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NFL confirms it's looking into the matter of deflated footballs in AFC title game
Topic Started: Jan 19 2015, 09:49 AM (5,900 Views)
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Better to look for deflated Colts.

http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots_nfl/the_blitz/2015/01/nfl_confirms_its_looking_into_the_matter_of_deflated_footballs

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NFL confirms it's looking into the matter of deflated footballs in AFC title game

The NFL has confirmed to the Herald that it is "looking into the matter" of deflated footballs during last night's AFC Championship Game between the Patriots and Colts.

The allegations against the Patriots were first reported last night by WTHR-TV in Indianapolis, and NFL spokesman Michael Signora confirmed it this morning. If the Patriots are found guilty of any wrongdoing, they could apparently forfeit draft picks, according to the original report, but the outcome of their 45-7 trouncing of the Colts is not in jeopardy.

The penalty might not even be that steep, though. According to the NFL rulebook, if a team is found guilty of tampering with footballs, "The head coach or other club personnel will be subject to discipline, including but not limited to, a fine of $25,000." That's a slap on the wrist.

It's unclear when or how a team could deflate footballs during a game. Officials test the footballs two hours prior to kickoff, and they can routinely measure the pressure during the game.

However, Pro Football Talk reported this morning that several balls were removed from play due to the low pressure. PFT's source also said it's "not unheard of" for something like this to happen, though.

Tom Brady, who appeared on WEEI's Dennis & Callahan Show this morning, called the whole thing "ridiculous."

He also added, "I think I've heard it all at this point. That's the last of my worries. I don't even respond to stuff like this."

Bill Belichick is scheduled to conduct a conference call with the media at 3 p.m., so he'll have his first chance to address the matter at that point.

Don't be surprised if the NFL resolves the alleged issue today. The last thing the league needs is some type of controversy, whether it's real or drummed up, to drown out two weeks of hype before a potentially classic Super Bowl XLIX showdown between the Patriots and defending champion Seahawks.



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This would pass without notice if the Pats had not been believed to be cheating in the past.
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Amen.

But....if they're found guilty, their #1 and #2 should go to the Colts.

The Pats have enough money to burn a wet mule on a windy day. A monetary fine will not hurt.
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Jolly
Jan 19 2015, 10:13 AM
Amen.

But....if they're found guilty, their #1 and #2 should go to the Colts.
How about sending them Aaron Hernandez instead?
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The Gronk clears it up on social media:



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Jolly
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11/12 deflated:

http://espn.go.com/boston/story/_/id/12202450/nfl-says-new-england-patriots-had-inflated-footballs-afc-championship-game
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The team will have to be disbanded immediately.

The Super Bowl must be cancelled.

The players will be made available in an open draft.
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Wow. I was not expecting this, although I guess I should have. I have a hard time accepting that the win stays.

Easy fix - the ref staff keeps possession of the balls from inspection until game end.
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Don't see how this could have possibly affected the outcome with the ass whuppin' the Pats gave the Colts and the lower than average passing yardage for Brady.
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It was pouring down cold rain the whole time. Makes it easier to hold on to the ball so it affects the running game as well.

I agree that it probably did not change the outcome, but it was intended to give advantage. I'm a huge stickler on ethics in sports.

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Jan 21 2015, 07:00 AM
Don't see how this could have possibly affected the outcome with the ass whuppin' the Pats gave the Colts and the lower than average passing yardage for Brady.
You can't know, and it doesn't matter.

The statistical likelihood that this is accidental is rather low, and cheating should lead to meaningful penalties. What's the remedy? I think I could be comfortable with a forfeit, though the league would have to display incredible cohones to go that route (given the legal knots that might ensue). I'm comfortable with serious draft losses (like the #1 and #2 … and perhaps the next three as well!), though that might result in a legal action as well.

Does the NFL have any established policies here? You can't write a manual that covers all contingencies, but you may have some general policies that deal with classes of infraction.
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Cut the head off. Lifetime ban for Bellicheck beginning this week.

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Worked for Pete Rose. This is the second strike for Belichick's Patriots. How many other times have they gotten away with things to make their record?

The fish rots from the head.
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And void the victory for the coach at least. He shouldnt surpass Landry's record like this.
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Why couldn't they replay the game? Yes, postpone the Super Bowl. Oh my. Hmmmm… money.
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Can't re-do the game and the Pats probably would win again, anyway.

But the NFL needs to levy a meaningful penalty, and it doesn't need to be just money. Taking away draft picks is the best action, because it is a penalty that is felt for years. As I said, at least a #1 and a #2.

Secondly, if it can be proved the coach had knowledge, let him sit out a year. That was the punishment for Sean and it ought to be good enough for Bill.
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Jan 21 2015, 07:56 AM
JBryan
Jan 21 2015, 07:00 AM
Don't see how this could have possibly affected the outcome with the ass whuppin' the Pats gave the Colts and the lower than average passing yardage for Brady.
You can't know, and it doesn't matter.

Yes, I can and I do know. under-inflated footballs were the least of the Colts problems that day by a wide margin.

That is not to say that I believe there should be no consequences.
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Jan 21 2015, 08:21 AM
Why couldn't they replay the game? Yes, postpone the Super Bowl.
I say cancel the Super Bowl and replace it with 4 hours of TV commercials. Half the country probably wouldn't notice.
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Jan 21 2015, 08:54 AM
Can't re-do the game and the Pats probably would win again, anyway.

But the NFL needs to levy a meaningful penalty, and it doesn't need to be just money. Taking away draft picks is the best action, because it is a penalty that is felt for years. As I said, at least a #1 and a #2.

Secondly, if it can be proved the coach had knowledge, let him sit out a year. That was the punishment for Sean and it ought to be good enough for Bill.
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Jan 21 2015, 06:53 AM
The Super Bowl must be cancelled.
Yes, please.
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I think everything is so screwed up that they have no choice but to suspend Belichek and just completely redo the entire AFC playoffs.
The problem with having an open mind is that people keep trying to put things in it.
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Jan 21 2015, 09:01 AM
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Jan 21 2015, 08:21 AM
Why couldn't they replay the game? Yes, postpone the Super Bowl.
I say cancel the Super Bowl and replace it with 4 hours of TV commercials. Half the country probably wouldn't notice.
And much of the other half wouldn't care. :whome:
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The only other alternative is to replace it with some kind of sporting event.
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I'm happy with starting the playoffs over - but not for another 8 months, so that PFM's thighs can heal up a bit.
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I caught the news at lunchtime today. Finally, CNN have something to talk about all day that's more important than European terrorist attacks.
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