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pnwmom

(108,977 posts)
Thu Jan 22, 2015, 08:51 PM Jan 2015

Are the Patriots ever going to explain all their shriveled balls?

Or will they just continue to blame their ball-dysfunction on Boston's frigid 50 degree weather?

Will the scandal blow over in time for the climactic game of the season?

Only the ball boy knows.

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Are the Patriots ever going to explain all their shriveled balls? (Original Post) pnwmom Jan 2015 OP
I think it's over. Nyc72dem Jan 2015 #1
Maybe thats what happened to me madokie Jan 2015 #2
insignificant scandal chemp Jan 2015 #3
Oh. Other people admit to cheating so it is no big deal. joeglow3 Jan 2015 #7
yes. That is correct. chemp Jan 2015 #8
Amazing. joeglow3 Jan 2015 #9
Who's been messing with Tom Brady's balls? NuclearDem Jan 2015 #4
It was suggested by a football guy on Chris Hayes that the equipment guy at Cleita Jan 2015 #5
Those steroids have some far-reaching side effects Blue Owl Jan 2015 #6
 

Nyc72dem

(63 posts)
1. I think it's over.
Thu Jan 22, 2015, 08:58 PM
Jan 2015

If the NFL releases the findings or punishments, if any, AFTER the Super Bowl.... it's already over. No one will care.

madokie

(51,076 posts)
2. Maybe thats what happened to me
Thu Jan 22, 2015, 09:01 PM
Jan 2015

doc says its the circulation though. Who to believe

I'll try to keep a sock on them too see if that helps though, thanks for the idea

chemp

(730 posts)
3. insignificant scandal
Thu Jan 22, 2015, 09:07 PM
Jan 2015

Multiple teams have admitted ball manipulation (HA!)
Never was it dragged to this level.

Haters need to hate.

Period.

But I show my bias.

chemp

(730 posts)
8. yes. That is correct.
Fri Jan 23, 2015, 07:37 AM
Jan 2015

Other teams acknowledge they manipulate the balls and didn't even get a downward glance from the media of NFL officials.

NOW?

It's the Patriots.

Cleita

(75,480 posts)
5. It was suggested by a football guy on Chris Hayes that the equipment guy at
Thu Jan 22, 2015, 09:58 PM
Jan 2015

the bottom of the ladder should get out of town because that's where the blame will finally end up. Kinda sucks.

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