[kjam22]

I think you're on to something. A deflated ball would make the Pats bolder, more willing to try big passing plays. And the success of those plays would make the Colts more desperate.

Good grief.... this is one of the craziest statements I've heard about this topic. It ranks right behind the lady who though a football weighed 14 pounds when they played with it.

[Colofornian]

See post #18...what’s wrong with reasoning behind that post?

[Leaning Right]

this is one of the craziest statements I've heard about this topic

Thank you, I'm always trying to shoot for the stars.

But in all seriousness, I liken this to cheating at a poker tournament. Suppose you're at a game, and you've devised a way to give yourself, say, a ten whenever you need it.

This advantage would make you a tad bit bolder, willing to stay in more pots. And you'd win more pots. In tournament play your growing lead would force other players to play more marginal hands, or get blinded out.