My draft experience...

**The Bad Guy** · 04-25-2005, 10:16 AM

Well, I returned home from NYC last night, and it was a great time.

I arrived at the draft around 10:30, sat next to some wonderful people (one of which was a 13-year old Saints fan who looked exactly like the kid from Bad Santa and his mom. Great people..kid was crushed that the Saints didn't trade up for DJ) and I received MANY heckles about the Chiefs D.

The 2 most annoying fans at the draft are the Cowboys and Jets fans. These two team's fans walk around the draft like they own the place and their teams are like the Patriots. I don't into several arguments with them and during each one, I asked myself, "why are you arguing with these reeruns?"

I was literally 10 feet away from the ESPN set. Berman is extremely personable during breaks, Mortensen never looked at the crowd, Torry Holt is one of the most feminime men I have ever seen and Mel Kiper looks like Mr. Gameshow in person. On day 2, Golic interacted with the fans all the time, Kolber couldn't be bothered. She is a real bitch.

When the Vikings selected Williamson, I for sure thought that the Redskins would take Williams, when they didn't, I thought DJ would possibly fall, but never thought it would be to 15.

There were about 4 Chiefs fans in the draft room. They were chanting Derrick Johnson for the full 15 minutes the Chiefs were on the clock, then some people started chanting Derek Jeter over those people. Pretty funny.

When DJ was picked, I didn't say much, just jumped around a little bit and sat back down because I felt bad for the kid next to me because he really wanted DJ and was near tears after the Saints took an Olineman (I felt bad because his mom just told me his dad passed away and things have been difficult on him). Normally, I wouldn't care because I'm an asshole.

I was interviewed by USA Today for some story they are doing about the fans thoughts on their teams draft picks. I don't know if it's going to be in USA Today Sports Weekly or the daily pub.

But if you plan on going to the draft, bring something to help pass the time. It's a LONG day and you can get bored very easilly. It's a great time for the first round, but after that it gets boring REAL fast.

I sat next to Roy Firestone in the fan area. Real nice guy.

Back at my hotel, I shared an elevator and a conversation with Francisco Cordero, closer for the Rangers. The team was staying at the hotel I was at.

I even stayed for all of Day 2 so I could get tickets for next year sent to me without having to wait in the line the morning of the draft. Sitting through 7 hours of those picks greatly tests your patience.

All in all, it was a GREAT time and the perfect weekend if you're a Chiefs fan. For the first time since 1997, I'm happy with the Chiefs draft.

ROYC75 · 04-25-2005, 10:19 AM

Sounds like a nice trip !

Props !

**CosmicPal** · 04-25-2005, 10:25 AM

Dude...that was a nice read. Very interesting, and thanks for sharing.

Next time I run into Suzy, I'll be sure to tell her you said, "Hi."

BigChiefFan · 04-25-2005, 10:23 AM

I think you may have been on T.V. very briefly. Were you wearing a Gonzo jersey and hanging out with an Eagles fan? Your brother, perhaps? I saw two guys standing up and the Eagles guy pointed to the Gonzo jersey. I was thinkng that may be Frank and his brother when I watched it.

**The Bad Guy** · 04-25-2005, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by BigChiefFan

I think you may have been on T.V. very briefly. Were you wearing a Gonzo jersey and hanging out with an Eagles fan? Your brother, perhaps? I saw two guys standing up and the Eagles guy pointed to the Gonzo jersey. I was thinkng that may be Frank and his brother when I watched it.

No, I was in a Dante jersey.

Those guys were about 3 rows up from me. The one guy had a Gonzo jersey and the other kid had a Jets shirt. He was one asshole Jets fan I was talking about.

BigChiefFan · 04-25-2005, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

No, I was in a Dante jersey.

Those guys were about 3 rows up from me. The one guy had a Gonzo jersey and the other kid had a Jets shirt. He was one asshole Jets fan I was talking about.

Like I said it was very brief. That's still cool you got to go. I was a little disappointed in the ESPN coverage this year, but it still looks like a great experience.

KevB · 04-25-2005, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

No, I was in a Dante jersey.

Those guys were about 3 rows up from me. The one guy had a Gonzo jersey and the other kid had a Jets shirt. He was one asshole Jets fan I was talking about.

I saw someone there with a Chiefs helmet....

**HemiEd** · 04-25-2005, 10:35 AM

Good job and very interesting report, thanks! I would suspect Phil has you in mind on the future Chiefs Planet upgrades mentioned?

04-25-2005, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

Kolber couldn't be bothered. She is a real bitch.

I can vouch for that.

siberian khatru · 04-25-2005, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Merril Hoge

I can vouch for that.

Just because she turned down your threesome offer.

Great story, Frank!

tomahawk kid · 04-25-2005, 10:44 AM

I would have gone ahead and grabbed Suzy's ass.

I bet she would have "interacted" with you then......

**Skip Towne** · 04-25-2005, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Merril Hoge

I can vouch for that.

I'll bet she is saying the same thing about you.

Brock · 04-25-2005, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Merril Hoge

I can vouch for that.

so can Joe Namath.

tomahawk kid · 04-25-2005, 01:25 PM

Just out of curiousity, how much are tickets to the draft?

**The Bad Guy** · 04-25-2005, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by tomahawk kid

Just out of curiousity, how much are tickets to the draft?

Free.

You just have to do 1 of 2 things to get tickets. Go to the entire day 2 of the previous year, or sit outside from 4 AM until they hand out the armbands to get in the draft.

04-25-2005, 10:16 AM	Topic Starter
The Bad Guy Scott Pioli Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: The Copacobana Casino cash: $9373645	My draft experience... Well, I returned home from NYC last night, and it was a great time. I arrived at the draft around 10:30, sat next to some wonderful people (one of which was a 13-year old Saints fan who looked exactly like the kid from Bad Santa and his mom. Great people..kid was crushed that the Saints didn't trade up for DJ) and I received MANY heckles about the Chiefs D. The 2 most annoying fans at the draft are the Cowboys and Jets fans. These two team's fans walk around the draft like they own the place and their teams are like the Patriots. I don't into several arguments with them and during each one, I asked myself, "why are you arguing with these reeruns?" I was literally 10 feet away from the ESPN set. Berman is extremely personable during breaks, Mortensen never looked at the crowd, Torry Holt is one of the most feminime men I have ever seen and Mel Kiper looks like Mr. Gameshow in person. On day 2, Golic interacted with the fans all the time, Kolber couldn't be bothered. She is a real bitch. When the Vikings selected Williamson, I for sure thought that the Redskins would take Williams, when they didn't, I thought DJ would possibly fall, but never thought it would be to 15. There were about 4 Chiefs fans in the draft room. They were chanting Derrick Johnson for the full 15 minutes the Chiefs were on the clock, then some people started chanting Derek Jeter over those people. Pretty funny. When DJ was picked, I didn't say much, just jumped around a little bit and sat back down because I felt bad for the kid next to me because he really wanted DJ and was near tears after the Saints took an Olineman (I felt bad because his mom just told me his dad passed away and things have been difficult on him). Normally, I wouldn't care because I'm an asshole. I was interviewed by USA Today for some story they are doing about the fans thoughts on their teams draft picks. I don't know if it's going to be in USA Today Sports Weekly or the daily pub. But if you plan on going to the draft, bring something to help pass the time. It's a LONG day and you can get bored very easilly. It's a great time for the first round, but after that it gets boring REAL fast. I sat next to Roy Firestone in the fan area. Real nice guy. Back at my hotel, I shared an elevator and a conversation with Francisco Cordero, closer for the Rangers. The team was staying at the hotel I was at. I even stayed for all of Day 2 so I could get tickets for next year sent to me without having to wait in the line the morning of the draft. Sitting through 7 hours of those picks greatly tests your patience. All in all, it was a GREAT time and the perfect weekend if you're a Chiefs fan. For the first time since 1997, I'm happy with the Chiefs draft.
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04-25-2005, 10:19 AM	#2
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04-25-2005, 10:25 AM	#3
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tomahawk kid Drunk in the Neighborhood Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Beating the War Drums Casino cash: $10001837	Just out of curiousity, how much are tickets to the draft?
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