WBZ Boston reporter writes poem about "deflate-gate"

The controversy over whether the New England Patriots used purposely deflated footballs got hotter Wednesday after a report Tuesday night claiming the league found 11 of 12 balls were under-inflated.

The NFL says its investigation into whether the New England Patriots used under-inflated footballs in the AFC championship game is ongoing, after a report Tuesday night claiming the league found 11 of 12 balls were under-inflated.

Troy Vincent, the NFL's executive vice president for football operations, told The Associated Press that the "investigation is currently underway and we're still awaiting findings."

The dispute is taking the shine off Pats fans in Boston. WBZ reporter Carl Stevens expressed his anguish in poetry:

Can we, as fans, really stand tall

When our team is playing with deflated balls?

We should be having a celebration,

Not a pigskin emasculation.

Instead of historical world beaters

Our Pats are being referred to as cheaters!

I'm somewhat saddened by this sorry scene,

'Cuz I really think they're a really great team.

They make my Sundays as the weather gets cold,

But this cheating chat is getting old.

They work so hard, they sweat and roar,

And leave defeated teams on the Foxboro floor.

They're so well-coached, so fundamentally sound,

Why underinflate a ball by a few pounds?

With the cloud of SpyGate over their heads,

Why would they spit on victory's bed?

This certain team, and this certain coach,

Have to be above reproach.

Do other teams and players do the same thing?

You bet, but they don't have as many rings,

And they're not all hated across the nation.

That's why this is a source of frustration.

I hope in the Super Bowl they'll answer the call,

And defeat Seattle with fully inflated balls.