Roger Goodell No-Showed Congress, and Every NFL Fan Has a Right to Be Livid
Alright, Emerald City, can we even talk about what went down? Because honestly, my blood pressure is through the roof. You know how much we live and breathe football here, right? So when I saw that Roger Goodell, the Commissioner himself, pulled a total no-show on Congress... man, every single one of us 12s has a right to be absolutely furious. The NFL is out here trying to force bars to switch to streaming services just to show Sunday Ticket, and when Goodell was called to explain, he just bails? Unbelievable. We already put up with so much, and this is just another punch to the gut for loyal fans like us.
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Seriously, what is Goodell even thinking? They’re telling bars they have to change their whole setup for Sunday Ticket. This isn't just some minor inconvenience, this is a direct hit on the community spots where we gather, cheer on our teams, and build that collective energy. And then, when Congress calls him in to explain this whole mess, he just pulls a "no-call, no-show"? That's not just disrespectful to elected officials, that’s a slap in the face to every single fan who pours their heart and soul into this league. It makes you wonder who the NFL actually serves, doesn't it? It sure feels like it’s not us right now.
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Meanwhile, New York's Parade Was a Whole Other Level of Nuts
And speaking of wild, let's pivot to New York for a sec. The Knicks just had their parade, and wow, it sounded like an absolute circus! Jalen Brunson wrapped it up by telling everyone who doubted him, "You Don't Have To Say Shit To Them," reminding everyone he's a 1A player. But that was just the beginning. Josh Hart's wife tried to stick her thumb up his ass at the parade, apparently as payback for him doing it to Jalen Brunson at the NBA Cup. You can't make this stuff up!
Then there was the fan who climbed a 20-foot tree just to get a glimpse. And get this, a winner of an argument over climbing a street light actually twerked for the crowd after getting thrown from the light post! Jose Alvarado was the undisputed MVP of the parade, singing "Many Men" for everyone. Oh, and poor Tyler Kolek, an NBA champ, had to yell "I Swear I'm On The Team, Bro" to security who thought he was just some random fan trying to sneak in. And to top it off, Mayor Mamdani thanked Charles Oakley in his speech with James Dolan right behind him, only for Dolan to then refuse to pose for a picture. Talk about awkward!
Look, whether it’s the NFL making moves that hurt our fan experience or cities just going absolutely bonkers in celebration, one thing is clear: sports always deliver the unexpected. We, as fans, deserve transparency and respect, especially when it comes to how we watch our favorite teams. And for those moments of pure, unadulterated passion, well, New York just showed the world what happens when the dam breaks. What a day, huh? Never a dull moment!
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