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Signals being shown

Email|Link|Comments (3) Posted by Mike Reiss, Globe Staff May 13, 2008 11:06 AM

NEW YORK -- As the media awaits the arrival of NFL commissioner Roger Goodell at the Intercontinental Hotel, some video shot by the Patriots, of opposing coaching signals, is being shown on the flat-screen TVs in the room.

The current video shows a game against the Miami Dolphins from the 2000 season.

The shots show coaches signaling from the sideline, then an end-zone view of the play. After the play, the video cuts back to the sideline to the coaches. There is then a quick shot of the scoreboard which shows the time on the clock, and the down and distance of the next play.

That cycle continues throughout the video shown to this point -- coaches signals, the play, more coaches signals, a shot of the scoreboard.

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So nothing new that great what a waste of time and I bet some teams have some sort of the samething too.

Posted by baldy May 13, 08 11:17 AM

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So the Pat's grab the signals, some people get angry about it, and now they're being broadcast on national television.

Guess those teams won't be using those signals ever again.

Posted by Bill May 13, 08 11:21 AM

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Watching this unfold on ESPN is making me ill. These commentators are idiots, especially Chris Carter. Sports media is desperate for a story, and they are doing everything they can to make this into something more than it is. The Pat's are guilty of getting caught, plain and simple. Senator Spectator is guilty of grandstanding on behalf of Comcast. This whole thing is ridiculous. I hope some one can put some real perspective on it but without a doubt it won't come from ESPN or SI.

Posted by John May 13, 08 11:28 AM

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