Chiefs Gunther Cunningham passed away at age of 72 - Page 5

O.city · 05-13-2019, 08:36 AM

Former Chiefs coach Gunther Cunningham dead at 72 https://t.co/dWYIraBHpc
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Hammock Parties · 05-13-2019, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by booger

Flawed person like we all are but truly loved KC and the Chiefs, was fan friendly and a genuine person. Gave it everything he had. God bless his family and friends and may he RIP

I always felt like he embodied in the fan base in the way he coached.

Sometimes he was a good coach, sometimes he was a shit coach, but I don't think there was ever a more dedicated or sincere coach who genuinely cared about this franchise beyond the paycheck as much as he did.

**gblowfish** · 05-13-2019, 09:59 AM

I was very fond of Gunther. He was in over his head as a HC, but he was a GREAT DC. And a fun guy to watch. He was a no BS guy, you knew exactly what he was thinking at all times.

Marcellus · 05-13-2019, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Hammock Parties

I always felt like he embodied in the fan base in the way he coached.

Sometimes he was a good coach, sometimes he was a shit coach, but I don't think there was ever a more dedicated or sincere coach who genuinely cared about this franchise beyond the paycheck as much as he did.

yup.

I remember before a game when he came back to coach defense for Vermeil we were in the EZ and he came up and told us to make sure and yell our heads off and not be like the wine drinking pussies in the nice seats.

Hammock Parties · 05-13-2019, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Marcellus

yup.

I remember before a game when he came back to coach defense for Vermeil we were in the EZ and he came up and told us to make sure and yell our heads off and not be like the wine drinking pussies in the nice seats.

god damn what a ****ing legend

this is hitting me kinda hard....almost like when leonard nimoy died

ChiefBlueCFC · 05-13-2019, 10:01 AM

RIP Coach!

FloridaMan88 · 05-13-2019, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by milkshock

Humiliated at the hands of Carl, the man always kept his pride

And then Fat Scott tried to humiliate him by accusing the Lions of having improper contact with Chiefs players via Gunther.

**Baby Lee** · 05-13-2019, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by gblowfish

I was very fond of Gunther. He was in over his head as a HC, but he was a GREAT DC. And a fun guy to watch. He was a no BS guy, you knew exactly what he was thinking at all times.

If force of will could have returned the modern NFL to the classic NFL, Gunther's would have done it. But the modern NFL has greater forces behind it.

InChiefsHeaven · 05-13-2019, 10:02 AM

Dang. God Speed coach.

FloridaMan88 · 05-13-2019, 10:05 AM

Naptown Chief · 05-13-2019, 10:06 AM

RIP Coach

booger · 05-13-2019, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Hammock Parties

I always felt like he embodied in the fan base in the way he coached.

Sometimes he was a good coach, sometimes he was a shit coach, but I don't think there was ever a more dedicated or sincere coach who genuinely cared about this franchise beyond the paycheck as much as he did.

Exactly. He honored every tradition not just to kiss ass he truly believed and loved it just like he did Lamar. They gave him his first and only HC job and he damn near drove him self insane but he never quit and he gave it all he had, not just talked the talk but walked the walk. His kids were devastated when DT died. He did better than many would have in such a situation in that second year especially.

**alpha_omega** · 05-13-2019, 10:12 AM

RIP sir.

Marcellus · 05-13-2019, 10:14 AM

I don't think it can be overstated how much Derrick Thomas' death affected Gunther personally. I think that's why he failed as a HC, it took him a long while to get over that.

kc rush · 05-13-2019, 10:22 AM

Not a great coach, but I always loved the passion.

RIP Gun

booger · 05-13-2019, 10:22 AM

Other than Pete Carroll he was probably the best understudy under George Seifert who talked him into being a coach at Oregon while Carroll learned under George in SF. That’s where he got the 97-98 falcon D. Was just a 4-3 under with the Leo spot which was called the elephant originally with Charles Haley in SF and Dallas. Since he never ran any 3-4 his 4-3under years with DT where always the best choice to maximize his talents

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booger Don't Tug on Superman's Cape Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: clear out in the sticks Casino cash: $1138550	Other than Pete Carroll he was probably the best understudy under George Seifert who talked him into being a coach at Oregon while Carroll learned under George in SF. That’s where he got the 97-98 falcon D. Was just a 4-3 under with the Leo spot which was called the elephant originally with Charles Haley in SF and Dallas. Since he never ran any 3-4 his 4-3under years with DT where always the best choice to maximize his talents __________________ 2 Chronicles 7:14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.
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