In light of the recent #DeflateGate scandal, NFL fans have been using the opportunity to make as many ball puns as possible. The latest comes in the form of a parody of the AC/DC tune "Big Balls," which references New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, coach Bill Belichick and tight end Rob Gronkowski. The new tune, posted by Seattle's Sports Radio KJR, pokes fun at the allegations that the team used deflated footballs during last week's AFC Championship Game, Ultimate Classic Rock notes.
"Did they tamper with the footballs? / Belichick says not at all / The sporting pages say they use the flattest balls of all," the song goes before the singer digs into Brady, who echoes, "But Tom's got the flattest balls of them all" during the chorus.
Take a listen to the tune below.
The Patriots moved past the Indianapolis Colts last week, Jan. 18, 45-7 and will now take on the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLIX next Sunday, Feb. 1. The New England franchise is being investigated by the NFL to see if they intentionally deflated 11 of their 12 balls that were supplied for the game. A referee tested all the balls beforehand and cleared them for play.
Belichick, Brady and the rest of the football organization denied tampering with the balls.
"Once the balls have left the locker room, no one, including players, equipment managers, ball boys and coaches, is allowed to alter the footballs in any way," former official Jim Daopoulos said. "If any individual alters the footballs, or if a non-approved ball is used in the game, the person responsible and, if appropriate, the head coach or other club personnel will be subject to discipline, including but not limited to, a fine of $25,000."
Saturday Night Live spoofed the whole ordeal, and science man Bill Nye refuted Belichick's explanation that rubbing a football can decrease its air pressure.
"Rubbing the football, I don't think you can change the pressure," Nye said, adding that you would need an air pump to do so. "I cannot help but say go Seahawks."
