Getting Hyped! A Little Ditty for Kansas City – I promise not to bore you with a bunch of statistics. I won’t tell you how the Chiefs OL allowed just 111 total pressures this regular season, 2nd fewest in the NFL. Nor will I mention that Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes is number one in QB passer rating in the postseason of all modern day QBs with 115%. Oh, don’t worry, I’ll still bore you … just not with statistics this time.
No, today, for our last piece before Super Bowl Sunday, I want to hype up my Chiefs brethren, leave the faithful Sea of Red with positive vibes, a chuckle or two, maybe even a guffaw, and a renewed faith that our boys in the Red and Gold will emerge victorious tomorrow. Think of it as a mini-pep rally in written form. Or, perhaps, “A Little Ditty, for Kansas City”… by moi… not John Mellencamp. So, without further ado, let’s get that Super Bowl Championship swagger on, Chiefs Kingdom!
Every great article deserves a rockin’ intro to start her off. Rules be darned! I’ll include one for my article, anyway.
First, let’s take a moment to remember and honor the man who started it all, AFL co-founder and Chiefs founder, the always classy Lamar Hunt.
Kansas City legend.
Sporting Legend.This one’s for Lamar. Good luck, @Chiefs! #RedFriday pic.twitter.com/Ddbgytq38p
— Sporting KC (@SportingKC) January 17, 2020
Speaking of class, once infused in an organization, it has a way of permeating it entirely, filtering down generations. Case in point,
In cool news, Clark Hunt and the KC Chiefs organization brought every single employee (plus a guest) to the Super Bowl. More than 2,000 people. Every executive, every receptionist, every janitor and security officer.
I love that. They all deserve it.
— Jennifer Hayden (@Scout_Finch) January 30, 2020
From the top to the bottom, the Chiefs have learned that class matters and character counts. Safety, Tyrann Mathieu gets it.
In 36 years covering Super Bowls, I never, ever recall a player saying something like this.
In this day and age, it’s appreciated, @Mathieu_Era https://t.co/BE7b7tmtlL— Peter King (@peter_king) January 28, 2020
Mahomes does too.
😀😀 You see that yellow bracelet on @PatrickMahomes left wrist? That band represents #SophiaStrong, a Hays teen who is in remission after a year-long fight against bone cancer. Hear her story on @KSNNews at 10! PS: 🤞 the bracelet makes an appearance at the #SuperBowl2020! pic.twitter.com/jwDz9yNgEa
— Emily Younger (@EmilyYoungerKSN) January 22, 2020
Even when goaded by reporters to talk trash on his SB opponents on Media Day, Chiefs WR Tyreek Hill took the high road.
Just when we thought Tyreek Hill was going to call out
Richard Sherman, he switches it up and praises the 49ers cornerback instead. pic.twitter.com/g133tPVNDd— ESPN (@espn) January 30, 2020
As for Cheetah, he absolutely ‘reeks’ of confidence.
How confident is @cheetah in the Chiefs offense?
“Even if we’re down 40 points, we’re gonna be comfortable” pic.twitter.com/hW8BGbCbpI
— FanSided (@FanSided) January 30, 2020
He may well have a point considering that tomorrow is Groundhog Day.
While Chiefs and 49ers fans alike realize that with these two high-powered offenses, this Super Bowl will be anything but a dog show. However, if it was…
Do the "Chiefs" have all the pieces to bring home the first ever FOX Sports Pup Cup trophy? Find out Thursday on all FOX Sports and @NFLonFOX digital platforms! (@WKCDOGS) pic.twitter.com/6JB2MiwreA
— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) January 28, 2020
As with all games, weather for the Super Bowl is an important factor. Why even a concern? The weather in Miami is usually great, right?
Me and my buddy #SourdoughSam have had a stressful week in #Miami #SuperBowLIV #ChiefsKindgom pic.twitter.com/9X9bjt88km
— KC Wolf 👀 (@kcwolf) January 30, 2020
In fact, as of this writing, on Sunday, it should be sunny and 68 degrees in Miami. However, there are dissenting forecasts.
"Non-stop winning, that's the forecast Kansas City!!" @QuintonLucasKC showing off those moves forecasting the weather for Miami & KC @KCTV5 #TouchdownStorm from @PatrickMahomes you heard it here FIRST #ChiefsKingdom #RedFriday #KCPride 🏈🙌❤️💛 pic.twitter.com/CpCipebRxY
— Erin Little (@ErinKCTV5) January 31, 2020
Be careful, however, Chiefs fans. It’s a proven fact that the stress of your team being in the Super Bowl can strain your relationship with your significant other.
And while I promised no statistics, I can’t resist this one. Plus, sometimes I lie. A lot.
No pep rally, mini or not, written or not, would be complete without a hype video. Welcome to the Jungle, Chiefs fans.
I hope this little article has amped up your Super Bowl confidence a level or two, fellow Chiefs fans. Hopefully, you have more pep in your step and some extra swag in your championship swagger. Your Chiefs are in the Super Bowl after 50 long years. Savor it.
So, my Arrowhead One friends, until tomorrow…
- May visions of Lombardi’s dance through your head as you dream tonight.
- May the explosive Chiefs offense be textbook “shock and awe,” raining touchdowns upon a confused and demoralized 49ers defense.
- May Andy shut up the naysayers and the Chiefs announce, loudly, convincingly, and in no uncertain terms, to the NFL and the world who’s the new team to reckon with for the coming decades.
- In short, may the best team win.
Michael Travis Rose — ArrowheadOne
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