The Chiefs got their butts whipped! The game was not even close. Denver held the home field advantage and took it to the Chiefs.
The Chiefs had 118 yards in penalties to make it even easier for the Broncos, who only were flagged for 30 yards.
Samie Parker needs to step it up a notch or be benched. He dropped a couple easy balls Monday night. On the first drive he was wide open and dropped it. Please coach, give Chris Horn some more reps.
The Chiefs “new” defense gave up 221 yards on the ground. Jake Plummer looked like Dan Marino most of the night (he’s not) while passing for 152 yards on 18 attempts. It looked like he could have had a 300 game easy.
The Chiefs need to get it together before the next big game against the Eagles this Sunday. I look for the Chiefs to come out and kick some feathers.
I said in a previous post that if the Chiefs were 2-2 after the first month, I’d take it. It is a tough schedule out of the gate, but we are OK. Plus, out of the last six games, the Chiefs have four at home, including the last two. Denver has four out of the last six on the road. San Diego has three at home and three away as do the Raiders.
As for the Denver fans, you get to come to “OUR HOUSE” on December 4. That game may be more important than the third game of the season. Time will tell…..
Monthly Archives: September 2005
Chiefs 23 Raiders 17
It was a typical “black and blue” ugly game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Oakland Raiders on Sunday night, with the Chiefs winning it, 23-17. The Chiefs are 2-0 and the Raiders are 0-2. Sweet!
Next up are the Broncos on Monday night in Denver.
One thing the Raiders, Broncos and Chargers must remember is they have to come to Arrowhead in November and December – when the games really count.
It was too bad that the normal Sunday night ESPN crew was not doing the show. Mike Tirico and Sterling Sharpe called the game with Suzie Kolber on the sidelines.
It was a Randy Moss love affair from the ESPN crew. They could not shut up when talking about how wonderful Randy Moss is as player – the savior for the Raiders.
But, Moss failed the Raiders. In the fourth quarter and it was third and seven. Moss went out and made his cut at six yards, caught the ball and went out of bounds – he did not even try for that extra yard.
The Raiders failed to use Moss on the last series – they never threw a pass his way.
Moss hardly runs a route when they are not passing the ball. Sure, he got his 127 yards and one TD – but they lost the game. He acts like an elementary school playground player running down the field waving his hand as if saying, “throw me the ball!”
Raider Nation won’t put up with a quiter or a losing team.
I’d take Tony Gonzalez any day over Randy Moss.
Again, the Chiefs defense surprised me and they will get better- they held the raiders to 71 yards on the ground and 263 in the air – not bad. The offense made the plays when needed and were without Willie Roaf.
Yep, so far so good. The Broncos are next and it is always tough playing in Denver.
REO Speedwagon still Rocks!
Year after year (since 1971), REO Speedwagon continues to rock the world with their concerts. They are a class act and one live concert I highly recommend (and I have seen many).
REO and Styx were in Billings, Montana, on Wednesday night on their swing through the Western states. They started doing some shows together in 2000 which led to the Arch Allies album being released, which is very good, as is the DVD.
I was able to attend (what the hell is vacation for anyway?) their concert in Billings and was lucky enough to have front row seats with my exceptionally talented guitar-playing son for the concert. (EB-U-da star man!) I’ll be your roadie any day!
Being in the front row gives you the opportunity to see the band up close and also collect a few guitar picks, a couple towels and a few high-fives (not to mention the set lists from both REO and Styx -thanks to a couple of nice Roadies). It was very much worth the price.
During this swing, REO opened the concert and played many of my favorite songs from the past. The crowd was a mixed bag of old rockers and young rockers. It was a blast being up front getting to interact with the band and party with the audience. A little live classic rock music, a few beers and some new found friends – what else do you need?
REO also “teased” the crowd with one of their new songs (Smilin) slated for a new album which will be released sometime in early 2006. I like it and look forward to hearing the new album.
Here’s the set REO played:
Don’t Let Him Go
Take it on the Run
Music Man
Keep Pushin’
Smilin
Can’t Fight This Feeling
Like You Do
Time for me to Fly
Back on the Road
Keep on Lovin’ You
Roll With the Changes
The Encore was….you guessed it,
Ridin’ the Storm Out
The Billings Gazette carried a nice story about Neal Doughty a few days before concert. Click HERE to read it.
The Billings Outpost did a review of the concert. Click HERE to read it.
My favorite REO Album is: Live – You Get What You Play For (1977). In 1976/77 I saw REO for the first time live in Kansas City during a Summer Jam series with about 10 other bands. I was sold on them that day and I still am today.
Keep Pushin….
REO Speedwagon
In 1976 or 77, at a very young age, I saw my first REO Speedwagon concert. At that time, I decided that REO would be my band (doesn’t every teenager have a favorite band??). So from that point on, I tried to attend every REO concert I could.
Now, several years later and with many REO concerts under my belt (14?), I will get to see REO Speedwagon in concert once again with my son on September 14 in Billings at the MetraPark. Styx is also touring with REO on this swing through the west.
In 2004, we traveled to Kellogg, Idaho, to see REO at Silver Mountain. What a great experience to ride a gondola (3.1 miles) up the moutain and hear a great concert outdoors and party with the local folks.
Of course, I have collected all the REO “stuff” (t-shirts, hats, buttons, stickers) over the years and have many of their vinyl records plus many CDs and videos.
Look for a new album from REO sometime in the Spring of 2006.
Stay tuned for a report from the REO/Styx Concert on this site.
Chiefs beat Jets 27-7
Ahh Yes, what a great way to open the NFL Season with a butt whipping of the New York Jets. The Broncos, Raiders and the Chargers all lost, so the Chiefs are in first place. OK, I understand it is just the first week, but after last year, I’ll take it!
I was pleasantly surprised by our run defense (57 yards allowed) We held the Jets scoreless until there were 29 seconds left in the game. I am a little concerned about our pass defense (333 yards allowed). We also have some injuries that may hurt is next week.
I also tip my hat to Larry Johnson, who had 110 yards on only 9 carries.
We play at the Raiders (Sunday night) and then at the Broncos (Monday Night) and then host the Eagles. This first month will be a tough one, so if we’re 2-2 or better, I’ll take it.
I’ve always thought that, in the AFC, you must hold serve at home (eight wins) and then win at least two on the road to have good shot at making the playoffs.
Go Chiefs!!!
