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(Reuters) - The NFL confirmed on Monday that they are investigating whether the New England Patriots used deflated balls in their blowout win over the Indianapolis Colts during Sunday's American Football Conference championship.

National Football League spokesman Michael Signora said the matter is being looked into but could not offer further comment when asked how many instances are in question and what possible punishment, if any, the Patriots could face.

According to a report on the NFL's website, a ball was taken off the field and out of circulation during New England's 45-7 win over the visiting Colts that clinched a berth in the Feb. 1 Super Bowl.

Using a deflated ball is presumably done to help players increase their grip, which could have been an issue during Sunday's game that was played in rainy conditions.

According to the NFL report, Patriots quarterback Tom Brady dismissed the claims as "ridiculous" during his Monday morning appearance on Boston radio station WEEI-FM.

"I think I've heard it all at this point," said Brady, who threw three touchdowns in the win. "That's the last of my worries. I don't even respond to stuff like this."

The report also said that if the NFL confirms deflated footballs were used by New England to gain an advantage during the game, it could cost the team draft picks.

The Patriots are no stranger to controversy having been heavily fined by the NFL and docked a first-round draft pick in 2008 for videotaping an opposing team's defensive coaches' signals during a game.

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Deflate-gate !!

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The report also said that if the NFL confirms deflated footballs were used by New England to gain an advantage during the game,
it could cost the team draft picks.

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WHAT ?? Draft picks ??

I think they should be kicked out of the SuperBowl !!

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Deflate-gate !!

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The report also said that if the NFL confirms deflated footballs were used by New England to gain an advantage during the game,
it could cost the team draft picks.

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WHAT ?? Draft picks ??

I think they should be kicked out of the SuperBowl !!

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Apparently they are using the same tough standards the NBA uses when they catch Refs taking bribes in playoff games....

Here's a picture of the ball in question:



Much ado about nothing, ya ask me. Looks fine to me.

Ok, you didn't ask me. So?

Is this a tie-in with Frank's thread about the transgendered Pa. doctor?

Deflated balls? This seems like an issue tailor made for Zero and the WH to chime in on. He is an expert on deflated balls.

Deflated balls is a Clinton campaign strategy

Don't the referees handle the balls multiple times during the game? Wouldn't you think they would have noticed have they been significantly deflated?