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Nothing new, really. Other than it ought to be about the last thing possible the Giants could have wanted to see in terms of possible further motivators for the Patriots. Yeah, yeah, they shouldn’t need anything to motivate them, they’re in the Super Bowl. Except, Bill Belichick has made a hall of fame career out of finding ways to motivate his team at points at which no extra motivation was needed. The “we get no respect” thing from a few years back, for instance. Seizing upon any perceived slight from opposing players (hello, Steelers game from December).

So, we come to it today. Super Bowl. Perfect season. All plenty of motivation. But I have no doubt that in the Patriot inner sanctum, he has found ways to use the Arlen Specter summons of Roger Goodell in ways to further prepare his team. No question in my mind.

As for Goodell, Hashmarks joined the throng questioning just what the hell he was thinking when he destroyed the tapes. And not buying his explanation. It is Goodell’s hubris that makes me pleased he is being called to Congress. It also makes the NFL not the most credible source when it comes to denying that the Patriots taped the walkthrough of the Rams the day before their game back in the day. Destroy tapes like Goodell did back in September? Open yourself up to conspiracy theories for the rest of your tenure. And cause people to not really believe a word you have to say on the subject.

Enjoy Congress.