but it didnt happen to the colts footballs? and what about in the dome game at indy when they noticed it
I don't think the Colts balls were tested. I'm not 100% sure on this but from the few articles I've read there was no mention of the Colts balls being tested.
but it didnt happen to the colts footballs? and what about in the dome game at indy when they noticed it
I don't think the Colts balls were tested. I'm not 100% sure on this but from the few articles I've read there was no mention of the Colts balls being tested.
What's funny about this whole thing is that reports say the Colts informed the league and officials in the first half about this. Then apparently in the second half the refs used "regulation balls" for the rest of the game. Therefore the Patriots played much much better with the regulation balls than the deflated balls??
1st Half: 17-7 Patriots and Brady was only 11-21 for 95 yards 1TD-1INT
2nd Half: 28-0 Patriots and Brady 12-14 for 140+ yards and 2TDs
Another thing that's weird, the refs touch and spot the ball on every single play. How did they not notice this or feel a bit of a difference in the balls? Is it because it's common around the league for ball to be a little different? I would lean more towards as all these reports are coming out now that Rodgers likes his more inflated, Eli Manning likes his doctored, etc....
What's funny about this whole thing is that reports say the Colts informed the league and officials in the first half about this. Then apparently in the second half the refs used "regulation balls" for the rest of the game. Therefore the Patriots played much much better with the regulation balls than the deflated balls??
1st Half: 17-7 Patriots and Brady was only 11-21 for 95 yards 1TD-1INT
2nd Half: 28-0 Patriots and Brady 12-14 for 140+ yards and 2TDs
Another thing that's weird, the refs touch and spot the ball on every single play. How did they not notice this or feel a bit of a difference in the balls? Is it because it's common around the league for ball to be a little different? I would lean more towards as all these reports are coming out now that Rodgers likes his more inflated, Eli Manning likes his doctored, etc....
I don't think the Colts balls were tested. I'm not 100% sure on this but from the few articles I've read there was no mention of the Colts balls being tested.
ALL 24 BALLS WERE TESTED AT HALFTIME AND ONLY THE PATS BALLS FAILED
I don't think the Colts balls were tested. I'm not 100% sure on this but from the few articles I've read there was no mention of the Colts balls being tested.
ALL 24 BALLS WERE TESTED AT HALFTIME AND ONLY THE PATS BALLS FAILED
With 11 of 12 footballs used by the Patriots in Sunday’s AFC title game reportedly underinflated by two pounds per square inch, several questions remain. And here are answers to a couple of them.
First, per a league source, the NFL has reviewed the entire process and determined that the balls were properly checked by the officials before the game. Which means that, when the balls left the possession of the referee, the pressure was at least 12.5 PSI and no more than 13.5 PSI.
Second, as to the fact that the officials didn’t notice anything wrong with the balls while handling them after every play, the source explains that a pressure difference of one or two pounds would not be obvious, if the official is not specifically looking for it.
In this specific case, the NFL indeed became aware of the issue in the first half — as previously pointed out by Bob Glauber of Newsday. Per the source, the league opted not to stop the game during the first half but to test the balls at halftime, which they did.
Which is when the NFL determined that 11 of the 12 balls were below two pounds below the mandatory minimum PSI of 12.5.
Plenty of other questions remains, but it appears that the NFL has determined that: (1) the balls were properly inspected before the game; and (2) there’s no reason to believe the officials should have noticed anything unusual.
With 11 of 12 footballs used by the Patriots in Sunday’s AFC title game reportedly underinflated by two pounds per square inch, several questions remain. And here are answers to a couple of them.
First, per a league source, the NFL has reviewed the entire process and determined that the balls were properly checked by the officials before the game. Which means that, when the balls left the possession of the referee, the pressure was at least 12.5 PSI and no more than 13.5 PSI.
Second, as to the fact that the officials didn’t notice anything wrong with the balls while handling them after every play, the source explains that a pressure difference of one or two pounds would not be obvious, if the official is not specifically looking for it.
In this specific case, the NFL indeed became aware of the issue in the first half — as previously pointed out by Bob Glauber of Newsday. Per the source, the league opted not to stop the game during the first half but to test the balls at halftime, which they did.
Which is when the NFL determined that 11 of the 12 balls were below two pounds below the mandatory minimum PSI of 12.5.
Plenty of other questions remains, but it appears that the NFL has determined that: (1) the balls were properly inspected before the game; and (2) there’s no reason to believe the officials should have noticed anything unusual.
"If the NFL finds the Patriots culpable (and that is still a big "if" at this point), it should lay the hammer down. If Belichick turns out to be a repeat offender in the skirting of the league rules, he should be suspended for the Super Bowl.
It's not about the deflated balls. It's not about how much of an advantage (if any) it provided the Patriots or Tom Brady.
It's about the integrity of the sport and the arrogance of a football coach who, if guilty, has once again shown that he thinks he is bigger than the game."
"If the NFL finds the Patriots culpable (and that is still a big "if" at this point), it should lay the hammer down. If Belichick turns out to be a repeat offender in the skirting of the league rules, he should be suspended for the Super Bowl.
It's not about the deflated balls. It's not about how much of an advantage (if any) it provided the Patriots or Tom Brady.
It's about the integrity of the sport and the arrogance of a football coach who, if guilty, has once again shown that he thinks he is bigger than the game."
Yeah, I get that! The ONLY reason why Indy lost was clearly because, they aren't that good of a team. Yes, they beat Denver. But did they cover? Nope.
Now, for the "so-called scandalous" Patriots, it seems because, they ambushed Indy, someone had to find some lame excuse, to start another scandal. Yes, I am quite familiar with other past controversies. But let's not forget, it seems that everytime the Pats make it to the Super Bowl, a scandal has to brew to start. But if it were another team that made it (e.g. Indy actually beating the Patriots), its all good in the world.
Yeah, I get that! The ONLY reason why Indy lost was clearly because, they aren't that good of a team. Yes, they beat Denver. But did they cover? Nope.
Now, for the "so-called scandalous" Patriots, it seems because, they ambushed Indy, someone had to find some lame excuse, to start another scandal. Yes, I am quite familiar with other past controversies. But let's not forget, it seems that everytime the Pats make it to the Super Bowl, a scandal has to brew to start. But if it were another team that made it (e.g. Indy actually beating the Patriots), its all good in the world.
Since none of you tools ever played football that disagree that there is an advantage to an underinflated ball you need to try throwing and catching the two to actually see the difference regardless of the outcome of this game! They cheated end of story and Brady and Belicheks accomplishments should be in question!
Since none of you tools ever played football that disagree that there is an advantage to an underinflated ball you need to try throwing and catching the two to actually see the difference regardless of the outcome of this game! They cheated end of story and Brady and Belicheks accomplishments should be in question!
Pats whoop colts in indy.....who would expect a different result....no reason to cheat at all...This ball scandal is a hoax for attn.plain and simple..just to get people writing pats off for cheating..people are so gullible.
Pats whoop colts in indy.....who would expect a different result....no reason to cheat at all...This ball scandal is a hoax for attn.plain and simple..just to get people writing pats off for cheating..people are so gullible.
Well it has been reported that 11 out of 12 of the Patriot balls were under inflated and none of the Colts balls. Say what you want to say, this is cheating plain and simple. It really does not matter who won or lost or by how much. New England caught cheating again. Indy should go to the Super Bowl and New England out. This would be a deterrent for other teams who want to CHEAT no matter how small. Cheating does not belong in any sport. There should be no argument in this case, pretty cut and dry. Those who do surely have some screws loose. This is called CHEATING...
Well it has been reported that 11 out of 12 of the Patriot balls were under inflated and none of the Colts balls. Say what you want to say, this is cheating plain and simple. It really does not matter who won or lost or by how much. New England caught cheating again. Indy should go to the Super Bowl and New England out. This would be a deterrent for other teams who want to CHEAT no matter how small. Cheating does not belong in any sport. There should be no argument in this case, pretty cut and dry. Those who do surely have some screws loose. This is called CHEATING...
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