The Philadelphia Eagles came agonizingly close to winning it all. After a close 35-38 loss to the Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII, Eagles fans were in a somber mood. But that quickly morphed into indignation and even rage as alternate theories began to emerge. International music sensation Rihanna was supposed to take the spotlight, but the slippery field in State Farm Stadium stole the show and enraged the NFL world. It’s not unusual for disappointed fans to blame circumstances for a particularly brutal loss. But, the playing conditions were noticeably bad.

One theory, in particular, has created a narrative of its own. Fans are sure of the bias shown to the Chiefs because of Super Bowl groundskeeper George Toma’s affiliation with the team. Keeping the bad playing conditions at the forefront, here’s what their General Manager had to say.

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Anyone who watched Sunday’s Super Bowl faceoff witnessed players slipping around more than a couple of times. For a field that cost $800,000, the league’s investment looked far from the high standard a Super Bowl game calls for. The Philadelphia Eagles could’ve easily blamed their loss on the subpar field. But GM Howie Roseman took a firm stance on the matter.

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Asserting that the conditions were not to be blamed he simply stated, “Both teams played on the same field.” 

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While Roseman didn’t condone any excuse, fans gave life to another theory. Questions regarding the reasons behind the Chiefs’ lack of visible gear change in comparison to the Eagles’ cleat changes to adapt to the field were raised. Some fingers pointed at George Toma and his love for the Chiefs. But, at the end of the day, the hard-fought battle came down to a nail-biting finish that cannot be reversed. Here’s how the NFL world reacted to Roseman’s statements.

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The NFL world had a myriad of thoughts on the matter. One fan stated an observation.

Another user exclaimed.

One user appreciated Roseman’s words.

Other users appreciated the team’s reaction to the loss.

One fan pointed fingers at ‘The Sodfather’ aka George Toma.

While the most bizarre theories can be pieced together based on the smallest of details, the Eagles’ unwillingness to lean on excuses is commendable. While Philly fans take some time to nurse their wounds, they will hope that next season holds retribution in light of their painful  ‘almost victory’ in the Super Bowl showdown.

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