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Evidence suggests Patriots deliberately deflated footballs
Boston Globe ^
| 1/21/15
| Ben Volin
Posted on 01/21/2015 7:44:52 PM PST by randita
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To: dfwgator; randita
The Seahawks have their own history with doctored balls, as anyone here in Dallas remembers. They probably covertly replaced the balls with remote controlled balls, which can inflate or deflate on command as well as homing in on sensors that were stuck on Seahawks helmets.
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posted on
01/21/2015 10:13:07 PM PST
by
dragnet2
(Diversion and evasion are tools of deceit)
To: P-Marlowe
If that wasn’t against the rules, it would only be taking advantage of a situation, but if it is against the rules, then it’s considered cheating. One is legal, the other MUST be punished. Since this is the second time the Pats have been CAUGHT, and I use that word on purpose, there really ought to be serious repercussions. Whether there will be serious repercussions remains to be seen. I pretty much doubt it.
To: timestax
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posted on
01/21/2015 10:19:37 PM PST
by
timestax
(American Media = Domestic Enemy)
To: timestax
We see enough of this garbage in politics, now the Cheatriots have brought this crap into sports!! Enough is enough.
Exactly.
We will see Goodell (NFL paid craphead) bury this embarrassment for his crazy multimillion salary as he did before. He never saw the elevator tape before TMZ? LIAR.
If sports are an escape, NFL is treading on dangerous ground.
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posted on
01/21/2015 10:20:22 PM PST
by
867V309
(Boehner is the new Pelosi)
To: dragnet2
You guys need to give the Deflatriots a break.
Let’s all sing the Pina Colada song:
If you like cheating at football
Softer balls in the rain
If you want every advantage
Signals taped before games
You’ll beat the tar out of Baltimore
Everything’s looking great
But why not cut some corners
So the ball you deflate
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posted on
01/21/2015 10:23:23 PM PST
by
M1911A1
To: M1911A1
86
posted on
01/21/2015 10:25:48 PM PST
by
dragnet2
(Diversion and evasion are tools of deceit)
To: P-Marlowe
And if a team thinks it has an advantage playing on mud or really wet grass, would it be cheating if their landscapers flooded the field the night before a game?
Only if there is a rule in the rule book against it. There is definitely a rule in the books governing ball inflation specifications. The Patriots broke that rule. Those that claim that all teams do it not only are justifying bad behavior with other bad behavior, but are also conveniently overlooking the fact that all of the Colts' balls were within specifications. The Pats will be fined and will lose a couple of draft picks and that will be it.
To: mmichaels1970
There you go, using reason and logic in a sports thead.
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posted on
01/21/2015 10:33:24 PM PST
by
M1911A1
To: M1911A1
Thanks. And I intend to steal the term “deflatriots” and use it at least once tomorrow.
To: sitetest
Suspend the coach for the Super Bowl. I’m a Seahawks fan.
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posted on
01/21/2015 10:42:42 PM PST
by
Eva
To: FamiliarFace
If that wasnt against the rules, it would only be taking advantage of a situation, but if it is against the rules, then its considered cheating. One is legal, the other MUST be punished. If you have a rule with no punishment specified, then you don't have a rule. If deflating the ball was against the rules, then the rulebook should have specified what the punishment should be. You can't just make up a punishment after someone violates a so-called "rule."
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posted on
01/21/2015 10:43:16 PM PST
by
P-Marlowe
(Saying that ISIL is not Islamic is like saying Obama is not an Idiot.)
To: Kazan
A soft ball is easier to hang on to in cold wet weather. It might not be as important for a guy with big hands, but Brady doesn’t look like he has large hands.
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posted on
01/21/2015 10:44:52 PM PST
by
Eva
To: P-Marlowe
Minimum fine of $25000 for tampering. Commissioner also has wide discretion to impose stiffer penalties.
To: mmichaels1970
There is definitely a rule in the books governing ball inflation specifications. The Patriots broke that rule. What does the rule book say the punishment would be for violating that "rule"?
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posted on
01/21/2015 10:46:09 PM PST
by
P-Marlowe
(Saying that ISIL is not Islamic is like saying Obama is not an Idiot.)
To: P-Marlowe
See #93. Their is also an “unfair acts” clause that allows the commissioner to suspend rule breakers. Basically though the commissioner has the power to punish or not punish as much as he sees fit.
To: P-Marlowe
To: tinyowl
This didn’t just happen in one game. The Patriots very well might have cheated their way through the entire season.
To: randita
Somebody should fire all the referees then if they can’t tell a football is deflated or not. Jeez.
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posted on
01/22/2015 12:20:02 AM PST
by
McGruff
(We have met the enemy and they are our own party.)
To: randita
Go Seahawks!
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posted on
01/22/2015 12:25:31 AM PST
by
jonrick46
(The opium of Communists: other people's money.)
To: P-Marlowe; randita
Since both teams are using the same ball, can you tell me where theres an edge??
Why would an underinflated football favor one team over another?
Both teams don't use the same ball, they each provide balls for their own team's offense. And since an underinflated ball is generally considered easier to throw/catch, since you provide the balls for your own offense only, underinflation gives you an advantage. Only few QBs (like Rodgers) prefer an overinflated ball.
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