BOSTON -- Pennsylvania Sen. Arlen Specter, the ranking Republican on the Senate Judiciary Committee, wants NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to face lawmakers, according to the New York Times. Specifically, Specter wants to know why the league destroyed video tapes related to "Spygate." He said the committee also wants to question the NFL about the league’s antitrust exemption in relation to its television contract. "That requires an explanation," Specter told the Times. "The NFL has a very preferred status in our country with their antitrust exemption. The American people are entitled to be sure about the integrity of the game. It’s analogous to the CIA destruction of tapes. Or any time you have records destroyed." He even raised the idea of calling members of the Patriots before the Judiciary Committee, but said he would take things one step at a time. Specter and the league have been in contact about the issue through December, but he said the NFL told him it wouldn't respond until after the Super Bowl. A lifelong Philadelphia Eagles fan, Specter said he was concerned about the integrity of sports.

The most impressive thing about the way Sen. Specter rolls is how he always stays on top of the most important issues of the day. Never lets a story get stale or old before taking action. Kudos, Senator. Are you fucking kidding me? Next up on the agenda, investigating the role of WWF referees in world title victory by Andre the Giant over Hulk Hogan in 1988.