It's interesting to note the (lack of) comments by readers on these sites to stories like this that question the credibility of these allegations, while other stories that hint of impropriety by the Patriots generate a ton of comments.
The Sporting News story above and another about the lawsuit that included an ex Rams player being dropped both had zero comments - not a single one. Three other stories - "
Will Spygate cover-up prove worse than the crime?", "Goodell seeking harsher penalties for spying" and
"NFL, Walsh close to deal on Spygate material" combined for 101 comments.
The difference is more startling on the four letter network's website.
"NFL, Walsh closing in on deal to discuss taping on Spygate" has generated 2,607 comments, most of which are by haters assuming the outcome anc calling for BB to be banished and three Lombardi's to be forfeited, etc. In contrast,
"Rams player, fans to withdraw lawsuit regarding Pats taping" has generated five - count 'em, five! - comments.
It's also worth noting that of all the various mainstream media outlets, not a single one has picked up the
story about Walsh run in the Globe yesterday - which certainly put Walsh's character and integrity in question. As far as I know, only
ProFootballTalk has even commented on the story.
