[dearolddad]

I just read that. It says the incident should be reported to the commissioner and the referee select another ball, but nothing about a penalty. Isn’t it odd that an employee of the team is in charge of the balls after the game begins?

To avoid this kind of crap: wouldn't it be better to put the officials in charge of all of the game balls.

[Fresh Wind]

It will almost certainly be that way next season.

[Mad Dawgg]

"To avoid this kind of crap: wouldn't it be better to put the officials in charge of all of the game balls."

That is what I said. Ball boys should now work for the NFL not the teams and report directly to the Refs. The Refs bring the balls to each game and inspect the balls a couple hours prior using the ball boys to make sure they are properly inflated and weighed.

Problem solved.

[Psalm 73]

"To avoid this kind of crap: wouldn't it be better to put the officials in charge of all of the game balls."

Like they do in baseball? Most of us assumed it was, until now.

[patriotspride]

To avoid this kind of crap: wouldn’t it be better to put the officials in charge of all of the game balls.

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Agree. The teams can still rough them up for gripping purposes, but need
to give them back to refs who would be responsible for replacement during game.

They would also need to possess any that the players keep after scoring a TD or getting an interception.

[Hot Tabasco]

To avoid this kind of crap: wouldn't it be better to put the officials in charge of all of the game balls.

I'll go one step further, since all the teams are using the balls by the same manufacturer, let them decide on what inflation pounds works best for their quarterback.......

End of controversy.......