Former MSNBC host Touré Neblett experienced the whole range of human emotions during Sunday’s Super Bowl, going from joy to agony as the New England Patriots came back from the largest deficit in NFL postseason history to claim the Lombardi Trophy.
The Patriots’ victory was made worse for Neblett because of the friendships between President Donald Trump and quarterback Tom Brady, coach Bill Belichick, and team owner Robert Kraft.
Before the start of the game, Neblett made sure he registered his disgust with the Patriots because of the ties to the President.
The Patriots, usually a villain, have become villain exponentialized by having Trump leech his way onto their universe.
— Touré (@Toure) February 5, 2017
My wife, who never cares about the Super Bowl, really really wants the Falcons to win.
— Touré (@Toure) February 5, 2017
As the game progressed and the Atlanta Falcons took what appeared to be an insurmountable lead, Neblett’s confidence grew.
Trump is sinking the Pats the same way he’s sinking America.
— Touré (@Toure) February 6, 2017
Muslim ban knocked down in courts. Record 52% disapproval. Fights w China, Mexico and Australia. Pats getting killed. Trumpy keeps losing.
— Touré (@Toure) February 6, 2017
With Gaga romping and the Pats getting killed it feels like the good guys are winning for once.
— Touré (@Toure) February 6, 2017
At the start of the second half, Neblett’s confidence was solidified.
It’s all but inconceivable for the Pats to come back from here.
— Touré (@Toure) February 6, 2017
It would be awesome if the Falcons refused to go to the White House.
— Touré (@Toure) February 6, 2017
That time that John Lewis’s team smashed Trump’s team in the Super Bowl.
— Touré (@Toure) February 6, 2017
Is this the twilight of the Patriots dynasty? Brady is gettin old.
— Touré (@Toure) February 6, 2017
Then the Patriots started their historic comeback.
Karma couldn’t let the Pats to win it all in a season that started with them being punished for cheating.
— Touré (@Toure) February 6, 2017
The blowout has become a nail biter.
— Touré (@Toure) February 6, 2017
Lord, don’t let the Pats win by a TD so Trump can crow about how he was right. I can’t.
— Touré (@Toure) February 6, 2017
When the comeback was complete and the Patriots were Super Bowl champions, Neblett accepted defeat.
The Falcons won the popular vote. 🙁
— Touré (@Toure) February 6, 2017
If you put that Patriots comeback in a movie, it wouldn’t feel believable.
— Touré (@Toure) February 6, 2017