Thursday, October 18, 2007

Colleges Take Spying As Serious Threat

OK - High fences. Seven security guards. No, this isn't the look of a low-security prison; it's daily protocol for safeguarding Oklahoma football practice from spies.

Six weeks ago, the New England Patriots made spying a national story, when the NFL punished coach Bill Belichick and the Patriots for spying on the New York Jets.

But long before, college coaches — especially at OU — have taken spying as a serious threat. (more)

Interesting observation...
Business executives (who have much more to lose) don't take spying as seriously as
college athletic departments.