Both teams supply 12 balls each that are inspected before the game. Then they are given back to each team. Each team uses their own balls. The deflated balls were notices during the first half and was corrected. We (the Patriots)then proceeded to do even better with the balls inflated. Something or someone did something I feel, but it did not change the outcome of the game. I think the officials should supply and maintain the balls to avoid this or anything else like this happening again. This will just make the patriots be more hated as any dynasty or empire is always disliked by many, just like the Yankees. I don't think it was known or done by everyone on the team as players on all teams have been trying things for years to do things just to get an advantage. I am a home team guy with the Patriots, RedSox, Bruins, Celtics and so on. Time to move on to the big game and put this behind us. Not to say they don't deserve a fine either! Go Pat's ! Just my two cents.
Bob W.