Comments on: Boston Herald Apologizes To Patriots - Is It Enough?

By: Paul

Paul — Thu, 15 May 2008 17:00:17 +0000

As the old saying goes…”If you’re not angry you’re eyes are closed”

By: heironymous

heironymous — Thu, 15 May 2008 01:06:30 +0000

Longtime lurker who felt compelled to applaud your contrasting Tony Mazerotti’s column with the Herald’s formal statement on the matter. Although I do think the Herald’s front and back page headlines were heartfelt and penitent, as Tony pointed out, they owe us more in the days to come.

And no, that doesn’t necessarily mean a lynching of Mr. Tomase either.

But as one who buys the Herald every single day in order to do what I can to ensure Boston remains (at least) a two-paper town, I hope they don’t let me down.

By: LAR

LAR — Thu, 15 May 2008 00:31:15 +0000

People are getting “overheated” because its an issue of credibility and accountability. The Patriots may have violated a rule, but they were held accountable and paid the price (literally). People are outraged because it appears that the media and this loser Walsh aren’t being held accountable. Tomase didn’t have a story and Walsh didn’t have much of anything, yet they were allowed to run rampant and damage the reputation of others with no repercussions??? It’s not just about football, Fred.

By: Angry Old Bastard

Angry Old Bastard — Wed, 14 May 2008 21:05:54 +0000

…I don’t know Fred, maybe we’ll stop “obsessing” about it when ESPN does….I don’t know if you’ve noticed this or not but this web site is about THE MEDIA….If you want to discuss the Red Sox batting order, I’m sure there are places for that…..jeeze…

By: Angry Old Bastard

Angry Old Bastard — Wed, 14 May 2008 20:58:25 +0000

Bottomline to me is, the Herald can stick their appology where the sun don’t shine….I’ll never buy that useless rag again!

By: John

John — Wed, 14 May 2008 20:15:18 +0000

Now this is perspective. One of the best comments I have read about this whole fiasco.

By: Fred

Fred — Wed, 14 May 2008 20:00:18 +0000

Maybe everyone involved should be brought out to the town square to be hung and quartered.

ETA on when you guys are going to stop obsessing about this? I’ll stipulate that the NFL made a grand mess of this, but does that really necessitate overheated 500 page posts every time anyone involved makes a statement or dares to take a breath? Seems to me to be the flip side of a really ugly coin.

By: Chaz

Chaz — Wed, 14 May 2008 19:36:54 +0000

I think it is clear that the source was someone close to Walsh who had lied. By saying that they “now know the report to be false,” they are implicating Walsh or another source claiming to have heard from Walsh.

By: Chris in Illinois

Chris in Illinois — Wed, 14 May 2008 17:37:57 +0000

Slander and libel are not synonymous. Slander relates to the spoken word, libel to the written word. (So the Herald cannot be sued for or accused of slander.)
To prove malice, the Patriots would have to prove intent to harm. The operative work is INTENT. Regardless of how it appears, that is very, very difficult.
Sloppy? Yes.
Malicious? Doubtful.
The Herald made an indiotic mistake, and it should have known better. It was inexcusable.
If you all want to let the Herald know what you think, don’t demand terminations or suspensions. That won’t happen. Instead, just quit reading it.

By: Curtis

Curtis — Wed, 14 May 2008 17:25:39 +0000

Now that the Herald has admitted they were WRONG, the real issue to me is: where’s the damage to the pats? Seriously. Tickets will still be sold out (at highest prices in the league), paid waiting list for season tix, merchandise is still being sold, the construction still underway for Kraftland in Foxboro and they will still get plum national game times and huge ratings. So what if 5 national writers dont like the team, 105 will still say they are the favorites to win it all in September. I just dont see any tangible damage other than the self-inflicted wound caused by the coach’s arrogance costing a 1st round pick.