http://beta.profootballtalk.com/2008/02/03/if-walsh-has-video-belichick-done-for-a-year/ ESPN’s Sal Paolantonio reports that, if it turns out that former Patriots employee Matt Walsh has in possession video of the Rams’ final walk-through practice from Super Bowl XXXVI, New England head coach Bill Belichick will be suspended. For a year. Wow. If Walsh has a such a tape, and if Belichick knows or suspects that he does, it could have a profound affect on Belichick as he prepares for the final act in a possible 19-0 season. We’re not saying that it’ll affect his coaching in any way; it might actually make him more focused and determined. But the knowledge that this game could be his last one for 19 months, and possibly his final time on the sidelines with the Patriots ever, is likely something that not even the modern-day Bud Grant would be able to conceal. Indeed, if Belichick knows that he’s toast, he might opt to retire before “Spygate II” hits the fan. And he’ll be carrying those thoughts somewhere in his brain throughout the day and night in Phoenix. And given that the Patriots have issued a statement calling Saturday’s report from the Boston Herald “absolutely false,” evidence to the contrary might compel owner Bob Kraft to fire his head coach on the heels of a fourth Super Bowl win in seven seasons. Though plenty of folks are questioning the timing of these new disclosures, the fact is that if there’s any truth to the report and that truth comes out, the guy who’ll pay the biggest price is Belichick. Either way, this is something that needs to be investigated quickly, so that if there’s nothing to it the Pats and Belichick can have the cloud of suspicion removed.
Knowing that Belichick had this kind of talent on his football team and still couldn't stand the thought of not doing everything humanly possible (i.e. cheating) to give his team the advantage is a true testament to what an obsessive nutcase the guy is. Putting asterisks next to all their Super Bowl victories makes me swell up with joy. Belichick is a wormy piece of **** unlike any other.
I have no problem w/ this. It would REALLY make this Super Bowl even more historic, which didn't seem possible yesterday.
I thought this was investigated early in the season and already found to be untrue. If this were true and Belichick was the mastermind, I think he might be permanently banned from the NFL. A one-year suspension for tainting the NFL's signature event is an unforgivable offense.
I hope he does get suspended......for a year............ And then come back and win the '08 Super Bowl. That'd be even a bigger slap in the face than what this victory here in a few hours will bring.
I love how Paula Abdul, a judge for a live singing competition, has to resort to lip syncing. But then again, I never expected her to actually sing either.
ABC should have squeezed in an NBA doubleheader, with the 2nd game ending about 4:30 p.m. Houston time.
With all due respect, you are a fan of a franchise headed by Al Davis. He is the moral equivalent to the e-bola virus.
Are you pulling an Almu on that airplane thread you started? You know it takes a man to admit when they're wrong.
