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The Patriots lost in controversial fashion on Sunday night in Baltimore, watching as Justin Tucker's 27-yard field goal sailed over the top of the goal posts for the win. So as the Ravens celebrated the thrilling victory, Bill Belichick wanted some answers about the kick that was almost too close to call. Belichick sought the ear of an official after the final whistle, but as he was being blatantly ignored, the Patriots head coach decided to make sure he got the referee's attention. A slight tug of the officials arm was Belichick's attention-grabbing -- quite literally -- method of choice,...
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