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Old 01-21-2015, 09:20 AM   #786
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Originally Posted by Pagal4321 View Post
So wait, the referees didn't notice anything wrong with the balls during the game but the Colts LB had to point it out to them?

Ya...sure.
The common thought seems to be that the refs just do a quick once over on the balls and not a precise inspection, measuring the PSI etc. Sounds like this is something the refs are aware of and let pass.

There is sure to be a dramatic overhaul of this inspection system after this... possibly even going back to the NFL supplying all balls. A lot of QBs may hate D’Qwell Jackson after this. I read an article about what goes into preparing Eli Manning's footballs- a huge process that takes months.

Here it is. Very interesting- http://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/24/sp...king.html?_r=0
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