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Old Wed Sep 05, 2012, 05:21pm
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Originally Posted by bigjohn View Post
I mean, is there really any advantage to low air in a football? Why should it matter what footballs are used in the game? I don't think anyone gains an unfair advantage one way or the other but officials do this duty like it is their whole being. Say something about a kid having a back plate or cantilever sticking out and you get the ol' "who really cares, Coach?"
Yes, there's a reason. If we let them use such a ball, you'd be on here b!tch!n' about it.

And no, I don't allow players to play with that stupid back flap uncovered.

BTW, I've never had a coach request one be covered.
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