How ‘bout them Chiefs? Well, I’m not sure we know much about them, but we do know one thing: this team will be much more competitive then the last few. The Chiefs knocked off the Chargers 21-14 last night in a rabid, renovated Arrowhead Stadium that harkened back to the 1990’s and “Marty-ball”. There was a heavy dose of Jamaal Charles, and former Jet, Thomas Jones. This was, of course, due in large part to the downpours of rain for much of the game, and trying to protect a 21-7 second half lead. However, one can’t take too much from a game where the fans are fired up, the team is playing off the crowd, the conditions are horrible, and they’re running the football seemingly every play. Can Matt Cassell be a more efficient quarterback in dry conditions this year then he was last year? Can anyone on the team catch the ball consistently? One thing we do know is that this year’s draft class looks extremely good. Dexter McCluster was explosive, highlighted by a team record 94-yard punt return for a TD in the second quarter. CB Javier Arenas looked explosive on special teams as well, and looked good playing in the KC secondary. Eric Berry didn’t have his name called a whole lot, which isn’t always a bad thing for a safety, but he did make some plays and has the potential to be one of the games best. Finally, rookie TE Tony Moeaki out of Iowa caught 3 balls for 21 yards, including a touchdown. I guess what I’m trying to say is, it’s tough to gauge how good a team’s going to be, based on a game like last night. I want to be optimistic, and start hyping this team to win the AFC West and head to the playoffs. While I think the playoffs aren’t out of the realm of possibility, I’m going to be cautiously optimistic about this team. I want to see Matt Cassell be efficient. I want to see Dwyane Bowe not drop as many passes. I want to see consistency on defense (hello, Tyson Jackson). But the Chiefs are 1-0, and right now, that’s all you can ask.
Other Random Thoughts on Sports
The Missouri Tigers football team has quietly slipped into the coaches’ top 25, at #25. I’m not convinced the team has done anything to earn this ranking, but we’ll find out in October if this team deserves to be ranked. Mizzou is coming off a 50-6 victory of FCS school McNeese State last Saturday night in a game that wasn’t competitive from the kick-off, and now takes on San Diego State this coming Saturday. The Aztecs are 6th in the country in total offense and should provide somewhat of a test for the Mizzou defense.
Keeping with the Mizzou athletics theme, the hoops team released their 2010-2011 schedule yesterday, and there are some exciting games to look forward too, as well as plenty of chances to catch the team on national TV. The home non-conference schedule is highlighted by a game with Vanderbilt on December 8th, and you can bet the team will be looking to get revenge on the Commodores for last year’s loss in Nashville. A road game with Oregon could be tough, but the Ducks have been down the last couple years, and of course the game with Illinois is in St. Louis again this year, and that ones always fun. I’m most looking forward the game on November 30 in Kansas City against the Georgetown Hoyas. It’s a good chance to catch Mizzou in action against a quality team from the big east that could very well be tourney bound.
The St. Louis Cardinals….well…maybe next year.
Very cautiously optimistic there Mabes. almost too much. I'm a little more excited in my chiefs blog due up tomorrow. probably good to handle this with caution though, its just one game. also, I liked the joke about san Diego state's offense being a good test Hahaha.
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