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the Talking Can

11-19-2014 09:10 AM

Grantland article on Kelce

http://grantland.com/features/travis...chdown-dances/

long + gifs of dancing

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All of Kelce’s touchdown dances have been collaborative. During the team warm-up against Miami, a few Chiefs defenders told Kelce that if he scored, he had to break out the shmoney dance. “I was like, ‘Man, I don’t even know if I can do that dance,’” Kelce says. It took a few pregame run-throughs, but Kelce ultimately busted out the move after a 20-yard touchdown in the second quarter.

When Jason Kelce first saw the clip of the nae nae, he called his brother with a simple message. “He gave me a call and told me to stop doing that shit,” Kelce says, laughing. After the shmoney, Jason went a step further — a text message to Chiefs assistant offensive line coach Eugene Chung, who’d coached Jason on Andy Reid’s staff in Philadelphia.

All you need to know about how the Kelce brothers are different you can tell by looking at them. Travis, two years Jason’s junior, is tall and lean, with a perfectly manicured beard. “Jason,” his father, says, “is a Neanderthal.” A squirrel could be living in the elder Kelce’s facial hair. No one would know.

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the Talking Can

11-19-2014 09:13 AM

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Simply Red

11-19-2014 09:13 AM

favorite Chief.

the Talking Can

11-19-2014 09:16 AM

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the Talking Can

11-19-2014 09:18 AM

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On the morning of his 25th birthday, Kelce texted with some friends. They told him that when he scored that day, they wanted a little Ric Flair strut. Kelce grew up watching wrestling, though Flair’s peak was a bit before his time. Still, Kelce always respected him as a showman. “People like to say it’s fake,” Kelce says. “I’d like to go see someone try to act and be that exciting when a camera’s in [your] face. That’s tough stuff to do. That guy is entertaining, period.” After a 2-yard plunge in a game that the Chiefs eventually lost to the 49ers, Kelce paid homage to the Nature Boy.

Kelce sees some similarities between himself and Flair. Winning is paramount, but football is also an entertainment business. He wants fame, and he wants it in ways he may be afraid to admit. “I really want to be one of the greats,” Kelce says. “I want to be able to walk somewhere and have people say, ‘Oh, that’s Travis.’

“I enjoy being the one on TV. I enjoy being the show. I enjoy making people laugh. If I can put a smile on someone’s face if I do a dance in the end zone, why not?” There are teams around the NFL where the mere mention of attention would be immediately stifled. “That,” Kelce says, “is why I love playing for Andy Reid.” Kelce says that Reid encourages every player to let his personality show, that the coach believes expression is necessary to play your best version of the game.

Easy 6

11-19-2014 10:52 AM

I dont care what anyone says, the "arrow shot" is the coolest celebration ever invented by a Chief.

Hootie

11-19-2014 10:52 AM

He's quickly becoming my favorite Chief.

Skyy God

11-19-2014 10:55 AM

Speaking of gifs, that should totally be an option for avatars.

Chiefshrink

11-19-2014 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Cave Johnson (Post 11126022)

Speaking of gifs, that should totally be an option for avatars.

Agreed:thumb:

Dragonocho

11-19-2014 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Easy 6 (Post 11126010)

I dont care what anyone says, the "arrow shot" is the coolest celebration ever invented by a Chief.

That's Randy Orton's ring entrance thing....

Also, would Whitlock put this on Black Grantland? (Sorry, had to).

Easy 6

11-19-2014 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Dragonocho (Post 11126047)

That's Randy Orton's ring entrance thing....

Also, would Whitlock put this on Black Grantland? (Sorry, had to).

Ah, didnt know that... I'll revise it to say, he has co-opted it perfectly, a great fit for this particular team.

KCUnited

11-19-2014 11:25 AM

That block he put on Earl Thomas was a tribute to the move Kemper Arena put on Owen Hart.

|Zach|

11-19-2014 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Easy 6 (Post 11126010)

I dont care what anyone says, the "arrow shot" is the coolest celebration ever invented by a Chief.

Lol what.

InChiefsHeaven

11-19-2014 11:45 AM

I like the kid. I'm a lot like him...except for the athletic ability, winning personality and people liking me. Other than that, it's like a brutha from anutha mutha...

Mav	11-19-2014 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by KCUnited (Post 11126083)

That block he put on Earl Thomas was a tribute to the move Kemper Arena put on Owen Hart.

That's ****ed up....

BigMeatballDave

11-19-2014 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by KCUnited (Post 11126083)

That block he put on Earl Thomas was a tribute to the move Kemper Arena put on Owen Hart.

LMAO

-King-

11-19-2014 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Cave Johnson (Post 11126022)

Speaking of gifs, that should totally be an option for avatars.

They are. You just have to make them a small enough size.
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Molitoth

11-19-2014 12:30 PM

Most under utilized Chief.

NJChiefsFan

11-19-2014 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Easy 6 (Post 11126010)

I dont care what anyone says, the "arrow shot" is the coolest celebration ever invented by a Chief.

I still like Johnny Morton throwing the grenade. Steve Smith rowing the boat and seeing a person catching him, thus making him panic and speed up, is still my favorite TD celebration.

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Originally Posted by Dragonocho (Post 11126047)

That's Randy Orton's ring entrance thing....

Orton just does the arm spreading, not the arrow part.

Two-Twenty

11-19-2014 04:39 PM

His celebrations look dumb as **** when the Chiefs lose. Why no similar Bowe show backlash?

ThaVirus

11-19-2014 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Two-Twenty (Post 11126613)

His celebrations look dumb as **** when the Chiefs lose. Why no similar Bowe show backlash?

I don't think he's had a celebration in a game that was an obvious loss at the time.

Actually, the only time I remember him celebrating in a loss was the Ric Flair strut in San Fran. His TD put us up 7-3, though.

I'd hate to say the reason that he probably doesn't catch the same flack as Bowe because I'm not a fan of the race card but you have to wonder.

They have the same number of drops and both celebrate after mundane plays. Kelce also doesn't appear to be near the blocker that Bowe is, different positions aside.

Chromatic

11-19-2014 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by KCUnited (Post 11126083)

That block he put on Earl Thomas was a tribute to the move Kemper Arena put on Owen Hart.

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MikeMaslowski

11-19-2014 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Chromatic (Post 11126651)

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It is weird how that can be too soon but it is for some reason. :shrug:

kysirsoze

11-19-2014 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by KCUnited (Post 11126083)

That block he put on Earl Thomas was a tribute to the move Kemper Arena put on Owen Hart.

Post of the year material.

Mav	11-19-2014 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by NJChiefsFan (Post 11126406)

I still like Johnny Morton throwing the grenade. Steve Smith rowing the boat and seeing a person catching him, thus making him panic and speed up, is still my favorite TD celebration.

Orton just does the arm spreading, not the arrow part.

Steve Smith's was my all time favorite.

unlurking

11-19-2014 07:21 PM

So I guess I'm the only one that finds these celebrations cheesy?

digger

11-19-2014 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Simply Red (Post 11125886)

favorite Chief.

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Originally Posted by Hootie 2.0 (Post 11126015)

He's quickly becoming my favorite Chief.

These

Wallcrawler

11-19-2014 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by KCUnited (Post 11126083)

That block he put on Earl Thomas was a tribute to the move Kemper Arena put on Owen Hart.

Wow.

+5 ****ing dick points for you. Grats.

Mav	11-19-2014 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Wallcrawler (Post 11126956)

Wow.

+5 ****ing dick points for you. Grats.

Right? I was watching that pay per view.

Sweet Daddy Hate

11-19-2014 08:22 PM

Arrow = gay.

Robot dance = Awesome.

Simply Red

11-19-2014 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Sweet Daddy Williams (Post 11126983)

Arrow = gay.

Robot dance = Awesome.

C'mon the Arrow Shot is dope.

Sweet Daddy Hate

11-19-2014 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Simply Red (Post 11126992)

C'mon the Arrow Shot is dope.

As long as he scores TD's, I could give a ****.

KCUnited

11-19-2014 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Mav (Post 11126960)

Right? I was watching that pay per view.

Prayers sent.

Mav	11-19-2014 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by KCUnited (Post 11127109)

Prayers sent.

Lolz

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