{"id":3379,"date":"2007-09-14T11:30:00","date_gmt":"2007-09-14T11:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/reformedchicksblabbing\/2007\/09\/the-cost-of-cheating-in-the-nf.html"},"modified":"2007-09-14T11:30:00","modified_gmt":"2007-09-14T11:30:00","slug":"the-cost-of-cheating-in-the-nf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/reformedchicksblabbing\/2007\/09\/the-cost-of-cheating-in-the-nf.html","title":{"rendered":"The Cost of Cheating in the NFL"},"content":{"rendered":"

Since I had a rather lengthy discussion regarding the New England Patriots Cheater-gate<\/a>, I felt that update would be extremely appropriate.
\nAnd<\/span> I was right. It was cheating, plain and simple.<\/p>\n

Bill Belichick is ready for his close-up. The Patriots’ coach escaped suspension for using a video camera to spy on opposing coaches, with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell deciding instead on Thursday night to fine him $500,000 and dock the team $250,000 and a first-day draft pick next year.
\nIt was the biggest fine ever for a coach and the first time in NFL history a first-round draft pick has been confiscated as a penalty.\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Best quote from the article<\/a> by the NFL commissioner Roger Goodell as to why he penalized Belichick and his team:<\/p>\n

“This episode represents a calculated and deliberate attempt to avoid longstanding rules designed to encourage fair play and promote honest competition on the playing field,” Goodell wrote.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Good for Goodell! Sends a strong message to the coaches, players and owners.
\nQuite frankly, I feel bad for Belichick because now, no matter what he does, his winning record will be forever tarnished. And that is a heavy price to pay. I wonder if he thinks it was worth it?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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