Posted September 11, 200717 yr The border war never ceases to provide intrigue. The latest chapter in the Jets-Patriots rivalry unfolded Sunday at the Meadowlands, where a Patriots employee was nabbed in an alleged spying incident. Sources said the NFL is investigating whether the employee illegally videotaped the Jets' coaches on the sideline, presumably in an attempt to steal hand signals that were relayed to the defense. League security confiscated a video camera and tape, ESPN reported. The findings will be evaluated by the competition committee. The story was first reported by Jets Confidential on its Web site. Eric Mangini declined to comment on the matter, except to say, "With anything along those lines, those are all league-related matters." The Patriots declined comment. According to the NFL rule, no video recording devices are permitted in the coaches' booth, on the field or in the locker room during a game. In this case, the cameraman was on the field. "Clubs have specifically been reminded in the past that the videotaping of an opponent's offensive or defensive signals on the sidelines is prohibited," league spokesman Greg Aiello said. The Patriots were accused of the same practice last Nov. 16 at Lambeau Field. It was the same cameraman in both incidents, Packers president Bob Harlan told ESPN. In the Jets' case, the cameraman was spotted by Jets security chief Steve Yarnell, who notified league security. The Patriots could be punished by the league if found guilty of cheating. The penalty could be a fine or a draft pick. Several Jets noted after the 38-14 loss that the Patriots did a terrific job of handling their blitzes and various schemes. "(Tom Brady) seemed like he knew what we were doing," safety Kerry Rhodes said. http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/jets/2007/09/11/2007-09-11_patriots_caught_allegedly_taping_jets_co.html tisk tisk, any football fans here? shame they might be kicked out for the season lawl
September 11, 200717 yr i'm furious over this. it all makes sense now. as a jets fan, i would love to see the patriots severely punished for their actions. down with tom brady. down with him and his butt buddies, belichek and moss.
September 11, 200717 yr Author Yeah I agree. I am from new england and it's a shame. I think they should be punished too. They were caught before as well. =[
September 11, 200717 yr Lions undefeated this year! mTx, my friend, welcome back. Undefeated, like the Michigan Wolverines amirite?
September 11, 200717 yr Author Lions undefeated this year! mTx, my friend, welcome back. thanks, I see you got 3mp3r status, grats =) on topic.. i'm surprised there has been zero trolls in this thread so far
September 11, 200717 yr "Listening to grown men talk about football is like listening to homosexuals talk about penis." - Somebody on this forum i think. Sorry this thread made me think of that. =) on topic.. i'm surprised there has been zero trolls in this thread so far :cool:
September 11, 200717 yr those fuckers! if they get suspended my fantasy football team is fucked how dare them.
September 11, 200717 yr i'm furious over this. it all makes sense now. as a jets fan, i would love to see the patriots severely punished for their actions. down with tom brady. down with him and his butt buddies, belichek and moss. Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa dumbass , you are aware you are on a forum/website that encourages cheating and disruption in gaming and you're whining about the Pats cheating ? GO PATS !!!
September 12, 200717 yr Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa dumbass , you are aware you are on a forum/website that encourages cheating and disruption in gaming and you're whining about the Pats cheating ? GO PATS !!! cheating in CS is one thing, cheating in the NFL is a different thing.
September 12, 200717 yr cheating in CS is one thing, cheating in the NFL is a different thing. NFL is serious business.
September 12, 200717 yr Undefeated, like the Michigan Wolverines amirite? No, they lost to two double A teams. Lions beat an NFL team. Offense is actually good this year. Unfortunately enough, defense is around last in the league. =( =( =(
September 12, 200717 yr American football sucks, when I think good football, I think soccer. Watching burly, sweaty black men tackle each other isn't my idea of a good time
September 12, 200717 yr American football sucks, when I think good football, I think soccer. Watching burly, sweaty black men tackle each other isn't my idea of a good time and watching mexicans running around kicking a ball is?
September 12, 200717 yr chubr0ck;510850']http://bogp.com/recordingits.gif ROFL, my dad will get a kick out of this hahah!
September 13, 200717 yr Mike Vick just called. He has a new defense for an appeal: "I was so mad we lost to the patriots because Belichick was filming us so i took it out on the dogs"
September 13, 200717 yr A Michael Owen brace helped a vibrant England to a vital win over Euro 2008 qualifying rivals Russia. Owen was composure personified when Gareth Barry's cross fell to him 10 yards out and he sidefooted in off the post to give England an early lead. Russia's Konstantin Zhyrianov had a goal harshly ruled out for handball before a lethal Owen powered in a shot. England weathered a spell of pressure from Russia before Rio Ferdinand angled in a shot to complete the win. England's performance had Wembley rocking at the end of a game which began with tensions high as Russia led Steve McClaren's side by a point in Group E. A Russia win would have all but ended England's hopes of reaching Euro 2008 and the visitors began by trying to deny the hosts the sort of time and space Israel afforded them on Saturday. But an England side exuding confidence quickly asserted their authority, and Owen put them ahead after seven minutes with a clinically-struck trademark finish. Steven Gerrard dinked a ball through the heart of Russia's backline to set up Heskey, who got the nod ahead of Peter Crouch to start, but his shot was blocked by keeper Vyacheslav Malafeev. Owen appeared to slip as he attempted to slot in the loose ball as a second goal eluded England. Russia tried to hit back as they pressed for an equaliser, and England were reprieved when Zhyrianov slotted in a shot only to be harshly penalised for handball. A Shaun Wright-Phillips point-blank header went wide before England keeper Paul Robinson had to dive to his right to smartly palm away a Diniyar Bilyaletdinov strike. England regained the upper hand with a slick passing game intertwined with clever movement, which left Russia struggling to cope. TOP ENGLAND SCORERS Bobby Charlton - 49 goals (from 106 games) Gary Lineker - 48 goals (from 80 games) Jimmy Greaves - 44 goals (from 57 games) Michael Owen - 40 goals (from 85 games) Joe Cole had a deflected shot saved before a second Owen goal put the gloss on an impressive first half from England. Owen was found in space by a Heskey flick-on and he arrowed in a shot for his 40th international goal. The precise passing and discipline of Gareth Barry was particularly impressive for England, but they were given two early scares after the interval. Dmitri Sychev powered an angled shot across goal just wide and just failed to make contact with a the ball as he slid into meet a near-post cross. http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/44113000/jpg/_44113017_barry203x152.jpg Gareth Barry Barry (right) was one of England's star performers A resurgent England professionally closed out the win as McClaren's balanced and buoyant side showed maturity and mettle. Ferdinand latched on to a pass from Owen and lashed in a shot to put the icing on the cake at the end of an open and entertaining match. http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/44113000/jpg/_44113010_owen203x270.jpg England: Robinson, Richards, Ferdinand, Terry, Ashley Cole, Wright-Phillips, Barry, Gerrard, Joe Cole (Neville 88), Heskey (Crouch 80), Owen (Downing 90). Subs Not Used: James, Brown, Smith, Johnson. Booked: Joe Cole. Goals: Owen 7, 31, Ferdinand 84. Russia: Malafeev, Vasili Berezutsky, Ignashevich, Alexei Berezutsky, Aniukov (Kerzhakov 80), Bilyaletdinov, Zhirkov, Semshov (Bystrov 40), Sychev (Pavluchenko 63), Arshavin, Zurianov. Subs Not Used: Shunin, Torbinsky, Pogrebniak, Kolodin. Att: 86,106 Ref: Martin Hansson (Sweden).
