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Patriots Nation NY 05-15-2008 07:01 PM
Martz statement on Spygate
 
http://www.boston.com/sports/footbal...ts_from_m.html

Quote:
Mike Martz on Super Bowl XXXVI walkthrough
Posted by Mike Reiss, Globe Staff May 15, 2008 07:37 PM

Former St. Louis Rams head coach Mike Martz released the following statement tonight, through the San Francisco 49ers, where he is serving as offensive coordinator:

"I had the opportunity to talk to Commissioner [Roger] Goodell yesterday and I was very satisfied with the NFL’s efforts to investigate the situation with Matt Walsh as it related to Super Bowl XXXVI. I’m very confident that there was no impropriety. I believed Bill Belichick when he said there wasn’t and I took that at face value.

"Let me make this clear – we lost to the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl because we turned the ball over three times. If there was anything obtained from our walk-thru from a casual observer that happened to be present, then that was just part of those walk-thrus and that environment. What I’ve said all along and what my only concerns were if A): If the walk-thru was filmed or B): If it was purposely scouted for information. If so, then that is an issue that the league needs to pursue. I’m very satisfied that this was not the situation in this instance whatsoever.

"I was stunned at Matt Walsh’s allegation that he was on the sideline in New England Patriots apparel during our walk-thru. I find that insulting, disturbing and a slap in the face to both our team security and NFL security, who both do outstanding jobs. I promise you that if he was on the sideline, he was not in New England Patriots apparel because he would have been identified.

"This whole issue is based on statements made by Matt Walsh, and I think we have to understand that.

"I’m very grateful for Commissioner Goodell to take the time to talk to me about this. It’s time to put this situation behind us.”

CheekyDave 05-15-2008 07:08 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Patriots Nation NY (Post 894303)
HA!
The old guard is really pulling together, they all want this to STOP.

IcyPatriot 05-15-2008 07:08 PM
Re: Martz statement on Spygate
 
Very well said and strongly worded statement. It would be nice if other coaches imply to the media of the need to move on. While Martz was involved those not involved can help also.

PonyExpress 05-15-2008 07:10 PM
Re: Martz statement on Spygate
 
Hey, people, there's an upside to LIEgate! Next time I'm in Hawaii, I'll know where to go for golf lessons...

Sean Pa Patriot 05-15-2008 07:20 PM
Re: Martz statement on Spygate
 
Wow when did Mike Martz get a brain???:D

JoePats 05-15-2008 07:27 PM
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I like how in the same sentence he says team and league security screwed up royally he also applauds their work.

cmasspatsfan 05-15-2008 07:29 PM
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I like this part

Quote:
"I was stunned at Matt Walsh’s allegation that he was on the sideline in New England Patriots apparel during our walk-thru. I find that insulting, disturbing and a slap in the face to both our team security and NFL security, who both do outstanding jobs. I promise you that if he was on the sideline, he was not in New England Patriots apparel because he would have been identified.

"This whole issue is based on statements made by Matt Walsh, and I think we have to understand that.
He saying take Matt Walsh with a grain of salt, he might have misremembered

JDSal45 05-15-2008 07:37 PM
Re: Martz statement on Spygate
 
Can you find Waldo......errrr, I mean Matt Walsh? Since they had just done the team photo, I'm pretty sure he was wearing Pats garb. If Rams or NFL security didn't see him doing his job while authorized (Goodell's words) with a bright white shirt with a Patriots logo on it then I guess Martz must be blind.
http://img258.imageshack.us/img258/9407/imgdynhd1.jpg
J D Sal

PonyExpress 05-15-2008 07:38 PM
Re: Martz statement on Spygate
 
One important note:

Martz is aware the Pats were taping sideline signals during the 2001 season. But he still says the Pats beat his Rams in the SB fair and square.

ERGO

Despite any sidelined taping, all the Pats Sb victories were fair and square according to Martz.

If Martz felt differently about "side line taping" I'm sure he would mention it.

Bella*chick 05-15-2008 07:38 PM
Re: Martz statement on Spygate
 
Misremembered being the polite term for "having delusions of grandeur".


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