You know, this was an opening day for the books my friends.  I could give you so many reasons, I just don’t know where to start.  Actually, I do.  It starts with the game so let’s get this over with.  On September 20, 2009, for the third year in a row, the Oakland Raiders defeated the Kansas City Chiefs on their own turf, for their home opener.

The crowd was there.  The owner was there.  The Cheerleaders had on new outfits, and the Warthog’s were closer to my bald head than they have ever been.  It was amazing.  In every sense of the word.  Thanks to ALL of those who made it possible.

What?  You expect me to start bitching about the game?  You want me to point out our 409 yards of offense and only 10 scored points?  I bet your thinking I am going to bring up the lost opportunity to score at the end of the first half, or maybe the penalty against Wallace Gillberry.  Maybe you think I haven’t forgotten about the play with Monty Beisel and Jackie Battle on special teams?  Or maybe you think that I overlooked the shaky performance from Matt Cassel and was wishing for good ole’ number 12 to hit the field? (more…)

Look, I have been sitting in front of my computer for the better part of 12 hours now. I have made my usual rounds to many threads here on Homeofthechiefs.com. I have made my rounds to the “other” discussion forums as well. I have been reading other people’s views, and processing about as much information as my brain can handle. I have felt the excitement, and I too, have felt the anguish that all of us felt yesterday as we watched our beloved Chiefs take on what Todd Haley called earlier in the week, “A three headed monster”.

Will the Baltimore Ravens put up 500 yards of offense in every game? Not likely. On the other hand, will the Ravens visit the playoffs again in 2009? My money says the odds are pretty good for them. I’m sure you agree. They are a well rounded football team. (more…)