Quote:Goodell don't need no stinkin' evidence.


 

It was cheating, on par with (say) a personal foul. It did not affect the outcome of the game and would be less likely to do so than (say) injuring another player. The whole 'easier to throw' thing is probably mental rather than physical. I expect a big fine, but no draft picks.

Actually, it's cheating more on par with using a corked bat in baseball.

 

The difference is that in baseball the player is responsible for the bat he uses and receives fines and suspensions for using non regulation equipment.

 

In football, it is the team that is responsible for the equipment they use, and since they generally don't suspend a team, they will most likely receive a fine and forfeit some draft picks.

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