Is Spygate Over?

The NFL says it's over. The Patriots and their fans hope it's over. But US Senator Arlen Specter (right) says not so fast. Spygate, the name to describe the Patriots videotaping opposing coaches on the sidelines, may or may not be over. But after Specter talked to former Patriots Video Assistant Matt Walsh this week, he was not ready to give up.
"What is necessary is an objective investigation," Specter says, "and this one has not been objective."
I think the US Senate has much more important and pressing matters to deal with (the war in Iraq, terrorism in general, a faltering economy, etc.) But read Spector's floor report on his meeting with Walsh, and see what you think. It's about nine pages long. Here's the link:

http://assets.espn.go.com/media/pdf/080514/nfl_FloorStatement.pdf

The most intriguing part of Specter's statement, is the part about Roger Goodell's investigation into the charges. The commissioner imposed his penalty on the Patriots on September 13th, 2007, even though the NFL did not look at the tapes until four days later. In addition, Sen. Specter says Goodell changed his story regarding how many tapes the Patriots had, and when the taping began. The Senator also wonders why the Commissioner destroyed the tapes. Good question.
In my opinion, the Patriots have answered most of the questions they've been asked about the taping. The problem is, they may not have been asked enough questions, or the right questions. I'm not looking for a witch hunt against the Patriots, or looking to strip them of their Super Bowl titles; nothing drastic like that. I would like to know how widespread the Patriots taping practices were, and I'd really like assurances that the matter has been fully investigated. The NFL may not be the best agency to conduct such an investigation. I don't think Congress is, either. But Senator Specter's call for an independent, objective probe is probably not a bad idea.
What do you think? Are you sick of the talk about "tainted" Championships for the Patriots? Is there anything here to merit more investigation? Read Spector's statement (link above) and let us know what you think.