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.
What really amuses me is all the “smart” commentators like Eric Bolling talking about a lighter ball as if PSI was a measure of weight.