From: "Randy H" 

Neat site-I like being able to warp a Packer.

"John Beamish"  wrote in message
news:4001aebc{at}w3.nls.net...
> Full story here (and you're absolutely correct):
> http://www.purplepride.org/nflrules/hardballs.cfm
>
>
> "Steve Ewing"  wrote in message
> news:opr1l66vhey0yqhy{at}news.barkto.com...
> > On Sun, 11 Jan 2004 01:01:00 -0500, John Beamish

> > wrote:
> >
> > > Did you know that the kicking ball is not the regular ball.  Twelve
> > > balls, marked with a "K" are used in kicking
situations.  (I don't
know
> > > what the
> > > difference is between the two balls regarding the weight, pressure,
> > > laces, etc.)
> >
> > I think they are just regular balls, but are not allowed to be kneaded
or
> > warmed or rubbed or anything as the game balls are (which are the
> > responsibility of the local team).  That's why before a kick-off you
will
> > see the kicker squeezing them.  Likely no difference you or I would
> > notice, but then that's why we're not paid the big bucks.
> >
> > --
> > Steve 
> > http://www.qmss.com/~sewing
>
>

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