Pats

[hq2]

And I'm I'm sure adding or removing air from the ball after they are inspected is illegal.

...unless of course, the refs approve it. The point is, the Pats were
responsible for ensuring that the balls were right at game time. They
had AMPLE opportunities to check their standard procedures to make
sure they got it right. If they didn't do it, that's negligence. Right, any
lawyers out there?

[buckman]

Originally Posted by hq2

...unless of course, the refs approve it. The point is, the Pats were
responsible for ensuring that the balls were right at game time. They
had AMPLE opportunities to check their standard procedures to make
sure they got it right. If they didn't do it, that's negligence. Right, any
lawyers out there?

I believe it's the refs job to add or remove air at that point
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[DZ]

At this point I don't believe any "reports" or "sources" that are not attributable - especially on the internet. I was watching a media specialist who said if you believe anything you read online and its not attributable - shame on you. Until the game referee/official comes on camera saying "I did check the balls with a gauge", I'll have to assume he didn't. Funny how the Patriots got into trouble during spy gate with a single camera but now with hundreds of cameras all over the stadium there hasn't been any suspicious activity reported - yet.

[Fly Rod]

Once the REFS inspect it is Refs responsibilty not the Pats...Refs inspect the balls it is their signature and everyone believes everything is fine......

Latest report is the balls were about a pound short....wait for commish report....

[Sea Dangles]

Originally Posted by hq2

...unless of course, the refs approve it. The point is, the Pats were
responsible for ensuring that the balls were right at game time. They
had AMPLE opportunities to check their standard procedures to make
sure they got it right. If they didn't do it, that's negligence. Right, any
lawyers out there?

This is not a legal issue,it is a rule book issue. Is it possible the Colts balls were overinflated and then lost psi due to the weather? The balls are checked 2 hours prior to kickoff for compliance,after that,whatever happens due to conditions other than being manipulated by humans is OK.
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