[greenishness]

I know that. My point is why didn’t they notice the ‘problem’ with the balls?

I agree I was saying the same thing not only did the officials handle the ball every down and every play but they have been doing it for years and years and they should notice if a ball is under inflated.

[muir_redwoods]

I heard an engineering professor on the radio today say that it would be almost impossible to detect by feel a two pound difference in air pressure in a football.

[octex]

not only did the officials handle the ball every down and every play but they have been doing it for years and years and they should notice if a ball is under inflated.
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The officials do not grip the ball like the QB and pass receivers do.