Chiefs X-Factor's Inside the Huddle-REVENGE FINALLY - Page 3

xfactor · 10-13-2011, 03:28 PM

YACs and bean bags
lead to winning in KC

Five weeks into the 2011 season we’re finally looking like the Kansas City Chiefs of old. Old being the 2010 season. Old being a team which actually has a running game. If we’re going to find success it’s going to be in our ability to establish a rushing attack and we saw that against Indianapolis. Jackie Battle had a career high 119 yards - 6.3 yards per carry - and we had a season high 198 yards rushing. And some said it couldn’t be done without Jamaal Charles.

Back in August there was discussion about how many runningbacks should KC keep on its roster. At the time I was pulling for Battle to make the cut because I could see him as a good insurance policy. What he did on Sunday was more than that. He may have just saved Kansas City’s season.
Sunday’s win was significant on two fronts.
•The 17-point comeback matched the largest ever in Chiefs history.
•This was Kansas City’s first-ever win over the Indianapolis Colts, ending a drought going back 21 years. The last time we beat the Colts they were still in Baltimore.

We’re also seeing the result of head coach Todd Haley’s emphasis on conditioning during the pre-season. It was evident during the second half of the San Diego game, which we had an opportunity to win, and in the last two wins over Minnesota and Indy. Early in the second half on Sunday, KC players were coming off the field saying, “Indy is done,” because they could see that the Colts were gasping for air. And they were done.

But there’s something even more significant that we saw on Sunday which is a direct reflection of Haley and his coaching style. What bothered Haley even more than his team’s 1-3 record entering the Indy game was the fact KC was dead last in the NFL in YACs. What’s that? Yards after catch for the receivers and yards after contact for the runningbacks.
Against San Diego, we had two YACs. That’s not average. That’s total . . . as in we made a total of two yards after every reception.. That’s beyond comprehension in the NFL.

Against Indy, the Chiefs had 260 YACs. In other words, more than half of our 436 total yards against the Colts came after the catch or contact. That’s the equivalent of 2-1/2 football fields of field position. Wideout Dwayne Bowe had 128 total receiving yards - 70 of those were YACs.

Just imagine if we’d have done half of that against San Diego. You have to think that another 130 yards would have led to a game-tying field goal, or possibly a game-winning touchdown.Wide receiver Steve Breaston, who played for Haley when he was an offensive coordinator at Arizona, isn’t surprised. He has credited Haley’s emphasis on YACs with making them one of the top receiving groups in the league when they reached the Super Bowl.
Never giving up can happen in different ways.

It is reflected in a team’s ability to erase a 17-point deficit. It’s evident when a better conditioned team is able to wear down their opponent. And it means not going down on the initial contact, but finding a way to make an extra yard or an extra 10 yards.We’re seeing there is no quit in the Chiefs. Haley won’t let that happen.

Want to know something else that could figure into Kansas City’s turnaround? Bean bags . . . as in the game.You know what I’m talking about. You may have one at home or probably played them at a school carnival. You stand about 15-20 feet away from the clown’s face and you score points by tossing a bean bag between one of the openings.

Walk through the parking lot at Arrowhead Stadium on any given Sunday and you’ll see bean bag games everywhere. You’ll also find them in the Chiefs’ locker room with the players competing as two-man teams after practice.
The idea is to build camaraderie and teamwork. It’s just another way that Haley is trying to create better team chemistry. It beats the heck out of having players sitting around playing video games. And the players love it. They’re playing every chance they get.Rumor is that the Chiefs are getting so good they’re banned from competing at any school carnivals in the Kansas City area.

You may have noticed an unshaven Haley walking the sideline at last Sunday’s game. He plans to stay that way as long as the Chiefs are winning.

**Gonzo** · 10-13-2011, 05:39 PM

I understand that x-factor is our own version of a blind (somewhat dim) knowmo-esque homer. What I don't get is why you all pile on him so much...
Sure he writes juvenile, less than mediocre articles that are apparently not fact-checked, (at least they're spell-checked now though).
What did he do to deserve such animosity and ill treatment? Do you all just pick on him because he wears pajamas to the game and isn't the sharpest knife in the drawer?
From what I've read on here, the guy gives to charity, (runs charity events) and loves his, (our) football team.
What did I miss here?
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Hammock Parties · 10-13-2011, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Gonzo

What did he do to deserve such animosity and ill treatment?

he writes juvenile, less than mediocre articles that are apparently not fact-checked

**Gonzo** · 10-13-2011, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Gif Horse

he writes juvenile, less than mediocre articles that are apparently not fact-checked

Well, that's not enough reason to rip the guy a new ass...
There must be something else.
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Hammock Parties · 10-13-2011, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Gonzo

Well, that's not enough reason to rip the guy a new ass...
There must be something else.
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He posts them here.

DMAC · 10-13-2011, 06:08 PM

Because we are pieces of shit.

**DeezNutz** · 10-13-2011, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by DMAC

Because we are pieces of shit.

This response is applicable in so many different venues that it's not even funny.

Titty Meat · 10-13-2011, 06:18 PM

Rumor has it this guy is a drunk who steals charity money to pay child support.

**Gonzo** · 10-13-2011, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Bo's Pelini

Rumor has it this guy is a drunk who steals charity money to pay child support.

Who hasn't?

I mean, really...
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Three7s · 10-13-2011, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Gif Horse

WHY ARE YOU SUCH A FREAKING MORON?

We beat the Colts in 2004.

Said it first.

InChiefsHeaven · 10-13-2011, 06:55 PM

Sorry xfactor, I usually appreciate the effort. But to say that we haven't beaten the Colts in 21 years when we beat them 45-35 back in 2004 (which was the actual revenge game, I guess) just makes you look like a fan who doesn't know jack about the team. Seriously, we haven't had a lot to cheer about, but that game was awesome and we beat the damn Colts...AT HOME!!! One would think you were at the friggin' game!

Anyway, no hate, but you really need to edit and research your Chiefs articles when you post them on the biggest Chiefs fan site in the universe.

**J Diddy** · 10-13-2011, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Gif Horse

he writes juvenile, less than mediocre articles that are apparently not fact-checked

I agree. He needs to steal someone else's work, edit it, put someone else's background music to it, and then call it his own.

That'll make him acceptable.

Thig Lyfe · 10-13-2011, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by MotherLover

I agree. He needs to steal someone else's work, edit it, put someone else's background music to it, and then call it his own.

That'll make him acceptable.

Is he supposed to act out the games himself or something?

InChiefsHeaven · 10-13-2011, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by MotherLover

I agree. He needs to steal someone else's work, edit it, put someone else's background music to it, and then call it his own.

That'll make him acceptable.

Dude...no comparison. Not even close.

**J Diddy** · 10-13-2011, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by InChiefsHell

Dude...no comparison. Not even close.

Point is dude made a mistake.
Not a bad guy. Never seen him act an ass.

Gochiefs schtick is well played out and has no right to talk about anybody's work. Just my opinion.

It's my own work and it's been fact checked.

**Lzen** · 10-13-2011, 07:34 PM

Wth, bro? 1st ever win against Colts? I was there when Trent Green and co. beat them at Arrowhead in 2004. Besides those 2, have we ever beaten them? Anybody?

10-13-2011, 03:28 PM
xfactor Starter Join Date: May 2003 Location: Overland Park Casino cash: $10005222	X-Factor's Inside the Huddle-REVENGE FINALLY YACs and bean bags lead to winning in KC Five weeks into the 2011 season we’re finally looking like the Kansas City Chiefs of old. Old being the 2010 season. Old being a team which actually has a running game. If we’re going to find success it’s going to be in our ability to establish a rushing attack and we saw that against Indianapolis. Jackie Battle had a career high 119 yards - 6.3 yards per carry - and we had a season high 198 yards rushing. And some said it couldn’t be done without Jamaal Charles. Back in August there was discussion about how many runningbacks should KC keep on its roster. At the time I was pulling for Battle to make the cut because I could see him as a good insurance policy. What he did on Sunday was more than that. He may have just saved Kansas City’s season. Sunday’s win was significant on two fronts. •The 17-point comeback matched the largest ever in Chiefs history. •This was Kansas City’s first-ever win over the Indianapolis Colts, ending a drought going back 21 years. The last time we beat the Colts they were still in Baltimore. We’re also seeing the result of head coach Todd Haley’s emphasis on conditioning during the pre-season. It was evident during the second half of the San Diego game, which we had an opportunity to win, and in the last two wins over Minnesota and Indy. Early in the second half on Sunday, KC players were coming off the field saying, “Indy is done,” because they could see that the Colts were gasping for air. And they were done. But there’s something even more significant that we saw on Sunday which is a direct reflection of Haley and his coaching style. What bothered Haley even more than his team’s 1-3 record entering the Indy game was the fact KC was dead last in the NFL in YACs. What’s that? Yards after catch for the receivers and yards after contact for the runningbacks. Against San Diego, we had two YACs. That’s not average. That’s total . . . as in we made a total of two yards after every reception.. That’s beyond comprehension in the NFL. Against Indy, the Chiefs had 260 YACs. In other words, more than half of our 436 total yards against the Colts came after the catch or contact. That’s the equivalent of 2-1/2 football fields of field position. Wideout Dwayne Bowe had 128 total receiving yards - 70 of those were YACs. Just imagine if we’d have done half of that against San Diego. You have to think that another 130 yards would have led to a game-tying field goal, or possibly a game-winning touchdown.Wide receiver Steve Breaston, who played for Haley when he was an offensive coordinator at Arizona, isn’t surprised. He has credited Haley’s emphasis on YACs with making them one of the top receiving groups in the league when they reached the Super Bowl. Never giving up can happen in different ways. It is reflected in a team’s ability to erase a 17-point deficit. It’s evident when a better conditioned team is able to wear down their opponent. And it means not going down on the initial contact, but finding a way to make an extra yard or an extra 10 yards.We’re seeing there is no quit in the Chiefs. Haley won’t let that happen. Want to know something else that could figure into Kansas City’s turnaround? Bean bags . . . as in the game.You know what I’m talking about. You may have one at home or probably played them at a school carnival. You stand about 15-20 feet away from the clown’s face and you score points by tossing a bean bag between one of the openings. Walk through the parking lot at Arrowhead Stadium on any given Sunday and you’ll see bean bag games everywhere. You’ll also find them in the Chiefs’ locker room with the players competing as two-man teams after practice. The idea is to build camaraderie and teamwork. It’s just another way that Haley is trying to create better team chemistry. It beats the heck out of having players sitting around playing video games. And the players love it. They’re playing every chance they get.Rumor is that the Chiefs are getting so good they’re banned from competing at any school carnivals in the Kansas City area. You may have noticed an unshaven Haley walking the sideline at last Sunday’s game. He plans to stay that way as long as the Chiefs are winning.
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10-13-2011, 05:39 PM	#31
Gonzo Stuff & Things Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The Yukon Casino cash: $10126924	I understand that x-factor is our own version of a blind (somewhat dim) knowmo-esque homer. What I don't get is why you all pile on him so much... Sure he writes juvenile, less than mediocre articles that are apparently not fact-checked, (at least they're spell-checked now though). What did he do to deserve such animosity and ill treatment? Do you all just pick on him because he wears pajamas to the game and isn't the sharpest knife in the drawer? From what I've read on here, the guy gives to charity, (runs charity events) and loves his, (our) football team. What did I miss here? Posted via Mobile Device
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10-13-2011, 06:55 PM	#40
InChiefsHeaven Rockin' yer FACE OFF! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Omaha, Nebraska Casino cash: $3834937	Sorry xfactor, I usually appreciate the effort. But to say that we haven't beaten the Colts in 21 years when we beat them 45-35 back in 2004 (which was the actual revenge game, I guess) just makes you look like a fan who doesn't know jack about the team. Seriously, we haven't had a lot to cheer about, but that game was awesome and we beat the damn Colts...AT HOME!!! One would think you were at the friggin' game! Anyway, no hate, but you really need to edit and research your Chiefs articles when you post them on the biggest Chiefs fan site in the universe. __________________ We have a million reasons for failure, but not one excuse... Die Donks, DIE!! Holy Crap fellas!!! We did it!!! THREE TIMES!!!
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Lzen Supporter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Jan Quadrant Vincent 16 Casino cash: $2190692	Wth, bro? 1st ever win against Colts? I was there when Trent Green and co. beat them at Arrowhead in 2004. Besides those 2, have we ever beaten them? Anybody? __________________ If at first you don't succeed ...skydiving is not for you.
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