I think teams knew the Patriots were doing this before this game. The Colts may have talked with the Ravens or whoever and were aware of what the Patriots were doing before the AFC Championship and if the Colts would have won, would anyone even know that this was going on? I doubt it.
I also think the Ravens knew the Patriots were doing this as well during their game...but chose not to be the rat...why? Because what's Flacco doing to their footballs? Or their center? Or their WR? Or whoever. By most accounts, there are players in various positions on all teams that are also trying to alter equipment to benefit their play.
It is the Colts not happy with the a$$ whooping they took and they are grasping for whatever excuse they can find and it just so happens they have this in their back pocket. Sour grapes.
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