Deflating footballs to win?

TSgt Joshua Copeland — Tue, 20 Jan 2015 21:04:52 -0500

When I first seen the headline, I swore this was on The Onion!

http://www.ydr.com/sports/ci_27347714/nfl-investigating-whether-patriots-used-deflated-footballs

NFL investigating whether Patriots used deflated footballs

NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy says the NFL is investigating whether the Patriots deflated footballs used in their AFC championship game victory over the Colts.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 24 at 2015 11:47 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 24 Jan 2015 11:47:00 -0500

I've been waiting all day to use this.

Response by SFC Michael Jackson, MBA made Jan 24 at 2015 11:27 PM

SFC Michael Jackson, MBA — Sat, 24 Jan 2015 23:27:38 -0500

First of all, i think 1LT scott doyle is right. The colts had more problems than the football pressure.
That being said, I find it difficult to believe that a team of professional football players thats been playing ball nearly their whole lives couldn't tell something was off with the footballs. Especially a qb and center who both handle the ball almost every snap run or pass.

Response by LTC Stephen C. made Jan 24 at 2015 11:51 PM

LTC Stephen C. — Sat, 24 Jan 2015 23:51:21 -0500

TSgt Joshua Copeland, how could this experienced, specially picked officiating crew handle (literally) the same balls for the entire game and not be aware of possible disparities?

Response by TSgt Joshua Copeland made Jan 25 at 2015 2:54 PM

TSgt Joshua Copeland — Sun, 25 Jan 2015 14:54:51 -0500

Bill Nye is awesome!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2341682-bill-nye-the-science-guy-reacts-to-bill-belichicks-response-to-deflategate?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=programming-national

Bill Nye Says No to Belichick's Science

The Deflategate scandal involving the New England Patriots, Bill Belichick , Tom Brady and deflated footballs during the team's victory over the Indianapolis Colts in the AFC Championship Game has taken another fun turn...