Have you actually had a composite ball in your hands lately? This rifle ball isn't your old genuine leather pigskin, it's not slick out of the box, it's made to be tacky, easy to grip, and suitable for all weather conditions. Not to mention your choice of words in your posts is borderline offensive to people who think maybe the type of ball creates some issues for players. The whole point of this board is to debate ideas without throwing personal jabs at other members who may disagree with you. I have learned this in the past and maybe you should as well.
Here's what I'd like answered. If this was totally not unusual, then why was it brought up in multiple television games how worn the balls were?
I don't remember that happening, but somebody on here told me it did. And I don't think the announcers would've trotted out a spotlight on the footballs unless there was something worth mentioning about them.
In addition, I did think a broken-in ball was the preference of most quarterbacks. So, then, what was the deal about this?
"Oh, look, a worn football, like any other quarterback we see use ever?" There's gotta be something more to it than that. Right?
Contractual agreements amongst various teams, make it hard to require one brand or specific football, so instead they make certain requirements that each ball must be within, such as length witch, material used, and probably logos/writing on the ball.
It'll be really funny if we see a noticeable reduction in fumbling this year, and whether it was actually a factor or not, he'll have to live with people believing it was for the rest of his life.
It was brought up a couple times last year at home games. What I basically got out of it was that. Other teams use a worn ball during practice and a newer one during the game. The ones we use during the game are like what other teams use in practice or throw away at the end of the year.Here's what I'd like answered. If this was totally not unusual, then why was it brought up in multiple television games how worn the balls were?
I don't remember that happening, but somebody on here told me it did. And I don't think the announcers would've trotted out a spotlight on the footballs unless there was something worth mentioning about them.
In addition, I did think a broken-in ball was the preference of most quarterbacks. So, then, what was the deal about this?
"Oh, look, a worn football, like any other quarterback we see use ever?" There's gotta be something more to it than that. Right?
