USC fires manager for deflating game balls

**Reg** · 11-08-2012, 01:59 PM

08:16 AM ET 11.08 | USC's high-scoring, 62-51 loss to the Ducks was deflating in more ways than one. The Trojans said they had fired a student manager who intentionally deflated game footballs below NCAA-mandated pressure levels for Saturday's loss to Oregon. The school said it was reprimanded and fined by the Pac-12. Underinflated footballs are thought to be easier to catch and throw. USC said game officials discovered some of the underinflated footballs before the game and others at halftime, fixing the balls before the second half. USC said the student manager, who was not identified, acknowledged he deflated the balls of his own accord after they had been checked by officials before the game.

Sacramento Bee

**Reveryroadie** · 11-08-2012, 02:16 PM

i bet Lane Kiffin put him up to it.

**Brandon** · 11-08-2012, 02:45 PM

http://www.latimes.com/sports/sports...,3696179.story

**NDSMC78** · 11-09-2012, 10:01 AM

The Oregonian piles on.

http://www.oregonlive.com/sports/ore...ed_into_a.html

11-08-2012, 01:59 PM	#1
Reg Ray's #2 Hero/Gramps HOF'er (retired jersey) Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Pontiac,MI Posts: 39,316 Reputation: 1285 My Mood: : $303068	USC fires manager for deflating game balls 08:16 AM ET 11.08 \| USC's high-scoring, 62-51 loss to the Ducks was deflating in more ways than one. The Trojans said they had fired a student manager who intentionally deflated game footballs below NCAA-mandated pressure levels for Saturday's loss to Oregon. The school said it was reprimanded and fined by the Pac-12. Underinflated footballs are thought to be easier to catch and throw. USC said game officials discovered some of the underinflated footballs before the game and others at halftime, fixing the balls before the second half. USC said the student manager, who was not identified, acknowledged he deflated the balls of his own accord after they had been checked by officials before the game. Sacramento Bee __________________

11-08-2012, 02:16 PM	#2
Reveryroadie Roadie/NFL Swami/Co-Owner All Pro Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: virginia Beach, VA Posts: 9,522 Reputation: 1744 My Mood: : $84244	i bet Lane Kiffin put him up to it. __________________

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11-09-2012, 10:01 AM	#4
NDSMC78 Moderator Lottery Pick Join Date: May 2010 Location: Snow Belt Posts: 2,615 Reputation: 480 : $30881	The Oregonian piles on. http://www.oregonlive.com/sports/ore...ed_into_a.html

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