IMO
The outrage seems to be more with the fans/media than with the players. Coaches, players and others directly involved with the game are generally fine with what happened and see no wrong doing.
I think the punishment should be minimal. As 99.9% of the world agrees that the air pressure of the footballs shouldn't have factored too much into a 45-7 game.
ALSO:
With all the accounts from players there are a number of things athletes are doing to equipment to try and gain a competitive edge (in all sports). Unless it is outright cheating, most teams/players let the opponents get away with it because it is likely they have a player doing the same on their squad. I kind of am more disappointed in the Colts for ratting the Patriots out. To me, it seems like this might be a little bit of sour grapes.
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