why does congress want to look into"spygate"?

[skinsguy]

Originally Posted by djnemo65

This wasn't a crime that was committed. It was a violation of an internal NFL rule which the league was made aware of and dealt with how they felt was appropriate. Why that is something that needs to be investigated further, especially by congress, is beyond me.

It isn't a crime? So, if you're going to spend hundreds of dollars to watch a pro football game, don't you expect for the game to be decided fair and square? Wouldn't you feel cheated if you found out that the opponent was involved in illegal activity to gain an advantage over your favorite team instead of playing them fair and square? I would. If I want to go see sports entertainment, I'll go see the WWE. But pro football is supposed to be a real competition between two teams consisting of professional players. If cheating is starting to become a non-issue in sports, then how far away are we from having predetermined outcomes? I personally think it's great that somebody is keeping things in check in order for us fans, as consumers, to get our money's worth.

[djnemo65]

Originally Posted by skinsguy

It isn't a crime? So, if you're going to spend hundreds of dollars to watch a pro football game, don't you expect for the game to be decided fair and square? Wouldn't you feel cheated if you found out that the opponent was involved in illegal activity to gain an advantage over your favorite team instead of playing them fair and square? I would. If I want to go see sports entertainment, I'll go see the WWE. But pro football is supposed to be a real competition between two teams consisting of professional players. If cheating is starting to become a non-issue in sports, then how far away are we from having predetermined outcomes? I personally think it's great that somebody is keeping things in check in order for us fans, as consumers, to get our money's worth.

Of course I am mad that they cheated, I just think it's up to the NFL to deal with it. You haven't convinced me in any way that this is a congressional matter.

[onlydarksets]

Originally Posted by djnemo65

Of course I am mad that they cheated, I just think it's up to the NFL to deal with it. You haven't convinced me in any way that this is a congressional matter.

Congress gave the NFL an exemption worth billions of dollars. How is it not their business if the NFL is knowingly allowing cheating?

[djnemo65]

Originally Posted by onlydarksets

Congress gave the NFL an exemption worth billions of dollars. How is it not their business if the NFL is knowingly allowing cheating?

How are they allowing cheating? They gave the Patriots the most severe punishment in the history of the league. One team breaking a league rule is not the same as a league-wide conspiracy to fix games and defraud fans.

I just think a lot of people need to calm down on this, starting with Specter.

[onlydarksets]

Originally Posted by djnemo65

How are they allowing cheating? They gave the Patriots the most severe punishment in the history of the league. One team breaking a league rule is not the same as a league-wide conspiracy to fix games and defraud fans.

I just think a lot of people need to calm down on this, starting with Specter.

That's the point - the NFL said that was it, but now it appears that one incident is not the extent of it. Congress wants to make sure they are getting their money's worth. There's nothing wrong with that.