re: What happens if the league finds out the Patriots did indeed deflate footballs

quote:

---

you guys do realize that the claim was made by an Indy beat writer who has the same journalistic integrity as Skip Bayless, right?

---

LINK

quote:

---

An interception by Indianapolis Colts linebacker D'Qwell Jackson during Sunday's AFC Championship Game is what initially led to an NFL investigation into whether the New England Patriots intentionally deflated footballs during their rain-soaked victory, Newsday is reporting.

The newspaper, citing a person familiar with background of the matter, reported that Jackson, following his second-quarter interception, gave the ball to a member of the Colts' equipment staff, who noticed it was not fully inflated and informed Indianapolis coach Chuck Pagano.

According to the Newsday report, as well as WCVB-TV in Boston, Colts general manager Ryan Grigson was alerted about the ball in the Gillette Stadium press box. Grigson contacted NFL director of football operations Mike Kensil, who then told game officials during halftime.

---

quote:

---

An underinflated football could be easier to grip and catch. NFL rules stipulate that footballs must be inflated between 12.5 and 13.5 pounds per square inch and weigh between 14 and 15 ounces.

---

The "easier to catch" angle was the point I was asking about after this happened. But like it's been stated, really didn't affect the outcome of the game. But the point is...

quote:

---

Would it be possible for them to just completely disqualify NE and take Indy to the superbowl.

---

no

quote:

---

Or do they just hand the organization a massive fine and possibly suspend Bellicheck or something.

---

well seeing how Bellicheck is a repeat offender. He better get a year long suspension like CSP did

quote:

---

The rule book says 25 k fine

Settle down Nancy

---

deflating, its so low.