TripGate Breaks Wide Open: Cimini of ESPN-NY Alleges It Came From The Top

[groganbootleg]

Another difference is that there is nothing showing patriots players holding their ground trying to block the gunner

and still another difference is that these pictures mostly show the players standing near where the ball is being caught not where it was kicked. If they were standing at the other end of the field near the line of scrimmage where the gunners are typically going out of bounds to avoid being blocked then you may have something. But once again we see players getting ready to go into the game standing near the field.

 

[Uncle Rico]

and still another difference is that these pictures mostly show the players standing near where the ball is being caught not where it was kicked. If they were standing at the other end of the field near the line of scrimmage where the gunners are typically going out of bounds to avoid being blocked then you may have something. But once again we see players getting ready to go into the game standing near the field.

And you're expecting Jets fans to believe that's not against the rule?

 

[TheGodInAGreyHoodie]

Another update from PFT....

NFL “reminds” teams of sideline rules | ProFootballTalk

Best line

Since the situation has grown more legs than the love child of an octopus and a millipede,

 

[alamo]

Clubs were reminded that each team is responsible for appointing a “get-back” coach — not a “get-up” coach, a role Alosi apparently served with the Jets. The “get-back” coach must be aware of all sideline restrictions, and the “get-back” coach is responsible for ensuring compliance.

Yesterday on Mike&Mike Golic said when he played the S&C coach was the "get-back" coach, which makes sense. And also might explain why S&C coach Alosi was able to get players to cooperate with him without questioning it.

 

[RHbT76]

Ryan's former boss chimes in:

Former Ravens coach Brian Billick says Jets, Rex Ryan knew about sideline wall | NJ.com

Brian Billick, the former head coach of the Baltimore Ravens, said on ESPN Radio this morning that he believes Rex Ryan and the Jets were well aware of the wall formation their players were forming and that Sal Alosi did not act alone.

"Of course Rex knew about this," Billick said on "Mike & Mike in the Morning."

 

[VJCPatriot]

Kneegate and now Wallgate. LOL. This is hilarious! Let the media have their field day with the Jets for once. And let's see some action from the League. Goodell can't just stand around and do nothing now after he's been lied to. Even if he does bleed green.

 

[Joker]

Goodell can't just stand around and do nothing now after he's been lied to.

sure he can...just watch

 

[drakehead]

Ten Things I'll Be Watching For This Weekend


10. Sal Alosi. Mike Westhoff. Rex Ryan. Someone's going to have interesting news on the June Taylor Dancers formation on the New York sideline on the Sunday pregame shows. Looking forward to hearing it.


Rex Grossman over Donovan McNabb? Redskins have some explaining to do - Peter King - SI.com

 

[JMarr]

Kneegate and now Wallgate. LOL. This is hilarious! Let the media have their field day with the Jets for once. And let's see some action from the League. Goodell can't just stand around and do nothing now after he's been lied to. Even if he does bleed green.

Looks like that's exactly what he's going to do. After all, it was only Alosi who lied.

Oh yea, and send out a memo "clarifying" the rule. So I guess if we see the Jets do the exact same thing after the memo comes out, then they will get cameragate-type sanctions (like some posters have have hinted would be appropriate in this case :yawn2

 

[lostjumper]

Now Jets could be in trouble for dragging Pats into this:

NFL could sanction New York Jets for Tripgate, Mike Westhoff's accusation that New England Patriots use sideline wall tactic - ESPN New York

"The league is checking into whether Westhoff violated a league rule by publicly calling out the Patriots. A 2008 league memo from commissioner Roger Goodell, printed in the San Francisco Chronicle and brought to light Thursday by ESPNBoston.com, warned every team that making false claims against other clubs could result in penalties."

This is the bigger issue to me. Remember spygate?(sorry, I know we all do) One of the big reasons the pats were punished so severely is that Goodell send out a memo stating teams were not to do what the Pats did. Now the Jet's have violated a rule that Goodell emphasized in a memo. I know Goodell will want to protect his favorite team, but he's going to have to come down on the Jets now. The actual trip was more than adequately punished. The coverup, lying, and violation for baselessly accusing another team of cheating now needs to be punished.

 

[Gwedd]

Goodell can't just stand around and do nothing now after he's been lied to.

sure he can...just watch

Word.

Commish will be happy to let this slide. Then he'll have paper on the JETS for future favors.

 

[TheGodInAGreyHoodie]

Add in this....

The NFL reminded clubs and game officials of the rules governing the sidelines during games. Each organization must appoint a “get-back coach” – which had been Alosi for the Jets – who must be aware of and enforce the rules.

Rex Ryan reacts to Brian Billick's comments, league outlines sideline procedures | NJ.com

It was his job to tell players where to stand. Yet Ryan and Westoff have no idea why he would be telling players where to stand.

 

[JDSal45]

Jets May Have Violated 2008 Goodell Memo By Accusing Patriots

Westhoff accusing Patriots could violate a 2008 Roger Goodell memo prohibiting false accusations against other teams and lead to sanctions against the Jets.

Jets could be punished for tying Patriots to trip: report - NYPOST.com

 

[Gwedd]

Re: Jets May Have Violated 2008 Goodell Memo By Accusing Patriots

Westhoff accusing Patriots could violate a 2008 Roger Goodell memo prohibiting false accusations against other teams and lead to sanctions against the Jets.

Jets could be punished for tying Patriots to trip: report - NYPOST.com

Karma... it's what's for dinner.

 

[Joker]

ridiculous...he's standing six feet away looking DIRECTLY at the six guys lined up, KNOWS four of them shouldn't even be there by roster rules and STILL denies he knew anything about it...why?..."because I'm a guy who tells the truth!!!:...right...like "I'M classy!!!"...no wonder he went out and got LaTurdington

 

[TheGodInAGreyHoodie]

Re: Jets May Have Violated 2008 Goodell Memo By Accusing Patriots

Yeah...this is well documented in the other two thighgate threads.

 

[BSR]

Word.

Commish will be happy to let this slide. Then he'll have paper on the JETS for future favors.

I love how Florio is already talking about the sentiment around the league that the Jets are favored. This puts all the more pressure on Goodell.

 

[Gwedd]

I love how Florio is already talking about the sentiment around the league that the Jets are favored. This puts all the more pressure on Goodell.

You betcha. At some point he's going to have to whack them, just like Michael did Fredo.

 

[Mark Morse]

This is the bigger issue to me. Remember spygate?(sorry, I know we all do) One of the big reasons the pats were punished so severely is that Goodell send out a memo stating teams were not to do what the Pats did. Now the Jet's have violated a rule that Goodell emphasized in a memo. I know Goodell will want to protect his favorite team, but he's going to have to come down on the Jets now. The actual trip was more than adequately punished. The coverup, lying, and violation for baselessly accusing another team of cheating now needs to be punished.

I would also add the punishment of Alosi by the Jets was so extreme, as to sweep this under the rug and avoid the scrutiny of the NFL. It almost worked in this case and until the obvious was revealed that "someone" instructed the players to form the wall. Now the NFL is investigating, and when someone within the Jets organization finally tells the truth, we will discover that either Westhoff or Ryan ordered the "Code Red"!

 

[RHbT76]

Add in this....



Rex Ryan reacts to Brian Billick's comments, league outlines sideline procedures | NJ.com

It was his job to tell players where to stand. Yet Ryan and Westoff have no idea why he would be telling players where to stand.

Honest Rex never lies. See? He tells us so right there. It must be true!

Ryan said. "I'm not a guy that lies about anything. I wasn't aware that that was going on. And so it's easy for me to stand here and tell you that."