During Super Bowl LV, Patrick Mahomes' mother, Randi, went on a Twitter tirade.
First, she criticized the referees for how they officiated the game. Then she criticized ESPN for "making fun of" her son. Next came her tweet to Gisele Bundchen, Tom Brady's wife.
What a joke ref!!! Really..
— Randi Mahomes (@tootgail) February 8, 2021
Love our chiefs!! Heartbroken to see how @espn @SportsCenter tried making fun of my son. But i know his heart and love for his team and chiefs nation! Thank you chiefs fans.. don’t forget these are someone’s sons tv #godisgreaterthenmyhighsandmylows
— Randi Mahomes (@tootgail) February 8, 2021
If you have to have the ref on your team is that really winning!!! @giseleofficial lol
— Randi Mahomes (@tootgail) February 8, 2021
Despite her feelings about the game and the outcome, Mahomes revealed she had the opportunity to talk with Brady's parents in two later tweets, saying they are a "class act."
Tom Brady’s parents are a class act. Thank you for your words! @TomBrady @PatrickMahomes pic.twitter.com/73YYRcdgc9
— Randi Mahomes (@tootgail) February 8, 2021
Thank you Mrs. Brady for your kind words.. pic.twitter.com/zAkIZOHVuh
— Randi Mahomes (@tootgail) February 8, 2021
It's unclear what Brady's parents told Mahomes' mother, but it was probably along the lines of how successful her son will be in the future. After all, he is only 25 years old and has played in two Super Bowls in three seasons as a starter.
Mahomes will bounce back from a disappointing 31-9 loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday. He even indicated that the loss will motivate the team to be better next season.
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