The NFL has suspended New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady for four games for his role in the team's "Deflategate" scandal. The team has also been stripped of two draft picks and fined $1 million. The league did this because of its investigation found that team locker room attendant Jim McNally likely released air from a set of game balls used during the AFC Championship this past December.
The investigation concluded that quarterback Tom Brady was likely "at least generally aware" of McNally's activities. There's no evidence coach Bill Belichick knew what was going on.
Under-inflated balls are easier to catch and throw, and each team uses its own set of balls — so the Patriots' opponent wouldn't have enjoyed the same advantage.
Tom Brady is appealing his suspension. Though the Patriots published an incredibly thorough rebuttal of the NFL's investigation, they've declined to appeal the team penalties.
After an NFL investigation found that members of the Patriots' locker room staff likely deflated their footballs on purpose — and that Tom Brady probably knew about it — the league has handed down a surprisingly harsh penalty. Brady will miss the first four games of the season, the Patriots will be fined $1 million, and the team will also lose two draft picks in upcoming years.
The investigation found that 11 of the 12 footballs used by the New England Patriots during the first half of the AFC Championship had less than the minimum air pressure mandated by the league.A referee had confirmed before the game that the balls were fully inflated — but sometime afterward, but before kickoff, Patriots locker room attendant Jim McNally took the balls into the bathroom and likely released air from them, perhaps acting on Brady's orders.
Why might the Patriots want under-inflated footballs? In theory, they'd be easier for Brady to grip and for the team's running backs and receivers to catch and hold on to during the game's rainy conditions. Because teams always use their own sets of footballs when they're on offense, this wouldn't have helped their opponents, the Indianapolis Colts.
The penalty for is far steeper than many expected, and the Patriots have responded in kind, publishing a thorough, point-by-point rebuttal to the NFL's investigation, even calling upon a Nobel-winning scientist to argue that the balls could have been deflated naturally by temperature changed. However, they've decided not to appeal their penalties, though Tom Brady is appealing his suspension, and it could well be reduced by a few games.
Regardless, the biggest impact of "Deflategate" might actually be long-term. Given previous instances of cheating by the Patriots, it could tarnish their legacy in the future.
Two wrongs don't make a right. If other teams cheated the same as Brady did then they would be bringing their team down to the level that Brady brought the Patriots down to which is the bottom of the barrel IMO. It doesn't matter how many Super Bowls the team went to. What matters is that they won with their morals intact.
When someone cheats you can't trust them with anything else. Thus, did he cheat in every game that he won? What else does he cheat at?
Still speaking of football..........What are we football fanatics having for a snack while watching the game. I'm having Chicken and/or Pork Egg Rolls. Just pop them in the oven and they are done in minutes.
When Linda Blair made The Exorcist in 1973 she was only 14 years old. There was talk if the horror movie would affect her the rest of her life. Apparently it did.
"William Friedkin's film adaption of The Exorcist has shocked and horrified viewers ever since its 1973 debut. With a host of great performances, disgusting imagery, expertly crafted shots, and a tense, exciting narrative, it's no wonder The Exorcist has continued to scare modern horror fans to this day.
But what mainly makes The Exorcist such a powerful film is the phenomenal performance by Linda Blair. The actress, who was only 14 when the horror classic hit theaters, was expected to work with non-ideal filming conditions and found herself amid controversy following the film's release. The Exorcist put Blair at the center of a stressful situation that would continue to plague the actress throughout the remainder of her career.
Though The Exorcist launched Blair's film career, working on the film was no walk in the park. With a strained production and controversy following the film's release, it's no wonder why Linda Blair was never the same after starring in The Exorcist.
Released in December 1973, The Exorcist tells the story of Regan MacNeil, a 12-year-old girl who begins to have strange, unexplainable episodes. After medical intervention fails, Regan's mother seeks the help of Father Karras, who confirms that an evil spirit is possessing Regan. To save Regan from the demon's clutches, the Catholic Church grants an exorcism to vanquish the dark entity.
Despite the controversy surrounding the film's content, The Exorcist was a massive success. The initial release brought in $193 million domestically, with future director's cuts earning the film over $39 million with subsequent releases. Currently, the film still holds the spot for the second highest-earning R-rated horror film of all time.
Since its release, The Exorcist has been a controversial film, but it's still highly regarded by critics. The film won multiple awards, including Oscars for Best Sound and Best Screenplay, as well as four Golden Globe Awards. In fact, it's one of only six horror films ever nominated for an Academy Award for Best Picture. The film currently holds an 85 percent critic rating and an 87 percent audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes, and it's been the subject of several podcasts and documentaries exploring the film's creation and themes.
Following the film's release, actress Linda Blair became a household name for her chilling performance as Regan. Blair would be rewarded for her performance with a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress and an Oscar nomination."
It's common to see deer in your backyard in NJ whether summer or winter. The deer in the picture are probably hungry and people like that but when the black bears come to town then it's frightening cause they will stop at nothing to get food.
Don't need to bet on the Chiefs. Youth will win over old man Brady and his sidekick Gronk
Most Super Bowl games are boring in comparison to the Championship games.
I expect this one to be even more boring without 60,000 people in the seats.
A cheater only wins for the moment. When he faces Mahomes after the game he will remember that it wasn't a touchdown that won the game. It was his squishy balls that put a smile on his face
I drive an automatic now but I did learn to drive a stick shift in the past. It's one of those things like falling off a horse. All you need to do is get in the car and it all comes back to you.
I lived in New Jersey most of life and have been in snow storms like this. Most won't understand it when I say I miss being in all that snow. Scroll through a lot of pictures and you might wish you could play in the snow too.
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