Walrus Posted January 27, 2015 Report Posted January 27, 2015 Since we're the only NFL forum in the world - or heck, only forum of any kind - without a thread about this, I figured I'd fire one up. After all, football is game of inches, and now - PSI.Interesting illustration here of a mighty big coincidence that may or may not be related to the present topic: Dropped Balls - The Patriots became nearly fumble-proof after a 2006 rule change backed by Tom Brady. Quote
ArmyBengal Posted January 27, 2015 Report Posted January 27, 2015 I wish I cared, but I really don't.I know it's the biggest thing being discussed right now and is even getting air on the big new networks outside of the sports related ones, but I can't bring myself to worry about it all that much. If deflating the balls (not trying to be funny) is of benefit, it's of benefit to both teams. Last time I checked, the Patriots absolutely dominated the Colts in that game regardless of who was handling the balls (obvious attempt at humor). Quote
Walrus Posted January 27, 2015 Author Report Posted January 27, 2015 I wish I cared, but I really don't.I know it's the biggest thing being discussed right now and is even getting air on the big new networks outside of the sports related ones, but I can't bring myself to worry about it all that much. If deflating the balls (not trying to be funny) is of benefit, it's of benefit to both teams. Last time I checked, the Patriots absolutely dominated the Colts in that game regardless of who was handling the balls (obvious attempt at humor).Each offense uses a different set of balls. So if one team doctors their balls illegally it will affect only their offense. That was the 2006 rule change described in the link I shared. Quote
HoosierCat Posted January 27, 2015 Report Posted January 27, 2015 I just find it hilarious the way that Pats fans and the team are tying themselves into knots trying to dismiss it.Did they cheat? Clearly. Have they been doing it for a while? Apparently. Did it matter? Unknowable. Are Brady, Belichick & Kraft lying through their teeth? You betcha. Is God-el going to do anything? Nope.All I know is that I hope NE loses the super bowl by a million points. Quote
ArmyBengal Posted January 27, 2015 Report Posted January 27, 2015 I wish I cared, but I really don't.I know it's the biggest thing being discussed right now and is even getting air on the big new networks outside of the sports related ones, but I can't bring myself to worry about it all that much. If deflating the balls (not trying to be funny) is of benefit, it's of benefit to both teams. Last time I checked, the Patriots absolutely dominated the Colts in that game regardless of who was handling the balls (obvious attempt at humor).Each offense uses a different set of balls. So if one team doctors their balls illegally it will affect only their offense. That was the 2006 rule change described in the link I shared.Hmmmm, interesting.Almooost......Theeeere......Nope, still don't care.Agree with Hoosier's thoughts on this. There was some talk about a video that shows a Patriots staffer that went into grab the officials balls (no i'm never growing up) and take them into a bathroom and was behind the locked door for 90 seconds. Now while that staffer might have been taking a piss, 90 seconds is a decent enough amount of time to make anyone a little curious. I don't like any of it, but wouldn't expect anything to come of it.Let's pretend they find conclusive evidence this did in fact happen.I think the punishment should be on par or more than what happened with the Saints and the bounty situation. Quote
HoosierCat Posted January 27, 2015 Report Posted January 27, 2015 I think the punishment should be that for the 2015 season, they have to play as the New England Ballsacks and change their logo for the year to an illustration of two shriveled testes. Quote
redsbengalsbucks Posted January 28, 2015 Report Posted January 28, 2015 I think the punishment should be that for the 2015 season, they have to play as the New England Ballsacks and change their logo for the year to an illustration of two shriveled testes.I like this as a punishment. I assume the color scheme would be similar to the crap brown (from Cleveland) and some salt and pepper to represent the old man pubs that Bellicheck and Brady are probably sporting about now. Quote
ArmyBengal Posted January 28, 2015 Report Posted January 28, 2015 Damn this thread has taken an odd turn.Should have seen it coming though. Quote
HoosierCat Posted January 28, 2015 Report Posted January 28, 2015 Damn this thread has taken an odd turn.Should have seen it coming though.Well, there's really not much more to do but laugh at the whole affair. It's just SSDY in Fixboro (that was actually a typo but I think it fits!). Quote
ArmyBengal Posted January 28, 2015 Report Posted January 28, 2015 It's funny because my 8 year old son has been watching the sports channels and he sits and laughs everytime they mention the "Patriots Balls".It goes on from there as you can imagine, so at least there's that to find amusing. Quote
redsbengalsbucks Posted January 28, 2015 Report Posted January 28, 2015 It's funny because my 8 year old son has been watching the sports channels and he sits and laughs everytime they mention the "Patriots Balls".It goes on from there as you can imagine, so at least there's that to find amusing.Chip off the old block, I see. LOL My 8 year old has been doing the same thing Army. The first time he looked back at me to get my reaction at him laughing. I couldn't help but chuckle too. Quote
ArmyBengal Posted January 28, 2015 Report Posted January 28, 2015 Oh, i'm right there with him in laughing. My wife was watching the two of us sitting on the couch the other day laughing and made a comment about whether we were watching because we really cared or because of all the talk of "balls". She knows us too well !!! Quote
Dimster28 Posted January 29, 2015 Report Posted January 29, 2015 i believe this is to be true, since i do like dolphins, i dont enjoy this, hope Pats get serious punishment.now I wonder one thing, last year when Bengals beat Pats, where they score only 6 pts in heavy rain game, did they forgot their deflated ball for that game? lol Quote
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