This is pure paranoia from a rival fan base that can't handle being on top. The idea that officials have some vendetta against the defending champs is laughable. If anything, the spotlight is brighter, and crews are under more scrutiny when they call your games. Those "phantom holds" last season were probably just your O-line getting beat. Good teams ovecome a bad call or two, that's football. The real issue is your staff not adapting when the whistle doesn't go your way. Blaming the zebras is a weak excuse for when execution fails. We've all seen games with questionable calls, but to say it's a league-wide conspiracy is just sour grapes looking for an outlet. Maybe the problem isn't the officials, it's the pressure of staying number one. Focus on coaching your guys to play disciplined ball instead of whining about a target. Champions don't make excuses, they handle their business on the field.