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Did NFL Cop Feel of Colts' Balls, Too?
Posted on 1/21/15 at 6:49 am
Posted on 1/21/15 at 6:49 am
Did the sample set include game balls used by the Colts? If not, it would be hard to rule out these variables:
1. Usual/Unusual deflation caused by common weather/atmoshphereic conditions.
2. Improper initial application and verification of inflation standard by NFL Officials prior to the game - up to and including whether NFL Officials' equipment was properly calibrated.
3. Finally, were further causality factors, such as usage patterns taken into account? For example, NE used it's game-approved footballs far more than did the Colts: greater time of possession = more scores/handling/spikes, etc.
1-2 lbs psi: Is it 1 or is it 2 and how big are the differences between 1 and 1 lbs psi when it comes to application, really? Any definitive study on that? In other words, maybe it's quite normal for a well used NFL game ball to lose a pound during such use and conditions.
Again, has any controlled comparison been made with the Colts' game balls?
This story is horse shite to me until provided real answers to the questions above. Beyond that, it's sore-loser speculative hype.
1. Usual/Unusual deflation caused by common weather/atmoshphereic conditions.
2. Improper initial application and verification of inflation standard by NFL Officials prior to the game - up to and including whether NFL Officials' equipment was properly calibrated.
3. Finally, were further causality factors, such as usage patterns taken into account? For example, NE used it's game-approved footballs far more than did the Colts: greater time of possession = more scores/handling/spikes, etc.
1-2 lbs psi: Is it 1 or is it 2 and how big are the differences between 1 and 1 lbs psi when it comes to application, really? Any definitive study on that? In other words, maybe it's quite normal for a well used NFL game ball to lose a pound during such use and conditions.
Again, has any controlled comparison been made with the Colts' game balls?
This story is horse shite to me until provided real answers to the questions above. Beyond that, it's sore-loser speculative hype.
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Posted on 1/21/15 at 6:50 am to Knight of Old
Yes. /thread.
Posted on 1/21/15 at 6:52 am to Knight of Old
The colts ball were fondeled
Posted on 1/21/15 at 6:54 am to Knight of Old
It wasn't even that cold at kickoff, definitely not cold enough to account for a 16% decrease in the pressure. The usage pattern argument is weak.
And if this wasn't legit there would be no damn way the NFL would be going through this right before the Super Bowl.
And if this wasn't legit there would be no damn way the NFL would be going through this right before the Super Bowl.
Posted on 1/21/15 at 6:59 am to Knight of Old
Why do keep starting threads about touching balls?
Posted on 1/21/15 at 7:00 am to Knight of Old
Your team cheated. Again. Deal with it.
Posted on 1/21/15 at 7:30 am to Knight of Old
This is such a farce. One, an nfl official almost always have their hands on the balls at the beginning and end of every play. These guys handle balls all the time and at record levels on Monday night. Could they not tell the difference?
Two, an nfl rep should be checking these things throughout the games. They have their 53 man rosters of geezers on the sidelines pretending to be an integral part of the NFL group. Hang a pressure guage from their whistle and let them check during the endless tv timeouts.
Three, is the NFL too poor to supply their own balls? Granted, Roger doesn't have is own pair but this seems like the local gym supplying ten year old basketballs so members bring their own. NFL should supply them.
Again, the colts weren't winning period and Belichick runs his equipment room like a nascar pit crew. In it to win it.
Two, an nfl rep should be checking these things throughout the games. They have their 53 man rosters of geezers on the sidelines pretending to be an integral part of the NFL group. Hang a pressure guage from their whistle and let them check during the endless tv timeouts.
Three, is the NFL too poor to supply their own balls? Granted, Roger doesn't have is own pair but this seems like the local gym supplying ten year old basketballs so members bring their own. NFL should supply them.
Again, the colts weren't winning period and Belichick runs his equipment room like a nascar pit crew. In it to win it.
This post was edited on 1/21/15 at 7:34 am
Posted on 1/21/15 at 7:44 am to Knight of Old
OK all - I think I've stated my case pretty clearly.
It will be fun to see how the NFL twists its logic to settle this one while ESPN and the other media outlets work to get as much out of it as they can.
Yes, I'm a Pats fan and it's good to be a Pats fan.
In the meantime: peace out.
It will be fun to see how the NFL twists its logic to settle this one while ESPN and the other media outlets work to get as much out of it as they can.
Yes, I'm a Pats fan and it's good to be a Pats fan.
In the meantime: peace out.
Posted on 1/21/15 at 7:53 am to Knight of Old
Yes, and it was more deflated than something that could be caused by weather.
25k fine, oh no, and let's move on from this trivial shite.
25k fine, oh no, and let's move on from this trivial shite.
Posted on 1/21/15 at 8:25 am to Knight of Old
Haha they cheated just deal with it. Isnt like they haven't cheated before. .
Posted on 1/21/15 at 8:35 am to Knight of Old
There has been tons of cold games where this was never a factor.
Posted on 1/21/15 at 9:28 am to Knight of Old
quote:
Did NFL Cop Feel of Colts' Balls, Too?
What a childish subject line. Such abject immaturity shouldn't be celebrated, condoned, or coddled. JMO, bro - try your best to assail.
Posted on 1/21/15 at 9:51 am to Knight of Old
quote:
1. Usual/Unusual deflation caused by common weather/atmoshphereic conditions.
We already know that this wasn't the reason for the 16% variation.
Posted on 1/21/15 at 9:58 am to Knight of Old
quote:
1-2 lbs psi: Is it 1 or is it 2 and how big are the differences between 1 and 1 lbs psi when it comes to application, really? Any definitive study on that? In other words, maybe it's quite normal for a well used NFL game ball to lose a pound during such use and conditions.
This is my question.
Further, did Brady or anyone ask that the balls be deflated?
Aaron Rogers is on record as saying he prefers a ball that has a little more air.
I'd like to feel what a football feels like normally and then with 1-2 lbs. taken out.
At 6'2", my hand is pretty much exactly 10". I can get a good grip on a college or high school ball. A new/slick NFL ball tests my limits. I would imagine that 1-2 lbs. might make a big difference to me. But, maybe not so much for a 6'5" Tom Brady who probably has a 10.5-11" hand size. But, then again, with the weather conditions the way they were in Foxboro, you never know.
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