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    Miami went 17-0 overall in winning the Super Bowl in January 1973. "I think what they did this season was certainly done within the rules on a level playing field. I think their record is extraordinary. As we all know, it's never been done before at 18-0. I think they should be congratulated on that" Goodell said. The issue was revived with a call by US Senator Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania for the NFL, which destroyed videotapes it had confiscated, to explain the incident to Congress. Full Article at Shanghai Daily
    I think what they did this season was certainly done within the rules on a level playing field. I think their record is extraordinary. As we all know, it's never been done before at 18-0. I think they should be congratulated on that
    Roger Goodell – Roger Goodell SOURCE: Shanghai Daily 22 months ago
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Patriots' season 'is not tainted'
  1. I don't believe it affected the outcome of any game.
    SOURCE: Shanghai Daily 22 months ago
  2. I don't think it taints their accomplishments
    Roger Goodell – Roger Goodell SOURCE: Shanghai Daily 22 months ago
  3. I don't think there is a significant amount of HGH use ... I think our athletes are extremely well trained. I don't think they want HGH or performance-enhancing drugs in the game.
    Roger Goodell – Roger Goodell SOURCE: Shanghai Daily 22 months ago
  4. There was no indication that it benefited (the Patriots) in any of the Super Bowl victories
    Roger Goodell – Roger Goodell SOURCE: Shanghai Daily 22 months ago
  5. The action that we took was decisive and it was unprecedented. It sent a loud message to not only the Patriots, but every NFL team that you should follow the rules and you better follow the rules.
    SOURCE: Shanghai Daily 22 months ago

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