Another Patriot Scandal??

[Bossman641]

http://espn.go.com/boston/nfl/story/...anapolis-colts

Under inflated footballs

[pbmax]

Rodgers said he asks the equipment guys to over-inflate them to make them harder to handle. Seems to work at home.

[mraynrand]

This is very strange. I thought it was Stubby who had the sagging balls.

[mraynrand]

there might be some meat to this story after all

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...with-patriots/

Belicheat is finding himself in a very hairy situation

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...-patriots-nfl/

[Harlan Huckleby]

Rodgers said he asks the equipment guys to over-inflate them to make them harder to handle. Seems to work at home.

He said only about half the QBs prefer a softer ball.
I saw Joe Theisman on TV, for what it's worth, he did a test this morning and couldn't tell the difference. Of course Joe has no feeling in any of his extremities.

It seems like a pretty silly scandal, I don't mind if it is true.

[MadScientist]

At this point it is a matter of when and who will the league slam because of this. They won't do anything before the SB, but in light of bounty-gate a 1 year suspension would not be surprising for those involved. If it goes all the way up to Belicheat the Pats should lose multiple draft choices (#1, #2, and #3, or #1 this year and next) as well as the suspension.

[Bossman641]

The scandal itself is silly, but it raises questions as to what else the Patriots are up to. Everyone in the world knew the Patriots would go heavy with the run game with Blount after Jonas Gray destroyed the Colts in Indy. The question is, why even bother with the footballs then? I hope the Patriots get nailed.

[Harlan Huckleby]

The scandal itself is silly, but it raises questions as to what else the Patriots are up to.

flubber?

[mraynrand]

flubber?

LOL. "Nothing to see here, folks. Just a normal game. Nothing suspicious at all. No need for any investigation of any kind" - LeRoy Butler

[Bossman641]

Now the league is saying the officials checked the balls before the game and they were fine, meaning the Patriots took the air out after the refs inspected them.

[woodbuck27]

http://espn.go.com/boston/story/_/id...mpionship-game


11 of 12 Pats footballs underinflated


Updated: January 21, 2015, 2:19 PM ET

[Rutnstrut]

Yup underinflated footballs are exactly why the Pats blew away the Dolts, stupid fucking story and a non-issue. Next the Packers will be whining that the Seahawk fans get voice lessons, which unfairly helps them cheer louder.

[Bossman641]

I missed the section in the rulebook where it says cheating is allowed as long as you win by 30+ points.

[Rastak]

I missed the section in the rulebook where it says cheating is allowed as long as you win by 30+ points.

No offense but as mentioned previously Rodgers ADMITTED they over-inflate the balls......should the Packers get the same penalty as anything the Pats get?


This is really minor, the only concerning thing is these dudes seem to have a pattern of bending the rules and getting busted.

[Bossman641]

No offense but as mentioned previously Rodgers ADMITTED they over-inflate the balls......should the Packers get the same penalty as anything the Pats get?


This is really minor, the only concerning thing is these dudes seem to have a pattern of bending the rules and getting busted.

I believe Rodgers likes them over-inflated and then relies on the refs to check and request changes. That's a little different than having them checked and approved and then making changes after the fact.

[Rastak]

I believe Rodgers likes them over-inflated and then relies on the refs to check and request changes. That's a little different than having them checked and approved and then making changes after the fact.

I will grant you the slight distinction. One is slightly more underhanded, although the intent is the same for both. I still think this is pretty minor, and I'm no Pats fan.

[sharpe1027]

I will grant you the slight distinction. One is slightly more underhanded, although the intent is the same for both. I still think this is pretty minor, and I'm no Pats fan.

The intent in one is to provide balls that meet the requirements so they are approved and intentionally deceive the refs knowing that you can then do whatever you want to the balls.

The intent in the other is to get as close as possible to the upper amount the refs will allow.

[pbmax]

nm

[sharpe1027]

The score of the game should have no bearing on the punishment. I say force the Patriots to provide recordings of their entire practices to all 32 teams and to play with greased footballs while on offense.

[Pugger]

No offense but as mentioned previously Rodgers ADMITTED they over-inflate the balls......should the Packers get the same penalty as anything the Pats get?


This is really minor, the only concerning thing is these dudes seem to have a pattern of bending the rules and getting busted.

Evidently an under-inflated ball is easier to throw/grip and catch in cool wet conditions like we saw in the AFCC game. This is so stupid of NE if indeed they are found guilty. Did they think nobody would find out? I really wonder if an over-flated ball would be an advantage. And the league is aware of what Rodgers said but as far as we know the league isn't investigating that. I don't know if there is a limit on over-inflating the footballs.

This misdeed seems minor but I find the fact that NE has this history of bending the rules and outright cheating disturbing. I have a feeling so does Goodell and company. It will be interesting to see what punishment is doled out after the SB.