Just like his predecessor, Chris Christie, New Jersey governor Phil Murphy isn't a fan of the Philadelphia Eagles.
Murphy grew up in Needham, Mass., and as a result, will be cheering on the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII.
"Let there be no doubt: I have grown up and I remain today a Patriots fan," Murphy told Steve Politi and Brent Johnson of NJ Advance Media.
However, he did admit he has a "soft spot" for the Eagles because of his admiration for Dick Vermeil, who served as the team's head coach from 1976 to 1982.
"I think this is a very close game. If anything I feel like the Eagles have more momentum than the Pats do because they dismembered the Vikings - which I didn't see coming," Murphy said. "The Patriots were fortunate to get away with a win against the Jaguars. I think it should be a very tight, good Super Bowl."
Christie - a diehard Dallas Cowboys fan and occasional guest in Jerry Jones' owners box - was notorious for his hatred of all things Eagles, once referring to their supporters as "generally angry, awful people."
