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DEL.ICIO.USDishonest club wrong team to make history
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Terence Moore
Phoenix — As a JFK assassination buff, I never was an Arlen Specter fan. He concocted the “magic bullet” theory, which claimed that one rifle shot inflicted seven wounds on a president and a governor and emerged unscathed after zigging when it wasn’t zagging in midair.
Yeah, that made sense.
Now Specter is a U.S. senator instead of a member of the Warren Commission, and I like him. That’s because he finally has gotten it right after all these decades when it comes to conspiracies. It’s the revolting one surrounding the NFL and the New England Patriots. Courtesy of commissioner Roger Goodell using his version of the “magic bullet” theory to describe this ongoing Spygate mess, the Patriots are a Super Bowl victory away today at University of Phoenix Stadium from continuing as the biggest frauds in league history.
So where to start? I mean, you have nose guard Vince Wilfork’s $37,500 worth of fines this season to lead a group of cheap-shot artists on what supposedly is a disciplined team. You have the disingenuous claims of guys who say they are above responding to this and that before they tell on themselves. (For instance: They’ve whined all week about the Giants arriving for Super Bowl Week in black. “Yes, you are supposed to wear black to a funeral,” said the Patriots Randy Moss. “We’ll see who has black on after the game.”) You have those lies about Tom Brady’s supposedly bum shoulder, but despite the Patriots listing it for more than three years on the NFL’s injury list, Brady has started 126 consecutive games, the third-longest streak in NFL history.
Let’s return to Specter, though, who wants Goodell to come before the Senate Judiciary Committee to explain why in the name of Richard Nixon the commissioner destroyed all of those tapes and notes after the Patriots were nailed earlier this season to initiate Spygate. More specifically, the Patriots were caught in their opener in the Meadowlands using video equipment to steal signs and whatever else from the Jets.
Logic would say that the Patriots and their CIA wannabe coach, Bill Belichick, had done those things and whatever else many times before. Logic would say that since Goodell’s stated mission in life is to “protect the shield,” he was obsessed with covering up the Patriots’ numerous bad deeds. After all, not only are the Patriots seeking to join the league’s all-time elite with a fourth world championship in seven years, they can finish an unprecedented 19-0 with a victory over the New York Giants.
Logic would say that Goodell wished to keep the world from discovering a grassy knoll on his watch along the way to folks declaring the Patriots as frauds.
Which the Patriots are. Among other accusations within the past few days, ESPN.com reported that former video guy Matt Walsh has evidence that Belichick was doing ugly things in the shadows during Walsh’s seven year with the Patriots’ through the 2002 season. Interestingly, that was the season after the Patriots began their streak of dominance with an upset of the St. Louis Rams in the Super Bowl.
“It could be zero in the loss column for them, and they could beat all of those teams for an entire season, but the reality is, people always will have thoughts of ‘What happened?’ and ‘Yeah, really,’ and ‘Tell us the real story?’ ” said Michael Irvin, the star receiver on three Super Bowl champions for the Dallas Cowboys. “All stories get greater later. So even though [the NFL and the Patriots] claim that it only happened in the first quarter in the first game of this season, it’s going to get greater later.
“Thirty years from now, we might even have them spying and stealing signals in some of those Super Bowls. When it comes to their whole season, it’s going to be tainted, and that’s just the truth.”
That’s because we’ve yet to hear the truth on the matter.
Instead, we got whatever Goodell was talking about on Friday regarding the NFL and the Patriots during his state of the league address. Questions on Spygate were asked more than a half-dozen times during Goodell’s 50 minutes before the national and international media. To paraphrase: He said he destroyed the tapes and the notes from the Patriots to make sure that if such material surfaced again, he could tell that it wasn’t leaked by the league.
He said Spygate wasn’t a big deal, because he said many teams have cheated in sports throughout history and that he disciplined the Patriots (large fines to Belichick and to the team and the stripping of a first-round draft pick) for getting caught. He said there was no evidence of the Patriots ever cheating in a Super Bowl. He said this was just a one-time thing by the Patriots.
He also said Oswald acted alone. Well, not really, but he wanted to.
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By will
February 2, 2008 7:08 PM | Link to this
first time I have/will ever agree with you!
By James
February 2, 2008 7:08 PM | Link to this
Hopefully, they won’t be making history.
By bullwinkle
February 2, 2008 7:22 PM | Link to this
I think that the along with the fines and the loss of a draft pick, the Patriots should have been forced to forfeit that first game. It will be interesting to see how big this iceberg really is. You wonder how many other Patriot “victories” are included. That being said, I think Congress has more important things to do, rather than investigate this mess.
By kgod999
February 2, 2008 7:29 PM | Link to this
funny how goodall was quick to discipline the “thugs”, but hurried up to coverup “america’s darlings”. sports imitates life.
By Gene
February 2, 2008 7:30 PM | Link to this
Professional sports are way out of control, and college is not far behind. There is just too much money, and it is mainly coming from us. We are as addicted to sports as we are to oil, and we are getting scammed on both counts. Nice article, Terrence.
By jim
February 2, 2008 7:35 PM | Link to this
You are a seriously disturbed individual who needs immediate diagnosis and in-patient treatment.
You are apparently ok that a senile senator on the take attempts to give the NFL black eye on the grandest stage to benefit two his largest “contributors.” His original one paragraph fax, sent to the NFL public number, was a pathetic inquiry apparently written after one too many sherries at the club. They probably receive thousands similar or better ravings weekly. That letterhead is pretty generic looking too, especially by fax. (Btw, what moron doesn’t followup such an “important” demand with a mailed hard copy? You?)
Your typical Joesixpack69 writes at a higher level (10th grade?) than the supposedly honorable hack from PA.
His tired act should be exposed for what it was, but people like you latch on to his predictable vitriol and choose instead to attack possibly the greatest team/coach/QB in history. Your proclaimed “logic” is patently faulty, so please refrain from any further attempts to support your jealous bias with such indefensible nonsense.
Shallow my petty friend, Shallow.
Sit back and enjoy the greatest NFL performance.
By Dontbeahater
February 2, 2008 7:38 PM | Link to this
Hmm. Well I just go back to what Jimmy Johnson and many other now retired coaches have said..
“If any One tells you they did not do the same or worse that NE they are Lying”
Only problem is NE got caught
By Lee
February 2, 2008 7:39 PM | Link to this
Hey Doofus, you need to watch the Discovery channel instead of ESPN 24/7. You might actually learn something.
They replicated the “magic bullet” shot using anatomically correct mannequins and the same type/caliber rifle that Oswald used.
Second, Congress has no business sticking their nose in the NFL, MLB (steroids), or any other sports enterprises.
They’ve [Congress] shipped our jobs to China, put out the welcome mat on our southern border, shoveled hundred$ of Billion$ down a gaping, sucking hole called Iraq, but the most pressing issue for these idiots is whether the NFL cheats.
Give me a break.
By Falconsfan
February 2, 2008 7:44 PM | Link to this
Don’t be jealous of the greatest team that was ever assembled in the history of the NFL. Stealing signals is a competitive advantage that all teams look for, except maybe the Falcons.
By dave
February 2, 2008 7:52 PM | Link to this
Great article!
I do have a question though. Can Michael Vick get to see this article, or does he have to produce more time of good behavior? Go Pats!!!!!!!
By otbricki
February 2, 2008 7:53 PM | Link to this
Investigating steroids is one thing because these drugs get down into high schools and even junior high. But going after an incident involving sideline taping? Ridiculous. In the northeast Specter is widely regarded as a bufoon. This won’t help his reputation at all.
By Catnip
February 2, 2008 7:54 PM | Link to this
As they say here in ‘Old’ England…You are a PRICK Moore!
By Mark
February 2, 2008 7:55 PM | Link to this
If a a player commits pass interference and the ref doesn’t see it is he cheating if he doesn’t demand to be penalized. This may be the only team in history go a whole season and win the Superbowl cheat free. What other team has been under so much scrutiny and had there communications and sidelines monitored at every game?
By Chip
February 2, 2008 7:58 PM | Link to this
Mr. Moore, Please make up your mind. You agree with Goodell when it benefits your columns. You talk out of two sides of your mouth. I question who the real fraud is here. Please realize that you have no proof. Therefore, please be a responsible journalist and not an opinionated editorial writer who is jealous because your hometown team just can’t get it right. now, you have some more fodder to get you through a few more weeks of writing the same thing over and over. Hmmm. I wonder why circulation at the AJC is down, and why my 8th grade students won’t read the paper because they feel that some sports writers do not yield meaningful content.
By DL
February 2, 2008 8:05 PM | Link to this
Give me a break! How about all those teams pulling shenanigans at their home stadiums! Hell, I wish the Falcons had competent people to pull this off at the G-Dome! Too bad we have morons working for the Falcons organization. New England is the model of the NFL so quit Hating on them you jellous dummy!
By TheyareONLYDogs
February 2, 2008 8:16 PM | Link to this
This investigation is stupid. ALL the teams were doing it. Some were good with it (Patriots), some were NOT just like they are at not anything else (Falcons). Even if they were, SO WHAT! Football is about ADJUSTMENTS! After the Patriots got caught, they proceeded to STOMP everyone, so what good were the tapes anyway? They went undefeated. We live in a country where soldiers are dying for nothing and I for one don’t think they matter anymore because in just the last year the governtment has taken on a dogfighting case (JUST THE STUPIDEST THING EVER!), 2 perjury about steriods cases (Marion Jones and Barry Bonds) and are embarking upon another (Clemens) and now this mess. What a waste of money. Maybe three soldiers will get blown up for that cause… What a way to govern….
By Jay
February 2, 2008 8:31 PM | Link to this
Do people actually get paid for writing this garbage? I need to take up a new profession cause I could think up some serious garbage to publish with a bit of effort.
The patriots have not been to the superbowl in two years.. dont you think that if they where cheating to win they wouldnt have lost to the Colts last year? and be on thier 6th title?
They did this year straight up and have been watched like a Hawk. If you think other wise then you need to stop smoking the paper you write for. The inks causing brain damage.
By Kevin
February 2, 2008 8:39 PM | Link to this
This article like all of you other ones is a joke. If this was the Atlanta Falcons with all the same scenarios you would be cheering along at history. Jealous people are pathetic and will whine about anything.
By John MacDonald
February 2, 2008 8:49 PM | Link to this
What a pitiful whiner you are. It must be that the sorry state of Atlanta professional sports has permanently altered your ability to recognize talent and achievement. I feel sorry for you.
By Micky
February 2, 2008 8:55 PM | Link to this
Agree with the first 8 comments
By nick
February 2, 2008 8:57 PM | Link to this
What a Jakoff
By Zack
February 2, 2008 9:06 PM | Link to this
Terrence, come on…really…is this the best you’ve got on super bowl weekend? I mean really…is this really ALL you’ve got to write about?
By Ken Stallings
February 2, 2008 9:07 PM | Link to this
Terrence,
Don’t quite your day job! Stick to journalism and don’t try to morph yourself into a ballistics expert.
There was no “magic” bullet in the JFK assassination. Rather, it was a high caliber bullet that acted precisely according to the normal physics that any high caliber rifle bullet would react to.
A scientific documentary show was setup to replicate with precision the fired shot that wounded the Texas governor and President. The exact height, distance, and angle was setup for the point of the shot.
The exact seating arrangements were replicated for the governor and President in an exact copy of the car they rode in.
The exact same model rifle and bullet was fired at ballistics gel models with internal skeletons.
The result?
The bullet fired in the test performed precisely like the actual bullet did on that tragic day in Dallas! Included in this was the slight deformation to the bullet that was produced on the fatal shot.
Every single wound point in both models precisely matched the wounds the governor and President suffered.
I would have commented on your sports related views which I agree with. But when you tried to go into the area of ballistics science I decided it was more important to correct the record.
By jose
February 2, 2008 9:11 PM | Link to this
I think they should investigate the Pats and the iraq war. Bechtel is rebuilding iraq like the big dig.The Pats will get in trouble before congress and bush. The magic bullet does seem to make sense.It’s the headshot bullet and JFK’s missing brain and did oswald get cia lsd to make him seem crazy that i would like to know about. I’ve always hated Specter for getting bail for ira einhorn-he fled the country and avoided capture for years.Watch the Unicorn Killer tv movie-I’m glad they didn’t change Spector’s name.The murder victim’s family suffered for years.
By supajro
February 2, 2008 9:22 PM | Link to this
terrence… quit interviewing idiots during superbowl week. why don’t you ask irvin something he’s an authority on, like say, drugs or the incredible acting job he did in ‘the longest yard.’ the pats are the best story in sports over the last ten years.
By willie
February 2, 2008 9:25 PM | Link to this
Great article!
Vick got the rath of the feds because he went across state lines. Should’nt Bellecheet have to answer on federal charges because he did also. vick had to pay 1 mil for care of the dogs left on property. Bellecheet had to pay 1/2 mil to charity. Vick had to make public apology, Bellecheet said it was a league matter . Goddell was to lax on Bellecheet and Vick’s judge to hard on him.
By Najeh Davenpoop
February 2, 2008 9:32 PM | Link to this
You gotta love Roger Goodell. His immaculate message: Go ahead and attempt to violate the integrity of the game as much as you want and we’ll sweep it under the rug: just make sure you don’t smoke a blunt on your off day.
What a moron. I’m sure his Fox News anchor wife is proud.
(I actually don’t think the Spygate thing is that big of a deal… I mean, how much could it have helped them really? But I just had to point out what a punk-a* trick Roger Goodell is.)
(Free Michael Vick.)
By WW-5
February 2, 2008 9:43 PM | Link to this
GLAD TO SEE THAT ONE THIRD OF THE IDIOT SQUAD TOOK A DAY OFF FROM BASHING THE LOCAL TEAMS
By Shaad
February 2, 2008 9:45 PM | Link to this
Man I don’t care what the Pats do I just can’t wait to Vick come back and whoop these Falcons!!! This organization been holding him back for years.
By Bill Belichick
February 2, 2008 9:52 PM | Link to this
I have a camera in your girlfriend’s appartment.
By Capt Bill
February 2, 2008 9:54 PM | Link to this
How dare anyone mentioning the Falcons and winning Super Bowls in the same sentence!! The Falcons defense couldnt stop any team, even if they knew the play.
By Famuan
February 2, 2008 9:55 PM | Link to this
I agree Najeh, its simply the principle. Goodell wants to “protect the shield’?? Yeah, ok…what hurts the shield more, what happens ON the field, or what happens off of it?? If its about the integrity of the game…….hmmmm….then Pacman making it rain ain’t got NOTHING on Belicheat and the “Patriots”.
By steve
February 2, 2008 10:00 PM | Link to this
Really didn’t care who wins the SB but with your ranting my team is now New England. If I had one wish it would be for you to enter their locker room after the game and TRY and interview any of the players. If you do, make sure your insurance is paid up..but on second hand I could care less about your welfare.
By bigstack19
February 2, 2008 10:04 PM | Link to this
Every team in pro sports cheats. The Patriots just got caught doing it. This isn’t a video game where they line up to play Madden 08. They still have to make plays. They still have to have players perform. Anybody who whines about the Patriots and calls them cheaters, if this was your favorite team playing for their fourth Super Bowl title this decade would you be crying? I doubt it.
By crazydawg
February 2, 2008 10:18 PM | Link to this
TERRENCE!!!!!
It’s about time you got your act together, well at least for this one article, considering all you do is bash everything in sight(my Dawgs). But I totally agree; the first spy gate was no big deal in my opinion, NE was forgiving in my mind and all the damage was done. Well not anymore. This thing will end up being like Clemons’ trainer where he looks like an idiot at first then once people investigate he’ll look like a genius. New England’s three ,potentially four after tomorrow, super bowls are tainted and all you bandwagon Patriot fans in Atlanta can get the hell out cause you guys are just as worst as the Patriots themselves. Go Giants!!!
By Awesome
February 2, 2008 10:20 PM | Link to this
Thanks Terence,
I’m glad this thing is coming back out. It’s amazing how the NFL swept this thing under the rug. This is far worse than what Vick did. What the Patriots did highly affected the outcome of the game. Goddell treated Vick like trash, and gave Bellicheat a slap on the wrist. What da hell? I’m glad congress is stepping in. But on the behalf of Bellicheat, atleast he did stick up for Randy Moss during his altercation with the abuse. I bet if Vick were on the Patriots, he would not be in jail right now. Bellicheat knows how to sweep stuff under the rug.
By Grumpy
February 2, 2008 10:22 PM | Link to this
Football and Wrestling. When it comes to honesty there is no mention in the program. It should begin— Once money didn’t control, it was just a game.
By Dwayne
February 2, 2008 10:26 PM | Link to this
Don’t be hating on the Patriots and Bill Belichick. This is an organization that has put an emphasis on winning, not just division titles or conference titles, but World titles. It’s not the Patriots fault that the other teams in the league aren’t as good as they are. They are a team that should be looked up to and admired.
By Mike
February 2, 2008 10:28 PM | Link to this
Player haters…… every last one of youse.
What is it with southern guys that like to b*** like broads all the time?
By Neckville redneck @atl
February 2, 2008 10:30 PM | Link to this
Free mike Vick and bring him back to the ATL to win in 2009 says “most” (not all) of the season ticket holder .
The head line on new England as cheaters is neal by media ,player get thrown under the bus headline. Roger Goodell is the rule for the owner management the law is for the player .
It sure seem that way. we need a blog board for season ticket holder only!
By Neckville redneck @atl
February 2, 2008 10:32 PM | Link to this
where is our home town redneck Joe clueless Brave?
By Len. Atkinson NH.
February 2, 2008 10:38 PM | Link to this
Others have said it better—but you do have a problem. Once you injected the JFK conspiracy theory into this , which has conclusively been disproven, any credibility or rational thoughts you may have flew right out of the window. And you get paid to write this stuff? What a country.
By crazydawg
February 2, 2008 10:41 PM | Link to this
Did the Patriots cheat? YES!!! But I’m not that naive to sit here and say that was the only reason for why they have won every game since 2000. If they win tomorrow then they will be the BEST team not only in NFL history but probably in sports history probably next to the ‘96 Bulls. But if all you Patriot fans can sit there and say that there’s nothing wrong with what they did then your crazy. I don’t care if every team does it, they got caught.
By Derek
February 2, 2008 10:46 PM | Link to this
What a f*** loser……..
By Fannie
February 2, 2008 10:51 PM | Link to this
GET A LIFE AND STOP TRYING TO RUIN THE SUPER BOWL FOR US. FOCUS ON THE USE OF STERIODS IN SPORTS INSTEAD. THAT IS THE REAL PROBLEM.
By DB GT
February 2, 2008 10:54 PM | Link to this
Rarely ever do I agree with you, however, you are right on the mark this time. Forget about the clam chowder eating joker transplants from New England ripping you on this blog. They know the truth and just can’t bring themselves to admit it. They don’t want to have to revert back to the days of Steve Grogan, neckless one, and the other losers to don a Pats jersey in the past. Yeah, the good old days before the Bellicheat era.
I just watched the highlights from the Patriots-Rams Super Bowl, following some last minute footage from the Rams walk through. Let me be the first to tell the people on this blog, THAT TAPE may well have been the difference in that game. Watch it for yourselves, and specifically when the Rams get into the red zone. This is no conspiracy, this is devastating to the Pats legacy in my opinion. George Mitchell has a new job when he completes his “steroids in baseball” schtick. Someone needs to open a full scale investigation on these guys ASAP. And please Pats fans, this does not in any way take away from what Tom Brady has accomplished. But with him behind center, why seek an illegal edge?? WAKE UP.
By Jedi Falcon
February 2, 2008 10:56 PM | Link to this
Wow. This article is incredibly stupid.
I think Mr. Moore is just angry that the Patriots are a mostly white football team that has succeeded into becoming a dynasty.
By GT DB
February 2, 2008 11:05 PM | Link to this
Len Atkinson,
Get your New Hampshire arrss off of our ATL blog! What were you thinking?? You yankees keep living the lie up there and turning a blind eye.
And Mike, this Southerner has gotta little somethin waitin for you if you ever come by my neighborhood. I’ll show you who the broad is little man.
Back to the story you Bellicheat Butt Pirates seem to ignore, THIS IS HUGE. Way worse than the guy snowplowing the field at home for your hapless kicker back in the day. Remember that you sorry sack of ——??
By STEALTH MAN
February 2, 2008 11:07 PM | Link to this
This time Terence Moore is right. Let’s think about this for a minute folks. Roger Goddell came down pretty hard on Mike Vick and just about ended his career, OK Kool. Now, with all fairness, why is Bill Belacheat even on the field. Of course they are in the Super bowl now. But has anyone wondered about the past Superbowls they won and how they got there possibly from cheating. Now I’m not hating, but if you Patriot fans supported Goddell on Vick and many other players and coaches. Why not be tough on this deal.* Why were the tapes destroyed patriot fans? What is there to hide? *One that wins does it passion. Why are you so mad when this subject is talked about. I’ll watch the game like everyone else. If the giants win I’ll truly be happy. If the Patriots win, there will allways be that question lingering, and Goddell has a lot of explaining to do after the Senate hearings come forth. Cheating is cheating. Wining is wining. If you cheat you are not truly a Winner, you stole the Trophy you so called smart guys. The Patriots don’t even deserve the first three Trophy’s. That’s for Damn sure. Cut the bull and get real.
By DB GT
February 2, 2008 11:12 PM | Link to this
And just to repeat, there is no question that Tom Brady is the man. And his O Line is clearly one of the best in the game.(as good as Brady is you gotta admit he’s got all day to throw most of the time) And the D has been strong for quite awhile.
So I’m not hating on the team, I’m hating on the impact this cheating thing may have had on history. With all of the talent, why do you need this edge? And please people stop with the “everybody does it” crap, thats BS. People may have done it from time to time when the opportunity presented itself, but its not as widespread as you make it out to be. WAKE UP!!
By GT DB
February 2, 2008 11:17 PM | Link to this
Jedi Falcon,
From a lifetime Falcon, please take off your white hood and stop singing Kum-ba-ya with your fellow redneck clan members. Go back to the moonshine still with Bubba and take a stiff shot, loser. Despite what your racist arrss may think, this has nothing to do with race. This is all about the NFL turning a blind eye to Bellicheat who may well have altered the NFL’s history books. Some Dynasty if this is true.
By Jesse
February 2, 2008 11:23 PM | Link to this
Once again, another stupid article about the Patriots and stealing signals that weren’t even used for the game being played. They were for reference for future games besides the fact that most teams have 2-3 signal callers on their side-lines so signal stealing isn’t a problem. What about the Colts using sound in their Dome for advantage so nobody can hear the calls being made. What about the Broncos busting their sallary-cap and winning 2 SuperBowls??? Let’s not mention that though. My favorite is last years Championship game with the Colts when the Ref through a flag that doesn’t even exist in the league anymore and later admitted he messed up…cost us another Title that’s all.
The Patriots have done what nobody else has, gone 18-0 and without cheating at that. Tough luck all Steeler fans, Dolphin fans, and Cowboy fans, all jealous of something they could never accomplish.
The article though could not have come at a better time, right before the Superbowl. I hope Belichick, with his gray cut-off hoodie, blows his top and destroys the Giants by 40 points and rips the trophie out of the hands of Goodell with a “Take That” look on his face..maybe even a smile will surface.
By Pete
February 2, 2008 11:30 PM | Link to this
Terence you are the fraud. Where do you get off making comments like these before all the facts are in? First of all, these allegations refer to previous seasons. If you want to call those into question, fine, that’s your right. The Patriots were caught with the video equipment in week 1 of this year, so nothing they have done this year could have possibly gained them any competitive advantage. Second of all, Goodell sent that memo about videotaping to EVERY team in the NFL. Why every team? Because EVERY team was videotaping other teams, not just the Pats. Wake up and smell the coffee. Why would Goodell send the memo to EVERY team if only the Pats were videotaping?? He wouldn’t. I don’t even think videotaping was illegal before Goodell cracked down on it this year. Why do you think coaches always cover their lips when reading the plays and have been doing it for years? Because teams have been doing it for years. It’s sick that the Pats have to take the fall for every team in the NFL doing this. How dare you write this sick column. You should be ashamed. I hope the Falcons never win again.
By Greg
February 2, 2008 11:32 PM | Link to this
If the Pats won because they cheated, then please explain to me how they’ve run the table AFTER they got caught.
By Southside Drug Rep
February 2, 2008 11:33 PM | Link to this
Cowboys fan here. Mr. Moore you are amazing and sad at the same time. Your wacko columns help contribute to the he continious decline of the AJC. At least you know how to get folks riled up.
By Stone Mountain
February 2, 2008 11:50 PM | Link to this
I am a Paritots Fan I don’t like the head coach he is a piece of s**. Ok He cheated in the between the rams and pats super bowl. Ok After that I remember the pats vs. the packers game that was wrong of bill to have his guy on the packers side looking at the defensive coach and the offensive coach that was wrong I thought the carmea was not a loud on the oppenent side to film. Hey, there 18-0 they about to be 19-0 what a way to go.
By Stone Mountain
February 2, 2008 11:50 PM | Link to this
I am a Paritots Fan I don’t like the head coach he is a piece of s**. Ok He cheated in the between the rams and pats super bowl. Ok After that I remember the pats vs. the packers game that was wrong of bill to have his guy on the packers side looking at the defensive coach and the offensive coach that was wrong I thought the carmea was not a loud on the oppenent side to film. Hey, there 18-0 they about to be 19-0 what a way to go.
By NASCARfan
February 2, 2008 11:54 PM | Link to this
PEOPLE, STOP RESPONDING TO THIS IDIOT.
DOING SO JUST ENSURES HIS CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT.
FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, DO NOT WRITE ANOTHER WORD ON A TERENCE MOORE COLUMN.
IF WE IGNORE HIM, HIS BOSSES WILL EVENTUALLY FIRE HIM.
DON’T POST ANYMORE!!!
By Stone Mountain
February 3, 2008 12:00 AM | Link to this
you suck a* to stupid mother f***
By STEALTH MAN
February 3, 2008 12:19 AM | Link to this
Hey Greg AT 11;32PM , TO ANSWER YOU, BECAUSE THEY KNEW ALL OF THE SIGNALS ALREADY. CHECK MY 11;07PM BLOG. GODDELL MUST LIVE IN NEW ENGLAND, HE IS THE ONE THAT DESTROYED THE TAPES! WHAT A TOUGH COMMISSIONER, YA THINK?
By joebrave
February 3, 2008 12:35 AM | Link to this
I’m right here Neckville,I just got off yo sister koon poon,you ,Mike Vick,and Terrenece Moron,can kiss my arse, You can’t afford season tix,Mike Convick will be out of a job And real SOON,and TeresaMoron well the little f*,just can’t SHUTTHEPHUKUP!!!!
By Mr.Wong
February 3, 2008 12:43 AM | Link to this
Wong no like Brack,Wong no Like Jew either,but Brack and Jew like Chinese food,go figure?????
Wong rearry no like Treence Moron!!! Ugh!he is one Ugry brack muthafrucker!!! Terrence Moron so Brack,He lose his own way in the dark!!! Terrence Moron,rooks rike my Pet gorrira. I have Brack kid one time in China,I give Ugry rittle brack ba$tard away for Yak!!!!
By wut ever
February 3, 2008 12:44 AM | Link to this
stop hating on the patriots…has any one looked at the team they have…talented team and will beat any one…and all these reports coming out are from the NEW YORK POST…hmmm…and an eagle fan senator…yeah…stop hating and they will win and make history like it or not
By Mr.Wong
February 3, 2008 12:45 AM | Link to this
Wong,Rearry no rike broke a$$,Rittle Porch monkey rike Neckville!!!
By 19-0
February 3, 2008 12:51 AM | Link to this
Somewhere in the ether is a little lost clue looking for it’s DB GT (aka, “The Simpleminded”) who said “I just watched the highlights from the Patriots-Rams Super Bowl…Watch it for yourselves, and specifically when the Rams get into the red zone.”
I watched this too. The Rams didn’t get into the Red Zone until the fourth quarter of this game and they scored a touchdown both times.
Does this give you any clue about how idiotic your post was?
By ndrick
February 3, 2008 12:57 AM | Link to this
What a joke article! Teams have been doing everything they can for years and years. I thought you had a clue, guess I was wrong. Whats next dig up Lombardi and look for playbooks?
By drd99
February 3, 2008 12:58 AM | Link to this
Hey yo!!! Terence,why do you start these hate blogs You peckerwood,Then hide like Some chicken$hit B@st@rd???
It’ people like you,that just can’t stand progress…What a pathetic piece of $hit you are!!!!!!!!!!!!!
By BILL BELACHEAT
February 3, 2008 1:04 AM | Link to this
Im so sorry fans. I could’nt do is the right way, Im a sissy like Mr Wongs blog, and Joe Brave. Im such a sissy. Help me before I cheat in Superbowl 42. Mr wong we need a time out OK.
By Mike Vick's
February 3, 2008 1:05 AM | Link to this
Attention,I really wish all of You,In my posse,would please stop calling for my release,I am a Jobless ConVick,an Animal Killer,and a worthless Scumbag,So since I won’t be returning to the ATL,I hope you all find a way to Kiss My @ss one more time!!!!Good bye Suckas!!!!
By Stew Granite
February 3, 2008 1:05 AM | Link to this
Sounds like sour grapes. Steroids, cheating, lying its the human condition. Whatever it takes, win at all cost. To write such b****** is crass, they are the best ever. I don’t root for the Patriots, but I know when I see greatness. My love of football started at a young age watching with my Pop. You quote 2 of the biggest dick-heads in sports. What is wrong with this culture, when people like you, yes black guys and roger clemens, ruin the f*** game. So eat s** and die.
By BILL BELACHEAT
February 3, 2008 1:09 AM | Link to this
Does anyone have some good video taping equipment? Call the Patriots.
By Richard Roy
February 3, 2008 1:11 AM | Link to this
I’ll admit that I seldom read your column, but the headline grabbed my attention this time. You are, without any shadow of doubt, the poorest writer I have ever had the misfortune to be exposed to. Go back to Cinn. and write about your first (and only) love — the Big Red Machine. And when you go please remove the big chip on your shoulder, because you usually find a way to bring race into whatever issue you’re writing about, with the end result you being more of a “race w*******” than Jessie Jackson, and that’s pretty hard to accomplish. You suck as a writer, and based on your writings, I believe you also suck as a person. The Patriots diatribe is an example of your incompetence, but I guess I have to take into account who you’re writing for.
By Go Pats
February 3, 2008 1:12 AM | Link to this
As a sports fan, I find it a shame for the new record breakers in sports these days. Someone always has to find a way that they “cheated” in order to break that record. Whether it being Barry Bonds breaking the homerun record or the Patriots from having a perfect season, sports are no fun to watch anymore.
By Mr.Wong
February 3, 2008 1:13 AM | Link to this
Rook Here,Bill Beracheat,I take time out when Wong decide to,not when some broke a* rike you say so!!! Wong rearry no rike Brack now,Ugh all Brack Ugry Verry Ugry!!! Rook Rike bunch of rittle Gorrira’s on werfare!!!!
Wong no rike Joebrave,but Wong Bereive Joebrave break foot off in you @ss!!!
Wong no rike soul food either make Wong $hit rike Goose!!!
By joebrave
February 3, 2008 1:16 AM | Link to this
Go Pats,Greatest Team In HISTORY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
By Harry Black Beaver
February 3, 2008 1:25 AM | Link to this
I enjoy a big black c**. You are my nexus. Affirmative action has destroyed white cooter get on the obama love rain black folk are truly invincible mighty whitey don’t stand a chance G.W. is a moron and so are you all redneck repubs
By Jedi Falcon
February 3, 2008 2:10 AM | Link to this
Lol at the AJC for publishing this. The Pats are perennial SB contenders - and their best players are all mostly white. So obviously, they are cheating.
Get over it. The Pats out-played, out-hustled, out-muscled, out-smarted every team in the AFC to get here. They deserve to be in the SB. The bottom line is that they WIN.
By emanuel
February 3, 2008 2:27 AM | Link to this
It would have been a great story if they had not been caught. This undefeated title is a huge deal for football history. Mr. charlie shows that nothing has really changed in history but times he is still up to his old tricks. BUT F..K IT LETS ENJOY THE GAME ANYWAY OK. I AM OUT.
By dreday2008
February 3, 2008 6:11 AM | Link to this
You must really be the fraud beacause all I’ve heared from you is negativity throughout this season.First incident is with the falcons and now it’s with the patriots whether there winning or losing it just seems to me that you have hate in your blood.You must be one of those individual that didn’t excel in sports as a child and you have a lot of animosity bult up inside.Get a life.
By Chip
February 3, 2008 6:18 AM | Link to this
Those thinking that this is like Vick’s dogs are sick people. If you really believe that what Vick did was okay, then I believe you are true rednecks, not just people living in the South. By the way, Henry Grady said it when he called “your turf” the “New South.” It is one like the North. That’s why you Son’s of the Confederacy actually still live here. It’s because you can. You fired the first shot, then called it the War of Northern Aggression. Back to the point, stop putting down the Northerners that are here. We saved you then, and still do. As far as your pitiful Vick stories, get a clue. Cheating is wrong- PERIOD. Killing dogs is not even in the same league as killing dogs. You need to move past the Vick “conspiracy.”
By DemDems4Ever
February 3, 2008 6:42 AM | Link to this
Terri,
Pathetic column.
You dismiss the comment from Jimmy Johnson since his opinion is counter to your’s.
Then you take the words of a DRUGGIE like Micahel Irvin as the gospel.
If the coach involved were Lovie Smith or Tony Dungy this junk would have never been written, at least by you, Terri.
By Chip
February 3, 2008 7:16 AM | Link to this
I think what could turn out to be most interesting is the effect and controversy that could develop around Arlen Specter. Consider this. Comcast has issues with the NFL over the carrying of NFL Network. This is well documenetd. THE NFL hasn’t budged in this matter. Comcast is Specter’s second largest campaign donator. I think the story is Specter.
By rob
February 3, 2008 7:29 AM | Link to this
Moore dosen’t beleive in half the stuff he writes. His job is to stir to pot, the puddin’ stick so to say. To get some controversy going and sit back and watch the fireworks. He wants to offend you. He can’t beleive this stuff.
But judging from the vehement responses he gets ,that is why he makes the big bucks, he’s damm good at what he does.
You just can’t take any of these guys (talk show ,hosts, sports writers, etc) seriously.
By me
February 3, 2008 8:13 AM | Link to this
Moore is an idiot, he doesn’t even know what he is talking about most of the time. You know what they say about opinions? They are like @$#holes, everybody has one.
By emorales
February 3, 2008 8:24 AM | Link to this
First of all, no one here really cares about the Falcons, so all those Michael Vick comments from New England fans have little effect. Second, what a shock to get such racist remarks from Patriot fans. Who would have ever thought there were racists in Boston? Ha. We should tell the KKK move North to be with their people, especially since most of those KKK members moved North anyway. And finally, the real issue is the NFL destroying all the evidence, not that the Patriots have thugs (all NFL teams do) or that they have players that father illegitimate children and ignore them (way to go Tom Brady, you’re a real inspiration to deadbeat dads everywhere) or that Bill Belichick is a prick (hey it rhymes, and anyway, most NFL coaches are pricks). It’s that Goodall and his cronies destroyed evidence so as not to disturb one of the greatest sports achievements of all time, and you can’t investigate something that doesn’t exist. Would the Patriots have beaten every team that they played this year? Absolutely. Are they cheaters? Absolutely.
By Larry Bird
February 3, 2008 8:38 AM | Link to this
What a great year…Red Sox win the World Series, Patriots are 18-0, and the Celtics lead the way in the NBA. I couldn’t be more pleased.
By Ken
February 3, 2008 8:40 AM | Link to this
I hate to say this but I agree with Terrence..Spygate hmmm football or Corporate Spying, since the teams involved are 2 different corporations, I say spying, and I believe there are treble damage fines for that. Also in play is the invasion of privacy for anyone on the tape that had not given their permission to be taped. That would include, players coaches and spectators in the background.
PS I dont believe the pristine bullet theory either.
By Vasily D'Efferins
February 3, 2008 8:41 AM | Link to this
Terence, the simpliest answer is usually the correct one: Elvis killed JFK.
By mike
February 3, 2008 8:44 AM | Link to this
Moore is an embarassment to the AJC and the city of Atlanta. Use a front page article to call a man a liar? And use such words as “logic would say” when you mean “my opinion is” (c’mon, my two year old has better logic)? What about his experts of Michael (I never snorted) Irvin to support his point? Please banish Moore to writing 50 word sports vents until he gets retrained on how to write correctly!
By Call Me Earl
February 3, 2008 8:46 AM | Link to this
As much as I hate to admit it, but you’ve hit it on the head this time MoTeaSuh
By Brian M. Parks
February 3, 2008 8:49 AM | Link to this
Mr. Moore, I’m shocked! I thought that all your bashing was limited to Atlanta teams. I never seen a sportswriter who’s only approach is negative motivation. Usually I get a chuckle out of your articles, however, you struck a nerve when you called everyone supporting Vick “stupid”. See, I rather have a dog fighting QB that wins games than a blue-eyed All-American who can’t find the end zone. If you hate the teams and fans in Atl so much, move to South Dakota. I’m sure the native Americans there would love all your conspiracy theories!
By blue
February 3, 2008 8:50 AM | Link to this
To all you whojust hate the Pats because they are winners here is the F.B.I.s profile of you ” you are person who has been a loser all your life,the best you have ever been is average at best,your prom date you thought was hot no one else ask, you have a low paying job probaly try to live above you means,So you love to pull for underdogs because they remind you of you.But you no deep down inside that even if the gaints win you will be happy tonight for a few hours tomorrow you are still a loser.
By blue
February 3, 2008 8:51 AM | Link to this
To all you whojust hate the Pats because they are winners here is the F.B.I.s profile of you ” you are person who has been a loser all your life,the best you have ever been is average at best,your prom date you thought was hot no one else ask, you have a low paying job probaly try to live above you means,So you love to pull for underdogs because they remind you of you.But you no deep down inside that even if the gaints win you will be happy tonight for a few hours tomorrow you are still a loser.
By PM
February 3, 2008 8:54 AM | Link to this
I think this much attention given to an infraction of a private companies “rules” where we all know they all did it (and still do) is not good for society. This is being blown way out of proportion and will probably ruin the experience tonight. We as a country have turned on ourselves with this and lot of other things. We continue to raise the bar for what horses axxes we can look like internationally. It is a gross negligence to call the Patriots a fraud. Moore you continue to be Less.
By Tommy
February 3, 2008 9:01 AM | Link to this
I just wish Atlanta was playin today; but no our QB wasn’t smart enough to stay out of prison, our coaches weren’t smart enough to steal a few signs. Come on Terrence if you knew one thing about sports you would know all teams cheat, all players cheat, even your hero Barry Bonds. Just some get caught and some don’t.
By Larry Bird
February 3, 2008 9:04 AM | Link to this
Red Sox sweep the World Series…domination!!
Patriots 18-0…unbelieveable!!!
Celtics leading the NBA…awesome!!
Falcons, Hawks, and Braves…not so good.
By Dawgcrzy
February 3, 2008 9:08 AM | Link to this
Terence Moore is really the Jerry Springer of newspaper
By Scram
February 3, 2008 9:21 AM | Link to this
Your obviously a jealous idiot! To call the Patriouts a fraud!? You make yourself look real stupid with such writings. I’ve lost all respect for your writing.
By Scram
February 3, 2008 9:21 AM | Link to this
Your obviously a jealous idiot! To call the Patriouts a fraud!? You make yourself look real stupid with such writings. I’ve lost all respect for your writing.
By patrick
February 3, 2008 9:30 AM | Link to this
“Logic says” is hardly proof of cheating. Either is the fact that Vince Wilfork has $37500 in fines this season. Speculation from Michael Irvin is not only irrelevant, but also unreliable. The guy uses crack. The Patriots have been the most scrutinized team in the history of sports; and yet they’re 19-0. Logic says you are jealous of their success.
By GiantsFans
February 3, 2008 9:32 AM | Link to this
The Patriots are cheaters The Patriots are cheaters The Patriots are cheaters The Patriots are cheaters The Patriots are cheaters The Patriots are cheaters The Patriots are cheaters
By jose
February 3, 2008 9:46 AM | Link to this
I’m not defending Vick-cause i love my dogs- but if the Pats got caught,then it shouldn’t be covered up.Sure everybody might cheat but the Pats are the test case to clean up the sport.This story is coming from the Boston Herald-so is that hometown hate or what. It would be great if this story ended up bringing down specter too.If we really know all about JFK murder.Then let’s open up the sealed files.People on both sides should be in favor of doing that. I live in OH. and I’m starting to like the Hawks.I hope they keep on building.
By Ernest
February 3, 2008 9:46 AM | Link to this
Destroying evidence is a crime. Goodell should be tried the same as Vick and others. He should have used his investigative team that invesigated Vick to get to the bottom of the Patriots dealings. Goodell is a phony when is says he is going to clean up the league.
By Scram
February 3, 2008 9:52 AM | Link to this
It’s so easy to take shots at those standing at the top of the mountain but everyone missed their shot as they were on the way up so what makes you think you can shoot them down now!? There is no smoking gun…the Patriots have proven to be winners!! Call them what you will but they made it to the top and they now look down on those who shoot blanks like you.
By Steve P
February 3, 2008 9:52 AM | Link to this
Mr Moore’s poorly articulated position is predicated on his inability to secure hard facts to support his ever-expanding grassy knoll conspirancy theory. They got caught cheating, once, and they were strongly penalized. Since the first quarter of the first game, they have been the most scrutenized team in the league - with no findings of wrong doing. Its time to move on and give them their due for an amazing season. If this represents Moore’s version of “logic”, I can only hope he’s not a member of the jury, should I ever find myself on the wrong end of the law.
By Mean D
February 3, 2008 9:53 AM | Link to this
Patriots will stomp the Midgets.
By Falcon Believer
February 3, 2008 9:55 AM | Link to this
TM, Lets get a few things straight.. 1) Micheal Irvin is a crack user who can’t even put sentences together.Very similar to you! 2) You blame Belichick and call him a cheater..but Romeo Crennel was part of that coaching staff and you don’t blame him. Oh..he’s black just like you!
I agree with you on the magic bullet theory. Those commenting on it have only seen one show about it. Remember you’ll can be made to believe anything if you want to believe it!! Except believing that TM is a good writer..see #1 above!!!!
By DarkBrown
February 3, 2008 9:59 AM | Link to this
all i can say is this…it would have LOOKED better for the pats if they had been able to avoid the appearance of…i believe that their place in history does carry a smoke smell as there will always be the question of what was true and what wasn’t…much like barry bonds and the ‘roids…as my g-mom used to say…where there is smoke, there is fire…and this topic is pretty hot…
as to mr. moore…um, wow…i could not imagine opening myself up day after day to nameless, faceless bashing and ranting in a forum such as this…at least, you have a name, face, email address and real person attached to your opinions…so, regardless of whether i agree with anything you say, think or do…i take my hat off to you for throwing yourself under the proverbial bus continually…
By Tommy Tucker
February 3, 2008 10:05 AM | Link to this
I am amazed at Mr. Moore’s sophmoric innocense in thinking that the Patriots stand alone in seeking info about their opponents. With today’s technology teams can look at instant sideline printouts of previous plays in time for the next series of downs, etc. This is nothing new and should not be classified as dishonest. I really get the feeling that he is a disgrnutled Falcon fan who can not handle the success of any team outside of Fulton county.
By Tommy Tucker
February 3, 2008 10:05 AM | Link to this
I am amazed at Mr. Moore’s sophmoric innocense in thinking that the Patriots stand alone in seeking info about their opponents. With today’s technology teams can look at instant sideline printouts of previous plays in time for the next series of downs, etc. This is nothing new and should not be classified as dishonest. I really get the feeling that he is a disgrnutled Falcon fan who can not handle the success of any team outside of Fulton county.
By Bill B
February 3, 2008 10:20 AM | Link to this
I can’t believe you would believe the Patriot’s coach is a cheat. He hasn’t been caught. Oh sorry, forgot….
And I am sure that former employee, who worked processing film for the Patriots coach, doesn’t know what he is talking about. How would he know that the film he was processing was of the final Rams practice before the Super Bowl in 2002?
You people need to stop believing the truth and go watch a soap opera. Oops, forgot again! You are watching the NFL.
By moron
February 3, 2008 10:20 AM | Link to this
terrence, please refrain from making my IQ plummet every time I read something from you. you are an absolute moron and have no business covering sports, get out of Atlanta, you’re not welcome here.
By JM Tohline
February 3, 2008 10:41 AM | Link to this
Specter’s actions are no better than Alex Rodriguez interrupting Game 4 of the World Series to let America know he was opting out of his contract.
It’s one thing for Congress to get their hands dirty with the steroids issue in baseball — steroids are illegal.
Whatever Goodell did in handling the issue with the Patriots is his own business — what is a Senator doing on ESPN? What right does this man have to grill Goodell and tell him how to do his job?
This is one of the most depressing and ridiculous political moves I’ve ever seen. Absolutely pathetic.
By Bryan
February 3, 2008 10:42 AM | Link to this
Pathetic how the foundation of your article is based upon Michael Irvin.
I mean, “These are my feelings about the Patriots. Wait, before I talk, let me put down this CRACK PIPE.”
How can you take the author seriously?
By Bryan
February 3, 2008 10:48 AM | Link to this
AJC…
How does this guy have a job? Look at the comments from readers. I know you want someone who sparks interest (which Terence surely does), but wouldn’t you want someone whose opinions aren’t 1) ignorant; 2) off-base; and (most importantly) 3) the polar opposite of what seems like the opinions of every one of your readers?????
By alcoholic
February 3, 2008 10:50 AM | Link to this
i bet if this were tony dungy or lovie smith your comments would be different, you racist b*******
By Steve
February 3, 2008 10:55 AM | Link to this
Gee how odd. A thug complaining about a good, mostly white team? I know you black thugs are perfect and never “cheat” at things. Such as welfare, A Action, taxes, killing each other, etc. Do us all a favor and go back to Africa.
By Mr. T
February 3, 2008 10:56 AM | Link to this
Congratulations Terence. Like many good columnists, you’ve created a reaction by taking a legitimate point and blowing it completely out of proportion.
It is worth knowing if the Patriots have been illegally taping signals, walk-throughs, etc., especially if it happened before a Super Bowl. But to suggest that this have given them some sort of unbeatable advantage or that their opponents haven’t used similar tactics is naive, simplistic and ends up making me question your motive for writing this column.
As many a post above has said, the Patriots accomplishments this season - given the tremendous scrutiny they have been under, especially as it regards sideline taping and the like - have been nothing less than historic. Your petty attempt at tearing them down, driven mostly it seems by your thirst for controversy and blog comments but certainly not reasoned consideration, is childish and ultimately forgettable.
Enjoy the game. I’m looking forward to the most watched program in television history. Here’s betting you overcome your outrage long enough to watch too.
By David
February 3, 2008 11:19 AM | Link to this
if you think the other teams are not trying to “spy”, then your head must be in the sand. The Patriots were caught at it and were fined - end of story. The people whining and complaining are just jealous of the Patriots (or they could be looking for something to fill up a column this week).
By Dr Morpheus
February 3, 2008 11:29 AM | Link to this
Are people like “Steve” allowed to post racist comments on AJC? At least it lets us know that hatred is alive and well out there.
By Dr Morpheus
February 3, 2008 11:29 AM | Link to this
Are people like “Steve” allowed to post racist comments on AJC? At least it lets us know that hatred is alive and well out there.
By Steve
February 3, 2008 11:39 AM | Link to this
YES, “Dr. Morpheus” I can It’s called speaking the truth. Black people have done nothing good for this country and you know it. MORON.
By sports fan
February 3, 2008 11:50 AM | Link to this
i believe in freedom of speak but you always take it to another level. you always have a negative comment. rather its in your column or on tv. they must pay you good money. since you dont have control over punishing players or staff in any sport. keep your always negative comments too yourself. by the way im not a patriot fan
By somebody
February 3, 2008 11:54 AM | Link to this
Let me guess…not enough black players on the Patriots? You’re pathetic, Terence.
By Mark
February 3, 2008 12:01 PM | Link to this
What’s the matter, Terrence? Are the Pats too white for you? Being black, you should know all about lying, and deceit. You are a jealous nog, and a pitiful journalist!!
By Mike
February 3, 2008 12:04 PM | Link to this
If you are dumb enough to think Belichick and the patriots are the only ones who are doing filming well then you must be dumb enough to think college football programs are 100% clean too. The fact is they are the only ones to get caught, that we know of, so far! The fact that a senator wants to meet with the commissioner is another idiotic move by the government as well, don’t they have better things to waste our tax dollars on? But the fact is whether they stole signals or not, you still have to play the game. 18-0 is damn impressive. but 19-0 is even more! So I say go Pats! B/c my falcons haven’t given me anything to cheer for. By the way why didn’t we hire Mike Singletary?
By Special K
February 3, 2008 12:19 PM | Link to this
You know every team in America wants to get an edge when possible and it looks like the Pats finally got caught so big deal. Name another tema since free agency that has been able to do half what the Pats are. What has everybody waited until this year and time to bring this crap up? Just enjoy the best team ever assembled if they win tonight!
And Moore who are you to talk you have a man crush on Micheal Vick you!!!
Go Pats!
By Bill Ruccio
February 3, 2008 12:23 PM | Link to this
Sir i find your rant about the dishonest Pats down rite digusting your opinions are yours alone.I wonder if the Falcons would take BillB. orTom Brady?I’ll bet not.If I were you I would look backat all the superbowls that you and others insinuate were won by cheating or for that matter any of the regular season games,and see how and why the other team lost.It dosen’t take a rocket scientist to figure it out.If you give up the ball at the wrong time you stand a good chance to lose.You sir with all your knowledgeof the game should go back as i did and study all the superbowls in question and point out to me and the public at largethe areaswhere cheating is evident and won the game! I know your job is to be cynical,but you might try being honest as well.I know jumping on the bandwagon is popular,but common sense should prevail,if you have any kind of sports knowledge at all. BILL RUCCIO Batesville GA.
By alamedasteve
February 3, 2008 12:34 PM | Link to this
Terence Moore is an idiot. The only thing worse than his writing is his ESPN TV commentaries. He is only writing this column to create controversy and bring attention to himself. How sad.
By Phil
February 3, 2008 12:39 PM | Link to this
First things first: GO NEW YORK! Cheaters, maybe, I don’t know. How do you cheat in football? So what, they steal your signs. I thought signs were encoded to prevent others to know what your plan is. Obvious if the other side can figure them out isn’t time to change them? Cheating…that’s just smart to me. But anyway…GO GIANTS..just because I pull for the underdog.
By David Duke
February 3, 2008 12:42 PM | Link to this
Terence’s opinions aren’t his alone. I share them! The Patriots are a sham, coached by a dishonest b*******. If Kraft had one bit of integrity he would have fired Belichick when the cheating came to light. Goodell should have suspended Belichick for the remainder of the year after the videotaping became public knowledge. Here’ hoping this fraud does not gain them the ultimate prize!
By Chris
February 3, 2008 12:44 PM | Link to this
I keep hearing how everyone in the NFL cheats with stealing signals.
The Pats made a mistake, they’ve paid for that.
What bothered me most about it, was that the Commissioner did not investigate all the other teams. I know he heard what we heard out here - all the teams do it!
This Pats team has gone undefeated and it’s the players executing and the talent to execute on the field!
Fans get jealous when one team reigns supreme - JEALOUSY PREVAILS! It’s tough when your team stinks!
What gets me, Arlen Spector is a US Senator and this country is in a mess and our men and women are being killed in an occupation in Iraq. Our gas prices are killing Americans in the pocket. Our citizens w/out healthcare are dying AND, this guy who was elected to fix all these things …. is getting involved in the NFL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That’s NOT his job and never should be - that’s why they have a Commissioner! Stay out of sports Spector, you and your party have screwed the American public enough!
By Chris
February 3, 2008 12:44 PM | Link to this
I keep hearing how everyone in the NFL cheats with stealing signals.
The Pats made a mistake, they’ve paid for that.
What bothered me most about it, was that the Commissioner did not investigate all the other teams. I know he heard what we heard out here - all the teams do it!
This Pats team has gone undefeated and it’s the players executing and the talent to execute on the field!
Fans get jealous when one team reigns supreme - JEALOUSY PREVAILS! It’s tough when your team stinks!
What gets me, Arlen Spector is a US Senator and this country is in a mess and our men and women are being killed in an occupation in Iraq. Our gas prices are killing Americans in the pocket. Our citizens w/out healthcare are dying AND, this guy who was elected to fix all these things …. is getting involved in the NFL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That’s NOT his job and never should be - that’s why they have a Commissioner! Stay out of sports Spector, you and your party have screwed the American public enough!
By Chris
February 3, 2008 12:44 PM | Link to this
I keep hearing how everyone in the NFL cheats with stealing signals.
The Pats made a mistake, they’ve paid for that.
What bothered me most about it, was that the Commissioner did not investigate all the other teams. I know he heard what we heard out here - all the teams do it!
This Pats team has gone undefeated and it’s the players executing and the talent to execute on the field!
Fans get jealous when one team reigns supreme - JEALOUSY PREVAILS! It’s tough when your team stinks!
What gets me, Arlen Spector is a US Senator and this country is in a mess and our men and women are being killed in an occupation in Iraq. Our gas prices are killing Americans in the pocket. Our citizens w/out healthcare are dying AND, this guy who was elected to fix all these things …. is getting involved in the NFL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That’s NOT his job and never should be - that’s why they have a Commissioner! Stay out of sports Spector, you and your party have screwed the American public enough!
By Chris
February 3, 2008 12:44 PM | Link to this
I keep hearing how everyone in the NFL cheats with stealing signals.
The Pats made a mistake, they’ve paid for that.
What bothered me most about it, was that the Commissioner did not investigate all the other teams. I know he heard what we heard out here - all the teams do it!
This Pats team has gone undefeated and it’s the players executing and the talent to execute on the field!
Fans get jealous when one team reigns supreme - JEALOUSY PREVAILS! It’s tough when your team stinks!
What gets me, Arlen Spector is a US Senator and this country is in a mess and our men and women are being killed in an occupation in Iraq. Our gas prices are killing Americans in the pocket. Our citizens w/out healthcare are dying AND, this guy who was elected to fix all these things …. is getting involved in the NFL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That’s NOT his job and never should be - that’s why they have a Commissioner! Stay out of sports Spector, you and your party have screwed the American public enough!
By Chris
February 3, 2008 12:44 PM | Link to this
I keep hearing how everyone in the NFL cheats with stealing signals.
The Pats made a mistake, they’ve paid for that.
What bothered me most about it, was that the Commissioner did not investigate all the other teams. I know he heard what we heard out here - all the teams do it!
This Pats team has gone undefeated and it’s the players executing and the talent to execute on the field!
Fans get jealous when one team reigns supreme - JEALOUSY PREVAILS! It’s tough when your team stinks!
What gets me, Arlen Spector is a US Senator and this country is in a mess and our men and women are being killed in an occupation in Iraq. Our gas prices are killing Americans in the pocket. Our citizens w/out healthcare are dying AND, this guy who was elected to fix all these things …. is getting involved in the NFL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That’s NOT his job and never should be - that’s why they have a Commissioner! Stay out of sports Spector, you and your party have screwed the American public enough!
By Chris
February 3, 2008 12:44 PM | Link to this
I keep hearing how everyone in the NFL cheats with stealing signals.
The Pats made a mistake, they’ve paid for that.
What bothered me most about it, was that the Commissioner did not investigate all the other teams. I know he heard what we heard out here - all the teams do it!
This Pats team has gone undefeated and it’s the players executing and the talent to execute on the field!
Fans get jealous when one team reigns supreme - JEALOUSY PREVAILS! It’s tough when your team stinks!
What gets me, Arlen Spector is a US Senator and this country is in a mess and our men and women are being killed in an occupation in Iraq. Our gas prices are killing Americans in the pocket. Our citizens w/out healthcare are dying AND, this guy who was elected to fix all these things …. is getting involved in the NFL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That’s NOT his job and never should be - that’s why they have a Commissioner! Stay out of sports Spector, you and your party have screwed the American public enough!
By Chris
February 3, 2008 12:48 PM | Link to this
Jealousy IS the best form of compliment any team can get. The Pats paid the price for what they did earlier in the season … this is over!
A disgruntled ex-Pats employee suggests he has tapes … let him bring them out and let’s see what he’s got … UNTIL THEN, SHOUT UP!
Go Pats … Patriot nation loves you!
By DMB
February 3, 2008 12:48 PM | Link to this
Looks like you’re getting buried on this one Terrace. As you should. I knew you would when I read the title of the article. I was shocked to say the least. I to was not a Patriot fan when they got a lucky and brasen call against the Raiders in a snow storm during the playofs some years back, but I eventually came to the conclusion they are consistent and you have to respect that. I have to say one thing about some of your dissenters, they have made my morning. Some of the comments are sooo funny. I have been laughing out loud which is something that haven’t done in a few months since I lost my job after 17 years. (Not to worry, I have lots of money in various places) Thanks Patriot fans and yes there are more important things than the Superbowl obviously. How about we just enjoy the game because tomorrow it’s back to business as usual. Go Patriots. Peace out.
By Mark
February 3, 2008 12:55 PM | Link to this
Chris
OK, We get your point. You need to take a computer class or something.
By elainer7
February 3, 2008 1:03 PM | Link to this
Sounds to me like Mr. Moore is a bad sport. Go Patriots!!
By Tim Parker
February 3, 2008 1:25 PM | Link to this
Sounds like p*s envy to me.
By Paul
February 3, 2008 1:29 PM | Link to this
The only “fraud” I see is the one where you claim being a journalist. You have been nothing but a messenger of cynicism and negativity. Sports are our escape from a negative, cynical world, can we keep it fun at least sometimes? The Patriots are undefeated because they beat every team fair and square by capitalizing on their mistakes, not by anything they were doing on the sidelines.
By Rick Long
February 3, 2008 1:29 PM | Link to this
Wow, I never thought there were so many Patriots apologists out there. Let’s see if I get this straight. They were specifically told one week before the opener not to tape and they went out and arrogantly did so anyway. Comparatively speaking, Goodell then slaps them on the wrist and, worse yet, destorys the tapes which then makes him judge, jury and executioner on the issue of just how useful the tapes were in the first instance by destroying them.
The rationale for doing so was that they might be leaked and if they saw the light of day could somehow give someone a “competitive” advantage. God forbid that those tapes could be analyzed by other eyes so that the public (you know the fans who love this game and pay billions of dollars to support it)could be convinced that the Patriots didn’t benefit significantly by them. Sorry, Roger, that is one of the lamest excuses for someone destroying potential evidence that I have heard, particularly from someone who should know better.
My other favorite excuse is the old “everyone else does it”. Maybe yes and maybe no. The fact of the matter is NE got caught. Next time one of you excuse makers gets caught speeding, try defending the charge by tellling the judge that the cop didn’t arrest other speeders.
Probably the worst aspect of Goodell’s destruction of the tapes is that he also subscribes to the “it’s really not so bad because they weren’t the only ones doing it”. This attitude is bad enought when it comes from a fan or even the media for that matter, but from the commissioner of a multi-billion dollar industry charged with not only insuring the integrity of the game, but making sure that the public is convinced that he is doing so. Unfortunately, because of the destruction of the tapes, this fan and I am sure millions of others will never be convinced that the tapes were as innocent as Goodell claims.
Finally, two final questions for you apologists out there. If it wasn’t so bad, then why did the league prohibit it in the first instance and fine the Patriots and make them surrender a draft pick when they got caught? If the Patriots didn’t get a competitive advantage by doing it, then why did they do it in the first instance, particularly after being specifically warned one week earlier not to do so?
By Charlie M.
February 3, 2008 1:33 PM | Link to this
Have you all forgotton that this is a competitve profession and like any profession, people (in this case players, coaches, owners) will do anything to get an advantage. It is the nature of competition. You can cry all you want about the Patriots but the truth is that every NFL organization is guilty to some sort of degree. Accusations are rampant among every team. Don’t hate the player, hate the game.
By R1U
February 3, 2008 1:39 PM | Link to this
What’s the big deal —everyone knows everyone’s plays—-it’s EXECUTION —you can TIVO each game and analyze yourself!!!
Please Terence — I thought journalists reported the news not fabricated it
By R1U
February 3, 2008 1:39 PM | Link to this
What’s the big deal —everyone knows everyone’s plays—-it’s EXECUTION —you can TIVO each game and analyze it yourself!!!
Please Terence — I thought journalists reported the news not fabricated it
By David
February 3, 2008 1:41 PM | Link to this
Your “OliverStone/JimGarrision” mindset and analytical skills don’t belong to be displayed on the pages of what claims to be more than a regional rag. Give us all a break and quit.
By Scott or Anne Russo
February 3, 2008 1:41 PM | Link to this
Shameful. The only fraud is Mr. Moore. Well the paper he works for is also a fraud to. Neither is an objective place to get any worthy or factual info. Hey Terrance maybe you could get your new friend Mr. Spector to start an investigation into why strippers and porn stars all get implants. I think you complainers are only jealous because you are the ones who need an edge in order to enhance your performances.Mr. Moore and Mr. Spector are in dire needs.
By doctor
February 3, 2008 1:46 PM | Link to this
Let’s see, according to Mr. Moore, there is no doubt that the Kennedy assassination was a conspiracy. We all know that, don’t we? Then he creates an analogy with someone videotaping part of a football game. I don’t see the parallel. I do see the illogical passion. Terrence obviously is near psychotically possessed by the Kennedy assassination. One would conclude that the lack of objectivity applies to this trivial football issue. It’s football, no more, no less
By not a patriots fan
February 3, 2008 1:50 PM | Link to this
This guy is nuts. Anytime we have someone or a team of someones doing something historical somone has to go and post a note or article to take away from the feat. Mr. Moore sounds like a poor sport and is upset about his team getting beat by the Pats. Yeah, they made mistakes and they have and will continue to pay for them, but when they win today, we need to give them props for what no other team has ever done and that is to go 19-0.
By M
February 3, 2008 1:55 PM | Link to this
Great article, The Patriots are both thugs and cheaters and hopefully more evidence will come out. Why do you destroy the evidence?
By Ma
February 3, 2008 1:56 PM | Link to this
Does Specter even know what he is talking about. I was watching Mike/Mike recap on ESPN. He referred the ST. Rams to the Cardinals. He compared Stealing signals to stealing cars.
He should pay more attention to more pressing issues
By Marc
February 3, 2008 1:56 PM | Link to this
Great article, The Patriots are both thugs and cheaters and hopefully more evidence will come out. Why do you destroy the evidence?
By M. Springston
February 3, 2008 2:03 PM | Link to this
Super Bowl XLII: Patriots*
By panhandle buzz
February 3, 2008 2:09 PM | Link to this
As a rule, I don’t usually agree with much that Terrence Moore writes. However, this time I whole-heartedly agree. And, to the idea of many responding to this column that Congress has more important things to deal with, I once agreed to that too. However, since the NFL is a multi-billion dollar entity, and since much money is wagered, either legally or illegally on the outcome of its games, Congress must and should investigate this situation. I am a sports fan, particularly college football and all areas of baseball, but sports have become why too important in our culture. When, high school sports is being televised by ESPN and the like, and kids are allowed to tranfer at will for virtually little or no reason, it time to reign in all sports, particularly professional sports. Of course having that paragon of virtue and ethical behavior, the U.S. Congress, conduct the investigation is a little like having the wolf guarding the hen house.
By Jerry
February 3, 2008 2:15 PM | Link to this
I think Terrance Moore is full of %&*@!!! The Patriots still had to go out and play every game! They filmed a few plays (as every team does), so what?!!! As a lifelong Georgia native that has had to suffer through years of football abuse from the Falcons, I say a little perfection would be nice so GO PATRIOTS and kick the New Yorker’s back to the Meadowlands!!!
By Sam
February 3, 2008 2:22 PM | Link to this
Terrance, your journalism card should be taken away. This is the worst piece of crap I have read in a long time. I can’t understand how it got past the AJC editors. All we have are accusations and innuendos, and on the basis of that, you write this disgusting article when nothing has been proven. Why is this suddenly coming out now when Spygate was 4 months ago? Sounds like someone with a vendetta against the Patriots to me. Sounds like the guy who videotaped the Rams was a disgruntled employee who tried to get back in favor with the team who fired him by taping the Rams practices. Which wasn’t even necessarily illegal at the time. Spying has been an accepted practice for years. It’s sick to me how the Pats have to take the hit for every team in the league that is spying. That memo was sent to EVERY team in the league Paul, not just the Pats. Because every team in the league was spying. Terrance you have disgraced the journalism profession with your article. I was use it for my dogs to crap on.
By Terry Moore, Sr.
February 3, 2008 2:35 PM | Link to this
Dear Son,
It has come to my attention that I raised a moron. This one is the final nail. You are an idiot, and your mom must have had some time with the postman while I was at work.
If you consider yourself an intelligent sports mind, have you checked into the fact that every team in this league “cheats”. You have no business having a job.
By Sports Fan
February 3, 2008 2:43 PM | Link to this
Terrence Moore shows his true self in this article and proves that he is a hateful racist who has lost his ability to reason. That’s if he ever had it.
Shameful, truly shameful. Shame on the AJC for printing this tripe. You make the New York Post look legitimate this garbage.
By Wes Allen
February 3, 2008 2:45 PM | Link to this
How are you still employed? Your articles continue to amaze with their increasing stupidity. 90% of your writing involves playing the race card in your favor however, you forget that articles have to have some actual facts to back them up.
By UGA81dxb
February 3, 2008 2:46 PM | Link to this
Your an idiot. Every single column has been a complete disaster, and painful to read. I do not believe that they won three superbowls and 18 games in a row via theatrics and videotaping signal callers! Please provide substance or quit writing riduculous columns!And discussing Arlen specter is also ridiculous, for he has time to discuss NFL football does’nt have the backbone to discuss the real issues that we have in this country! once again, your an idiot!
By Spam-Me
February 3, 2008 2:49 PM | Link to this
Terrence - how can the NATIONAL Football League championship game (Superbowl) determine the WORLD champion? So many people refer to the NFL, NBA, or MLB champions as “world champions” and it’s bogus. I don’t think there’s ever been an American Football world championship played, same with basketball - Olympics don’t count. The baseball world champions are Japan, having won the world championship. Let’s not feed the stereotype of America as pompous and arrogant.
By crap
February 3, 2008 2:59 PM | Link to this
if they weren’t going for perfection we wouldn’t even be talking about it. not to mention the jets admitted to doing the same thing they blew the whistle on, so makes me wonder what other teams were doing it? probably all
By JD Tippett
February 3, 2008 3:06 PM | Link to this
Not that it was needed, but your reference to the single bullet theory is prima facie evidence that you are, indeed, an idiot. Plain to see you learned your “history” from Oliver Stone’s movie JFK. Try reading some Tom Wicker, Ben Bradlee, William Manchester, Pat Moynihan and Vincent Bugliosi — instead of Jim Garrison and Kevin Costner.
By Jake davis
February 3, 2008 3:08 PM | Link to this
Moore has a complicated personal pathology and agenda that plays out in his columns. This column isn’t about the Patriots - it’s really about Terrence.
By moore hater
February 3, 2008 3:09 PM | Link to this
you are the worst sports journalist ever…. just a hater that always goes against talent.. i dont know how you have kept this job for so long but everything you think and write about sports including the falcons are so stupid
By moore hater
February 3, 2008 3:09 PM | Link to this
you are the worst sports journalist ever…. just a hater that always goes against talent.. i dont know how you have kept this job for so long but everything you think and write about sports including the falcons are so stupid
By john
February 3, 2008 3:11 PM | Link to this
I love you bloggers. You want Congress to go after preachers but not football teams. You convict Barry Bonds on no evidence but his hat size, but its OK to destroy evidence. You even are OK with a player being suspended for a season WITHOUT any convictions, but will allow convicts and parolees to play. I love you guys!
By frank
February 3, 2008 3:13 PM | Link to this
Well Well Mr. moore has done it again got everybody upset and furious about a football game people listen up its just his opinion he has the right to voice his opinion ok. Now let the cheating begin and lets enjoy it.
By bravesfan79
February 3, 2008 3:16 PM | Link to this
WTF do u know Terrance?? Anyone that thinks the BCS is in any way a good system looses all credibility in my eyes!
By tina
February 3, 2008 3:22 PM | Link to this
I hope the patriots crash and burn. besides, I am a native newyorker anyway.
By guesswho
February 3, 2008 3:22 PM | Link to this
Mr. Moore,
Was the whole purpose of this article just to stir up controversy, or are you really that misguided in your opinions?
By michaelgee
February 3, 2008 3:22 PM | Link to this
and just who didn’t see this attack on Robert Kraft’s organization coming? Robert Kraft is, after all, friends with Athur Blank.
Kraft is white Goodell is white Bellichick is white Blank is white TMoore’s anti-white agenda continues….
stay tuned for more anti-white Hatred from TMoore, also rememeber that the ajc is sponsoring this goofball hate monger Moore. If you pay a guy to stir racial unrest on a daily basis in Atlanta, you are part of the problem.
OMFG, why doe ajc print this negative garbage?
ajc, you need to wake up and hire some sportswriters vs this TM guy who feeds the city his white-black conspiracy theories
if your paper had responsible and insightful writers, your subscriptions may just increase.
By Matt
February 3, 2008 3:23 PM | Link to this
Anyone who roots for the New York Giants is a complete jackass.
By Kenny
February 3, 2008 3:30 PM | Link to this
Terence,
Yes, the Falcons are the choirboys (losers) of the NFL - Michael Vick. Maybe your Falcons should try to win some games and keep a coach through 16 games.
Ironic that your Falcons had to raid the Fraud Patriots for a GM.
You sound like a sour grape. ENVY! ENVY! ENVY!
By windu
February 3, 2008 3:44 PM | Link to this
There is no whining in football or football journalism. You’ve embarrassed yourself. Go cover women’s soccer.
Every team cheats. Get off the high horse non-Patriot fan. (p.s. I’m no Patriot fan.)
They were caught week one and still ran the table. Otherwise Brady would’ve thrown 100 TDs.
By Dave
February 3, 2008 3:48 PM | Link to this
Terence,
If you keep this up, Dr. Phil is going to show up at your door. Sure they did something wrong,but don’t you think you’re overreacting a bit?
By Dave
February 3, 2008 3:48 PM | Link to this
Terence,
If you keep this up, Dr. Phil is going to show up at your door. Sure they did something wrong,but don’t you think you’re overreacting a bit?
By BigVern
February 3, 2008 3:50 PM | Link to this
Hey Terrance, you the kettle or the pot? I guess the Falcons are a championship team in your eyes, huh?
By 770 Flight Boy
February 3, 2008 3:51 PM | Link to this
I never take Terrance seriously, I just don’t like the Patriots and I don’t have a reason. Now, that is the truth.
By TDone
February 3, 2008 3:51 PM | Link to this
Look who is calling someone a fraud.
Say that to Rodney Harrison’s face.
The man almost lost his last election and is up for reelection again.
Do some research, Man!
By Devastator
February 3, 2008 3:59 PM | Link to this
All of you people are just mad because your sorry a$$ team isn’t in the Super Bowl.
Go Pats!!!!
By doc
February 3, 2008 4:27 PM | Link to this
The PATS have put together a good team. Hwever the new season started over with the playoffs. They have not shown that domination they had earlier in the season. The Giants went through Tampa(1),Dallas(1) and Green Bay(1). No slouches there. Tom Brady has shown vulnerability, by the way, Eli has outplayed Brady as of late. If the PATS need the spygate to motivate them, that does not say a lot. By the way, there are two teams on the field. The question is who wants it more? I don’t see the Giants lying down as everyone have them doing so.
By doc
February 3, 2008 4:28 PM | Link to this
The PATS have put together a good team. Hwever the new season started over with the playoffs. They have not shown that domination they had earlier in the season. The Giants went through Tampa(1),Dallas(1) and Green Bay(1). No slouches there. Tom Brady has shown vulnerability, by the way, Eli has outplayed Brady as of late. If the PATS need the spygate to motivate them, that does not say a lot. By the way, there are two teams on the field. The question is who wants it more? I don’t see the Giants lying down as everyone have them doing so.
By Dave
February 3, 2008 4:29 PM | Link to this
Thank you for telling the truth!
The difference between the 72 Dolphins and the 07 Patriots is class! The 72 Dolphins didn’t cheat their way to the top. They didn’t need snowplows and video cameras to win games…and the 72 Dolphins had their first round pick in 1973!!!!
By David Duke
February 3, 2008 4:32 PM | Link to this
Go to hell Patsies!
By mickey
February 3, 2008 4:35 PM | Link to this
you are still a stupid idiot!
By mars
February 3, 2008 4:43 PM | Link to this
Terrance, I’ve never been a part of bashing your point of view, but this one seems to have erupted from the orifice in your nether regions, dummy. All sports teams seek an advantage in their respective sports. Taping someones handsigns to interpret their intent is the reason there are handsigns anyway. Ever watch the ridiculous movements baseball managers project to their teams? The reason they are so elaborate is because they hope no one figures them out (which would be “gaining an advantage”, not cheating). As to the lowest IQ holders responding to this silly report, let me point out that Vick, Pacman, and Tank weren’t suspected or caught cheating at football. They embraced criminal activity and chose to be bottom feeders. No one did anything to Vick and Pacman, except give them a rare oppotunity. In return they spit in all of our faces. There is no comparison to what this collection of trash has done and someones desire to win a sports contest! Now, I’ve never been a Pats fan, and I will probably never cheer for them after this season. But I am excited about seeing history made, and it’s stupid to buy into what you are selling with this particular article.
By jall
February 3, 2008 4:45 PM | Link to this
Once again you @#$@ morons, teams have been flming the other team since the invention of film so this is nothing new…And it only happened the first game so shut your whiny mouths when the Patriots kick the Giants a_.The Patriots are so far superior to the earlier Dolphins team it is not even close…All the teams are better now than then…And Terence once again you surpass your previous height of stupidity…You are truly a moron…And any reader who truly believes this is not a great team knows nothing about the game and has no business commenting on sports…
By JJ
February 3, 2008 4:57 PM | Link to this
As a journalist with a public vehicle to make your views known, you have a responsibility to present facts, not what you think to be the facts. Your article is completely irresponsible, perhaps your editor should fine and suspend you for writing trash like this.
By Dawgbyte
February 3, 2008 4:58 PM | Link to this
Why is it that you know the race of the “badguys” before Tearinch Moore even goes tsk tsk?
By mars
February 3, 2008 5:02 PM | Link to this
As far as conspiracies go, what happened to that infamous waterbottle?
By Kerry
February 3, 2008 5:34 PM | Link to this
Big shock. Hack journalist Moore once again writes an article that merely serves to forward his own biased agenda rather than look objectively at the facts. Could it be any more obvious that he just doesn’t want this particular team to go undefeated? Did Mercury Morris give you a call and ask you to help forward the cause of the ‘72 Dolphins?
As a lifelong Atlantan, I have yet to see this guy write a decent column. Boo hoo. Poor little Terrence just can’t stand to see those big, bad Patriots as the best team of all time. Grow up and show some respect instead of whining like a little child as usual.
By Ladies Man
February 3, 2008 5:52 PM | Link to this
Additionally, Rodney Harrison, the Patriots best player on defense is a confirmed steroid cheat. ESPN kisses his behind like he’s the greatest thing since sliced bread. I bet Barry Bonds wished he’d played football so he could get some love like that too.
By to the bonds defender
February 3, 2008 6:07 PM | Link to this
bonds was caught and passed the blame to a teammate
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2727325
By m
February 3, 2008 7:01 PM | Link to this
Now for some GOOD NEWS…..CHAN GAILEY is back in the pros….Hallleeeedamnloooyah!!!!
By Dan
February 3, 2008 8:36 PM | Link to this
Sour grapes. Obviously, you beleive that there were three shooters at JFK too.
This is a whole lot to do about nothing. The non-football players and media have something in common…only they want to talk about this like its real.
By ThensendRose2thehall
February 3, 2008 9:24 PM | Link to this
Once a cheater… Go Giants!
By ThensendRose2thehall
February 3, 2008 9:29 PM | Link to this
Once a cheater… Go Giants!
By 770 Flight Boy
February 3, 2008 10:03 PM | Link to this
Giants are up with seconds to go and the fat lady is singing. Where y’all at?
By David Duke
February 3, 2008 10:06 PM | Link to this
FRAUDS LOSE!
By David Duke
February 3, 2008 10:10 PM | Link to this
Patriots Fans, your team sucks and so do you!
By joebrave
February 3, 2008 10:18 PM | Link to this
WTF? You Have Got to be Kidding Me!!!! Godamnit,Filthy Swine Pig@ssed New York!!!! That Had to be the Worst Stupid Bowl I have Ever Seen,And a Koon presenting The Trophy,What a godam,n JOKE!!!!
By joebrave
February 3, 2008 10:21 PM | Link to this
Bunch of stoopid bowl bull$hit!!!!!
By David Duke
February 3, 2008 10:30 PM | Link to this
What’s the matter Joe Coward? Your team lost b***!
By Mr.Wong
February 3, 2008 10:31 PM | Link to this
Oh!Sh1t,What happen to Patriot Footbarr Team?? Now Wong have to put up With arr Brack @sses,Jump around rike rittle Jungre Bunny……Tom Brady,You are Sonofwhore,B@stard you owe Wong Money!!! I see you on Street,Wong Kick you @ss!!!!!!!!!!!!
By Mr.Wong
February 3, 2008 10:34 PM | Link to this
Wong want to send all Brack back to Africa!!! ong no rike Brack!!!
By joebrave
February 3, 2008 10:39 PM | Link to this
I tell you what david Dookie, I got your godamn coward,you little nappy headed koon puss!!! I’ll kick yo Nig_ger A*!!!!
By David Duke
February 3, 2008 10:46 PM | Link to this
Joe Coward, you bring it on boy! My foot will fit real nicely in yo a*.
By misawa
February 3, 2008 10:57 PM | Link to this
Why didn’t he suspend the owner or the coach like he did with the players? makes you wonder?
By David Duke
February 3, 2008 11:02 PM | Link to this
hey Joe B***-Giants-17
How you like it b***?
By michaelgee
February 3, 2008 11:26 PM | Link to this
Terence Moore once again brings out only the worst in Atlanta’s black-white community relations.
ajc, please replace this guy before Atlanta gets burned down again.
TMoore’s race baiting articles must end. The ajc nor teh City of ATlanta benefit from TMoore’s inciting hatred.
By John Weigand
February 4, 2008 12:12 AM | Link to this
Gee… it almost looked like the Patriots didn’t know what was coming on offense. I guess video taping teams signals makes all the difference.