Chiefs A little refresher on Clark Hunt - Page 3

Titty Meat · 12-17-2012, 01:50 PM

From 2006:

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2715831

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Clark Hunt says he'll run the Kansas City Chiefs with the same hands-off policy that characterized his father's ownership.

"We have people in the organization to make those decisions," the 41-year-old Hunt said after the Chiefs beat Jacksonville 35-30 Sunday in their first home game after the death of his father.

"The reason we hire a football person is so they can make the decisions."

Lamar Hunt, who founded the Chiefs as the Dallas Texans in 1960 at the same time he founded the AFL, died Dec. 14 following a long bout with prostate cancer. He had already transferred ownership of 24½ percent of all his holdings, including the Chiefs, to his three sons and one daughter.

Clark, who was appointed chairman of the Chiefs in 2005, is apparently the only one of the four who has shown much interest in the club.

But he said he would continue to let general manager Carl Peterson run the day-to-day football operations while he immerses himself in extensive renovations on Arrowhead Stadium. The 33-year-old facility will undergo a $250 million upgrade beginning in February.

"We try to stay out of it," Clark Hunt said of football operations. "Like anybody, we have an opinion. But I would tell the guys our opinion doesn't matter. It's yours.

"But I'll be very involved in the stadium renovation. Obviously we have a lot of things going on from a business standpoint that ties into the renovation that we're going to be very involved with."

There were video board tributes to Lamar Hunt both before and during the game. The Chiefs founder died at the age of 74 and was hailed throughout the NFL as a pioneer who helped shape the modern face of professional football.

"It's been a trying time for our family," Clark Hunt said. "We have appreciated so very much all the kind things that people have said."

GloryDayz · 12-17-2012, 08:22 PM

Like butta..... (Clark's gonna kill us!)

tecumseh · 12-17-2012, 08:26 PM

Clark made the the best decision on Pioli and most owners would have made the same decision. It's obviously his style to lay back and let his guy run the team. So after the debacle that is Pioli continues to unfold, Clark is faced with an uncomfortable decision to shipcan Pioli and set the franchise right. He might not want to be more involved but these things have a way of imposing themselves on an owner. Kinda like parenthood.

**notorious** · 12-17-2012, 08:27 PM

Scott is going to be back next year.

****

Chief_For_Life58 · 12-17-2012, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by -King-

What?
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what?

GloryDayz · 12-17-2012, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by notorious

Scott is going to be back next year.

****

NOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

**SAUTO** · 12-17-2012, 09:28 PM

Clark has said he wanted to draft and develop a qb.

He OBVIOUSLY knows how important a qb is. HE came out and said HE wanted Manning. Pioli ****ed us on that. Maybe that's where the cracks began...
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stonedstooge · 12-17-2012, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by JASONSAUTO

Clark has said he wanted to draft and develop a qb.

He OBVIOUSLY knows how important a qb is. HE came out and said HE wanted Manning. Pioli ****ed us on that. Maybe that's where the cracks began...
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If Clark didn't realize the problems when the Arrowhead Anxiety shit got snuffed out by the NFL, he's got real issues

crossbow · 12-18-2012, 01:02 AM

Clark wants to win. He isn't a fool or an idiot. He wants the Chiefs to win because he has pride and because it raises attendence which increases profits. More fans in the seats = more money. So complaining about the Clarks is pointless. Do you want Clark to hire a new owner? Gimme a break. He is a hands off owner. Every time I worked for a guy that left me alone I got him lots of raises and promotions. So, Clark is not going to have trouble replacing Scot the Wonder dog. And then when we go 12 and 4 you can blame Clark for it but at least we won't be an embarassment to professional sports.

Sofa King · 12-18-2012, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by crossbow

Clark wants to win. He isn't a fool or an idiot. He wants the Chiefs to win because he has pride and because it raises attendence which increases profits. More fans in the seats = more money. So complaining about the Clarks is pointless. Do you want Clark to hire a new owner? (What?) Gimme a break. He is a hands off owner. Every time I worked for a guy that left me alone I got him lots of raises and promotions. (Of course you did, champ. Every time.) So, Clark is not going to have trouble replacing Scot the Wonder dog. And then when we go 12 and 4 you can blame Clark (for it but at least we won't be an embarassment to professional sports. (uh, if we go 12-4, noone gets "blame", winning is a good thing.)

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htismaqe · 12-18-2012, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by notorious

Scott is going to be back next year.

****

Nah. He isn't.

12-17-2012, 01:50 PM
Titty Meat Inmem 2.0 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: My house Casino cash: $2157558	A little refresher on Clark Hunt From 2006: http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2715831 KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- *Clark Hunt says he'll run the Kansas City Chiefs with the same hands-off policy that characterized his father's ownership.* "We have people in the organization to make those decisions," the 41-year-old Hunt said after the Chiefs beat Jacksonville 35-30 Sunday in their first home game after the death of his father. "The reason we hire a football person is so they can make the decisions." Lamar Hunt, who founded the Chiefs as the Dallas Texans in 1960 at the same time he founded the AFL, died Dec. 14 following a long bout with prostate cancer. He had already transferred ownership of 24½ percent of all his holdings, including the Chiefs, to his three sons and one daughter. Clark, who was appointed chairman of the Chiefs in 2005, is apparently the only one of the four who has shown much interest in the club. But he said he would continue to let general manager Carl Peterson run the day-to-day football operations while he immerses himself in extensive renovations on Arrowhead Stadium. The 33-year-old facility will undergo a $250 million upgrade beginning in February. "We try to stay out of it," Clark Hunt said of football operations. "Like anybody, we have an opinion. But I would tell the guys our opinion doesn't matter. It's yours. "But I'll be very involved in the stadium renovation. Obviously we have a lot of things going on from a business standpoint that ties into the renovation that we're going to be very involved with." There were video board tributes to Lamar Hunt both before and during the game. The Chiefs founder died at the age of 74 and was hailed throughout the NFL as a pioneer who helped shape the modern face of professional football. "It's been a trying time for our family," Clark Hunt said. "We have appreciated so very much all the kind things that people have said."
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SAUTO Shit Join Date: Jun 2008 Casino cash: $10039067	Clark has said he wanted to draft and develop a qb. He OBVIOUSLY knows how important a qb is. HE came out and said HE wanted Manning. Pioli ***ed us on that. Maybe that's where the cracks began... Posted via Mobile Device*
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crossbow King of Sarcasm Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: at home Casino cash: $10004900	Clark wants to win. He isn't a fool or an idiot. He wants the Chiefs to win because he has pride and because it raises attendence which increases profits. More fans in the seats = more money. So complaining about the Clarks is pointless. Do you want Clark to hire a new owner? Gimme a break. He is a hands off owner. Every time I worked for a guy that left me alone I got him lots of raises and promotions. So, Clark is not going to have trouble replacing Scot the Wonder dog. And then when we go 12 and 4 you can blame Clark for it but at least we won't be an embarassment to professional sports.
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