Than who or what is? Are there any other reasonable explanations that have any actual validity?
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Originally posted by YardRat View PostThan who or what is? Are there any other reasonable explanations that have any actual validity?
Basically, I think the Patriots (Tom Shady and Bill Belicheat) started with an 11.5 psi ball. They then prepped it, raising it to 12.5... Refs checked it, it was good. It then cools to 11.5. Weather takes it from there. Crock of excrement, I know. But in all likelihood accurate. Chaps my ass because they knew they were doing it.
I guarantee you will see a couple of new rules from the competition committee this offseason pertaining to the balls and eligible receivers.Last edited by harmonkoz; 01-25-2015, 05:00 AM.The Dolphins Blow, the Jets Swallow, and the Patriots take it in the arse.
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The fact remains. All the Colt footballs were properly inflated. 11 of 12 of the Patriot balls were deflated.
Belichick can say he's not going to devote any more time to the issue all he wants. I want to see what the NFL does. And the way it's dragging it's feet, it seems they will not mete out any sort of punishment until after the Super Bowl. Which will make any punishment essentially meaningless.
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That makes no sense. The devil is in the details. What is the Patriots prep method? Could be as simple as microwaving the ball.The Dolphins Blow, the Jets Swallow, and the Patriots take it in the arse.
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uhhh, sauna? every nfl facility has one, all you need are legs, hands, and a pumpOne set of rules for all in the beloved community
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Belichick's 2nd press conference claimed that the refs inflate the footballs. He said the team can ask for a specific PSI but the ref has the discretion. If that's true (and it contradicts what I've read), then then it would potentially absolve the Pats.
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This is heading in a 'nothing to see here' direction, the difference in BB's attitude between the pressers is a little unsettling.YardRat Wall of Fame
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Originally posted by YardRat View PostThis is heading in a 'nothing to see here' direction, the difference in BB's attitude between the pressers is a little unsettling.
He tried to deflate the issue.
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Originally posted by Swiper View PostI heard they cool the air with an air conditioner before inflating the footballs.
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Originally posted by Buckets View PostReally? How about they filled the balls in a 75F room to the legal 12.5 psi and the took them outside where it was 35 degrees cooler. All legal according to the NFL. Are they required to check them again before the start of the game? I think not. The Patsies just know how to use the rules just like a good defense attorney, you hate them unless its you they're defending.
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Originally posted by Buckets View PostReally? How about they filled the balls in a 75F room to the legal 12.5 psi and the took them outside where it was 35 degrees cooler. All legal according to the NFL. Are they required to check them again before the start of the game? I think not. The Patsies just know how to use the rules just like a good defense attorney, you hate them unless its you they're defending.YardRat Wall of Fame
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Originally posted by IlluminatusUIUC View PostI saw that argument and it doesn't make sense. If the balls are going to freefall in pressure over less than two hours, based on a 25 (it was 50, not 40) degree difference, how badly would they deflate in a truly bad weather game? The Pats played in 20 degree weather the week before, were they 3-4 psi off then?
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