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.
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
New England Patriots Cheating Scandal News from ESPN
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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)
New England Patriots Cheating Scandal Satire
- YouTube: National Lampoon: New England Patriots Spy Video Stolen From NFL (Time: 2:40)
