Boomer mystery??? - Page 2

Logical · 04-28-2005, 09:04 PM

As a fan of the Chiefs and football in long standing (40+ years) I am mystifyied by all the excitement about Boomer. Am I missing out on some kind of inside joke. Is he this years Rich Scanlon? Come on folks fill me in.

**Bwana** · 04-28-2005, 09:25 PM

I'm pulling for the guy because I like his attitude. He is a kick in the pants.

keg in kc · 04-28-2005, 09:29 PM

It's probably fair to call him an overachiever. Self-made kind of guy who's genuinely grateful for the opportunity and who you know will bust his ass to the limits of his ability. Combine that with his the 'blue collar' sort of charisma he has going for him when he's interviewed and I think he'd be a fan favorite just about anywhere.

Chiefs Pantalones · 04-28-2005, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ROYC75

I want football players on the field that makes the team better.

Then why are you such a big fan of Scanlon?

**Iowanian** · 04-28-2005, 09:44 PM

My excitement is mostly for his attitute. The fact that he's a 250lb strength and speed machine who has 550+ tackles in college, and says he'll enjoy busting his helmets on Special teams until he earns his way......

He is respectful of his place on the team, but has some kind of fire that you just can't get a boyscout to build............

I look forward to him becoming a Special teams monster, and with the outside possibility that he works himself into being one of the Bash-Brothers with Allen and Johnson.

A small town, 250lb manimal....thats why he's going to be a fan favorite.

keg in kc · 04-28-2005, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Iowanian

He is respectful of his place on the team, but has some kind of fire that you just can't get a boyscout to build.............

I think if I wasn't already half asleep, I'd point out just how "michael jackson" that bit could read.

**Iowanian** · 04-28-2005, 10:04 PM

EEEEEEEH HEEEEEEEEEEE!

wildcat09 · 04-29-2005, 12:17 AM

I played with guys who had a similar attitude towards the game and it carries over to the other players and the fans. People just couldn't wait to see how many people they were going to take out on the next kickoff/ kickoff return or punt. thats were they made their contributions and you can't coach that kind of attitude, strength, or speed.

HolmeZz · 04-29-2005, 12:29 AM

I hope he boots Scanlon off the roster.

melbar · 04-29-2005, 12:34 AM

I think its all about attitude. He has all the physical skills , and he dominated at the 1-aa level. LOts of tackles , likes to hit hard. Thats the attitude our D needs more of.

farmerchief · 04-29-2005, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Vlad Logicslav

Thanks for taking the question seriously. Seems there are several reasons for all the hype.

I must admit I am mystified by the fascination with the nickname Boomer.

I wonder if there would be this much excitement, if his nickname was...... "Betsy"??
farmerchief

**BigRedChief** · 04-29-2005, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Rausch

Everyone loves one underdog, longshot player or another. For some it was Bo, for Dole it was Dante, for others it was Maz.

I was a Stills fan myself. But you have to love the attitude of guys like Boomer and Maz. Guys who know their time is short and just want to **** somebody up...

What he said.

teedubya · 04-29-2005, 06:47 AM

Apparently, there are a lot of closet cases who are really just in love with his musk-scles.

teedubya · 04-29-2005, 06:48 AM

Whooo!

Chiefnj · 04-29-2005, 07:41 AM

People love his blue-collar/lunch pail type attitude and the fact he is a scrapper. Kind of like Maz a few years ago. If history repeats itself, Boomer will be well loved; until he hits the field and doesn't make a play covering a TE - then he'll suck and be another horrible draft pick until the next white hope comes along.

Idahored · 04-29-2005, 07:45 AM

His appeal to me is his attitude and potential. He reminds me a lot of Allen. They played at the same level, were one and two for Butkis award which Allen won. He has the same feel that Allen had and Allen became a starter. I see the same potential.

Does that mean I think he will make as far as Allen has? Who knows. I think he has a 50/50 chance, maybe a little less. One thing that I do know, I can't wait to see him and Allen running down covering punts and kicks. Allen was great at it and I believe Boomer will be too. If that is all we get out of him, well that will be worth the hype to me.

04-28-2005, 09:04 PM
Logical Screw U if U can't take a joke Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $10004900	Boomer mystery??? As a fan of the Chiefs and football in long standing (40+ years) I am mystifyied by all the excitement about Boomer. Am I missing out on some kind of inside joke. Is he this years Rich Scanlon? Come on folks fill me in.
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04-28-2005, 09:25 PM	#16
Bwana It's Five O'Clock Somewhere Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Billings, Montana Casino cash: $2139433647	I'm pulling for the guy because I like his attitude. He is a kick in the pants.
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keg in kc oxymoron Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: OP/KC/Whatever Casino cash: $9556299	It's probably fair to call him an overachiever. Self-made kind of guy who's genuinely grateful for the opportunity and who you know will bust his ass to the limits of his ability. Combine that with his the 'blue collar' sort of charisma he has going for him when he's interviewed and I think he'd be a fan favorite just about anywhere.
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04-28-2005, 09:44 PM	#19
Iowanian Supporter Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Utopia Casino cash: $4708454	My excitement is mostly for his attitute. The fact that he's a 250lb strength and speed machine who has 550+ tackles in college, and says he'll enjoy busting his helmets on Special teams until he earns his way...... He is respectful of his place on the team, but has some kind of fire that you just can't get a boyscout to build............ I look forward to him becoming a Special teams monster, and with the outside possibility that he works himself into being one of the Bash-Brothers with Allen and Johnson. A small town, 250lb manimal....thats why he's going to be a fan favorite.
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Iowanian Supporter Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Utopia Casino cash: $4708454	EEEEEEEH HEEEEEEEEEEE!
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04-29-2005, 12:17 AM	#22
wildcat09 well.....alright Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: GC Casino cash: $10004900	I played with guys who had a similar attitude towards the game and it carries over to the other players and the fans. People just couldn't wait to see how many people they were going to take out on the next kickoff/ kickoff return or punt. thats were they made their contributions and you can't coach that kind of attitude, strength, or speed. __________________
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HolmeZz i guess its bittersweet poetry Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: NeW HaVeN, CT Casino cash: $10004900	I hope he boots Scanlon off the roster.
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04-29-2005, 12:34 AM	#24
melbar Hillbilly Pharoh Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Branson MO. Casino cash: $10004900	I think its all about attitude. He has all the physical skills , and he dominated at the 1-aa level. LOts of tackles , likes to hit hard. Thats the attitude our D needs more of.
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teedubya Most Valuable Poster Join Date: Oct 2003 Casino cash: $9480002	Apparently, there are a lot of closet cases who are really just in love with his musk-scles.
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teedubya Most Valuable Poster Join Date: Oct 2003 Casino cash: $9480002	Whooo!
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04-29-2005, 07:41 AM	#29
Chiefnj MVP Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Willis, Harris and Davis. Casino cash: $10004900	People love his blue-collar/lunch pail type attitude and the fact he is a scrapper. Kind of like Maz a few years ago. If history repeats itself, Boomer will be well loved; until he hits the field and doesn't make a play covering a TE - then he'll suck and be another horrible draft pick until the next white hope comes along. __________________ "I always tell (the assistant coaches), 'Make it simple, 'cause I'm stupid,'" Edwards said. "This ain't computer football." Herm Edwards, 3-20-07 Q: Herm, back on December 25th you were asked if Trent Green was your starter going into next season and you said, ‘yeah, why wouldn’t he be?’ Have you changed your mind on that? EDWARDS: No, I have not.” (1-11-07)
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04-29-2005, 07:45 AM	#30
Idahored Starter Join Date: Feb 2005 Casino cash: $10004900	His appeal to me is his attitude and potential. He reminds me a lot of Allen. They played at the same level, were one and two for Butkis award which Allen won. He has the same feel that Allen had and Allen became a starter. I see the same potential. Does that mean I think he will make as far as Allen has? Who knows. I think he has a 50/50 chance, maybe a little less. One thing that I do know, I can't wait to see him and Allen running down covering punts and kicks. Allen was great at it and I believe Boomer will be too. If that is all we get out of him, well that will be worth the hype to me.
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