April 13, 2008: ESPN reports Patriots SB XLII merch in Nicaragua - New England Patriots Forums

BradyisGod · 04-13-2008, 10:34 AM

I mean, are you kidding me? We're almost 75 days since the Super Bowl, and this is a fact that everyone knows. The Super Bowl merchandise for the losing team goes off to third world countries.

So why report it? Definitely adding fueld to the fire.

TOzgood · 04-13-2008, 10:36 AM

must be a slow sunday...boring!

***Rob0729*** · 04-13-2008, 10:43 AM

The thing is that they give away the Super Bowl loser's merchandise every year to a third world country, but this is the first year I can think of that I have seen multiple stories (or any for that matter) covering the people of that country wearing the merchandise.

questionman · 04-13-2008, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Rob0729

The thing is that they give away the Super Bowl loser's merchandise every year to a third world country, but this is the first year I can think of that I have seen multiple stories (or any for that matter) covering the people of that country wearing the merchandise.

Probably because this is the first time the Pats have been on the losing side since TV has gone global in coverage. Most people wouldn't really notice unless it was their team involved and combine that with the absolute flood of TV news channels and their need to fill time.

***blackglass3*** · 04-13-2008, 11:01 AM

I don't get it. This was reported ad nauseum the week after the Super Bowl...why bring it back up? And why not report where the Packers NFC Champions and Chargers AFC Champions shirts were shipped?

I think I will be sticking with NFLN for the draft.

***Rob0729*** · 04-13-2008, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by blackglass3

I don't get it. This was reported ad nauseum the week after the Super Bowl...why bring it back up? And why not report where the Packers NFC Champions and Chargers AFC Champions shirts were shipped?

I think I will be sticking with NFLN for the draft.

Well, they have to wait about 2 weeks before their next "bombshell" in the Matt Walsh saga. So they need filler. They can't bring up Walsh again until the Friday before the draft.

ScottieC · 04-13-2008, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Rob0729

The thing is that they give away the Super Bowl loser's merchandise every year to a third world country, but this is the first year I can think of that I have seen multiple stories (or any for that matter) covering the people of that country wearing the merchandise.

Yea, me too. If you ever needed any more evidence that people/writers hate and are jealous of the Patriots, there it is.

$10 bucks says when we get to the Super Bowl this year Belichick pulls this out and reminds them of what could happen.

questionman · 04-13-2008, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by ScottieC

Yea, me too. If you ever needed any more evidence that people/writers hate and are jealous of the Patriots, there it is.

$10 bucks says when we get to the Super Bowl this year Belichick pulls this out and reminds them of what could happen.

Man if they need some t-shirt story to remind them there are bigger issues.

MrBigglesWorth · 04-13-2008, 11:34 AM

ESPN must have dial up or something

questionman · 04-13-2008, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by MrBigglesWorth

ESPN must have dial up or something

Heh...