Ahead of Super Bowl LIX and the Kansas City Chiefs' bid to become the first team to win three consecutive Super Bowls, criticism of NFL officiating's role in the Chiefs' success has become so loud and vicious that the NFL Referees Association felt compelled to publicly respond,

It’s no secret that the NFL team owners club is one of the most exclusive clubs in the world. And being invited watch the Super Bowl in New Orleans from luxury box that’s stocked with plenty of A-list celebrities and captains of industry is pretty exclusive too too.

Texas Longhorns wide receiver Matthew Golden (2) catches a pass during the second half of the Cotton Bowl Classic College Football Playoff semifinal game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Jan. 10, 2025. Ohio State won 28-14.