A lot of major media outlets have picked up this story. The NFL will have answer this very soon, either to quash or confirm it, or it will be a huge shadow looming over the super bowl. Aaargh! I really can't take this. This does lessen my enjoyment of the win a little as it gives all those who hate the Pats an immediate, albeit completely ridiculous, retort to the Patriots' accomplishments. Every major journalist will be all over this in the morning with their sources, and I really hope this is over by noon time. Some quick knee-jerk reactions regarding this:
1. This sounds ridiculous and completely bogus.
2. I know enough science to know that weather can have a significant impact on air pressure in balls.
3. I do not think this alters the outcome of the game in any ways, but that won't matter.
4. Looking at the remote possibility that something happened here, I could see maybe a low level employee ball boy going rogue and deflating balls without the knowledge of anyone higher up. If this scenario occurs, it still won't matter in anyone else's eyes.
5. Judging by the responses in social media, we are guilty until proven innocent, and whatever happens tomorrow will not change any of the idiots' minds.
6. I enjoyed this win, but have a pit in my stomach, dreading every sports talk show, every conversation with fans of other teams at work, every little quote that comes out.
7. Yes, I am a little worried about this.
