Chiefs That's it….. - Page 4

HolyHandgernade · 09-17-2015, 10:32 PM

I have been a fan of this franchise for over 30 years now. Through good times and bad, the highs and lows. And frankly, there have been too many gut wrenching lows. I believe I actually lost my mind in the few moments following this abortion of a game.

I finally had to ask myself… "Is it really worth it?" I'm on the edge of lunacy for a franchise that seems to delight in causing it. I was about ready to quit this very night as Denver brought that fumble into the end zone, and I said, "No, that's not fair."

But it does deserve an ultimatum. It is Super Bowl or bust for me this year. Nothing less than the Lamar Hunt Trophy at the end of it is going to keep me emotionally beholden to this team and sport like some sort of battered wife syndrome.

I know nobody else will probably really care. What's one anonymous Chief's fan in California? But, its a big deal to me. I held season tickets while lived there. Partied in the parking lots. But its just not worth it to me any longer to be out here, away from any semblance of game day atmosphere, and sit in front of my TV set to watch my team continually lose every meaningful game it plays. There is absolutely no payoff to it or for it.

But, I'm going to give them this season. I'm going to root very hard for them because I do think they have a decent opportunity this year. And if it doesn't end with at least an AFC Championship, I'm going to walk away. I just can't find the upside to it any more.

rabblerouser · 09-18-2015, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Stop, Chiefs

You just need to treat the Chiefs as the clown shoes circus freaks they are until they draft a QB.

That's what I decided to do five years ago. I don't get as excited for the good stuff, which kinda sucks, but I know I won't be emotionally devastated in winter.

I'm waiting for us to burn a first-round pick on a guy like Chad Pennington for my next mental breakdown.

I'll go in with my preconceived, all-consuming notion that a first-round QB is the be all end all, and the one true path to sports fan ecstasy. And he'll get the Chiefs to the playoffs and I'll be like SEE! SEE! HAPPY DAYS ARE HERE AGAIN! I'll be as happy as I was when Damon Huard was slinging it.

And then he'll blow it in the playoffs and I'll get fat again.

But that won't stop me from believing. I'll then believe that said R1QB just needs another year to develop and he'll get it right. And eventually I'll still be this guy :

FYP

Danguardace · 09-18-2015, 03:18 AM

Seriously I cried after Indy Game I was in tatters, but hey you get over it. I have accepted this one very quickly. I reminded myself what I said yesterday that it is almost too early in the season for it make or make.

I just hope Reid learns from this that we have a great defense and potentially a great running game with TE's that can make plays in the passing game. This should be the focus of the team going forward.

**Iowanian** · 09-18-2015, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Tombstone RJ

Please go somewhere today where no one knows cpr and choke.

Sandy Vagina · 09-18-2015, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by HolyHandgernade

But it does deserve an ultimatum. It is Super Bowl or bust for me this year. Nothing less than the Lamar Hunt Trophy at the end of it is going to keep me emotionally beholden to this team and sport like some sort of battered wife syndrome.

Do what ya gotta do. I agree that if the team is making you this unhappy, then find something else to enjoy.

**dirk digler** · 09-18-2015, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by notorious

It's not worth it.

That's why you shouldn't commit very much effort into giving a shit.

Pretty much this. I stopped caring in the middle of the Pioli era and the lows are so much easier to handle. As others have said all you can do is laugh at this point. This franchise and ownership is just incompetent idiots. It is what it is.

Dr. Gigglepants · 09-18-2015, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

That's the good part and the sad part of tonight's game. I thought maybe I could start to enjoy it again, but then when they did ... all that ... it confirmed that I didn't really care. My connection to the team broke a couple of years ago, so wins and losses are just a shrug. It's all just a show.

Herm broke my emotional investment years ago. So while I was shocked and horrified at the ending last night...inside it really didn't matter. Life goes on

**notorious** · 09-18-2015, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by dirk digler

Pretty much this. I stopped caring in the middle of the Pioli era and the lows are so much easier to handle. As others have said all you can do is laugh at this point. This franchise and ownership is just incompetent idiots. It is what it is.

Fans put themselves through hell because they were born into it.

Very few had a choice when figuring out which team they would put their false hope into.

After next 2 weeks of loses, at least our false hope will be tempered somewhat.

rabblerouser · 09-18-2015, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Sandy Cheeks

Do what ya gotta do. I agree that if the team is making you this unhappy, then find something else to enjoy.

Yeah.

I've watched the NFL all my life - my demographic (late 20s/early 30s, single dad, some disposable income, etc.) Should be who the NFL wants to consume their product. I used to be the key demographic...the NFL was for me.

It has now devolved to something somewhat akin to being a WWE for football fans.

They obviously don't care if me and my friends keep going to games, buying jerseys, etc...

But that begs the questions : if we aren't the target demographic anymore, who really is, and what happened to MY game??

**ChiTown** · 09-18-2015, 08:13 AM

I don't get these posts, I really don't. No ****ing way I ever stop following this Team. FFS

jspchief · 09-18-2015, 08:24 AM

Losing this game is always the hardest for me. It's a game I feel like KC has to win to take the next step. At home against the toughest division rival. This is the game where I want the team to rise to the occasion. To come out looking like they want it more. Play like they are simply the better team.

Oh well. The Chiefs are a good team and will have some fun games this year and it will be much more enjoyable than going 2-14.

siberian khatru · 09-18-2015, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by notorious

It's not worth it.

That's why you shouldn't commit very much effort into giving a shit.

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Originally Posted by mr. tegu

They broke me after the playoff loss to Indy (you know which one). I can't imagine how angry I would be after this loss if I was as emotionally invested as I was prior to that playoff loss.

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Originally Posted by lcarus

I remember when I was this emotionally attached to the team winning or losing. I learned long ago to just watch the games and hope for the best, and if not, big ****ing deal. It doesn't affect my life at all. After the Colts playoff game, I told myself "never again". And I said that because I knew they'd ****in do it again. They're the dumbest team in the NFL and they have been for decades.

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

That's the good part and the sad part of tonight's game. I thought maybe I could start to enjoy it again, but then when they did ... all that ... it confirmed that I didn't really care. My connection to the team broke a couple of years ago, so wins and losses are just a shrug. It's all just a show.

Yep

hawkchief · 09-18-2015, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by HolyHandgernade

Overprivileged? Please tell me about those privileges I've collected in these 30 years of futility. Please, talk me off the edge.

Well...bye.

**ChiTown** · 09-18-2015, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by HolyHandgernade

Overprivileged? Please tell me about those privileges I've collected in these 30 years of futility. Please, talk me off the edge.

Just jump already.

rabblerouser · 09-18-2015, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by ChiTown

I don't get these posts, I really don't. No ****ing way I ever stop following this Team. FFS

"I'm a Hulkamaniac for LIFE!!"

Well, you obviously haven't been watching them fail miserably your whole life like I have then.

It gets old, having your heart ripped out and held in front of your face as it still beats...

Rasputin · 09-18-2015, 08:34 AM

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HolyHandgernade Integralist Join Date: May 2001 Location: Murrieta, CA Casino cash: $10006370	That's it….. I have been a fan of this franchise for over 30 years now. Through good times and bad, the highs and lows. And frankly, there have been too many gut wrenching lows. I believe I actually lost my mind in the few moments following this abortion of a game. I finally had to ask myself… "Is it really worth it?" I'm on the edge of lunacy for a franchise that seems to delight in causing it. I was about ready to quit this very night as Denver brought that fumble into the end zone, and I said, "No, that's not fair." But it does deserve an ultimatum. It is Super Bowl or bust for me this year. Nothing less than the Lamar Hunt Trophy at the end of it is going to keep me emotionally beholden to this team and sport like some sort of battered wife syndrome. I know nobody else will probably really care. What's one anonymous Chief's fan in California? But, its a big deal to me. I held season tickets while lived there. Partied in the parking lots. But its just not worth it to me any longer to be out here, away from any semblance of game day atmosphere, and sit in front of my TV set to watch my team continually lose every meaningful game it plays. There is absolutely no payoff to it or for it. But, I'm going to give them this season. I'm going to root very hard for them because I do think they have a decent opportunity this year. And if it doesn't end with at least an AFC Championship, I'm going to walk away. I just can't find the upside to it any more.
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