A Diamond in the Rough -- Michael Oher

by Chris Thorman on Jan 16, 2008 11:30 AM CST in 2008 Kansas City Chiefs Off Season

Very interesting video about newly declared OT Michael Oher. More to come this afternoon. This morning's been busy. Also, to whet your appetites, I hope to have a special interview up sometime in the next couple of days. I'm finalizing it today, which has taken up some of my time. I've only done one other interview and that was with the mayor of Kansas City.

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what a tease!

on the edge of my uncomfortable office chair........speaking of, anyone have any suggestions on a nice comfortable one?

by mikeumkc on Jan 16, 2008 11:54 AM CST reply actions

What kind of budget do you have?

This is one of the best office chairs made, part of the MoMA permanent collection.

-Furniture nerd

by Bill Grigsbys Cirrhosis on Jan 16, 2008 1:25 PM CST up reply actions

AP's interview with the Mayor

is still the only post listed under "Fun Stuff" on the Mayor's blog. Check it out.

by Chris Thorman on Jan 16, 2008 12:01 PM CST reply actions

Yeah...

Mancrush confirmed!

This kid needs to be a CHIEF!

by DThomasReigns on Jan 16, 2008 12:02 PM CST reply actions

Congrats

on getting the interview Chris...

by PVChiefsfan on Jan 16, 2008 12:03 PM CST reply actions

As I wrote in the Morning Update

Is there a better coach in the league for Michael Oher than Herm?

I know I have problems with Herm, but this is a match made in heaven.

This is a Tamba Hali story but better.

by DThomasReigns on Jan 16, 2008 12:07 PM CST reply actions

Still disappointed

the Liberian Nightmare never caught on.

by Chris Thorman on Jan 16, 2008 12:10 PM CST up reply actions

Try it again

If Hali steps it up in his third year (and as long as he stays injury free, I think he will) maybe it will stick this time. He looked much better, especially against the run, in our last 4 games.

by PVChiefsfan on Jan 16, 2008 12:19 PM CST up reply actions

This a is

a guy from my home area. I am biased, but I think this young man is going to be really good.

by Lanier63 on Jan 16, 2008 2:54 PM CST reply actions

His bio from high school

As a senior, was credited with 130 "pancake" blocks, allowing no sacks, and grading out at 90 percent ... Didn't allow a sack in his two years and had 200 "pancakes" and an 85 percent grade ... Helped lead Briarcrest to 10-3 record and 2004 state championship ... Earned two letters in football ... Coached in high school by Hugh Freeze ... Also lettered twice in basketball and twice in track ... Basketball team went 27-6 in 2004, winning district championship ... Averaged 22 points and 10 rebounds in basketball, earning All-State honors as well as making the Sun Coast All-Tourney team ... In track, was state runner-up in discus ...

by Lanier63 on Jan 16, 2008 3:16 PM CST reply actions