FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The NFL says it is still investigating how the New England Patriots used underinflated balls in their last game but has no conclusions yet and no timetable for resolving the cheating accusations with the Super Bowl nine days away.
The league said Friday that evidence shows the Patriots used underinflated footballs during the first half of the AFC championship game Sunday night against the Indianapolis Colts.
It issued a statement that the Patriots have pledged full cooperation and have given the league information it requested and made personnel available upon request. Quarterback Tom Brady said Thursday afternoon he had not been contacted at that point.
The NFL said it began its investigation Sunday night and expects full cooperation from other clubs. It has hired an investigatory company to help in reviewing electronic and video information.
The league said when it is able to come to conclusions, they will be shared publicly. Bloomberg News reported today that Super Bowl referee Bill Vinovich and his six-man officiating crew will have strict control over game balls -- per long standing policy -- during the Feb. 1 Super Bowl between the Patriots and the defending champion Seattle Seahawks.
“Over the past several days, nearly 40 interviews have been conducted, including of Patriots personnel, game officials, and third parties with relevant information and expertise,” the statement said.
“We have obtained and are continuing to obtain additional information, including video and other electronic information and physical evidence,” the statement said.
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It would be poetic justice if it's the video evidence that does them in.