Take it easy on em', Ed.

Hochuli's transformation took place after the 97' playoffs when he blew a fumble call during a Vikings-Giants game. When the Vikings came away with a 23-22 victory, many of the New York faithful were convinced that Hochuli's call reversed their fortunes and eventually led to the hiring of Tom "Douchebag" Coughlin. Although based in speculation, many NFL analysts have noted the drastic change in both Hochuli's body mass and demeanor following that ill-fated sunday.

Noted for his aggressive style, Hochuli began to dominate the NFL referee landscape with emphatic holding gestures and a deepened voice that would make Barry White weep in defeat. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell calls the findings "unfortunate" and added, " I hope Ed can rebound from this. I know that large muscles can be an addiction and I hope his family and friends can rally behind him. But, this is a league of second chances. Hopefully Ed will get his act together and be ready for the second round of the playoffs. His week long suspension is a reminder to anyone who wants to violate the league's drug policy. We're watching, fellas".