Last year the NFL commissioner Roger what's- his-name, sold his soul to the devil in exchange for a court reversal that would suspend Tom Brady for four games of the 2016 season.
NOW Rodger "the dodger" was trying to sell his soul to the devil AGAIN to make sure the Patriots would lose the super bowl and he wouldn't have to present Bob Kraft with the winner's trophy and Tom Brady with the super bowl MVP trophy. (his 4th, setting the record over Joe Montana.) Of course we ALL know how Roger hates to embarrass himself BUT.....too bad Roger.
God explained it to Pete and the guys, who were all there in support of his efforts of fairness to all the GOOD people.
"Fair is Fair," said God. The devil got his entire cadre of lawyers to battle this out and I brought ours...."Yes, we DO have a couple of lawyers up here in Heaven...and THEY'RE real good. "Of course, when you have JUSTICE on your side it's a little easier.
Newly arrived Justice Anton Scalia, when called upon by God, just rolled up his sleeves and sat down to think it all over....read that ancient agreement then said, proudly, I have it...."Lord, he said, in your infinite wisdom as you tried to be overly fair in the "selling souls" agreement...you DID have the foresight to include the..."one man, one soul" clause. Since the commissioner ALREADY sold his soul last year...THAT'S THE BALLGAME." Let the game(s) begin.
As they all sat back snacking on their "Heavenly Hash" sundaes with the light-as-a cloud marsh mellow fluff toppings God said, "Anybody got any special requests?" St. Thomas, Brady's patron saint asked..."Is it possible, well, it would be nice, he stammered not wanting to sound greedy, if Tom could win another MVP?"
St. James, the younger, raised his hand and said, "MY fellow, James White, has worked real hard all year long and it would be nice if something good happened with him."
"Judas Escariot," back in the corner...come up here and join the group," Said the Lord. Shyly, ever aware of his horrible act years ago, was told he was forgiven..BUT he never REALLY felt worthy of the forgiveness. Being invited to join in the party was something special BUT, could the Lord really forgive him for the betrayal?
"Thank you Lord," said Judas. "I was just thinking....a few of these super bowl games have had these crazy, miraculous catches...by the Patriots' opponents. The one with the Giants cost them the game and the one with Seattle almost cost them the game. Of course you made up for that with the miraculous interception by the Pats at the goal line by that rookie corner back. BUT, the Patriots NEVER get the benefit of ANY of those miraculous, incredible circus catches. It would be nice if, just this once.....Then his voice trailed off, knowing he had no right to ask the Lord for ANY favor. He still never really felt like he was TOTALLY forgiven. BUT, when Edelman made the craziest, miraculous catch of any EVER seen, he looked at the Lord, who gently smiled at him and Judas KNEW the true power of forgiveness. as we all learned
Well, by now, we all know how the game turned out....Patriots winners, James White scores THREE TD's including the game winner...and Jules Edelman makes THE CATCH of the AGES.
NOTE-----AND MY prediction of the final score was right on the money....The ONLY ONE among the sportswriter's circle to get it right on the money....Look it up after my previous story.
To my readers....If you like these "God and St. Peter stories stay tuned...there are a few more coming up soon.....Ever hear about the FIRST Patriots' Super Bowl playoff Victory??.......................