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Originally Posted by Ruhskins
I think he should not have gotten COY because of spygate. I remember when Merriman got selected to the Pro Bowl the same year that he got busted for steroids, some players complained and they made a policy that players guilty of steroids (and I think getting trouble in any sort of away) should not be eligible to win any awards or be selected to the Pro Bowl. I feel the same should've happened with Belichick and his COY award. He got busted for Spygate, so no award for him. I mean shouldn't coaches be subject to the same disciplinary actions that players go through?
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Some players complained about Merriman making the pro-bowl, just as I'm sure there were some front office types/coaches pretty miffed that Belichick got COY. But Merriman was still a pro-bowler despite the complaints, and hoodie was still COY. So that's consistent I'd say.
Merriman was suspended 4 games without pay for steroids (aka cheating), Belichick was personally fined half a million bucks and the Patriots lost a first round pick for spygate (aka cheating). I'd also say that is consistent.
It's a similar message the league is sending - cheating is going to hurt you, your wallet, and your team.