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**Tribal Warfare** · 11-12-2012, 11:38 PM

Mellinger | Chiefs discover new way to fail
By SAM MELLINGER
The Kansas City Star
The Chiefs’ best game of the year ended in the most appropriate way possible: a turnover and a loss. Now comes the part where they push and pull about what it means. Everything up to the jobs of the head coach and general manager may hang in the balance.

That we’re now into the second half of the season with the Chiefs having one win and talking about their best game ending in a loss would be sadder if we weren’t well past the point of worrying about such signs of ineptitude.

The Chiefs played tough, and fearless. And even though they blew what turned out to be a 16-13 loss in overtime here on Monday night, as long as the men in charge are still in charge they have a chance to stay in charge.

Hey, if nothing else, they finally ended that ridiculous season-long streak of never leading while the clock was running. They looked, mostly, like a real NFL team. Like they practice and everything.

“The guys played their hearts out,” coach Romeo Crennel said. “If the guys keep playing that way, we’ll get this turned.”

It remains virtually impossible to imagine them doing it, but in a season of such historical and thorough failure you can hear quarterback Matt Cassel say this was “without a doubt” the Chiefs’ best game of the year and nod your head with understanding.

But looked at from other angles, the Chiefs found new ways to embarrass themselves. So we picked up a few more anecdotes to rehash if and when owner Clark Hunt decides to make major changes.

He already had all the reasoning he needs, but an unforgettably creative one came in the third quarter when the Chiefs did the Chiefs-est thing of the season: a “group celebration” penalty for a touchdown that didn’t count on their way to 1-8. The refs called back the score on a penalty, but did enforce the penalty.

So to review: the guys tied for the worst record in the league got flagged for celebrating a touchdown that never happened. This is officially the cockiest terrible team in NFL history.

Every once in a while, a dirty mop bucket of a season breaks for comedy.

Starting today, the Chiefs will publicly try to spin this as a positive turning point. They will talk about how hard they played and how they took a Super Bowl contender into overtime on the road, but they’re just as likely to have peaked as continue to ascend.

Because how much longer will the defense continue to play this hard when the quarterback goes 11 for 26 with the game-ending interception?

How much longer will Jamaal Charles continue to run so hard for a team going nowhere, each hit taking a bit off the already perilous career of an NFL running back?

The Chiefs very clearly took this matchup against their old coach on their sport’s biggest stage personally, and part of how this season ends up will depend on how Hunt interprets it.

He can be impressed with the effort, or frustrated that personal vendettas are required to bring it out.

He can think about taking one of the NFL’s model franchises to the wire, or he can think of the stupid mistakes and embarrassing moments that made it end in another disappointment.

A missed field goal, a kickoff out of bounds, a kick return fumbled and picked up twice, continued problems covering the tight end, a hole at left guard, more dropped passes, the knucklehead star receiver taunting Pittsburgh’s defense on a touchdown that got called back, and this list could keep going.

Remember, a miniature meltdown in New York served as the final sin that allowed Scott ***** to fire Todd Haley last year.

In strictly football terms, the Chiefs just played their best game for a coach and GM who will need more of it to stick around long-term. There’s a banner scheduled to fly above Kansas City rush hour traffic Friday morning that represents a vocal segment of the fan base rooting against that.

The Chiefs’ future depends in part on whether the buttoned-down owner cares more about a team playing hard, or the embarrassing moments that did them in.

loochy · 11-13-2012, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Reaper16

I don't even mean it judgmentally. I think certain Americans of a certain demographic believe there is a correct way that a man should carry himself. And those people are right in the GOP wheelhouse.

Not to send this to D.C. or anything.

GTFO with that crap.

Can't we unite on the Chiefs' suckage?

Fat Elvis · 11-13-2012, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Reaper16

Fact: everyone who is upset with the celebration dances last night voted for Romney.

Not fact. I wasn't a fan of the dances and I voted for Obama.

loochy · 11-13-2012, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Fat Elvis

Not fact. I wasn't a fan of the dances and I voted for Obama.

I don't give a damn about the dancing AND I voted for Romney only because I felt he was the lesser of 2 evils.

**Reaper16** · 11-13-2012, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fat Elvis

Not fact. I wasn't a fan of the dances and I voted for Obama.

Pics or it didn't happen.

Buzz_TinBalls · 11-13-2012, 09:47 AM

I don't mind dancing on the field etc, but it was an obvious blunderful penalty and well, that is stupid shit.

DTLB58 · 11-13-2012, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Romeo's Pants

The lack of discipline in this Chiefs team is just unprecedented.

The defense fiddles while Rome burns.

Maybe it's a way of them saying "Nobody is controlling us. This is a joke! Please help!"

**GloryDayz** · 11-13-2012, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by siberian khatru

I hope they took the entire team out for ice cream afterward.

Dayze · 11-13-2012, 11:00 AM

the thing that is funn about that gif, is how it seems like player after player after player arrives to do the 'dance' or whatever the **** you call it.

**GloryDayz** · 11-13-2012, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Dayze

the thing that is funn about that gif, is how it seems like player after player after player arrives to do the 'dance' or whatever the **** you call it.

Ebolapox · 11-13-2012, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Woodsponge Chuckpants

Was the Hali/Houston dance a traditional African dance? I'm just curious what that was?

I watched Nigeria win the gold at the 1996 Olympics in Athens and they were dancing similar to that.

holy shit. you've officially said the dumbest shit ever said on the interwebs. there are some dumb mother****ers out there, but you make them look like goddamned einsteins, every one of them. it's remarkable that you can even function. you should be ****ing studied by science as an anomoly--the first human who was less intelligent than a fruit fly.

Bo's Pelini · 11-13-2012, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reaper16

Fact: everyone who is upset with the celebration dances last night voted for Romney.

Yeah because only a certain Demographic is upset with getting penalized for dancing over an incomplete pass which resulted in a first down in a close game.

Sorter · 11-13-2012, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by h5n1

holy shit. you've officially said the dumbest shit ever said on the interwebs. there are some dumb mother****ers out there, but you make them look like goddamned einsteins, every one of them. it's remarkable that you can even function. you should be ****ing studied by science as an anomoly--the first human who was less intelligent than a fruit fly.

rep

ARROW2 · 11-13-2012, 01:11 PM

No, the Chiefs held. Try again

ARROW2 · 11-13-2012, 01:12 PM

Real talk

Sorter · 11-13-2012, 01:13 PM

****. Romeo really did work on that "Remember the Titans" bullshit last week.

11-12-2012, 11:38 PM
Tribal Warfare The Boom Boom Room Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Far Beyond Comprehension Casino cash: $1044276	Mellinger \| Chiefs discover new way to fail Mellinger \| Chiefs discover new way to fail By SAM MELLINGER The Kansas City Star The Chiefs’ best game of the year ended in the most appropriate way possible: a turnover and a loss. Now comes the part where they push and pull about what it means. Everything up to the jobs of the head coach and general manager may hang in the balance. That we’re now into the second half of the season with the Chiefs having one win and talking about their best game ending in a loss would be sadder if we weren’t well past the point of worrying about such signs of ineptitude. The Chiefs played tough, and fearless. And even though they blew what turned out to be a 16-13 loss in overtime here on Monday night, as long as the men in charge are still in charge they have a chance to stay in charge. Hey, if nothing else, they finally ended that ridiculous season-long streak of never leading while the clock was running. They looked, mostly, like a real NFL team. Like they practice and everything. “The guys played their hearts out,” coach Romeo Crennel said. “If the guys keep playing that way, we’ll get this turned.” It remains virtually impossible to imagine them doing it, but in a season of such historical and thorough failure you can hear quarterback Matt Cassel say this was “without a doubt” the Chiefs’ best game of the year and nod your head with understanding. But looked at from other angles, the Chiefs found new ways to embarrass themselves. So we picked up a few more anecdotes to rehash if and when owner Clark Hunt decides to make major changes. He already had all the reasoning he needs, but an unforgettably creative one came in the third quarter when the Chiefs did the Chiefs-est thing of the season: a “group celebration” penalty for a touchdown that didn’t count on their way to 1-8. The refs called back the score on a penalty, but did enforce the penalty. So to review: the guys tied for the worst record in the league got flagged for celebrating a touchdown that never happened. This is officially the cockiest terrible team in NFL history. Every once in a while, a dirty mop bucket of a season breaks for comedy. Starting today, the Chiefs will publicly try to spin this as a positive turning point. They will talk about how hard they played and how they took a Super Bowl contender into overtime on the road, but they’re just as likely to have peaked as continue to ascend. Because how much longer will the defense continue to play this hard when the quarterback goes 11 for 26 with the game-ending interception? How much longer will Jamaal Charles continue to run so hard for a team going nowhere, each hit taking a bit off the already perilous career of an NFL running back? The Chiefs very clearly took this matchup against their old coach on their sport’s biggest stage personally, and part of how this season ends up will depend on how Hunt interprets it. He can be impressed with the effort, or frustrated that personal vendettas are required to bring it out. He can think about taking one of the NFL’s model franchises to the wire, or he can think of the stupid mistakes and embarrassing moments that made it end in another disappointment. A missed field goal, a kickoff out of bounds, a kick return fumbled and picked up twice, continued problems covering the tight end, a hole at left guard, more dropped passes, the knucklehead star receiver taunting Pittsburgh’s defense on a touchdown that got called back, and this list could keep going. Remember, a miniature meltdown in New York served as the final sin that allowed Scott ***** to fire Todd Haley last year. In strictly football terms, the Chiefs just played their best game for a coach and GM who will need more of it to stick around long-term. There’s a banner scheduled to fly above Kansas City rush hour traffic Friday morning that represents a vocal segment of the fan base rooting against that. The Chiefs’ future depends in part on whether the buttoned-down owner cares more about a team playing hard, or the embarrassing moments that did them in.
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