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The term "Spygate" refers to the New England Patriots cheating scandal which alleges that a cameraman for the Patriots aimed his camera at the Jets' defensive coaches, possibly stealing signals.
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Fast Facts:
- Game occured September 9th, 2007
- Opponent: New York Jets
- Punishment: Belichick fined $500,000, Patriots fined $250,000, team must give up 2008 first-found draft pick (or second- and third-round picks if team misses playoffs)
- New allegations that the Patriots cheated in Super Bowl XXXVI in 2002 arose February 2008
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New England Patriots Cheating Scandal News from ESPN
- Note: The ESPN links in this section have pop-ups.
- Former coach Vermeil doubts spying helped Patriots beat Rams (February 4, 2008)
- NFL can blame itself for scandal's timing (February 3, 2008)
- Former Patriots video assistant hints at team's spying history (February 1, 2008)
- Kraft wasn't aware Belichick was breaking NFL Rule (September 17, 2007)
- Belichick to Provide all notes, tapes.. (September 17, 2007)
- Dallas Assistant wants Goodell to explain Belichick's punishment (September 14, 2007)
- Goodell orders Pats to turn over all Video (September 16, 2007)
- Sources: Goodell Determines Pats broke rules by taping Jets' signals (September 13, 2007)
- Expect Goodell to treat this seriously (September 13, 2007)
- Belichick issues apology, says he's spoken with Goodell (September 13, 2007)
- NFL, Walsh closing in on deal to discuss taping in Spygate (March 9, 2008)
- Specter irked by uncooperative Pats, league in Spygate probe (February 22, 2008)
- NFL, ex-Pats video assistant Walsh finally agree to Spygate meeting (April 23, 2008)
- Depending on Walsh evidence, Goodell ready to crack down on Pats (April 24, 2008)
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New England Patriots Cheating Scandal Satire
- YouTube: National Lampoon: New England Patriots Spy Video Stolen From NFL (Time: 2:40)




