Quote:I have countered and destroyed this argument already. If being a "internet tough guy" means being right, then I am Bill Gates on steroids in this conversation

 

All you have done is declare yourself right.  You're a legend in your own mind... we get that.

 

But here are the answers you requested.

 

Some footballs were under-inflated. 

 

Why where they under-inflated?   Only the person that underinflated them would know that answer... and it is irrelevant.   Just as in life, why a crime is committed makes no difference.  "He needed killin'" is never a valid defense.  LOL

 

Who under inflated them?  Well, since the only people who had access to them were the patriots, evidence points to the patriots.

 

When did it happen,   Between the time they were inspected and halftime

 

where did it happen,   Mars.   Seriously?  This is a question?   Somewhere either in the patriots locker room or the sideline.

 

how did it happen?   Well, if the valves were somehow defective that info would have been released already... so.. again... evidence says a member of the patriots organization tampered with them.

 

So right now, Who gets punished for what?   Can't punish an individual, but you can certainly come down on the patriots.  If for no other reason... negligence.

 

Short version... Balls were fine.  Placed in the possession of the patriots who are at that point responsible for the balls meeting the rules.   The balls were either tampered with or defective.  If they are found defective then release the information and move on.  Otherwise.. even if the exact individual that did the tampering is never identified... you punish the organization.  Again, they were responsible for making sure the footballs remained legal for play.  But keep arguing.. its fun to watch you pat yourself on the back.

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