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Originally Posted by Gloucester2
DZ - I read that the teams can submit "used" balls - many quarterbacks have stated they practiced during the week with new balls and submitted them for use during a game. As long as they pass the ref's inspection they are good to go.
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Then I wonder if the balls in question are the same ones used in the last few games. Be easy to say they are and the officials had approved them at each of the previous games. If Brady doesn't admit to it then it will come down to that. I'm wondering if the officials are on the line here - did they inspect AND gauge each ball for pressure? Or did they just give a cursary eyeball and feel inspection? Any official that didn't do his job could be fired if admitting that - would this be cause for them to lie to save their job? This might be how the NFL will want it to shake out - not conclusive. Brady testimony will be key to this.