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In reply to the discussion: New England Patriots admit to inappropriately filming the sideline and field at their next opponent' [View all]DENVERPOPS
(8,810 posts)I watched a pro basketball game for a few minutes last week after missing seeing one for like fifty years. After playing ball in High School I could not believe what I was seeing.
Every player was "Palming" the ball, every player taking at least one extra "step" after holding the ball.....
I guess people just gradually learn to accept it, including the refs...........
No wonder there are so many records that have fallen, there are so many changes in rules (or new rules) that definitely have the effect of a higher score, or time......
Great example is the Patriots in the years leading up to the deflate-gate game......the Patriots lobbied and WON to allow each team to have their "own" balls when they were in possession......No longer both teams using the same balls throughout the game....
Some of the most famous ball players have been rumored to "shave points" to keep within the betting line of Vegas.....LOL