Goodell sort of does something right for once
As Roger Goodell thinks of a way to accept Tom Brady’s appeal for cheating during last playoffs, he’s implemented a new a rule regarding all footballs touching the NFL field this upcoming season. League officials were told over the were told over the weekend, that new procedures would be in effect on how footballs would be be prepared and monitored – including random testing. Teams around the league are yet to be informed by the Commissioner directly, as all game balls will require at least 12.5 pounds per square inch of air and no more than 13.5 psi.
Luckily for ever quarterback not named the previously mentioned one, will still continue their regular Friday routine of ball-handling procedures before handing them over ahead of games the next outing.
Take a look at the breakdown of the updated requirements for this upcoming season.
Here’s a summary of the key changes this season:
* Each team will be required to supply 24 footballs to the officials locker room — 12 primary and 12 backup — 2 hours and 15 minutes prior to the game. Last season, the home team had to submit 24 footballs prior to the game, but the visitors only had to submit 12 footballs with an option to supply an additional 12 for use in outdoor stadiums.
* The referee will designate two members of his crew to conduct a pregame inspection to make sure all footballs meet the required specifications. Last season, the referee was the sole judge.
* The officials will number the balls 1-12. Last season, the balls were not numbered.
* The officials will measure the PSI and record that measurement corresponding to the numbered ball. Last season, no such record was kept.
* Any game ball within the allowable range of 12.5 to 13.5 PSI will be approved and the PSI level will not be altered. Any game ball determined to be over 13.5 PSI or under 12.5 PSI will either be deflated or inflated to 13.0 PSI. Last year, there was no specific measurement of 13.0 required if an adjustment had to be made.
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