If you follow along with Barstool Sports, you're probably well aware how founder Dave Portnoy has a well-documented history with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell.
Portnoy, a vocal New England Patriots fan and internet blogger, was arrested while protesting "Deflategate" at the league office, has been escorted out while attending a previous Super Bowl and Barstool Sports, as told by Portnoy, has not been allowed to cover some of the sport's biggest events like Super Bowl media day.
Goodell, while appearing on video for a hearing Wednesday regarding the Washington Commanders organization, was asked by Jim Jordan, a Republican from Ohio, why Portnoy has been banned from covering NFL games and events.
"Pardon me, I couldn't hear your question," Goodell initially responded.
Jordan then followed up, doubling down on how Portnoy is a member of the press, which prompted a deflection from Goodell.
"Congressman, I'm not familiar with that issue," Goodell said. "I'm happy to check with my staff, but I'm not aware of that."
Jordan, perhaps surprised by Goodell's response, then questioned how the NFL commissioner doesn't know anything about the topic.
"I don't, sir," Goodell told Jordan.
You can watch the interaction here.
The hearing further went off the rails when Goodell then was asked by Pat Fallon, formerly a New England native and currently a Republican from Texas, about "Deflategate" and Tom Brady's suspension.
"Well, congressman, it's been quite a while since I focused on this issue," Goodell said.
Not all were happy that Goodell was even receiving the time to talk about the Commanders. Byron Donalds, a Republican from Florida, started the meeting by saying Goodell's appearance, and thus the reason he was there, was a waste of time.
