Arrowhead Atmosphere Yesterday - Page 5

**Mr. Kotter** · 11-29-2004, 09:12 AM

Sarcasm is the single word that best describes what I sensed at the game, yesterday. And it was great. I was sure that when the Chiefs hired Vermiel, that I'd prefer losing THIS way to losing at Martyball....after yesterday, I am sure of it.

I don't know what I was really expecting...but yesterday's game was actually quite enjoyable. Stay with me, here....

It's like there was NO PRESSURE. Rather than the usual nail-biting, edge of the seat discomfort, and frustration that has so far characterized the Vermeil era in Chief's history, the fans I saw yesterday actually seemed to ENJOY the game. Many around me, seemed to be "new," at the game for the first time or were with young kids--in other words, regulars seemed to have given away their tickets, to neighbors and family members. In any event, most of them left about midway through the third quarter--to beat traffic I suspect.

From the regulars who were at the game in my section, it's really become quite comical.

OVERHEARD at Arrowhead, yesterday....as best as I can recall:
- People made bets on how many plays it would take SD to score against our Defense.
- Remarks like, "Damn, so THAT'S how a DB is suppose to defend against the pass!" when SD batted a ball away.
- During the first quarter, "Will we have to score 40 or 50 points to win today?"
- During Dante's first return, and fumble....BEFORE the fumble...."There he goes....what do you think is gonna get this one called back?"
- At half time, "Is it gonna be a fumble, an interception, or a run-back that is gonna beat us?"
- We want to see a new NFL record today; 1200 yards of combined offense by the two teams!
- LJ, LJ, LJ, LJ!!! (Sarcastically....)
- SD backin' themselves up three consecutive plays with penalties....someone says, "Don't worry Marty....our "D" will bail you out."
- With SD facing 2nd and 22, someone shouted "Who's gonna get toasted on this one?"

I guess when things have gotten so predictably sad, there IS a silver-lining.

So sad....

**Mr. Kotter** · 11-29-2004, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rausch

Tony Robbins...

"I used to be fat, out of shape, and going nowhere. I had no goals. I was depressed....and THEN....."

**Rausch** · 11-29-2004, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by SDChiefsfan

"I used to be fat, out of shape, and going nowhere. I had no goals. I was depressed....and THEN....."

Wait a minute...

**Mr. Kotter** · 11-29-2004, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rausch

Wait a minute...

See what I mean; Robbins use to have it made....like us. Why'd he go and make all his millions adding stress to his life with his motivational BS?

What a Dumb Azz, huh? He could been just like me.

**Rausch** · 11-29-2004, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SDChiefsfan

See what I mean; Robbins use to have it made....like us. Why'd he go and make all his millions adding stress to his life with his motivational BS?

What a Dumb Azz, huh? He could been just like me.

Keepin mind that we're talking about a man who's made a fortune telling people how to think.

That just amazes me...

**Mr. Kotter** · 11-29-2004, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rausch

Keepin mind that we're talking about a man who's made a fortune telling people how to think.

That just amazes me...

I just wish I'd have thought of it, FIRST!!!

**Mr. Kotter** · 11-29-2004, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Phobia

Thank you, Anthony Robbins. If that is the case, then why would you use other people's success to feel good about yourself?

NFL fandom is a crazy, unexplained phenomena. Some people become one with the team as though they were part of the ownership group. Others beat the team up like a red-headed stepchild. The funniest part about it is that every faction feels they are responding correctly and everybody else is wrong.

NFL fans are easily the funniest cross-section of America to observe.

People watching is still one of my favorite past-times; it's one of the reason I love Arrowhead, it's the only reason I will ever tag along with my wife shopping....even when my presence isn't necessary.

The diversity of people at a Chief's game never ceases to amaze me.

**Rain Man** · 11-29-2004, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SDChiefsfan

People watching is still one of my favorite past-times; it's one of the reason I love Arrowhead, it's the only reason I will ever tag along with my wife shopping....even when my presence isn't necessary.

By 'necessary', you mean 'necessary to say you don't like it and stop the expenditure', right? I'm hoping I'm not the only one in this situation.

**Mr. Kotter** · 11-29-2004, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

By 'necessary', you mean 'necessary to say you don't like it and stop the expenditure', right? I'm hoping I'm not the only one in this situation.

Bingo.

**Mr. Kotter** · 11-29-2004, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ENDelt260

Screw shopping. Do your people watching at a bar and you can, a) sit on your ass the entire time, and b) have a 21 year old blonde with nice cans bring you beers.

Same at Arrowhead....in our section.

Our "beer girl" is a hottie.

Calcountry · 11-29-2004, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChiTown

My wife, during the game, asks me why I'm not getting upset (you know, breaking shit and cussing like a S.O.B.). I simply told her that I'd already seen this game before, so I knew exactly what was going to happen and how it would end. It's actually comforting knowing that there will be no surprises (you know, like holding on for a win) to the game when you are watching the 2004 Chiefs.

Yep, if your team loses again and again it stops hurting after a while. You get to where you just don't give a damn.

Yesterday, they cut away to cover the 49ers due to a contractual obligation. This caused me to miss the final 2 minutes of the game as it was carried by the local California affiliate in NOR Cal.

Normally I would have been pissing mad, funny thing was yesterday I didn't even get upset. I said to myself, "It is better this way, I don't have to watch them go 4 and out on their last drive with a sack on 4rth down."

Anyone want to tell me how it ended?

**Mr. Kotter** · 11-29-2004, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bunnytrdr

, I don't have to watch them go 4 and out on their last drive with a sack on 4rth down."

Anyone want to tell me how it ended?

Actually, they went three and out....got the ball BACK, went four and out....

and there was NO game ending sack.

How's that for a silver-lining?

**Skip Towne** · 11-29-2004, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SDChiefsfan

Same at Arrowhead....in our section.

Our "beer girl" is a hottie.

Mmmmmmmm........beer girls.

**Mr. Kotter** · 11-29-2004, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skip Towne

Mmmmmmmm........beer girls.

Actually, I'm just making that up; our beer person is a fat old bald guy.....could be my brother.

**Mr. Kotter** · 11-29-2004, 05:03 PM

Any of you night crew types have similar experiences?

11-29-2004, 09:12 AM
Mr. Kotter The Dude Abides Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Dakota Country Casino cash: $5705285	Arrowhead Atmosphere Yesterday Sarcasm is the single word that best describes what I sensed at the game, yesterday. And it was great. I was sure that when the Chiefs hired Vermiel, that I'd prefer losing THIS way to losing at Martyball....after yesterday, I am sure of it. I don't know what I was really expecting...but yesterday's game was actually quite enjoyable. Stay with me, here.... It's like there was NO PRESSURE. Rather than the usual nail-biting, edge of the seat discomfort, and frustration that has so far characterized the Vermeil era in Chief's history, the fans I saw yesterday actually seemed to ENJOY the game. Many around me, seemed to be "new," at the game for the first time or were with young kids--in other words, regulars seemed to have given away their tickets, to neighbors and family members. In any event, most of them left about midway through the third quarter--to beat traffic I suspect. From the regulars who were at the game in my section, it's really become quite comical. OVERHEARD at Arrowhead, yesterday....as best as I can recall: - People made bets on how many plays it would take SD to score against our Defense. - Remarks like, "Damn, so THAT'S how a DB is suppose to defend against the pass!" when SD batted a ball away. - During the first quarter, "Will we have to score 40 or 50 points to win today?" - During Dante's first return, and fumble....BEFORE the fumble...."There he goes....what do you think is gonna get this one called back?" - At half time, "Is it gonna be a fumble, an interception, or a run-back that is gonna beat us?" - We want to see a new NFL record today; 1200 yards of combined offense by the two teams! - LJ, LJ, LJ, LJ!!! (Sarcastically....) - SD backin' themselves up three consecutive plays with penalties....someone says, "Don't worry Marty....our "D" will bail you out." - With SD facing 2nd and 22, someone shouted "Who's gonna get toasted on this one?" I guess when things have gotten so predictably sad, there IS a silver-lining. So sad....
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