NFL Says It Will Review Scrambling

The NFL announced Tuesday that its decision to scramble its fall telecasts is being “reviewed” by the league and the television networks.

“In light of everything that’s happened, we need to review the situation,” said Greg Aiello, the NFL’s director of communications.

“We’re reviewing the scrambling issue with the networks, and no games will be scrambled until that review is completed.”

Nevertheless, Aiello said the NFL remains committed to scrambling, not only to preserve the relationship of the major networks to local affiliates--whose advertising is not seen via satellite “feeds”--but also to “prevent bars and restaurants from stealing our private signals (by using satellite dishes).

“I think everyone agrees that that is against the law, and we’re just trying to find the proper way to enforce it.”