Patriots LB Chatham levels streaker who runs from security

HOUSTON -- The second-half kickoff of the Super Bowl was delayed after a man dressed as a referee ran onto the field, stripped down to a G-string and shoes, then started dancing at the 30-yard line.

Security officials carry the hogtied streaker off the field.(AP)

New England Patriots linebacker Matt Chatham leveled the man as he ran from security personnel. The man, who had the name of a gambling website scribbled across his chest, was hogtied and carried off the field by police.

CBS didn't air the intruder to the worldwide television audience, focusing its cameras elsewhere as the man was being chased.

There was no immediate word on the man's identity or how he got through the intense security at the game.

Security personnel referred questions to the NFL. League spokesman Greg Aiello said the man was arrested and in the custody of Houston police.

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