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Steelers Chairman Dan Rooney said today that the team supports the NFL's response to the "Spygate" case against the New England Patriots and the punishment meted out by Commissioner Roger Goodell.

In a statement released this morning, Rooney said:

"We consider the tapes of our coaching staff during our games against the New England Patriots to be a non-issue. In our opinion, they had no impact on the results of those games.

"The Steelers fully support the manner in which Commissioner Goodell handled the situation and the discipline that he levied against those who violated league rules," the statement said.

"We are confident that the Commissioner has taken appropriate action in his investigation of this matter, and will do so again if new information arises which requires further investigation and or discipline."

Rooney's statement came in response to criticism by U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter of the NFL's handling of reports that the Patriots routinely videtaped opposing coach's signals in violation of NFL rules. Specter told the Post-Gazette yesterday that Goodell confirmed to him that four Steelers games were involved, including two AFC championship games.

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08046/857786-66.stm

Dino 6 Rings

I understand some Steelers fans may still pick and hit and call the Pats Cheaters and what not, but I would like to recognize the ownership of the Steelers for...

Man-ing The EF Up !

Fans will rant, but my Team is going to Man Up and stand behind the NFLs decision in regards to the taping.

reflexblue

I second you're motion. The Rooneys have always been a class act,and I'm sure they see Sphincter's actions as grandstanding by a Disgrunteld Eagles fan. They also see it as a league matter and want to keep the congress OUT of league matters.

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chrisfx811

I still won't cheer for Big Ben & the Boys next year, but I'm glad the Steelers are setting the tone.

#12

Props to the Rooney's for their statement. They certainly didn't have to say anything but the fact that they did is refreshing. It's good to see that not everyone is a bunch of whiners (unlike many other teams/players).

Watson's IQ

Good for you and good for the Steelers. If, as many of us believe, this is not as big an issue for "football people" as it is for the media (and also if the issue is widespread) I've found the silence from the other 31 teams disturbing. The fact that the Rooneys would man up and do the right thing in acknowledging the lack of competitive advantage (I don't expect them to defend the practice outright) shows a lot of character.

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NEPatriot

i would like to see more chairmans support Goodel so that we can put this spygate behind us.

is Jets chairman next.?

primetime

The Rooneys have been there since the beginning. They've seen it all. They know the ropes. Thanks for the class guys.

PATSNUTme

Finally a "spygate" thread worth keeping up on it's own. Lets hope that other franchises come out like this and squash Specters little ego trip.

It would be great if Laurie would do that. I understand that he and Kraft are fairly close.

Palm Beach Pats Fan

the haters already paint this as

"the NFL is circling the wagons and the coverup is growing-- they want the dogs called off for the economic good of the NFL even if it means letting the Patriots off easy"

Just so you know-- the haters spin any news in the most evil way, and that is why Kraft and Belichick need to keep being quiet.

If they say "the sky is blue" then they say

"a-hah!!!! Blue sky!!! cheaters see blue skys!"

If they say "the sky isn't blue" then they say

"a-hah!!!! Not a Blue sky!!! cheaters see non-blue skys!"

I guess the moral is to stay away from non-Patriots fans or you go crazy.