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Tebow Will Do Just Fine

The New York Jets released quarterback Tim Tebow on Monday (April 29). Some folks believe that Tebow was not treated properly by the Jets. I would have to agree.

A few people believe that the Jets should have released him before the draft so that he would have a better chance to be picked up by another team. It seemed (from afar) as though Jets coach Rex Ryan, for some reason, wanted to stick a knife in Tebow’s back and twist it.

Ryan told ESPN Radio, “We really didn’t take advantage, in my opinion, of his skill set. That’s nobody’s fault, ultimately it’s my fault.”

No kidding. Tebow played in 12 games for the Jets in 2012. He threw just eight passes and completed six for 39 yards. He carried the ball 32 times for 102 yards. The Jets had a terrible season finishing 6-10. The whole Jets 2012 season can be put into two words: Butt tackle. Continue reading →

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“In this world you will have trouble”

Several years ago while on leave from the military visiting family, I was one of the first people to come upon a terrible automobile accident.

Two people (a husband and wife) died – they were thrown from the vehicle. Two people (a brother and sister) in another vehicle were injured. The brother was trapped in the vehicle.

Although my military experience and training kicked in and I did what I could to help, the screams, cries, and the memory of bodies on the road and in the ditch still bothers me some today.

I’ve asked several times why that tragedy had to happen.

When I read that Kansas City Chiefs head coach Romeo Crennel and General Manager Scott Pioli witnessed Chiefs’ linebacker Jovan Belcher shoot himself in the parking lot of the Chiefs’ practice facility on Saturday, my heart ached for them.  Continue reading →

K.C. Chiefs: Dawson to Taylor…Touchdown!

“Quarterback Len Dawson hits Otis Taylor on a short pass, and Taylor turns it up field and scores from 46 yards out.”

That play sealed the victory for the Kansas City Chiefs who beat the Minnesota Vikings in Super Bowl IV, 23-7, and that was the last touchdown scored in a Super Bowl for the Kansas City Chiefs. That game was played on January 11, 1970.

Today, Len Dawson is 77 years-old. Otis Taylor is 70.

As a kid growing up in rural Missouri not far from Kansas City, I completed that pass several times in my backyard (with my homemade Lenny Dawson jersey on). I have never ever strayed from the Chiefs being my favorite team, although it’s been tough lately.

This year the Chiefs are struggling with a 1-9 record. Their head coach (Romeo Crennel) had a losing record before he arrived in KC, and the General Manager (Scott Pioli) seems like he is in over his head. The owner (Clark Hunt) seems disinterested.

Chiefs’ fans are angry, so much so that a “Save Our Chiefs” group was created with a Facebook page that has 14,730 “Likes” and they say they are “dedicated to changing the culture at Arrowhead and returning a winning team to Kansas City.” Their Twitter account has an astonishing 80,697 followers. Oh, and planes fly over Arrowhead on game day with banners saying, “Restore Hope – Fire Pioli – SaveOurChiefs.com.”   Continue reading →

Thursday Numbers

Oh yes – we’ve made it to the last Thursday of September – Congrats!

Thanks for stopping by The Western Word to read “Thursday Numbers.” This is my weekly column where I take a look at the numbers in the news (in descending order) and provide commentary sometimes laced with just a little sarcasm.

NOTICE: If you read this column you will probably gain knowledge not found on other websites! You may be able to use this information to impress your family, friends, and co-workers. The information might even be life changing – so consider yourself warned…

This week I write about the Postal Service, unemployment, Jacks who are registered to vote, the NFL, calling voters, massive retweets, first debate, remote location, party schools, miles driven, a couple of classic rock birthdays, campaign-related calls, job approval rating, surcharges, and much more!

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“Golden Tate 24 Yd Pass From Russell Wilson”

The Green Bay Packers played a horrible game (especially in the first half), but appeared they would pull out a close win against the Seattle Seahawks on Monday Night Football.

Until the last play.

The official scoring summary will read “Golden Tate 24 Yd Pass From Russell Wilson (Steven Hauschka Kick).”

Final: Seahawks 14, Packers 12.

What happened on that scoring play was that Seattle wide receiver Golden Tate pushed a Green Bay defender out of the way and wrestled with safety M.D. Jennings for the ball. Seattle was awarded a touchdown on the final play. With that touchdown, the hatred for replacement referees peaked (especially in Cheesehead world).

Both players had their hands on the ball and Jennings looked like he had the most control with two hands on the ball. The consensus around the country is that it was an interception and not a touchdown and that it was a terrible call.

Of course, the closest referee looking down at the players on the ground had a better angle for the play. After seeing most of the replays, I did not see a replay where one could see the ball through the whole play. Mike Tirico calling the game for ESPN said the catch was “simultaneous.” Continue reading →

Thursday Numbers

Thanks for stopping by and reading Thursday Numbers!  If this is your first time visiting The Western Word (TWW), Thursday Numbers is where I take a look at the numbers mentioned in the news and provide commentary (often with a touch of sarcasm).

ADVISORY:  You will probably gain an immeasurable amount of knowledge by reading this column!  You will probably be able to use this knowledge to impress your family, friends and co-workers!  At least it might be something to use as trivia!  The information might even be life-changing – so consider yourself warned…

This week I write about the internet and advertising, tourism, unemployment, a couple sad days to remember, a great coach, Cinco de Mayo, jail, music in schools, a traffic ticket, new polls, baseball, football, iced tea and much more!

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Thursday Numbers

Hold on…just one more day until the weekend – and this is the column that you must read today!

Welcome to Thursday Numbers – If you are new to The Western Word, Thursday Numbers is where I take a look at the numbers in the news and provide (sometimes with a little sarcasm) commentary with them.

DISCLAIMER:  The Western Word is not responsible for your being more intelligent after reading this column!  You just might find yourself armed with more knowledge – knowledge that you can use to impress your family, friends and co-workers!  It might be life-changing – consider yourself warned…

This week I write about Peyton’s contract, Sean’s suspension, Barack’s visitors, unemployment, polygamy, the nuke argument, planes and pink slime, paragliding for seniors, Twitter’s birthday, I write about the second most interesting man, the longest train, and much much more.

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