The NFL conspiracy theory freaking out Patriots fans

nypost.com ^ | 01/21/2016 | Jonathan Lehman

[BenLurkin]

Might Roger Goodell and Co. object to seeing courtroom opponent Tom Brady on the league's biggest stage? Would the NFL stoop to making it extra-difficult for the controversy-magnet franchise?

That fear picked up some fodder when the Boston Herald pointed out the Broncos are undefeated in games refereed by Hochuli. What's more: The Patriots, despite their off the charts winning percentage this decade, are 3-4 in Hochuli games since 2010, and he was the ref who threw a crucial offensive pass interference flag against Rob Gronkowski in the Week 10 nail-biter against the Giants.

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[BenLurkin]

Well..as John Madden once said: "You have to remember. There are three teams on the field."

[TBP]

Ridiculous.

Typical Patriots whining.

[fhayek]

Would break my heart to see the Patriots lose on account of a poor call by the officials ———NOT!

[BAW]

I’m a Bronco fan. This scenario works for me.

[Jan_Sobieski]

That call on Gronk was one of the worste I’ve seen!

[nickcarraway]

This is a joke
Goodell works for Robert Kraft. He made the deflation scandal go away, while pretending to act tough.

[atc23]

I want the Los Angeles Rams there next year- Broncos, Patriots, Broncos, Packers, Giants - geezo peep - somebody else get in there!

[atc23]

That has a nice ring to it - -

Los Angeles Rams

[Salvavida]

I wish they would go back to their original uniforms from the 70s-80s and ditch the version they have now.

[ponygirl]

Was listening to the Cardinals network today and they were saying that Clete Blakeman–y'know, the guy who doesn't know how to flip a coin?–has been named to officiate the Super Bowl. Know what else? Clete Blakeman was the alternate for the SB last year, where he was in charge of the footballs and pressure gauges.

[stormer]

Jesus, they’re whining about officiating even before the game is played? I wish I could say I’m surprised.

[DIRTYSECRET]

Brady should refuse to play in the Super Bowl. He has enough rings. He could also demand the commissioner not show his butt in the stadium. That would be popular.