Dave Portnoy — the self-styled “El Presidente” of Barstool Sports with a penchant for mocking NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell — said he “might as well have been a terrorist” after security frog-marched him out of Super Bowl media night for sneaking in on a fake credential. He escaped with a criminal trespass warning, and was told by authorities he’d be arrested if he attempted to enter Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium, home of Sunday’s Patriots-Rams showdown. But Portnoy, an unabashed Patriots fan, told the Boston Herald: “There’s no chance I’m missing the game.” Barstool Sports has been banned from all NFL-sponsored events since some of its members, including Portnoy, were arrested after protesting the league’s handling of “Deflategate,” he said. Portnoy wasn’t exactly being discreet when NFL security caught him at Monday night’s media event at the State Farm Arena — his mustachioed disguise featured an “I love Roger Goodell” cap. The suits who swarmed him were unamused. “They were not in any type of joking manner or pleasant,” Portnoy said. “I might as well have been a terrorist the way they were acting towards me.” Portnoy said the NFL’s vendetta against Barstool Sports just makes Goodell and his organization “look petty and stupid.” “I know if they actually threw me in jail again it’s such a bigger media story, so it doesn’t look good for them either,” Portnoy said, adding, “I wasn’t nervous or anything. It just shows to me how dumb the NFL is and how dumb Roger Goodell is.” Portnoy said he tried to get in the door through proper channels. His request for media credentials through the Patriots was “denied quickly,” he said. Then Portnoy decided to go incognito, which he said he did during last year’s Super Bowl without getting caught. He used a photograph of a press badge to create a fake credential and got by security “pretty easy.” Portnoy said an on-camera interview with NESN might have been his downfall. “I noticed that people on walkie-talkies were starting to circle where I was” after that, he said. Portnoy was escorted into a back room, where he said he was questioned by NFL officials and police officers for two or three hours before he was allowed to walk out. Portnoy and Barstool’s PFT Commenter, Eric Sollenberger, who was caught later in the night, were given criminal trespass warnings, the Atlanta Police Department said. Police confiscated their fake credentials and said the two would be arrested if they attempted to enter that arena, the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Georgia World Congress Center or Centennial Olympic Park. Portnoy seemed unperturbed by the threat. “I like seeing Roger Goodell squirm. So far, I’m off to a good start this week,” he said.<doc-sep>Marcus Smart Says He Has Heard Racist Remarks From Celtics Fans: 'It's Sad And Sickening'Asked about Kyrie Irving's comments about Boston fans, Celtics guard Marcus Smart said that he is hoping that the Boston crowd will treat all players -- whether they're in a Celtics or a Nets uniform -- with respect. Jayson Tatum Good To Go For Celtics-Nets Game 3Celtics forward Jayson Tatum practiced on Thursday and is good to go for Friday night's must-win Game 3 against the Brooklyn Nets. Jalen Mills Explains Why He Switched To No. 2 With PatriotsJalen Mills says switching to No. 2 is cool, but it also has a deeper meaning for the new Patriots defensive back. Long Snapper Joe Cardona On Playing For New England Patriots: 'I Never Thought I'd Be In The NFL'The Patriots long snapper says there is a different energy in the building knowing that fans will be returning to Gillette Stadium in the fall. Bruins-Islanders Game 1 Set For Saturday Night At TD GardenWe don't have a full series schedule just yet, but at least we know when the Bruins and the Islanders will begin their second-round series.<doc-sep>The Super Bowl, more sentient advertisement than football game, crept in one promo during halftime. That belonged to Barstool Sports, which fancies itself as the NFL’s enemy and is happy for the publicity when it gets kicked out of the league’s events. The website and #lifestyle for bros founder Dave Portnoy was kicked out of Super Bowl media night earlier this week, and he made it 2-for-2 in Atlanta. Video surfaced of the controversial Portnoy, who was sporting his flashiest mustache and shades to stand out as much as he could while ostensibly blending in, being carried from his seat. Minutes earlier, Portnoy, who made a big show of being at the game despite Barstool being banned from NFL events since 2015, had tweeted a video of his halftime takes in a game the Patriots led 3-0.<doc-sep>
Play video content TMZSports.com 8:33 AM PT -- New information about the Barstool Sports incident at the Super Bowl Opening Day event in Atlanta -- cops say PFT Commenter was NOT arrested -- but he was issued a criminal trespass warning. A spokesperson for the Atlanta Police Dept. tells TMZ Sports ... both PFT and Barstool president Dave Portnoy were "in possession of fake Super Bowl LIII media credentials." "The individuals ... were issued criminal trespass warnings by APD officers at the request of State Farm Arena security staff." "Neither man was arrested or cited. Both had the fake credentials taken away and were advised they would be arrested for criminal trespass if they attempted to enter either State Farm Arena, Georgia World Congress Center, Centennial Olympic Park, or Mercedes Benz Stadium property again." We spoke with Portnoy who tells us the trespass warning means he's not allowed to attend the Super Bowl, even though he has a ticket. Portnoy also delivered a message to NFL Commish Roger Goodell. PFT Commenter -- the cohost of the "Pardon My Take" podcast on Barstool Sports -- says he was arrested at the NFL's Super Bowl Opening Night event in Atlanta on Monday night. The Barstool star -- real name Eric Sollenberger -- had been having a pretty successful night, firing off questions to everyone from Rob Gronkowski to Todd Gurley ... even Bill Belichick. But at some point during the evening, event organizers decided they wanted PFT Commenter out -- and they sent security to escort him off the property. Eventually, PFT says the Atlanta Police Dept. got involved and arrested him for criminal trespassing. PFT says officials even called in the FBI to question him. PFT's boss -- Barstool Sports president Dave Portnoy was also escorted out of the event. Portnoy says he was not arrested. Barstool and the NFL have a rocky relationship -- Portnoy and his team have attacked NFL Commish Roger Goodell on several occasions ... and it's clear they're not welcome at official NFL events. Story developing ... The powers that be just gave @PFTCommenter the boot from media night. pic.twitter.com/UbKzqnyB39 @ZackCoxNESN