Rileyrott Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 Per Yahoo.Com FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) -- Text of the statement from New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick after he was fined $500,000 for stealing an opponent's signals: "I accept full responsibility for the actions that led to tonight's ruling. Once again, I apologize to the Kraft family and every person directly or indirectly associated with the New England Patriots for the embarrassment, distraction and penalty my mistake caused. I also apologize to Patriots fans and would like to thank them for their support during the past few days and throughout my career. "As the Commissioner acknowledged, our use of sideline video had no impact on the outcome of last week's game. We have never used sideline video to obtain a competitive advantage while the game was in progress. "Part of my job as head coach is to ensure that our football operations are conducted in compliance of the league rules and all accepted interpretations of them. My interpretation of a rule in the Constitution and Bylaws was incorrect. "With tonight's resolution, I will not be offering any further comments on this matter. We are moving on with our preparations for Sunday's game." Well, not much sorrow there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadwolf Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 Per Yahoo.Com FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) -- Text of the statement from New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick after he was fined $500,000 for stealing an opponent's signals: "I accept full responsibility for the actions that led to tonight's ruling. Once again, I apologize to the Kraft family and every person directly or indirectly associated with the New England Patriots for the embarrassment, distraction and penalty my mistake caused. I also apologize to Patriots fans and would like to thank them for their support during the past few days and throughout my career. "As the Commissioner acknowledged, our use of sideline video had no impact on the outcome of last week's game. We have never used sideline video to obtain a competitive advantage while the game was in progress. "Part of my job as head coach is to ensure that our football operations are conducted in compliance of the league rules and all accepted interpretations of them. My interpretation of a rule in the Constitution and Bylaws was incorrect. "With tonight's resolution, I will not be offering any further comments on this matter. We are moving on with our preparations for Sunday's game." Well, not much sorrow there. Interesting choice of words there. What about future games against those same teams Billy boy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vet Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 ... We have never used sideline video to obtain a competitive advantage while the game was in progress. BullSega!. So I guess they were spying on the Packers last year just in case they ran into them in the Superbowl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikesMarauders Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 Interesting choice of words there. What about future games against those same teams Billy boy? I guess it like all the guys that are in the press box doing it they just write it down instead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puddy Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 He's not forthcoming about the injury report for crying outloud. Did you expect anything different here> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Ryan Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 (edited) Doesnt sound like he is challenging the ruling, so why would anyone think the NFLPA would challenge it. Edited September 14, 2007 by Sgt. Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Ryan Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 Belicheat has learned from those others who try and cover sh*t up, only to be caught and crucified later. At least he took responsibility for his actions. Though there was video tape evidence at play here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleeping King Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 Belicheat has learned from those others who try and cover sh*t up, only to be caught and crucified later. At least he took responsibility for his actions. Though there was video tape evidence at play here. Wow I think you actually complimented Belichick in a way there. He apologized and took blame for his actions. For anyone that thinks he was not sincere, what did you want him to do? Start crying, get on his hands and knees and ask you the fan for forgiveness? Hopefully this is the end and we can get to some actual football talk. There is a rather large game Sunday night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LooGie Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 Per Yahoo.Com FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) -- Text of the statement from New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick after he was fined $500,000 for stealing an opponent's signals: "I accept full responsibility for the actions that led to tonight's ruling. Once again, I apologize to the Kraft family and every person directly or indirectly associated with the New England Patriots for the embarrassment, distraction and penalty my mistake caused. I also apologize to Patriots fans and would like to thank them for their support during the past few days and throughout my career. "As the Commissioner acknowledged, our use of sideline video had no impact on the outcome of last week's game. We have never used sideline video to obtain a competitive advantage while the game was in progress. "Part of my job as head coach is to ensure that our football operations are conducted in compliance of the league rules and all accepted interpretations of them. My interpretation of a rule in the Constitution and Bylaws was incorrect. "With tonight's resolution, I will not be offering any further comments on this matter. We are moving on with our preparations for Sunday's game." Well, not much sorrow there. i think his words were good. Again, I dont think it's all that big a deal, but I gotta say, he handled it well, took his lumps, and moved on. Interesting choice of words there. What about future games against those same teams Billy boy? heh, good point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhoops Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 I guess it like all the guys that are in the press box doing it they just write it down instead +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charty Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 (edited) Doesnt sound like he is challenging the ruling, so why would anyone think the NFLPA would challenge it. I think the point is the NFLPA wouldn't challenge the ruling, but they might have given Goodell some feedback leading up to the decision that they would be against losing a first round slot. Edited September 14, 2007 by charty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hat Trick Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 Well, not much sorrow there. What else could you expect from belidick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperCharger Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 (edited) I guess it like all the guys that are in the press box doing it they just write it down instead +1 +2 I think this whole thing was over blown and the penalty a tad steap. Edited September 14, 2007 by SuperCharger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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