They Bust Their Balls
When your sport revolves around an inflatable ball that will be thrown, kicked around, and potentially crushed by a pile of muscular men, it’s crucial to make sure they’re inflated according to standards. The NFL checks 48 balls, or 24 from each team two hours and fifteen minutes before kickoff.
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The balls that pass inspection are stamped and numbered before being secured until they’re needed on the field. During the Super Bowl, the number of balls for each team is higher. In 2015, there were a total of 108 balls inspected for the big game. An average of 24 balls break during regular games.