X-Factor's Inside the Huddle-Suicide Mission?
 

Entering where no KC
Superfan has gone before


In scientific terms, a black hole is a region of spacetime from which nothing, not even light, can escape. A similar phenomenon exists within the Oakland Coliseum, which is home of the Raiders.It’s a place where sanity enters and is never seen again, where fans from opposing teams never venture, a place where the entire spectrum of colors is reduced to silver and black. All that will change on Sunday.

The X-Factor - complete with my cheesehead, form-fitting spandex and bright red and gold Chiefs’ colors will be on the front row. Yes, you read that right. Like Captain Kirk and the Starship Enterprise, I’ll be going where no Chiefs Superfan has ever gone before . . . into the belly of the beast.
This isn’t something I do casually. As a Superfan, I’ve made it my goal to attend a Chiefs road game in every NFL stadium. As of this moment - after 73 road trips - there are only three stadiums missing from the list. I’ve yet to see KC play at Atlanta, against the Jets in the Meadowlands (I have seen them play the Giants) and at Oakland.

As of Sunday, I’ll be able to mark the Raiders game off my bucket list.
Insane? Yes. Stupid? Open to debate.But I’m not venturing into the Black Hole on my own. I’ll be accompanied by none other than my good friend and fellow Superfan Raider Ron who, by the way, hasn’t missed a Raiders game in more than 20 years. That’s a real Superfan. Raider Ron has been to Kansas City on many occasions, has been begging me for years to be his guest at a game in Oakland.

At the time I agreed to make this trip, the Chiefs were 0-3 and I felt the team needed a spark. Coach Todd Haley and my other friends on the team are super-excited that I’m willing to do this for them.They also agree that I’m super-crazy which has never been open to debate.I’ll be a guest of honor (or dishonor) during the pregame tailgate party where there will be thousands and thousands of Raiders fans.

Raider Ron has promised that I’ll be well-protected which is a good thing because I’ve been told that, among Superfans, I’m among the most hated in the Raider Nation. Denver and San Diego don’t have Superfans, so Kansas City is the only division rival with true Superfans and, apparently, Raiders fans know the X-Factor.

The trip is already generating a lot of traffic on Facebook and message boards. This is turning out to be a big deal - even bigger than I expected. I’ve been getting e-mails from people asking me to reconsider for my personal safety. I’ve even been told by friends that I could become the first official Chiefs martyr, which would be one more thing to mark off my bucket list.
Am I worried? Yes and no.

Any Chiefs fan who would enter the Black Hole without some apprehension is beyond crazy. But I’m putting my trust into Raider Ron and my own experience as a Superfan. I fully expect to be the butt of a lot of ridicule, jokes and profanity. This is Oakland Coliseum and it is the NFL. I’d be disappointed in anything less.

The key is to fight back - not with fists or words, but with humor. I can make more fun of myself than any Raiders fan. I’ll shake hands, pose for photos . . . whatever it takes to diffuse a situation before it gets out of hand.
And, once the game starts, everyone - including myself - will be much more concerned with what happens on the field.

Make no mistake about it. I hate the Raiders and the Raiders feel the same way towards the Chiefs. I expect to be a lightning rod for that resentment on Sunday. But I also believe that, as a Superfan, I’m held to a higher standard.
At the end of the day, it’s not about me, or Raider Ron, or whether the Raiders want to lynch me. This is about the NFL and the teams that we are truly passionate about. Hopefully, at the end of the day we’re talking about a great football game which (of course) the Chiefs have won.

I’m anticipating a memorable game and a weekend that will go into the Superfan history book. And I’m also planning to break new scientific ground as the first Chiefs Superfan to enter - and leave - the Black Hole.
Arrowman and Stephen Hawking, eat your heart out.

I knew I would regret clicking on this thread.

Is it?

"The key is to fight back - not with fists or words, but with humor. I can make more fun of myself than any Raiders fan. I’ll shake hands, pose for photos . . . whatever it takes to diffuse a situation before it gets out of hand."

Yeah, good luck with that. See you on youtube, at least what's left.

you're like half superman, half iraq war vet...

I got Hall of Fame Superfans that have set things up perfectly for me. Thats cool thing about getting inducted into Hall is that Ive made lifelong friends. We travel to Canton every year and spend 4 days together. When they come here me and all my friends protect them. I feel so secure with them,literally am trusting my life with them. Ive never had a major issue with any Superfan that has come to Arrowhead. This is my 74th road game and I've never had a major issue. Gotta trust your friends

Well that's 3 minutes id like to have back
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Probably the case....

No superfan has been to oakland? wtf not?

They're just people. Who want to steal your kids and sell them.

The form-fitting spandex creeps me out. But you may have balls wearing that get-up there.

Raider Ron.. LMAO can I get a pic please?

Don't mess with our mojo... Have you been at the last two wins?

I bet they do. :facepalm:

You'll be fine. Or you'll get stabbed.

I wouldn't put anything in a guy named Raider Ron.
So if a guy tries to kick your ass, you're gonna pose and smile for a pic?

We're gonna ****ing win.

Hope you like urine.
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Many of the Iraqi war vets I know would say, "**** you for comparing me to the drunk that dresses in pajamas to go to a Chiefs game"

I'm really kinda pissed we've let a guy named Raider Ron into Arrowhead. That's worse than the freaks wearing purple feathers.

If we've learned anything from the past year, it's that sports fans in California never violently assault fans of other teams. You should be fine.

U crack me up,all answers will come Monday. And yes WE ARE GONNA KICK SOME FAIDER ASS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

Both my grandads served. My one grandad was a POW in the Pacific. My dad served in Vietnam. I have tons of very close friends that served in Gulf. And they all love me and are happy to call me grandson,son or best friend. So go on with your badself.