[CTyank]

Please.

This is common practice, and is done all around the league - suddenly all the Brunnell’s, Aikman’s, and the rest of the jealous losers - suddenly become choir boys. This is pathetic.

Sheesh...

http://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/super-bowl-xlix/deflate-gate-nfl-ball-boys-perspective-preparing-footballs-n290801

[ncalburt]

Welcome to the amoral brave new world that Clinton's actions kicked into high gear.
Then why try to hide the fact and then try the tired old Brady making a joke about it tactic.
Straight out of the Clinton handbook.

Its does not make it right.
Its illegal.

[Psalm 73]

"This is common practice, and is done all around the league..."

And is the equivalent of driving 65 in a 55 zone - is it against the law? Technically, yes.
Why don't the Troopers pull over everyone exceeding 55? Because it's not really a big deal, and normally considered an acceptable practice.

Why is a big deal being made out of this, then?
Because the Colts forced the Official's hands on this and went public, and because a lot of NFL fans hate the Pats, and because it sells newspapers and air time.
Pagano is a whiner - that is the real story.

[Colonel_Flagg]

This is common practice, and is done all around the league -

Armed robbery is a common practice too. Does that mean you don't punish it when you catch a perp?

Selective enforcement of its rules is one reason the NFL has a credibility problem.