I am surprised to learn that it takes 12 footballs for each side to play a game in the NFL.
To avoid situations such as “Deflategate,” the rest of the world uses only one ball per game. It would be replaced only if it loses air or an unscrupulous fan walked off with it.
Anthony Young
South Portland
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