Wretch
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After reading the threads about Don Shula's ridiculous assertion that the Patriots record should have an * if they go undefeated I decided it might be a good idea to document the indiscretions of other NFL teams.
Patriots:
Spy/Cameragate
Dolphins:
Tampering in order to hire Mr. Shula
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_Shula
Jets:
Tampering to hire Parcells (I believe the commissioner stepped in and required the jets to provide compensation before tampering was declared)
http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=980CE4D9123DF932A35751C0A961958260&sec=&spon=&pagewanted=print
Steelers:
Member of the medical staff purchasing $160,000 in HGH.
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07060/765933-66.stm
49ers:
Salary Cap violations
http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9B0DE6DC103EF933A1575BC0A9669C8B63&sec=&spon=&pagewanted=print
Broncos:
Salary cap violations.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A28969-2004Sep17.html
Dallas:
Taped opposing teams signals.
http://www.bleacherreport.com/articles/2500-NFL-Philadelphia_Eagles-New_England_Patriots-Did_The_Rams_Panthers_and_Eagles_Steal_Patriot_Signals_to_keep_their_Super_Bowl_Losses_within_three_Points_-290907
Packers:
Paul Horning suspended for gambling.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/11244760/
Lions
Alex Karras suspended for gambling.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/11244760/
These are just a few off the top of my head (and I have to go to work).
I guess my goal with this post is to point out to everyone the hypocrisy of the "Pats are evil" mantra or "their accomplishments are tainted" mantra of many (not all) members of the media and many (not all) opposing fans.
I am not a football historian and this list is not exhaustive. Please add to the list with further posts.
Patriots:
Spy/Cameragate
Dolphins:
Tampering in order to hire Mr. Shula
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_Shula
Jets:
Tampering to hire Parcells (I believe the commissioner stepped in and required the jets to provide compensation before tampering was declared)
http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=980CE4D9123DF932A35751C0A961958260&sec=&spon=&pagewanted=print
Steelers:
Member of the medical staff purchasing $160,000 in HGH.
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07060/765933-66.stm
49ers:
Salary Cap violations
http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9B0DE6DC103EF933A1575BC0A9669C8B63&sec=&spon=&pagewanted=print
Broncos:
Salary cap violations.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A28969-2004Sep17.html
Dallas:
Taped opposing teams signals.
http://www.bleacherreport.com/articles/2500-NFL-Philadelphia_Eagles-New_England_Patriots-Did_The_Rams_Panthers_and_Eagles_Steal_Patriot_Signals_to_keep_their_Super_Bowl_Losses_within_three_Points_-290907
Packers:
Paul Horning suspended for gambling.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/11244760/
Lions
Alex Karras suspended for gambling.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/11244760/
These are just a few off the top of my head (and I have to go to work).
I guess my goal with this post is to point out to everyone the hypocrisy of the "Pats are evil" mantra or "their accomplishments are tainted" mantra of many (not all) members of the media and many (not all) opposing fans.
I am not a football historian and this list is not exhaustive. Please add to the list with further posts.