one more thing... how do we know for sure the refs ever even really checked the pressure of the balls before the game? i wouldn't be surprised at all if they stamped them without using a gauge, which would explain why aaron rodgers submits them when they're over-inflated, presumably they don't always check.
i wonder if the ref who stamped them would admit if he'd never actually checked them?
another facet of this is that the league rules state that there's a $25,000 fine for this offense, with the possibility of more punishment being levied.
$25,000? that's chump change in this league, and it implies that the league isn't that concerned about it.
but since the commissioner's office botched its handling of the ray rice scandal, and because everyone hates the pats... well, now it's a huge deal?