According to ESPN.com, “side judge Brian Stropolo was pulled from today’s Saints-Panthers game when it was discovered on his facebook that he is a Saint’s fan.” Not included in the article were the various statuses posted by Stropolo, but don’t worry, the crew here at The First Pick dug them up for you…
Brian Stropolo
Don’t worry guys, been outside in the backyard practicing all week! The flag arm is ready for Sunday! LOL @ Cam Newtown 😉
Brian Stropolo
Pass interference is when the defender doesn’t even touch the receiver right? ;-ppppp #DownwithCam
Brian Strop0lo
Just talked to Drew, he’s pumped i’m assigned to the game! Can’t to show him my ref skillzzz! #WhooooDatttt!
Brian Stropolo
Hey facebook friend! If anyone from the NFL asks….i’m not a Saints fan! Tell them I like the…Browns! Yea i’m a Browns fan! #T-Richforlife!
By Ben Simpson