Right, because using deflated balls, which some NFL QBs have said are harder to throw, is the same thing as purposely trying to end players careers.
I think the integrety of the game is very important yes.
and trying to end players careers.... I mean if there's a cheap shot the refs will throw the flag and the comittee as well will suspend or fine the players. If the hit is legal not much they can do. I think what Greg Williams did was horrible. Same with Belichick thats why I ask for the same treatment
Originally posted by Kboum 2 lbs on each ball. 16% deflated
wow can't be the weather.
I hope they will suspend Belicheat 1 year just like they did with the Saints
You do realize some ex QB's have come out and admitted to doing the same thing. Brad Johnson admitting to paying $7500 to have stuff down to the ball during the Bucs superbowl win. Its really not that crazy of an idea. Pat's are just crappy cheaters.
Basically, the Patriots would have thrashed the Colts regardless. I wouldn't change anything for this season, let the two teams play. But if there's any shred of evidence of actual cheating, needed or not, they need to lay the hammer of Thor into the Patriots. Coach, gone. Brady, suspended for at least 8 games. Ban any staff in charge of game balls from all NFL events. I have zero rooting interest in either team this Super Bowl, could care less. Maybe even a post-season ban. The punishment just has to be severe enough that teams will give serious thought to even attempting to bend the rules.
It doesn't matter the outcome, the fact is, if proven, they will have been busted for cheating twice. That being said, good luck finding concrete evidence of tampering.
Originally posted by Jeebuz Basically, the Patriots would have thrashed the Colts regardless. ....
Its really hard to say that without knowing exactly what went on.
If the Colts were put in a position of playing catch up early, and their defense being on the field extra downs, then the combination of long pass plays and winded defenders can make a game look like a disaster pretty quickly.
Pats still destroyed the Colts. But what comes to mind is the Fumble by Cribbs at the start of the game... led to pats 7-0 instead of 3 and out.
Did the ball went further than he thought ? maybe, maybe not. Still that play was a factor early. but then Colts were playing really bad and I think the Pats would have won anyway. Still the thing is... you can't cheat. Rules are rules. Balls need to be 12-13 pounds and they were 10 pounds. only NE balls. thats what I don't like
Originally posted by Kboum Pats still destroyed the Colts. But what comes to mind is the Fumble by Cribbs at the start of the game... led to pats 7-0 instead of 3 and out.
Did the ball went further than he thought ?
All kicking plays use balls supplied by the league. Team balls are used on offense. I'm guessing the wind and rain had more to do with Cribbs taking it off his face.
Originally posted by Kboum Great article here if you wanna know more :
I dont.
Pretty clear the Patriots are just cheaters, and marked forever. As has been pointed out in all the lol-opinions, what else have they been doing they just havnt been caught doing.
spying, trick plays, "read the rulebook" crap. There wasnt any need for all this. patriots were always good, should have just played the game. They didnt need to do any of this
Pretty clear the Patriots are just cheaters, and marked forever. As has been pointed out in all the lol-opinions, what else have they been doing they just havnt been caught doing.
spying, trick plays, "read the rulebook" crap. There wasnt any need for all this. patriots were always good, should have just played the game. They didnt need to do any of this
If you think other teams don;t do any of this shit, you're as stupid as the Pats are for doing it against a weak ass opponent.
It's kinda like getting mad at a baseball team for winning the World Series with a player that was doing steroids.
Oh yeah... and BTW, do you think there are any football teams that don't have players using PEDs?
Originally posted by Loco Moco If you think other teams don;t do any of this shit, you're as stupid as the Pats are for doing it against a weak ass opponent.
Doesn't matter. They were stupid enough to get caught. That's what matters.