ChiefsPlanet So, Kansas City. . . How does it feel?

JDKinman · 09-17-2018, 11:31 AM

As a Texas Tech alum and one who spent three fantastic years in Kansas City (worked downtown, lived in Olathe, enjoyed it all except for the notable lack of quality Mexican food at the time

), my wife and I always enjoyed the "red flood" we saw on fall Fridays when it seemed everyone turned out in Chiefs apparel.

We remember the Price Chopper promotions for the Chiefs, Neal Smith's restaurant, Derrick Thomas' ferocious hits, Marcus Allen's footwork and the abject disappointment of Bono, Grbac and an organization that could get you into the playoffs and then break your heart faster than a frigid prom queen date.

When Mahomes was drafted by Kansas City, I was elated and I quickly found this forum. Don't post much but read often. I, along with a few other Texas Tech alumni familiar with Mahomes, sang his praises here after he was drafted. Much of what we said was accepted on the sheer premise of a fan base so starved for this kind of quality young man that it was taken not so much at face value, but in hope.

Now, after two games into the season, the Chiefs and Kansas City are getting huge national press, Kansas Citians are walking with a bit of the same swagger our Red Raiders did when Mahomes was there, and throughout it all, the young man has not done a single thing to embarrass or disappoint the team, the city or its good people who call it home.

What an incredible ambassador for the team and KC.

It's been a long time in coming, but you've got your quarterback and "face of the future" solidly entrenched.

Feels good, don't it?

09-17-2018, 11:31 AM	Topic Starter
JDKinman Starter Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: In an airplane hangar Casino cash: $10000400	So, Kansas City. . . How does it feel? As a Texas Tech alum and one who spent three fantastic years in Kansas City (worked downtown, lived in Olathe, enjoyed it all except for the notable lack of quality Mexican food at the time ), my wife and I always enjoyed the "red flood" we saw on fall Fridays when it seemed everyone turned out in Chiefs apparel. We remember the Price Chopper promotions for the Chiefs, Neal Smith's restaurant, Derrick Thomas' ferocious hits, Marcus Allen's footwork and the abject disappointment of Bono, Grbac and an organization that could get you into the playoffs and then break your heart faster than a frigid prom queen date. When Mahomes was drafted by Kansas City, I was elated and I quickly found this forum. Don't post much but read often. I, along with a few other Texas Tech alumni familiar with Mahomes, sang his praises here after he was drafted. Much of what we said was accepted on the sheer premise of a fan base so starved for this kind of quality young man that it was taken not so much at face value, but in hope. Now, after two games into the season, the Chiefs and Kansas City are getting huge national press, Kansas Citians are walking with a bit of the same swagger our Red Raiders did when Mahomes was there, and throughout it all, the young man has not done a single thing to embarrass or disappoint the team, the city or its good people who call it home. What an incredible ambassador for the team and KC. It's been a long time in coming, but you've got your quarterback and "face of the future" solidly entrenched. Feels good, don't it?
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