Marking game balls??

We mark our game balls on the white stripe. We use 4 balls each week. We mark them G1, G2, G3, and G4. They get used on Tuesday and Thursday in practice, during team. QB's will use them during Indy. We typically get 3 to 4 weeks out of each ball depending on weather and use. Some weeks a ball may not get used. We sometimes get through a game where only 2 were used. We cycle new balls in as needed. We break out 2 new balls each week. They are used Monday through Weds to get some wear. It takes 6 to 8 practices to get them game ready.

On Sunday I take the two balls and wipe them down with a damp rag. I let them dry for two hours. Then I then put the Wilson ball lotion on. I let them sit for 15 minutes then I brush them. After that I wipe them with a clean towel. They then go into the bag for practice. Once they are game ready we take them out of the bag and store them until they are ready to go into circulation. We order 2 dozen new balls each year. Last year we went through 18 of them in 13 games. We have 6 new balls left. We also have 14 balls that we will use during spring ball. 1 went flat and won't hold air, 1 was auctioned, 1 was given to the HC for his first win, and one went to a dignitary.

Once the ball goes out of circulation we put an XX over the G1. It then becomes a practice only ball. Ball companies will now personalize your footballs with your logo.