Steelers Stealing Signals - New England Patriots Forums

ivanvamp · 10-28-2008, 01:36 PM

From: Read my lips: Steelers knew signals on key goal-line play - NFL - CBSSports.com Football

So I guess stealing signals isn't against the rules, eh?

I know, I know........

xmarkd400x · 10-28-2008, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ivanvamp

From: Read my lips: Steelers knew signals on key goal-line play - NFL - CBSSports.com Football

So I guess stealing signals isn't against the rules, eh?

I know, I know........

Shouldn't have tipped his hand. Next time Eli will mouth the incorrect play and fool everyone!

TheComeback · 10-28-2008, 02:00 PM

That's not stealing signals.

***richpats*** · 10-28-2008, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ivanvamp

I know, I know........

Yeah, stop right there. Unless the guy was operating a video camera when he heard the playcall then he isn't going to be subject to investigation.

***KontradictioN*** · 10-28-2008, 02:02 PM

That's not anything illegal (if you're NOT trying to be tongue in cheek). For example, if a team huddles up too close to the line of scrimmage, a defender can listen in and get the play then align the defense accordingly. Something like that actually happened in the Auburn/LSU game earlier this year.

chris_in_sunnyvale · 10-28-2008, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by KontradictioN

That's not anything illegal (if you're NOT trying to be tongue in cheek). For example, if a team huddles up too close to the line of scrimmage, a defender can listen in and get the play then align the defense accordingly. Something like that actually happened in the Auburn/LSU game earlier this year.

This is also what Charles Woodson did on the infamous Tuck Rule play. Eric Allen, now a TV analyst but then a Raiders CB, claimed they heard the play call at the Pats' sideline.

Regards,
Chris

Watson's IQ · 10-28-2008, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ivanvamp

From: Read my lips: Steelers knew signals on key goal-line play - NFL - CBSSports.com Football

So I guess stealing signals isn't against the rules, eh?

I know, I know........

Comparing the two significantly cheapens your argument, which you obviously realize.

It's time to let it go, man. Noone's ever going to drop that junk if WE can't.

Ice Cold Bruschi · 10-28-2008, 02:35 PM

this isn't stealing signals I used to try to listen to plays all the time in highschool, its just taking advantage of the other teams mistake of not concealing their play call

ivanvamp · 10-28-2008, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Watson's IQ

Comparing the two significantly cheapens your argument, which you obviously realize.

It's time to let it go, man. Noone's ever going to drop that junk if WE can't.

I actually am being tongue-in-cheek...thought it would be worth a chuckle or two, but everyone seems to have taken this very seriously.