My PSI checking thoughts... FWIW

I have been trying to keep up with all the posts, but my eyes started glazing over. Has anyone else noticed whenever it is written about the PSI checks being done, that they are done INSIDE?

"The NFL designated random games in which to test the football PSI at halftime and after the game. The kicking ball coordinator collected the footballs from both teams at halftime, was escorted to the locker room by the league’s security personnel, measured and recorded the PSI of all 24 footballs, removed the footballs from play, and introduced 24 backup footballs for the second half."

Just like in the AFCCG last year, the Colts balls were warmed up before they were tested. These "spot checks" were done inside, where it was warm, where the balls had a chance to warm up. Hence.. no issues found.

I think Goodell is setting the groundwork to be able to say no games this year showed any issues with PSI, therefore the 2014 AFCCG psi issues had to be caused by malice/cheating.

maryk said:

I have been trying to keep up with all the posts, but my eyes started glazing over. Has anyone else noticed whenever it is written about the PSI checks being done, that they are done INSIDE?

"The NFL designated random games in which to test the football PSI at halftime and after the game. The kicking ball coordinator collected the footballs from both teams at halftime, was escorted to the locker room by the league’s security personnel, measured and recorded the PSI of all 24 footballs, removed the footballs from play, and introduced 24 backup footballs for the second half."

Just like in the AFCCG last year, the Colts balls were warmed up before they were tested. These "spot checks" were done inside, where it was warm, where the balls had a chance to warm up. Hence.. no issues found.

I think Goodell is setting the groundwork to be able to say no games this year showed any issues with PSI, therefore the 2014 AFCCG psi issues had to be caused by malice/cheating.

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It doesn't matter. Whatever they say will be self-serving, same with the Manning HGH "investigation."

PSI thread #1135 ......

maryk said:

I have been trying to keep up with all the posts, but my eyes started glazing over. Has anyone else noticed whenever it is written about the PSI checks being done, that they are done INSIDE?

"The NFL designated random games in which to test the football PSI at halftime and after the game. The kicking ball coordinator collected the footballs from both teams at halftime, was escorted to the locker room by the league’s security personnel, measured and recorded the PSI of all 24 footballs, removed the footballs from play, and introduced 24 backup footballs for the second half."

Just like in the AFCCG last year, the Colts balls were warmed up before they were tested. These "spot checks" were done inside, where it was warm, where the balls had a chance to warm up. Hence.. no issues found.

I think Goodell is setting the groundwork to be able to say no games this year showed any issues with PSI, therefore the 2014 AFCCG psi issues had to be caused by malice/cheating.

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They were chatting about this on WEEI yesterday. Roger has already said that they found no violations this year but more importantly he also said that they were only checking for preventative measures rather than a knowledge gathering process. Which contradicts what he had implied they were going to do.

The reason they are inflating and testing inside is because they do not care about air pressure to begin with. If they did they would do it on the field of play.

If someone tries to tell me they cheated or a dude went into the bathroom or a text message was the reason Brady has been good all these years they are basically telling me that they are a part of the blind ignorant group of idiots who are willingly spoonfed their opinions.

I believe that those who believe in the PSI nonsense have ancestors that believed Columbus would sail of the edge of the earth.

Tony2046 said:

They were chatting about this on WEEI yesterday. Roger has already said

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Sorry Tony, but that's as far as I went.

IcyPatriot said:

PSI thread #1135 ......

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Then delete this one please.

no, you have the right to air your thoughts and elicit responses ,Mary.

a 1000 threads is not enough...a million threads would not be enough. Goodell is a criminal scumbag and should be derided every day until he's brought to answer for his actions.

Tunescribe said:

It doesn't matter. Whatever they say will be self-serving, same with the Manning HGH "investigation."

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Don't you just feel the "set up" is upon us.

Maybe it will be a small one line remark during Friday's presser, but, folks, I think it coming. After all the flak that ahole Goodell is getting over yesterday's remarks, I just feel that he is about to put something right out there for all to hear.
Of course he will refuse to answer any questions or prove / verify / confirm what he says, but it's coming. Bend over New England, Roger is not done with us yet - no f'in way. Mark my words.

Joker said:

no, you have the right to air your thoughts and elicit responses ,Mary.

a 1000 threads is not enough...a million threads would not be enough. Goodell is a criminal scumbag and should be derided every day until he's brought to answer for his actions.

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That's maryk ... any cosmetics samples mary with the k?

fgssand said:

Don't you just feel the "set up" is upon us.

Maybe it will be a small one line remark during Friday's presser, but, folks, I think it coming. After all the flak that ahole Goodell is getting over yesterday's remarks, I just feel that he is about to put something right out there for all to hear.
Of course he will refuse to answer any questions or prove / verify / confirm what he says, but it's coming. Bend over New England, Roger is not done with us yet - no f'in way. Mark my words.

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It certainly would seem they'll want to prime the court of public opinion with their appeal case coming in a few weeks. Bastards.

fgssand said:

Don't you just feel the "set up" is upon us.

Maybe it will be a small one line remark during Friday's presser, but, folks, I think it coming. After all the flak that ahole Goodell is getting over yesterday's remarks, I just feel that he is about to put something right out there for all to hear.
Of course he will refuse to answer any questions or prove / verify / confirm what he says, but it's coming. Bend over New England, Roger is not done with us yet - no f'in way. Mark my words.

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Actually, Roger to me seems like the "Emperor with no clothes" I am getting the vibe that the rest of the country( educated portion) at this point agrees with us.

Joker said:

no, you have the right to air your thoughts and elicit responses ,Mary.

a 1000 threads is not enough...a million threads would not be enough. Goodell is a criminal scumbag and should be derided every day until he's brought to answer for his actions.

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If Goodell has information on PSI, as he claims, and it exonerates TB12, as it most likely would, then he's also guilty of withholding that information.

Raymond said:

Actually, Roger to me seems like the "Emperor with no clothes" I am getting the vibe that the rest of the country( educated portion) at this point agrees with us.

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Not intending to speak for fgssand, but I believe The Dope is totally capable of casually dropping an innocuous comment at his press conference which would cause those who "agree with us" to do a 180.

Tunescribe said:

It certainly would seem they'll want to prime the court of public opinion with their appeal case coming in a few weeks. Bastards.

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The good news is, even less so than with the district court, public opinion matters not at all in the court of appeals. The case is reviewed only to the extent of the legal reasoning Judge Berman used in his opinion to decide the case. That review is quite deferential, with a reversal likely only if the 3 judge panel hearing the appeal votes to find that Judge Berman misapplied the law or (even more rarely) abused his discretion.

Their decision on this is almost entirely based on their reviews of the record and the parties' briefs in advance of the upcoming hearing.

So, appeals court decisions aren't "sexy" trial material. Media will try to dramatize it, but it's not likely to be exciting at all.

Tony2046 said:

They were chatting about this on WEEI yesterday. Roger has already said that they found no violations this year but more importantly he also said that they were only checking for preventative measures rather than a knowledge gathering process. Which contradicts what he had implied they were going to do.

The reason they are inflating and testing inside is because they do not care about air pressure to begin with. If they did they would do it on the field of play.

If someone tries to tell me they cheated or a dude went into the bathroom or a text message was the reason Brady has been good all these years they are basically telling me that they are a part of the blind ignorant group of idiots who are willingly spoonfed their opinions.

I believe that those who believe in the PSI nonsense have ancestors that believed Columbus would sail of the edge of the earth.

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said ancestors being their parents

Raymond said:

Actually, Roger to me seems like the "Emperor with no clothes" I am getting the vibe that the rest of the country( educated portion) at this point agrees with us.

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which portion of the country is educated? It only seems to be New England.