Football Pats Cheating Comfirmed

PizzaDoughz · 01-20-2015, 10:38 PM

According to the report, the league sources say the NFL determined 11 of the 12 footballs used by the Patriots were under-inflated by two pounds per square inch each. Per NFL rules, footballs are required to be inflated between 12.5 and 13.5 PSI and weigh between 14 and 15 ounces.

http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2015/1/2...bill-belichick

Discuss.

Pasta Little Brioni · 01-20-2015, 10:39 PM

Don't care to be honest.

thabear04 · 01-20-2015, 10:40 PM

Who give a shit. I bet the grass was an inch to tall.

**TribalElder** · 01-20-2015, 10:40 PM

The New England Patriots had 11 of their 12 allotted game footballs under-inflated by 2 pounds of air (PSI) as required by NFL regulations, according to league sources either involved or familiar with the investigation of Sunday's AFC championship game when the Patriots beat the Colts 45-7 to advance to their sixth Super Bowl.

[+] EnlargeTom Brady
AP Photo/Matt Slocum
The Patriots had 11 of their 12 game footballs under-inflated by 2 pounds of air as required by NFL regulations during the AFC championship game against the Colts, according to league sources.
"We are not commenting at this time," said Greg Aiello, the NFL's senior vice president of communications.

Troy Vincent, the league's senior executive vice president of football operations, said earlier Tuesday that the NFL expected to wrap up its investigation in "two or three days."

Yet to be determined is what, if any, penalties may be imposed upon Patriots. One source described the league as "disappointed ... angry ... distraught," after spending considerable time on the findings earlier Tuesday.

Part of the investigation that still needs further vetting is how the 11 footballs became under-inflated. The game balls provided to each team for preparation were required to be inspected and approved by referee Walt Anderson two hours and 15 minutes before kickoff before they were returned to each team. No alteration of footballs is allowed once they are approved, under league rules and regulations.

The balls are required be inflated between 12.5 and 13.5 pounds per square inch and weigh between 14 and 15 ounces.

Jimmya · 01-20-2015, 10:40 PM

I'm shocked that the Pats were found guilty as usual.

**Bugeater** · 01-20-2015, 10:41 PM

What was wrong with the thread we already had on this topic?

Dante84 · 01-20-2015, 10:45 PM

yawn.

Who gives a flying ****.

**TribalElder** · 01-20-2015, 10:48 PM

Kick the pats out of the super bowl

for the lulz

Reerun_KC · 01-20-2015, 10:49 PM

And were still the Chuefs.

Katipan · 01-20-2015, 10:50 PM

I guess I care if teams are altering footballs.

**alpha_omega** · 01-20-2015, 10:51 PM

meh. Wouldn't both teams have had the advantage?

**Ming the Merciless** · 01-20-2015, 10:52 PM

i just dont get if all the balls were under inflated

1) why does this help JUST the pats

2) why did the refs not spot it before the game

3) why did the refs not spot it the hundred times they touched the balls

4) how does this help the pats and hurt the colts simultaneously

It just seems like they prepared the balls and the refs checked them and game on....

What am i missing

**RealSNR** · 01-20-2015, 10:52 PM

I don't see how they were cheating. Tom Brady had to throw the same deflated football that Andrew Luck did, right?

**TribalElder** · 01-20-2015, 10:54 PM

No, as I understand it each team uses the balls they bring

Colts inflated
Pats deflated

Pats advantage

Katipan · 01-20-2015, 10:55 PM

If it's intentional deflation it's because they think the Patriots are better prepared to play with deflated balls.

Liiiike how some guys run better on turf.

Not that I buy any of that, but I can't throw a properly inflated ball.

I hope it was some towel boy or pot head playing a huge practical joke.

Edit: I didn't realize they keep their own balls. Then, um, yah. No bueno.

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PizzaDoughz - Join Date: Jan 2014 Casino cash: $10017622	Pats Cheating Comfirmed According to the report, the league sources say the NFL determined 11 of the 12 footballs used by the Patriots were under-inflated by two pounds per square inch each. Per NFL rules, footballs are required to be inflated between 12.5 and 13.5 PSI and weigh between 14 and 15 ounces. http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2015/1/2...bill-belichick Discuss.
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TribalElder Arrowhead Trail of Tears Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: KansasCity Casino cash: $-569559	The New England Patriots had 11 of their 12 allotted game footballs under-inflated by 2 pounds of air (PSI) as required by NFL regulations, according to league sources either involved or familiar with the investigation of Sunday's AFC championship game when the Patriots beat the Colts 45-7 to advance to their sixth Super Bowl. [+] EnlargeTom Brady AP Photo/Matt Slocum The Patriots had 11 of their 12 game footballs under-inflated by 2 pounds of air as required by NFL regulations during the AFC championship game against the Colts, according to league sources. "We are not commenting at this time," said Greg Aiello, the NFL's senior vice president of communications. Troy Vincent, the league's senior executive vice president of football operations, said earlier Tuesday that the NFL expected to wrap up its investigation in "two or three days." Yet to be determined is what, if any, penalties may be imposed upon Patriots. One source described the league as "disappointed ... angry ... distraught," after spending considerable time on the findings earlier Tuesday. Part of the investigation that still needs further vetting is how the 11 footballs became under-inflated. The game balls provided to each team for preparation were required to be inspected and approved by referee Walt Anderson two hours and 15 minutes before kickoff before they were returned to each team. No alteration of footballs is allowed once they are approved, under league rules and regulations. The balls are required be inflated between 12.5 and 13.5 pounds per square inch and weigh between 14 and 15 ounces. __________________ Pressure is a privilege, and champions adjust
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01-20-2015, 10:55 PM	#15
Katipan MER Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Colorado Casino cash: $-859649	If it's intentional deflation it's because they think the Patriots are better prepared to play with deflated balls. Liiiike how some guys run better on turf. Not that I buy any of that, but I can't throw a properly inflated ball. I hope it was some towel boy or pot head playing a huge practical joke. Edit: I didn't realize they keep their own balls. Then, um, yah. No bueno. __________________ "Loving him is red."
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