Arrowhead Security Takes Ball Away From Daughter - Page 3

Garcia Bronco · 11-13-2007, 12:01 PM

WTHeck do they have going on over there at Arrowhead. Some one tell me this is a joke.

"My daughter was trembling with excitement when Rod Smith threw her a football in K.C. only to have security take it away, telling her to pick it up after the game at a certain gate. Having NEVER experienced a win (after 5 years in a row) at Arrowhead; we stayed till the very end. When we went to the gate to pick it up, she was told it was property of the Denver Broncos and they gave it back to them. I feel this was extremely poor public relations and just want everyone who reads this paper to be aware of our experience at Arrowhead Stadium, home of the Chiefs."

http://neighbors.denverpost.com/view...?p=65645#65645

RJ · 11-13-2007, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Mile High Mania

I'd ask them to present me with the ruling, wording or whatever that says I can't keep a ball thrown into the stands. If it exists - great, if not ... we'd see what happens.

Would you get an attorney or just start kicking some ass?

Hydrae · 11-13-2007, 01:44 PM

Cheap ass, penny pinching bastards. They probably lost a fan for life with this idiotic move.

stlchiefs · 11-13-2007, 01:44 PM

I didn't realize Rod could even throw a football from his wheelchair.

Eleazar · 11-13-2007, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Hydrae

Cheap ass, penny pinching bastards. They probably lost a fan for life with this idiotic move.

A Donkey fan?

**Bob Dole** · 11-13-2007, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by BigRock

A guy who's been in the league as long as Rod Smith has to know that they take balls away. Therefore, the only explaination is that Smith gets his jollies by handing them to innocent young girls, and then he cackles with demented glee at the thought of them crying when the ball gets taken away. And the dope of a dad doesn't even realize that his little girl was just victimized by this monster.

For shame, Rod Smith. FOR SHAME.

Well, he IS from Arkansas.

FAX · 11-13-2007, 02:29 PM

Rod's still steaming over the fact that, as a child, he never got the tea party set he wanted.

FAX

underEJ · 11-13-2007, 02:49 PM

They are supposed to take the balls back. That's one of the Arena Leagues selling points to fans is the fan-friendly "you can keep the ball" atmosphere, as opposed to the NFL where you can't.

Garcia Bronco · 11-13-2007, 02:50 PM

I just think it's sad that you take a ball from a kid.And it's not just taking the ball away from the daughter(we don't know how old she is...she could be 25), it's the whole thing....telling them they can pick it up only to find out that was a lie to begin with.

Bottom line:

It's shitty to treat your customers like that.

stlchiefs · 11-13-2007, 02:53 PM

The same thing happens everywhere, but you can blame it on Carl we don't mind.

**Bwana** · 11-13-2007, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by BigRock

A guy who's been in the league as long as Rod Smith has to know that they take balls away. Therefore, the only explaination is that Smith gets his jollies by handing them to innocent young girls, and then he cackles with demented glee at the thought of them crying when the ball gets taken away. And the dope of a dad doesn't even realize that his little girl was just victimized by this monster.

For shame, Rod Smith. FOR SHAME.

**Skip Towne** · 11-13-2007, 02:55 PM

I wonder what happened to the ball when TO whipped out the Sharpie and signed it. He gave it to a guy in the stands.

Hydrae · 11-13-2007, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Cochise

A Donkey fan?

The NFL

Thig Lyfe · 11-13-2007, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Skip Towne

I wonder what happened to the ball when TO whipped out the Sharpie and signed it. He gave it to a guy in the stands.

When a player gives the ball to somebody in the stands, the player ought to be able to pay to replace the ball and let whoever gets it to keep it.

Otherwise, Hines Ward just hates children. He hands touchdown balls to kids in the stands all the time.

**Bugeater** · 11-13-2007, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Garcia Bronco

I just think it's sad that you take a ball from a kid.And it's not just taking the ball away from the daughter(we don't know how old she is...she could be 25), it's the whole thing....telling them they can pick it up only to find out that was a lie to begin with.

Bottom line:

It's shitty to treat your customers like that.

Yeah, that's what I have the biggest problem with, that they flat out lied to the kid. You know damn well the only reason they told her that is so she'd give it back without making a scene.

ClevelandBronco · 11-13-2007, 03:15 PM

I saw a few games from the sidelines at Mile High circa 1990. During one of those games Elway took a ball into the end zone, ran over to a guy in a wheelchair and laid the ball in his lap.

I'd hate to know the guy who would take that ball away.

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Garcia Bronco No Keys, No Problem Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Denver Casino cash: $4843136	Arrowhead Security Takes Ball Away From Daughter WTHeck do they have going on over there at Arrowhead. Some one tell me this is a joke. "My daughter was trembling with excitement when Rod Smith threw her a football in K.C. only to have security take it away, telling her to pick it up after the game at a certain gate. Having NEVER experienced a win (after 5 years in a row) at Arrowhead; we stayed till the very end. When we went to the gate to pick it up, she was told it was property of the Denver Broncos and they gave it back to them. I feel this was extremely poor public relations and just want everyone who reads this paper to be aware of our experience at Arrowhead Stadium, home of the Chiefs." http://neighbors.denverpost.com/view...?p=65645#65645
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11-13-2007, 01:44 PM	#32
Hydrae Sandbox: Leander Lasercats Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Austin, Tx Casino cash: $1867000	Cheap ass, penny pinching bastards. They probably lost a fan for life with this idiotic move.
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underEJ Veteran Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Los Angeles Casino cash: $6783141	They are supposed to take the balls back. That's one of the Arena Leagues selling points to fans is the fan-friendly "you can keep the ball" atmosphere, as opposed to the NFL where you can't.
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11-13-2007, 02:50 PM	#38
Garcia Bronco No Keys, No Problem Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Denver Casino cash: $4843136	I just think it's sad that you take a ball from a kid.And it's not just taking the ball away from the daughter(we don't know how old she is...she could be 25), it's the whole thing....telling them they can pick it up only to find out that was a lie to begin with. Bottom line: It's shitty to treat your customers like that.
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11-13-2007, 02:53 PM	#39
stlchiefs Veteran Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: St. Loser, MO Casino cash: $10005674	The same thing happens everywhere, but you can blame it on Carl we don't mind.
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11-13-2007, 02:55 PM	#41
Skip Towne Supporter Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: T-Town Casino cash: $10004900	I wonder what happened to the ball when TO whipped out the Sharpie and signed it. He gave it to a guy in the stands.
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11-13-2007, 03:15 PM	#45
ClevelandBronco I'm with the banned. Join Date: Sep 2006 Casino cash: $5658955	I saw a few games from the sidelines at Mile High circa 1990. During one of those games Elway took a ball into the end zone, ran over to a guy in a wheelchair and laid the ball in his lap. I'd hate to know the guy who would take that ball away.
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