The official Two Weeks of shenks and Bliss being insufferable thread
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BrandoMartino23
the dude
proof that the pats did it, in this country people are considered innocent until proven guilty...chewbacca defense
mcm21078
Addicted to Softballfans
LOL at the Baltimore kicker crying like a little *****.
"Twelve (12) new footballs, sealed in a special box and shipped by the manufacturer, will be opened in the officials’ locker room two hours prior to the starting time of the game. These balls are to be specially marked with the letter "k" and used exclusively for the kicking game."
No one from the Patriots or Ravens had access to the kicking balls.
"Twelve (12) new footballs, sealed in a special box and shipped by the manufacturer, will be opened in the officials’ locker room two hours prior to the starting time of the game. These balls are to be specially marked with the letter "k" and used exclusively for the kicking game."
No one from the Patriots or Ravens had access to the kicking balls.
This will go to court if anything ridiculous is done by the NFL..... New England Patriots v National Football league. If they make them forfeit or suspend Belichick for the game, an injunction will be filed. What are they going to do? Postpone the Superbowl and have them play it in July? I don't think so. $$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Trogdor
God of SBF Poker
This is private organization not the US legal system. Different rules. Proof is the balls were inflated for inspection and then by the second quarter they had been deflated. Same proof that Sean Peyton paid defenders for big hits type proof right?
BrandoMartino23
the dude
could've been some rogue person who did it, the Saints fiasco is exactly why they can't throw the book at them unless there is indisputable evidence that proves it was done...they're not gonna suspend bellichek cause it would blow up in their face just like Payton did
mcm21078
Addicted to Softballfans
highly doubt it. Belichick runs a tight ship. I am sure he knew about it. What I don't know is if the refs ever checked the balls prior to the game. I know they are supposed to, but did they? If they didn't then I don't see how the Pats could be penalized. If they did check them and someone from the Patriots tampered with them, then throw the book at them.
Bliss
Go Hawks!
Why do people not read? They EACH have12 balls(6 on each sideline to keep the game going) The ref inspects the balls and marks them. The mark is different for each team as that team only uses those balls(they start doing this in HS on up). So when the defensive player felt the ball was soft on the interception. That is what triggered the NFL to look at both of the teams balls. The Colts balls had zero infractions. 11 out of 12 to 0-12. Tell me again how that can happen to only their balls.
The NFL is all about the $$. This is not good for them. Their golden boy Tom Brady caught up in another cheating scandal before the superbowl. No way. They had to release this or someone was going to squeal. They can't afford another ray rice cover up.
Bobby Buggs
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Either way, as a long time Pats fan it just flat out sucks. I was hoping IF they found the balls under that it was only a couple and they were within 1/4lb of the numbers. This totally SUCKS.
Hard to be proud wearing this
Hard to be proud wearing this
3XC
Big Truss
Going to court, lol.
The NFL has complete control over this, legally. No team can sue the league because they were caught cheating and subsequently punished. The NFL can unilaterally do whatever it wants, they can impose any punishment at all. Underinflating balls actually does impact the outcome of the game and should be treated as such.
Pats jocksniffers concocting theories make me laugh. Surely not Bill Belichick, the paragon of fair play and football virtue! Dude is a scuzz, no other coach is getting popped for stuff like this over and over and over and over...
The NFL has complete control over this, legally. No team can sue the league because they were caught cheating and subsequently punished. The NFL can unilaterally do whatever it wants, they can impose any punishment at all. Underinflating balls actually does impact the outcome of the game and should be treated as such.
Pats jocksniffers concocting theories make me laugh. Surely not Bill Belichick, the paragon of fair play and football virtue! Dude is a scuzz, no other coach is getting popped for stuff like this over and over and over and over...
Bliss
Go Hawks!
http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/...l-belichick-012115?cmpid=tsmfb:fscom:nflonfox
You can't honestly believe they didnt test both teams balls? That would put an end to the whole controversy. It doesn't say it in the link above but some of you need to read more. Do a google search. I highly doubt chuck would have pushed as hard as he did if he had deflated balls. He either knew his balls were legit or he fixed them at half.
Bliss
Go Hawks!
BrandoMartino23
the dude
of course he knew about it but unless there is direct proof he was responsible they won't suspend him...
...because when it all came out the NFL was wrong and they can't afford to be wrong anymore, as the girl talking about sports (ha) said, it's about money and even though they obviously cheated the NFL is gonna do everything they can to get it right
as a jets fan I hate the patriots more than anyone, ever but the NFL loves them some patriots so basically this may end in a fine but more than likely a new rule about having 1 NFL representative on each sideline responsible for the balls to prevent tampering
mcm21078
Addicted to Softballfans
what is the point of your link then? I asked about the source stating that all the Colts balls were legit. Its a simple and honest question. And you posted a link to a run of the mill article that I can find on ESPN or any other site.
3XC
Big Truss
Yes, clearly the NFL needs to absorb the blame for not carefully checking enough, we can't blame the guy who actually proactively chose to cheat, we need to blame the system that doesn't do enough to monitor the cheating and catch it before it influences game outcomes.
You have the same logic as the race rioters running out of the local liquor store with armloads of gin. Its the systems fault for not addressing all the events that led up to my bad behavior.
BrandoMartino23
the dude
he's a cheater, no doubt
ARod is training with Barry Bonds
ARod is training with Barry Bonds
3XC
Big Truss
Bonds could come back tomorrow and hit 30 HR at age 47, bet.
That swing though. Bat gets through the zone faster than Morris goes through a plate of Frito pie.
Bliss
Go Hawks!
I was already posting it since some of you think sbf board mber tribal knowledge refutes facts. It was just a bonus that It made you read it to prove all your points were invalid.
BrandoMartino23
the dude
they need to prove he cheated first, it's that simple, they will do an investigation but do you honestly think anyone involved is gonna point a finger at ol' hoodie? the NFL is gonna do what they can but in the end it's not gonna be some rash decision to suspend him because they don't want to end up with lemon colored egg on their face again
hrdchrgin13
Well-Known Member
Hey Bill, We gotta check those footballs
3XC
Big Truss
You assume there is some sort of due process or burden of proof the NFL needs. They can do whatever they want. Its not a courtroom. Its Goodell deciding what the best thing to do is, and judging by his past actions, there will be no punishment at all or Belichick will be launched by catapult into a den of ravenous wolves. No middle ground.
