No, it was an actual quote: I think it aired about 18 months ago. They specifically mentioned goalposts.
Oh, thanks for the info txflake.
Well, let me see what I can find.
Here's what I was thinking of, by the way, and there was a letter, too, I believe. Still looking for that.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/1183755/posts?q=1&&page=1663#1663