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Damn it! Frickin' Patriots! Frickin' Giants! This sucks major ass. Is there any purpose to even watching in two weeks, when we all know what the outcome will be anyway?! ARGH!

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Are you kidding me? The Giants played them almost dead even the last game of the season. I think they have a real chance in the SB.

Should be an awesome game one way or the other.

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I just had to pop in and say...GO PATS...Living in the Boston area I must say it is so nice to have a team considered a DYNASTY...Being compared to those Damn Yankees of baseball just feels really good!!! Brady is by far the best QB ever and he hasn't even been around that long...Another win in AZ and we are the best team ever...undisputed!!!

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Yes, I am still stuck on that. I don't think that enough of a deal was made about it, especially since they were caught last season as well.

Question: Do you think a big deal should be made over the steroid scandal in baseball?

If yes, then what is the difference in what the Patriots have done (and probably still do)? Cheating is cheating, whether it is via performance enhancing drugs or videotaping opponents signals.

What the Patriots received a slap on the wrist for sends a terrible message to all children and completely negates what their guardians and coaches have tried to teach them about good sportsmanship.

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I think the steroid scandal is overblown too...They're all on the juice..Who cares...these steroids do not work alone...they are paired with extremely hard work and determination ...If these guys are willing to destroy their bodies to reach their personal goals...SO BE IT!!! Yes it sets a poor example for children, as do many celebs, whether it be show-biz, sports, music ect...It is a business and these people are there to make money and fulfill their own goals and milestones. If they were concerned with the future of America they would have gone into teaching or other child-related fields. Further more Belichick's fine was $500K (the league max) and they had to give up a 1st round draft pick next year...It is hardly a slap on the wrist...It is the strictest penalty imposed on a team ever...and There are cameras all over every sideline every single Sunday...I assure you it has been done by many teams many times...It was the arrogance of Belichick to ignore the Commish's warning to the NFL just weeks before that got him in trouble...That same arrogance is bringing his team to their 4th superbowl!!!! It's a tough sport... They're a tough team...Go PATS!!!

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Go Patriots!

If they were actually cheating, why have you not heard any other coaches complain??? It is because they all do it...they all film from the sidelines, we were just the scapegoat. We made Eric Mangini and the Jets stop filming last year but we did not blow it out of proportion, we just told him to stop. Simple.

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Why do you think players, coaches, and everyone else involved in the game cover their mouths?!! Taping, reading mouths, photos....have been going on for ever. Just about everyone who really knows about football, have all said the Patriots undefeated record is due to the quality of their playing and coaching and has nothing to do with Spygate!!!! Its amazing to me how many people are influenced by bad hype instead of facts. Although I could be guilty of this too....I would hope that my true sports fans would straighten me out. GO PATS! This is "ever" . An awesome feat for any team to meet.

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True greatness can't be denied. Look at the stats! Don't worry it won't be forever (Pats being on top), but their record will be.

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Go Giants!!!

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As a NY'er, now in TX - My superbowl was last week against the Cowboys. Everything else is gravy.

Go Giants!!!:lol:

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