have liked to see him suspended for a game or two, I think that would have set a better example.