SB Nation User Blog: mikvogel

If I see Mike Solari on the street...

mikvogel — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 14:24:37 -0000

... I'm going to kick him squarely in the TAINT!

Maybe I'm just yanking the scab off of a really old wound and if you're not interested in reliving the frustration of offensive ineptitude of last year, feel free to jump to the next post.

My re-ignited rage stems from an excerpt from the following article-

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ms-thegameface081508&prov=yhoo&type=lgns

There were times last season when Gonzalez felt like closing his eyes during film sessions, especially during Kansas City's nine-game losing streak to complete a 4-12 campaign. Frustrated by the motion-laden yet inflexible schemes of offensive coordinator Mike Solari, Gonzalez chafed as opponents such as Packers linebacker Brady Poppinga correctly called out his routes before they were run.

"Sometimes we'd do all that shifting and defenses wouldn't move," Gonzalez recalled. "They'd just sit there and wait, and we'd run the ball into an eight-man front and get stuffed. Even when we had a mismatch, the quarterback didn't have the freedom to change the play at the line. It's dumbfounding that we didn't do that."

Yeah- you just read it...

Let it sink in for a minute or two...

You can't believe it...

I know I couldn't...

Our KC QB's couldn't audible out of plays. At ALL. Ever.

Something that a 12 year old boy playing Madden on a PS3 can do by pressing the Square button... wasn't available as an option to our NFL quarterback.

Ugh.

It makes me sick and it makes me mad.

As a matter of fact, I've just moved beyond the "Taint-kicking" phase and have slid into the "Don't meet me in a dark alley" phase of my anger.

I hereby apologize for any and all thoughts, declarations, and postings I may have made towards LJ for his outbursts of frustration that I incorrectly labeled as "selfish".

He had every right to be pissed off.

Further, I congratulate him on having the self control to not charge up through the stands, climb into the press box, and beat Solari with his helmet.

Looking back, I'm sitting here thinking back to all the times that I screamed at my TV at the R2P2 scheme. It infuriates me even more to know that there could have been times when our QB saw a defensive weakness but was unable to exploit it- or even think about exploiting it- because they couldn't audible.

I think it's a good thing that Mike now lives in Seattle- over 1800 miles from me and the rest of the Chiefs fanbase.

Argh!

My best to all for a great weekend.

Poll

If YOU saw Mike Solari on the street would you...

Wesley Gone...

mikvogel — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 20:27:54 -0000

CHIEFS RELEASE SAFETY GREG WESLEY

Posted by Mike Tunison on July 17, 2008, 3:40 p.m.

League sources have told Pro Football Talk that the Kansas City Chiefs have released free safety Greg Wesley.

The 9th year safety, who has played his entire career to this point with the Chiefs, appeared in 15 games last season, started one and made 30 tackles. The Chiefs’ 3rd round pick in 2000 has 29 career interceptions.

Wesley, who is repped by Drew Rosenhaus, is expected to receive interest from a number of teams in the free agent market.

KU/UNC game kills Packer career???

mikvogel — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 17:37:42 -0000

In a delightful twist of fate, the KU Championship may have set the
table for CBS' removal of Billy Packer.

While most of us basketball fans had resigned ourselves to a few more
years of Billy Packer's inane ramblings, ACC bias, and his disdain for
the mid-major schools; CBS has remarkably sent ol' Billy out to
pasture with at least another year on his contract.

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College basketball commentator Billy Packer, who has announced 34
consecutive Final Fours on network television and created a few
controversies along the way, will not be returning to CBS for a 28th
season, The Miami Herald has learned.

CBS has decided to replace Packer, 68, with studio analyst Clark
Kellogg on its lead announcing team.

An announcement is expected Monday, but CBS representative Leslie Anne
Wade confirmed the story Sunday night.

CBS believed the time was right for a change and that Kellogg deserved
a chance to work with Jim Nantz on the lead team.

Packer, who had been going year to year with his contract, confirmed
through a CBS official Sunday that he no longer will broadcast for the
network but is pursuing other projects in basketball. Packer declined
to comment further.
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One has to wonder if the CBS execs were pushed over the edge by Packer
during the KU/UNC Final 4 game where Billy boldly declared the game
over and a blowout with 4 minutes left in the 1st Half- essentially
instructing the millions watching to tune into something else more
entertaining. I'm sure that went over well with the advertisers who
had ponied up big money for the prime 2nd half slots.

I for one will now watch the KU championship DVD again, with even
greater pleasure, knowing that Billy's called his very last game.

Good riddance to bad rubbish. March just got even better.

MV

Poll

Did you actually enjoy Billy Packer's commentary during March???

According to the top headline on NFL.com this morning, the Kansas City Chiefs "believe in...

mikvogel — Fri, 23 May 2008 16:28:43 -0000

According to the top headline on NFL.com this morning, the Kansas City Chiefs "believe in Croyle."

http://kissingsuzykolber.uproxx.com/2008/05/the-chiefs-are-men-of-faith.html

Dolphins take Long... but not the one you'd think.

mikvogel — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 21:32:14 -0000

Interesting tidbit from SportsbyBrooks.com...

Looks like the first pick from the Fins would be a Long, but not the one they're negotiating with.

Have a look and see for yourself.

http://www.sportsbybrooks.com/did-gms-verbal-tick-reveals-dolphins-first-pick-17250

Also- Check out the funny vid clip from the reporter at the bottom.

Poll

Does this mean Jake Long drops to us?

vote for the chief!

mikvogel — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 18:11:52 -0000

there's a battle royale of mascots going on over at the irreverent blog Kissing Suzy Kolber!

Today the Chief battles the Redskin.

Vote at

Kissing Suzy Kolber

At least our namesake can Qin this year!

And to round out the 300 characters- I'll warn everone that KSK is not for the faint of heart nor thin skinned. You have to be a little off base to truly appreciate their sick humor.

Where are you regarding the #5???

mikvogel — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 14:38:22 -0000

I've given the draft a bit of thought over the past few days and I'm struggling to figure out what would make me the happiest.

So I'm putting it out as a poll for the AP readers... where are you finding yourself in regards to our first pick in the upcoming draft?

Poll

What would make you the happiest with the #5

A flip of the coin...

mikvogel — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 19:07:44 -0000

The teams will meet at the combine this weekend and will hold the official coin flips which will determine our draft order 3-5.

As I remember, we can do no better than 4, but because of salary issues and desired player (Long) we're holding out for #5.

I can't seem to find the specifics of the flip- rules, order, why #5 is best. Any comments clarifying would be welcomed.

Tickets for KU Game???

mikvogel — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 17:14:11 -0000

Hey there,

I'm looking for 4 lower level tickets to the KU game on the 27th?

My wife's granfather turns 80 this month and is a long-time supporter of the team and we'd love to take him to the game to celebrate!

Please drop me a line at-

mikvogel "at" gmail dot com

Thanks!

LJ's Watch

mikvogel — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 15:45:38 -0000

Following up on the Dub article...

... here's a link to a blog about LJ's $300K watch.

http://www.sportingnews.com/blog/TheSportingBlog/133187

So here's an idea.

I'm all for bling- don't get me wrong.

But how about a $300K treadmill or dropping 300 Large on a full time trainer to teach pass-blocking skills?

Maybe- just maybe- funnel some of that extra ching back into the Chiefs organization and help pay for a couple of extra college scouts to go out and identify some o-line talent.

That watch sure is shiny though.