According the Footballzebras.com, Ed Hochuli has been selected to be the referee for the AFC championship game between the New England Patriots and Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Ed Vinovich was chosen to be the referee for the NFC championship game between the Arizona Cardinals and Charlotte Panthers.

Hochuli is the most well-known NFL referee. His fame started when CBS color commentator Phil Simms mentioned Hochuli’s large biceps during a game.

Hochuli had a controversial exchange with Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton, during a game between Carolina and the New Orleans Saints last September 27. Newton complained that there was not a penalty on Saints’ Tyeler Davison for a late hit. Newton alleged that Hochuli retorted, “you’re not old enough to get that call.”

Hochuli claimed that he didn’t say that but rather, “you were running.” Examination of the video confirmed Hochuli’s assertion, and the NFL league office backed him.

Will these selections have any impact on the outcome of the championship games? According to Andrew Mason, the Denver Broncos have had much better success with Hochuli versus Vinovich.

Broncos have lost seven straight with Vinovich refereeing, but have won seven straight with Hochuli at the whistle. https://t.co/84sXHi9lUa — Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) January 19, 2016

While an argument could be made that Hochuli is a favorable referee for the Broncos, conversely the selection of Hochuli may be detrimental to the Patriots.

Ed Hochuli will be the referee in Denver. Pats are 3-4 in Hochuli's games since 2010. Hochuli flagged Gronk for OPI vs. NYG in Week 10. — Jeff Howe (@jeffphowe) January 19, 2016

Hochuli is a trial attorney and a partner in the Arizona law firm of Jones, Skelton and Hochuli, P.L.C. He has been an NFL official since 1990 and became a referee in 1992.

By league rules, neither Hochuli nor Vinovich will be eligible to referee this year’s Super Bowl.