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He rolled out a deluge of statistics: 66 total penalties against opponents versus only 36 against Kansas City, and a striking ratio of 11 unsportsmanlike conducts against the Chiefs to just two against others. These figures, he argued, are too significant to ignore and painted a frustrated picture of favoritism that he believes exists but is downplayed by officials like Scott Green and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell.
"You want to tell me it's equal?" Russo remarked, expressing disbelief at the implications of such statements. To him, expressing discontent with officiating decisions is not merely fan bitterness but a crucial discussion point in closing the gap between perception and reality in sports officiating.