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Thursday, January 22, 2015

NFL Finds That Patriots Used Underinflated Footballs

Ben Volin, Jan. 21, 2015, Boston Globe

According to ESPN, 11 of the 12 game balls were found to be underinflated by about 2 pounds each. The NFL specifications say they must be inflated to 12½ to 13½ pounds. 


At least one official touches the football on every play, yet none seemed to notice until halftime. The Patriots led, 17-7, at intermission, and outscored the Colts, 28-0, after the officials seemingly corrected the ball issue.

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