Louisville made custom footballs for game

Adidas has turned them into a circus act.

That is awful. My lord.

This is what happens when you have no tradition.

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Those look like they'd be slick.

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Thought the same thing. Hopefully our guys can hold onto them when they force turnovers and recover fumbles.

Are those even legal? Is there some rule on the size of the logo?



ETA: Found this. No mention of the logo size

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The NCAA rule regarding the college ball is as follows:
RULE 1-3-1
SECTION 3. The Ball Specifications

ARTICLE 1. The ball shall meet the following specifications:
a. New or nearly new. (A nearly new ball is a ball that has not been altered and retains the properties and qualities of a new ball.)
b. Cover consisting of four panels of pebble-grained leather without corrugations other than seams.
c. One set of eight equally spaced lacings.
d. Natural tan color.
e. Two 1-inch white stripes that are three to three and one-quarter inches from the end of the ball and located only on the two panels adjacent to the laces.
f. Conforms to maximum and minimum dimensions and shape indicated in the accompanying diagram.
g. Inflated to the pressure of 12-1/2 to 13-1/2 pounds per square inch (psi).
h. Weight of 14 to 15 ounces.
i. The ball may not be altered. This includes the use of any ball-drying substance. Mechanical ball-drying devices are not permitted near the sidelines or in the team area.
j. Professional football league logos are prohibited.
k. Advertising is prohibited on the ball [Exceptions: (1) Ball manufacturer’s name or logo, and (2) AFCA]

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Too bad this isn't a home game so at least a few could get thrown out of the stadium.

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Hope they left enough room under Aubietron to slide them out.