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Here's the GAMESETMATCH argument regarding all this.
The NFL KNOWINGLY INSTRUCTED a 3rd party (State Troopers) to be in possession of the footballs and transport them over 35 miles to the game within 65 minutes of the start of the game.
THIS IS A VIOLATION.
Gameday: Behind the Scenes | NFL Football Operations
"2 hours, 15 minutes: Each club provides at least 12 like-new, properly prepared Wilson official NFL footballs to the referee for inspection; in inclement weather, the home team must provide 24, and the visiting club has the option to provide 24 as well. At the same time, representatives of the home and visiting teams can inspect the kicking balls (K-balls) that the officials received directly from Wilson Sporting Goods."
Folks, this was a PLAYOFF GAME.
The NFL violated it's stated regulations for the handling of football equipment. They did not delay the start of this playoff game to comply with the 2:15 rule.
There is no ".....was more probable than not.....being at least generally aware...."
It is right there in black and white.
/Goodell