Tony G: The Lifesaver
Larry Johnson’s nickname might be Iron Man, but he’s no real-life super hero. (he’s not a bad dude, though, despite what the haters say)
Chad Johnson may bust out some post-TD CPR, but I doubt he can save actual lives under pressure.
Jared Allen might be a recovering alcoholic, and a badass, but he’s still no Hancock.
Yet, Tony Gonzalez might just be a certified effing super hero. As if Tony G wasn’t hero enough 16 Sundays a year (maybe 17 if we’re lucky), he’s now saving lives, too. From The Kansas City Star:
It all happened fast, and Martin doesn’t remember all the details. She just remembers Tony Gonzalez running over, performing the Heimlich maneuver on the choking man, and Gonzalez rejoining his family at their table.
“We were scared, definitely,” said Martin, who has worked four years as a server at Capone’s Italian Restaurante in Huntington Beach. “He was so thankful that Tony was behind him. We wouldn’t have been able to help him the way Tony did.”
In what Martin estimated was a 10-second ordeal, Gonzalez added a new line to his astonishing resume. All-Pro tight end for the Chiefs. Actor. Reality-show judge.
Now, Gonzalez is a lifesaver.
Eat your heart out, Jason Witten. Either Tony G is a God or he’s pulling a Phil Connors (”then put your little hand in mine…”) and living the same day over and over again, because nobody’s this good. We’ve had quite a few Chiefs win NFL Man of the Year (Derrick Thomas, Will Shields) and it looks like Gonzo isn’t taking no for an answer when it comes to joining that pantheon.
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What is with the fascination with Larry Johnson? He is no where near a super-hero in real life. Unless you count going to the club and dancing on a broken foot while his team is losing games hand-over-fist. Not many NFL players can or would even think to do that…so maybe you are onto something there. In all seriousness, LJ has a lot to prove to me this year after the off-the-field shananagans and bitching and moaning when he didn’t get his way on the field last year. I am expecting the worst and hoping for the best.
July 8th, 2008 at 9:06 amOff-the-field shenanigans? What re you talking about? One incident during the Vermiel era? He went to a club on his birthday (a party was thrown for him) and who says he was dancing? What’s with some Chiefs fans and the hating on L.J.? That’s the real question.
My fascination is that we were 4-3 and beating Green Bay with him, and 0-8 without him. Fact. He’s also got a great work ethic, and, personally, I think he’s severely misunderstood as a person.
Keep drinking the Haterade, though. L.J. is going to prove the naysayers wrong in a matter of months.
Now, let’s get back to Tony G.
July 8th, 2008 at 10:41 amDo not forget that in 2000 Tony Gonzalez was playing at the 49ers and went out of bounds hitting a camera man to the ground.
The man was rushed to the hospital as a precaution and a cat scan was taken of his head which revealed a tumor early enough to save the man’’s life!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tony G is Mr. All time good Guy life saver. this is his second time saving someone.
I was at the game by the way!!!!!!
Go Chiefs.
July 8th, 2008 at 10:58 amJeremy cool story. Thanks for sharing. How can you not love this guy! When he retires he might be the greatest Chief ever.
July 8th, 2008 at 11:06 amNot to mention he will be the best TE ever.
July 8th, 2008 at 11:17 amJeremy, wow! I had never, ever heard that one. That is awesome.
July 8th, 2008 at 11:37 amCheck out the video…
July 8th, 2008 at 11:43 amKen Hunter, Bolts fan turned Chiefs fan–love it!
July 8th, 2008 at 11:47 amhttp://www.arrowheadpride.com/2008/7/7/566537/tony-gonzalez-saves-a-man
Chris is right on the money with that one!
July 8th, 2008 at 12:05 pmHere is the article on the tumor story I posted above.
http://www.sportsshooter.com/news_story.html?id=507
July 8th, 2008 at 1:37 pmHere is another one:
http://www.cjonline.com/stories/111900/spo_collision.shtml
July 8th, 2008 at 1:39 pmNot turned Chiefs fan, Adam. Turned Tony Gonzalez fan. There’s a difference.
Kudos to Tony. This is a great story.
July 8th, 2008 at 3:11 pmActually if you watch that ESPN video they say he will now be rooting for the Chiefs.
The guy also says it in the video, “Officially now I am a Chiefs fan”
July 8th, 2008 at 3:31 pm” Hunter is a lifelong fan of the San Diego Chargers, one of Kansas City’s key rivals in the AFC West, and plans to be at the game when the Chiefs visit the Chargers on Nov. 9.
“I’m Tony’s No. 1 fan now,” he said.
And what will this longtime follower of the Chargers do if they’re ahead by four or five points in the final minute and Gonzalez runs into the end zone and leaps up for what would be the game-winning touchdown for K.C.?
“I’m going to be yelling for Tony to catch the ball,” Hunter said. “I think all my friends will understand.” ”
Doesn’t really sound like to me he’s changed allegiance. Just acquired a new favorite player.
July 8th, 2008 at 3:47 pmDid you watch the ESPN video? He is on the phone and says what I quoted.
July 8th, 2008 at 3:50 pmI don’t know. Maybe he’ll root for both now?
July 8th, 2008 at 3:52 pmHow is a direct quote debatable?
July 8th, 2008 at 6:30 pmWith SEANBCOOL, everything is debatable.
July 8th, 2008 at 6:52 pmJohn McCain is old…
Um, well, actually, he was born on a leap year.
Elton John is openly gay…
Um, well, actually, I saw him with a chick the other day.
The sky is blue…
Um, well, actually, it isn’t blue at all, it’s an optical illusion caused by the eye. It’s a bit medical, just trust me.
Oh well…it keeps things lively ’round here.
July 8th, 2008 at 8:09 pmReminds me of Penelope on SNL…
July 8th, 2008 at 8:29 pmI couldn’t get the embed to work but here’s an example
July 8th, 2008 at 8:32 pmWell, Sean is right based on the article that was printed up, which I read and then commented on, on the Gut Feeling Report thread. I can’t say much about the video though, it won’t work for me? =/
July 8th, 2008 at 8:37 pmI don’t want a Charger fan converted to a Chiefs fan… There not worthy!
July 8th, 2008 at 9:35 pmJust go to ESPN if you want to watch the video or upgrade your software…
I am not lying to you, lol
July 8th, 2008 at 10:57 pmI think you guys can kiss my ass. He also never said he had converted. You can’t root for two teams? I root for the Packers, Steelers, and Patriots as well as my REAL team, the Chiefs. In fact, the main reason I ever cheer for the Steelers is because I really like Ben Roethlisberger. Once he leaves, then probably not so much.
I know that if Antonio Gates saved me from choking to death I wouldn’t turn my back on my lifetime allegiance to the Chiefs in favor of the Chargers. I would, however, root for them as long as Antonio Gates was a part of the team. And I’m almost certain that’s the same way this guy feels.
To assume that he’s going to abandon his home town team over this is just silly. But it doesn’t really matter, now does it?
July 8th, 2008 at 11:03 pmas an aside from the on going he said, she said bed wetting contest about Hunters’ fandom did anyone else notice that all time great TonyG got even greater after saving a mans life
Not to be mean but whoever is doing the photoshop pics makes me think of Bob Dylan singing opera.
July 8th, 2008 at 11:26 pmFATmonkeyCHRIS, “not to be mean”, but I’m thinking you should try English next time.
July 8th, 2008 at 11:46 pmZach did the photoshop work, as always, FMC, and I happen to think his stuff is always fantastic. Sweet analogy, too. A contender for most lame ever…
July 9th, 2008 at 1:29 amSeanBCool,
You are going to catch some serious flak when people see what you wrote a few comments ago. Just warning you. A commenter a while back said something about switching to a Colts fan and I almost feared for his life
July 9th, 2008 at 1:31 amLike I told Adam a while back, I like LT in FF but only because he won me some scratch in my money league but I won’t “root” for him. FF can change your fanhood perspective but not your true fanhood.
Men should only have one favorite team, none of this girl stuff of “My second favorite team is…”
July 9th, 2008 at 7:40 amOh and if you don’t believe me…about the girl thing-
This is what happens when you Google “my second favorite team” +girl Just look at the summaries and see how many girls have “second favorite teams”.
As with Highlander, so it must be for NFL team fandom . . . THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE.
Is it just me or does anybody else feeling a quickening in the air?
July 9th, 2008 at 9:45 amNice link Crane.
July 9th, 2008 at 12:03 pmNice link indeed.
This is especially true in the NFL, in the age of parity.
I feel a little different about being a casual fan of a second team or following players more in MLB or the NBA, given that there really isn’t much parity and players change teams like Mary-Kate throws up meals. Still, and this is really for every team sport, you should get no joy from any team winning except your Number One. In fact, you really shouldn’t call yourself a “fan” of a second team. Maybe if you live in a city–like, I went to some Clippers and Angels games because I lived in L.A., but I wasn’t a fan–but that’s about it. Even that is pushing it.
This new development is troubling, Sean B. Three other teams? Damn.
July 9th, 2008 at 12:18 pmI believe that the issue of whether it is ever okay for any man to have a “second favorite team” was long ago put before The Men of the Square Table. As best I recall, the unanimous decision was that any openly blatant violations of the Man Law of “one team per fan” results in a double penalty.
As a footnote, it should be clarified that the one team per fan law is completely distinct from (i.e., should never be confused with) the law that requires a man to always pick one team to root for when watching a given game.
In other words, “rooting for” is not the equivalent of “supporting.”
July 9th, 2008 at 12:54 pmExactly. Like, I hate the Cowboys, so I’ll root for the Redksins because I’m watching MNF. It makes the game more entertaining, but there’s no redemption in the end. As a fan you are an outsider, not a participant with any real stakes involved. Well, unless you bet on a team or have fantasy players, two other reasons to “root” for them. Well put, Double D.
July 9th, 2008 at 1:50 pmI have two favorite teams, and it doesn’t affect me in any way, shape or form, unless they’re playing eachother, in which case I go for the Chiefs.. Just because you happen to like another team doesn’t make you ‘any less of a fan’. Noones going to tell me not to root for any particular team on any particular day, unless of course, it’s a division rival, then it’s acceptable. We all have different reasons for loving the teams we like, and no one is going to understand every single different reason, so why even bother explaining. It doesn’t really matter, we’re all still die hard Chiefs fans or we wouldn’t be here right now. Alright, I’m done. Btw, go Titans! Yeah. I went there.
July 9th, 2008 at 2:20 pmI have ONE favorite NFL team - over 40 years now and it’s the CHIEFS. As a rule, I could care less who wins or loses games among other teams except how it might affect the Chiefs in the standings or playoffs.
There are several teams I dislike with an intensity bordering on hate… faiders, dolts, donkeyboys… as well as the non-division list… colts, ravens, cowboys, bungles… so in the case of these teams, I may have some stomach acid when they win - particularly if I’m going to have to listen to Chad Johnson or Ray Lewis talk some trash on ESPN for another week of endless ESPN interview repeats.
There ARE several personalities around the league I will smile upon when they do good (again, as long as it’s not at the Chiefs expense) such as Jack Del Rio, who is still one of my favorite Chiefs of all time. JDR was a throwback player and very much reminded me of Jack Rudnay or EJ Holub as a Chief. He walks with a swagger and his game backs it up. I respect him for this. So when they win, no stomach acid. No cheering either.
July 9th, 2008 at 2:54 pmHaving 2 favorite teams is heresy. And while we’re on the subject, I move that we ban the use of the word “favorite” (and any derivation/synonym thereof) when referencing a team. A team is either your/my team or it’s not. Man Laws exist for a reason.
For the record, beating the spread is a legit reason to root for a team so long as that team is not playing the Chiefs. Again, “rooting for” does not make it “your team.”
July 9th, 2008 at 3:14 pmDouble D:
That’s how I feel. I can root for other teams when they aren’t playing the Chiefs, and I see absolutely no problem with that.
My uncle is an avid Packers fan, and I love Brett Favre and the Packers history, and even them as a team right now (though I harbor bitterness that predates me concerning Super Bowl I). This does not keep me from also liking the Vikings right now, however, even though the Vikes are huge division rivals of the Pack. I like them because I like their team right now. They play a style of football I hold dear to my heart, and I think they are legitimate Super Bowl contenders.
The Patriots are the America’s team of my generation, and I like their team mentality. If they aren’t playing the Chiefs or the Packers, I cheer for them.
The Steelers have Ben Roethlisberger, who is probably my favorite quarterback in the NFL. He has been since his rookie season.
I hate the Raiders and the Chargers (though the Chargers develop players better than any team in the league in my opinion, and I respect that). I admire the Broncos as a team, but always root against them based on the fact that they are a huge rival.
What it comes down to is that I love football. I love baseball too, but it’s not the same as football. Football is special for some reason. So I watch as much as I can and keep up with the league as much as possible. This naturally leads to developing an affinity for a few other NFL teams. I’d rather be able to enjoy the sport I love than require myself to follow some rule about only rooting for one team.
The Chiefs are still MY team, and they always will be. Go Chiefs.
July 9th, 2008 at 3:42 pmWhether you like reading Bill Simmons or not, this article is required reading for any sports bigamists around here:
http://proxy.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=simmons/020227
July 9th, 2008 at 4:19 pmNo Sean, you do not feel the same way I do. Consistently rooting against certain teams is okay but rooting for the same team(s) week in and week out because you got some kind of thing for certain QBs seems kinda different to me dude. Did you also always try out for center when you were a (younger) kid?
I respect the Packers because of their tradition, Lombardi, the dedication of their fans, etc but I would never ever refer to them as “one of my favorite” teams. There are teams however that I want to see lose week in and week out.
The Chiefs have always been my team and always will be and if they don’t make it to the playoffs you will not see me jumping on the bandwagon of some other 2nd, 3rd, or 4th “favorite” team so that I can feel better about the season. For me, having fallback teams would take something away from the glory of every Chiefs victory and the bitterness of each of every Chiefs defeat. You gotta have both where I come from.
Fandom exists in degrees obviously.
July 9th, 2008 at 4:22 pmLook, I don’t need you belittling my love for the Chiefs, or insinuating any sort of homosexual behavior on my part.
I never said I had “fallback teams”. Just other teams that I happen to like. Last time I checked, there’s nothing wrong with that.
Apparently I just have a more mature view of the situation than you do.
July 9th, 2008 at 5:28 pmAdam - LOL at Mary Kate line, that’s some Last Comic Standing shit there brudder.
Double D - nice point with the support vs root thing. I guess you could say its OK to root for individual players…especially with FF, but you can only root = support for your favorite team or whoever is playing Denver/Oakland etc.
Betting on games? All these rules go out the window. Screaming MISS IT! Should be able to be applicable to anyone yes even the Chiefs if it means covering a spread (in Herm’s case the under)…Money is king after all.
DD - despite the fact that your center comment was funny as hell - no matter how much Sean and I butt heads, or how I may or may not own with links, no one should ever throw the h-bomb out there amongst Chiefs brothers. While its not exactly fitting in this situation, you could have saved yourself. I suggest you add the phrase “no homo” after a joke like that which allows one to insult/compliment a man, or make an inference without being called a fag, homo, queer etc. See here at the almighty Deadspin NO HOMO
July 9th, 2008 at 5:55 pmI have to agree with you Double D on the point about being in it for the glory and the bitterness with your team, I think being a fan of multiple teams can really take away from the experience.
July 9th, 2008 at 5:57 pmDouble D is pwning this thread. CurtMerzFan also gets major respect. Line of the day:
I have only one team that I call “my” or “favorite”, and that’s the Red and Gold, baby! Once the Chiefs are done, my season is done, too. Period. I root against teams in the playoffs, and could really give two shits about who wins the Super Bowl if it’s not us. Sure, I probably have a preference, but it is always the lesser of two evils.
The only other team die-hard Chiefs fans should support on Sundays is their fantasy team! Just my $.02.
July 9th, 2008 at 6:43 pmI don’t have more than one “favorite” team. I have one favorite team. I just happen to have other teams besides the Chiefs that I happen to like. Why is that such a crime?
Additionally, the Kansas City Royals are my favorite baseball team. However, I also like the Cubs (because of their rivalry with the Cardinals) and the Braves (because living in Alabama since 4th grade, they are the only team aside from the Yankees that comes on TV.) Does that make the Cubs and the Braves my “other favorite teams”? No. It makes them teams I also take an interest in, which is the exact same as my situation with football.
Adam, I only have one football team that I call “my” or “favorite” as well. Guess who it is? The Chiefs. So how does that make me any different than you? You don’t even support your own quarterback. Hell, it seems like you WANT him to fail. Some fan you are.
It doesn’t make me a fair-weather fan or any less of a Chiefs fan to take an interest in other teams. It simply makes me a football fan who is not too closed-minded to enjoy the sport in more than one way. I’m sorry that so many of you are too ignorant to take pleasure in more than one thing. It must be a really sad way to live.
July 9th, 2008 at 8:09 pmThat’s your opinion. As I said, you have reasons why you are close-minded enough to only enjoy the season of one team. I have my reasons for liking two teams. That being said, I’m only 20, care to call out my age too Double D? I’d laugh hysterically if so. Bashing others’ ideals is pretty far down on the ‘maturity pole.’ What’s next, saying that my mom is a Black and Silver-bred Raiders fan? Oh no, don’t do that! I beg of you!.. Please keep it above a 4th grade level here. We have our reasons for doing what we do, just as you do. Just because you don’t agree with it, doesn’t make it wrong.
See, there’s these things called opinions, you may or may not have heard of them.. Pretty handy things, until someone with the intelligence of a twelve year old sees your different opinion, and decides to bash it. Just because I dig watching the Titans, and think Vince Young is a beast, makes me a bad Chiefs fan? Throw that garbage out along with your post. Have I not defended the Red and Gold, on this site, and against TLH and his goons? Have I not had productive talks against/with you and other knowledgable (or, psuedo-knowledgable, in some cases; obviously,) Chief’s fans? All the cries that loudly proclaimed that the Chiefs have one of the ‘best’ (meaning smart, polite, well versed) fans in the league is starting to seem like a pipe dream. Someone pinch me, I need to wake up.
Paraphrasing what thebryman said in some thread awhile back (in which Sean and him were arguing) Sheesh, I’m surprised tbm took a stance alongside Double D, who’da thunk that? *note the EXTREME sarcasm with which that was written.* Let the flaming begin, I’m expecting.. ehh.. ~5 specific people to flame this, so have at it there Oh Thee of Uber Singular Fandom!
July 9th, 2008 at 8:11 pmIt’s a free country. You guys can do whatever the hell you want. And, for the record, I enjoy me the hell out of some NFL football. Loving the game and my fantasy teams keep me glued to my seat during non-Chiefs games, no need to have second-, third- and fourth-favorite teams. If you’re a Braves fan, take Chipper Jones’ advice and don’t go put on your Yankees hat when the Mets get eliminated.
Anyway, those of us who get no satisfaction from any NFL team other than the Chiefs will be lucky enough to reap the rewards of being committed, die-hard fans when we eventually win it all. And by committed, I might mean to an asylum. You can’t knock us, though, for being monogamous in our marriage to the Chiefs.
‘Til Death Do Us Part…
That’s an upcoming post, the prequel to “Earn Your Arrowhead”.
And on Brodie. As I’ve said 100 times before, as a ringleader of sorts for Chiefs fans, my loyalty, first and foremost, lies with the fans, not the players. I feel it is my duty to tell the truth when it comes to my evaluations of the team. I’m sorry that deep down I honestly don’t think much of Brodie. I hope he succeeds, I absolutely do. Nothing would tickle me more than finally finding our franchise QB with a third-round pick. I just don’t ride the fence and feel I need to voice my honest beliefs. That doesn’t conflict with my fanhood at all. I also love the players and the franchise, but as a member of the best group of fans in the NFL that is where my loyalty lies.
July 9th, 2008 at 9:44 pmI smell bullshit. Your “fantasy scenario” involved the Chiefs succeeding and Brodie failing. What the hell? Pretty sure my fantasy would be for Brodie Croyle to become one of the league’s top quarterbacks. You’re simply a baseless hater.
You’re also kind of an dick. I don’t like to resort to that, but you blatantly ignore major points in comments made by readers you’re arguing with. I clearly said I don’t have more than one favorite team.
You continue to imply that I’m a fair-weather fan. You continue to pretend that I’m less of a Chiefs fan than you are. That’s not only laughably out-of-line and incorrect, it’s pretty offensive. I am a committed, die-hard fan. I don’t see how you can deny that.
I own three Chiefs jerseys, two Chiefs blankets, two Chiefs towels, and a Chiefs pillow (not to mention two Royals caps and a Monarchs cap). I check Arrowhead Addict and kcchiefs.com multiple times every day (not to mention kcroyals.com daily). My computer password is KCChiefs. The only NFL game I’ve ever been to was a Chiefs vs. Broncos game at Arrowhead, in the middle of winter, fully decked out in Chiefs gear (even the clothes no one could see). When the Chiefs lose — particularly a nail-biter — my house is silent. Not because my mother is a Chiefs fan (she couldn’t care less about football, except that she’s happy when the Chiefs win because the knows how happy it makes me) but because I’m usually so upset I just don’t feel like talking to any other soul on the planet.
I’m sorry it’s not OK with you to admire what other teams do, and to enjoy watching them do it successfully. I’m sorry you’re such thick-skulled imbecile that you can’t cheer for a sports team just because you feel like it, and not because it nets you any personal gain. But it gives you NO right to accuse me of being any less of a fan.
July 10th, 2008 at 2:34 amHaving read all the posts in this thread, it’s hard for me to find anything anyone has said to be of a “personal slam” nature - at least not to the degree anyone should feel defensive or taken to task. Fact is this: This is the number #1 fan site on the internet BECAUSE all of us who post here find pleasure in the Chiefs and if it were up to me, we’d find a way to take as much pleasure in each other’s company.
I respect SeanBCool, Double D, xxxlp and everyone else’s opinions here - and I revel in the broad range and diversity of opinion in them! We all post and jawbone and ache when our boys lose and dance when they win. No other site has this kind of spirit. Just because some of us bark our opinion in a rude manner is NO reason to take such a comment as personally disrespectful. And there’s no reason to get personal just because someone replies to your post with a different take or position. This is the land of the free - and we’re all entitled to our own opinions.
Please, please. please do NOT let this place degenerate into the kind of pointless personal pissypantz kind of crap we see in the posts on the Chiefs page at kansascity.com. Nothing will kill the traffic here faster - and folks, you’ll find you miss the fiesty spark of repartee we find in Seanbcool’s and Double D’s posts if that happens. At the same time, there’s no reason to call hater or by any other nom de plume of questionable merit.
sorry if my $.02 was 15 cents long.
July 10th, 2008 at 4:23 amMy name is Double D and I have been addicted to the Chiefs for more than 40 years. I ride the bipolar rollercoaster of Chiefs wins and losses.
Now comes the part where everybody says “Hi Double D!”
Seriously CurtMerzFan is right; we definitely don’t want this degenerate into kansascity.com. If I kid around with somebody, it’s just that and you can pretty much assume I don’t mean it personally (especially if you see a
at the end of my comment). I enjoy watching just about any football game and respect the talent of other teams and their players but I’m only a fan of the Chiefs. All I can say to those who don’t understand the level of my commitment (which hopefully comes with a padded cell) is that everyday I’ll do my best to be a little less thick-skulled if you do your best to be a little less thin-skinned. My 12 step program requires me to say that. 
July 10th, 2008 at 8:14 amSeanBCool, I am the furthest thing from a dick, and obviously you did not read what I said at all. AT ALL…
After reading that, you came away with this?
I’m sorry even my imagination isn’t wild enough to concoct Brodie Croyle carrying a team to the Super Bowl in 2009. For the last time, I like Brodie, he’s a good kid with some talent. I just honestly don’t think he has what it takes to succeed at the QB position at this level. There’s no baseless hate in that, just honesty.
Second, I appreciate you visiting the site, and your enthusiasm on this topic, it shows a lot. Some of us disagree on this topic, and that’s fine. The debate even got pretty heated. But there’s a difference between implying that somebody is a fairweather fan and calling someone a dick or an imbecile.
Namecalling and personal attacks will not be tolerated, folks. Repeated offenses will result in banishment of the guilty party.
This site was built on its honest opinions and the spirited debates that followed. Everybody enjoys that about A.A. Let’s all stay respectful.
July 10th, 2008 at 10:21 amAmen CurtMerz
I think maybe there should be a character limit on these comments so we don’t get these titbaby diatribes no one cares about.
This isn’t a courtroom or a debate contest where every little opinion should be picked apart and taken personally!!! Grow up, take a joke, make one back of your own but don’t resort to name calling.
Busch League…
July 10th, 2008 at 10:24 amSo much for us getting Matt Jones btw…got caught doing blow in the back of a 4 runner in Arkansas.
July 10th, 2008 at 10:54 amAt least Koren Robinson’s drinking problem was something that is legal…..
July 10th, 2008 at 11:46 amThat says a lot about what’s been wrong with Jones.
July 10th, 2008 at 11:56 amBryman, great link to that Simmons article. I actually tend to love Simmmons stuff most of the times, so…
I remember that article quite well, and agree with a lot of it. I’m actually going to link that in an upcoming piece. Thanks for the find!
July 10th, 2008 at 12:24 pmOh, we’re also thinking of doing an Addict’s Code, the rules of Arrowhead Addicthood. I’ll definitely have to bounce that one off the readers.
July 10th, 2008 at 12:25 pmAddicts Code of Conduct:
1. I faithfully promise to log-in at LEAST once
July 10th, 2008 at 2:09 pmevery four hours during the off-season, and every
90 minutes during the preseason. During the
season of course we will all just stay logged in!
Adam:
- It’s unfortunate that you take such offense in a simple name called, and as such I apologize for the harsh nature of my language. However, I feel that you directly insulting my character and the affection and commitment I hold for my sports team — something you should know, as a Chiefs fan, is sacred and sensitive for a man — is far more offensive. If “personal attacks will not be tolerated”, then it seems like attacks on my fandom should fall into that category.
That is all.
July 10th, 2008 at 4:27 pmSean -
You said “However, I feel that you directly insulting my character and the affection and commitment I hold for my sports team”
Don’t you mean “team(s)”?
I wish that was “all”, but I’m afraid there will be more.
July 10th, 2008 at 7:12 pmif you can root for players on your ff team then why cant you have a passing interest in other teams as well?
July 11th, 2008 at 11:38 ami have TERRIBLE WEEKS when the chiefs lose i feel as though i live and die with each game but i can still be happy for other teams to win or lose it doesnt make me feel any better about my chiefs, but ive got other teams that i like(not love like the chiefs) also. i think that rooting for any charger, donkey, or raider is evil and i wouldnt pick one of them even if it was gonna win a ff league for me, thats 10000000000Times WORSE than having a passing interest in other teams
I THINK THAT IT IS ALL ABOUT A LOVE FOR THE GAME
July 11th, 2008 at 11:44 amI have more than a passing interest in all the other teams. In fact I’m very interested in watching the Chiefs kick their collective asses not just with passing, but also with running, blocking, tackling, sacking, intercepting, etc.
July 11th, 2008 at 11:48 amI love that you’re a
one-woman, er, one-team man, Double D. I guess we’re just old fashioned like that!‘Til Death Do Us Part!
July 11th, 2008 at 12:03 pmCrane, remember when you said you were no longer going to direct comments at me? Let’s keep it that way. I liked it.
July 11th, 2008 at 12:56 pmJust trying to clarify if it was a typo or a mistake Seannie Boy.
July 11th, 2008 at 4:26 pmOh yeah, I’m sure you were.
July 11th, 2008 at 5:49 pmJeez, this is still going on? Just like whatever team/player you want. Doesn’t make you any less of a hardcore Chiefs fan if you like seeing Troy Polamalu, Kevin Williams, Peyton Manning, etc etc, play. Don’t call out our fandom when you yourselves have acknowledged both Sean and I as passionate Chiefs fans, even naming us in a thread. Just because we LIKE other teams makes us bad/somehow incomplete fans? That kind of close-mindedness is the same sort of thing Hitler used to fire up his Nazi regime. Only those with PURE BLOOD! (one team!) may belong in this great nation! (Chiefs’ Nation!) and we will drive out all of the half-breeds (people with more than a passing interest in any other of the 31 teams in the NFL, any CFL team, AFL team, or hell, for kicks, let’s also throw in the XFL, when they were still going on!) If you are a man/woman of unpure blood, (see, above) begone!
The thing you don’t seem to realize, is that we are probably just as much, if not more, of a fan of the Chief’s than any single one person here. We live and die with the Chiefs. For you to call that out is plain retarded. There are only a few people that comment regularly that are even in the same ball-park as Sean, IMO. I’ve disagree’d with him plenty, but he always provides facts, opinions, and makes a statement no matter what. Ask not what more you can say against a fellow Chiefs fan, ask what more you can do for Arrowhead Addict.
July 11th, 2008 at 8:43 pmWOW Nazis in this now. I am closing these comments as they are just getting out of hand. Lets get back to football….
July 11th, 2008 at 9:37 pm