PSIgate Article Roundup (National and International) August 10, 2015

[Fencer]

http://www.houstonpress.com/news/deflate-gate-reaching-donald-trump-levels-of-stupidity-766

A Houston writer -- probably well-acquainted with Steph Stradley -- sounds off. The city of Houston is evidently on our side.

http://www.independent.ie/sport/oth...rady-saga-blows-up-in-nfls-face-31437496.html

An Irish writer summarizes the whole thing, also colorfully. Two sentences shouldn't be there, namely where he says the ballboys probably tampered and where he says Brady's suspension will probably be upheld. But otherwise, he skewers the NFL.

 

[shmessy]

Great idea, Fencer. Hope you don't mind that I slightly edited the title.

 

[Pyerardi]

If it's (National) news, why is there a link to an Irish writer? Also many sentences claim the game was played against the Ravens. Should be Colts.

 

[shmessy]

If it's (National) news, why is there a link to an Irish writer? Also many sentences claim the game was played against the Ravens. Should be Colts.

OK, I fixed the title.

For the content of the articles, you'll have to write the editor of the particular newspaper.

I don't have that kind of power.


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[eom]

don't know if this really counts but didn't want to start a thread

https://twitter.com/Akylle/status/630765593977856001

subtle difference between wells report in bullygate + deflategate

 

[juny]

Today's MMQB - King also points out the moving goal posts problem with Goodell - how we went from "generally aware" to Brady orchestrating an elaborate "scheme".

 

[shmessy]

Today's MMQB - King also points out the moving goal posts problem with Goodell - how we went from "generally aware" to Brady orchestrating an elaborate "scheme".

BTW, for anyone interested, here's the link:

http://mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2015/08/09/andrew-luck-indianapolis-colts-nfl-frank-gifford-hard-knocks

 

[PatsFanSince74]

Did anyone who uses twitter a lot check to see if Judge Berman has a Twitter account?

 

[shmessy]

Did anyone who uses twitter a lot check to see if Judge Berman has a Twitter account?

I cannot think of a more inadvisable action than a Judge getting a Twitter account.


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[PatsFanSince74]

I cannot think of a more inadvisable action than a Judge getting a Twitter account.


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You're right. Probably best to wait until you're on the Supreme Court of the US. I looked to see if there was an SDNY twitter account but there wasn't.
https://twitter.com/ussupremecourt

 

[shmessy]

You're right. Probably best to wait until you're on the Supreme Court of the US. I looked to see if there was an SDNY twitter account but there wasn't.
https://twitter.com/ussupremecourt

That is not an individual's twitter account.

 

[PatsFanSince74]

That is not an individual's twitter account.

I was just joking around. Added a to make the point. Just trying to lighten up what's been an awfully heavy few days.

 

[shmessy]

I was just joking around. Added a to make the point. Just trying to lighten up what's been an awfully heavy few days.

Wait 'til ya see the next few weeks!

 

[The Brandon Five]

I cannot think of a more inadvisable action than a Judge getting a Twitter account.


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I have a friend who just became a judge in CT. Part of the training was that they need to avoid social media (personally).

 

[eom]

here is a random opinion from twitter that I don't really understand, but sounds sinister

https://twitter.com/CMadatMe/status/630851457873498112

 

[Fencer]

Great idea, Fencer. Hope you don't mind that I slightly edited the title.

I don't mind in the least.

Heck, you could have edited to the "Official XYZ" thread, and I would have been happy. However, it seems to be an internet forum law that no thread title of "Official ..." may be written by a moderator.

 

[Fencer]

http://www.torontosun.com/2015/08/13/why-its-time-for-goodell-and-nfl-to-settle-with-brady-and-nflpa

A Toronto Sun columnist seems to generally be on the right side, and have been for a while.

The closest thing to something new in there is the argument that the NFL has more to lose by keeping this going than Brady, because Brady has already been endlessly defamed, while the NFL is just beginning to be recognized for the scumbags they are.

 

[Fencer]

http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2015-08-18/nfl-tom-brady-new-england-patriots-chris-russo

Sporting News sez everybody will recover from the PR hit.

Also says Brady is guilty because he didn't protest his innocence loudly enough. Doesn't mention that he's sworn it under oath ...

 

[Fencer]

http://www.denverpost.com/renck/ci_28681958/tom-brady-discipline-screams-nfl-needs-changes-process

Denver Post guy with a reasonable article.

• Quotes Reiss.
• Quotes Curran.
• Doesn't say "even though he's probably guilty ..."
• Doesn't in any way say the Patriots have a legacy of cheating.
  
• Does unfortunately say the NFL will probably win in court.

For an out of town guy who has no need to understand the fine details, that's pretty reasonable.

 

[Fencer]

http://www.philly.com/philly/sports...ready_a_loser_in_court_of_public_opinion.html

Marcus Hayes from Philly, whoever that is:

• The Wells Report is a great document, clearly showing Brady's guilt.
• Specifically, Brady ordered two ball boys to "manipulate" footballs, then entirely denied doing so.
  
• Brady is an arrogant ass for continuing to fight.