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Roger Goodell in the House for Chiefs, Cowboys Game

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell will attend this weekend's game as the Kansas City Chiefs take on the Dallas Cowboys according to Josh Looney of KCChiefs.com.

It's not often that the NFL Commissioner comes to Arrowhead so I would like to take this time to welcome Mr. Goodell to Kansas City and give him a few pointers to having a good time in Kansas City.

When you arrive, you'll notice that our airport isn't much to look at.  It's 30-40 minutes from downtown but despite the location it's very convenient.  Your people can pick you up right outside within 50 feet of your gate.  Handy, if you ask me.

When you get into town you're probably going to be hungry and that's a problem.  The solution?

Barbecue!

Ask a local and you're liable to get four to five different answers on where to go ranging from Gates, Arthur Bryant's or possibly LC's on your way out to the stadium.  But, there's really only one place you need to stop and that's....

Star-divide

...Oklahoma Joe's off of Mission Road!

Don't be alarmed when you pull up and just see a gas station.  Rest assured you're in the right spot.  You see, the best barbecue in Kansas City is served in a gas station.  Yes, yes, I know that's not helping our small town image but you've gotta try the food to know what I'm talking about.

Just order a Z-Man with fries, grab a strawberry soda, sit down and enjoy.  If you're like me, then you might want to loosen that belt before you sit down.  You're in for a wild ride.

Arrowhead Stadium, like the airport, is kind of in the middle of nowhere.  That's okay, though.  It just makes for better parking.  I imagine the Chiefs have equipped you with a parking pass so pull on in and, instead of moving to one of those fancy spots right next to the stadium entrance, find one of the hills on the outskirts of the parking lot and plop down.

You're about to experience tailgating by the folks that do it best.  I know you already ate but you're going to have to be ready for another helping of barbecue.  Hey, Missouri isn't the skinniest state in the country so you'll just have to get used to double lunches.  Go ahead and ask the folks parked next to you if you can join them for a pre-game meal and, if you're not on the clock, a cocktail as well.  Everyone's friendly around the stadium.

After that, go on in to the stadium and enjoy yourself.  We're glad to have you.

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Aaahhh yes

I will admit I like that the chiefs never really made a huge change to their uniform over the years. Pretty much every other team has (except the raiders, steelers, and browns I think).

by Ren on Oct 7, 2009 6:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

To find out why

His refs hate us so much that his office has to send a letter every week to KC.

Predictions for 2009:

LJ runs for 1800 yards
Bowe in the pro bowl
Chiefs D finishes in the top 10 in points allowed
Chiefs 10-6

by bonesjackson on Oct 8, 2009 2:38 AM CDT up reply actions  

I wish i could experience this :(

Next year when i get back from the Coast Guard im going to Arrowhead.

by Wrestler189s on Oct 7, 2009 6:58 PM CDT reply actions  

Recd. for Okie Joes

got to get the baked beans too.

by jjh941 on Oct 7, 2009 7:03 PM CDT reply actions  

You had me up until the words

“strawberry soda”. I admit, I know nothing about KC Barbecue, but I’m an F.B.I. from the Northeast, which means up pretty much up for anything when it comes to food. We Italians live to mangia.

Strawberry soda… not so much. I’m going to need a few local brews to wash that down.

by jcru on Oct 7, 2009 7:08 PM CDT reply actions  

Okay that's it...

I guess i’ll have to try Oklahoma Joe’s. Everybody keeps raving about them. That and LC’s, every time I drive down Blue Parkway, from work to home, I pass right through the smoke coming off of LC’s and my mouth starts to water everytime. Any other recommendations? And don’t say Zarda’s.

by RA_ChiefsFan on Oct 7, 2009 7:18 PM CDT reply actions  

rec'd

The wife & I were in town for David Cross & Clutch last week…..stopped @ OK Joe’s they had full slabs on special for 15$…..tried in vain to finish the whole thing……left about 3 bones worth…..heaven on earth

by reedeasy on Oct 7, 2009 8:18 PM CDT reply actions  

LC's YES!

Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisiton!

by upamtn on Oct 7, 2009 8:40 PM CDT reply actions  

Guys Goodell is obviously here

To deliver an apology in person to Pioli. Nobody disrespects the family.

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by Scaryclouds on Oct 7, 2009 9:53 PM CDT reply actions  

Agreed!

Joel, I couldn’t agree with you more that Oklahoma Joe’s is the best bbq in town, although I prefer the Smokey Joe myself. I’ll be at the stadium on Sunday doing my part to show Mr. Goodell that the Chiefs still have the best home field advantage in the NFL.

by abradshaw on Oct 8, 2009 12:08 AM CDT reply actions  

Kansas City barbeque?

Born in raised in KC and honestly get tired of the BBQ stuff, 80 or 90 years ago when we the the center of the cattle trade. These days anybody can look up a good recipe online and make it better then some of the stuff that gets passed off as good. Im just askin whats that say about your city when people think the best part about going there is eating the “best” bbq in the country. Lame.

by ZachMartin2 on Oct 8, 2009 12:34 AM CDT reply actions  

Best BBQ in Joplin is also in a gas station...

And named after me…

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by woodman212 on Oct 8, 2009 1:52 AM CDT reply actions  

i would have to say that Big R’s or Lumpys is the best BBQ in Joplin insteady of Woody’s

by dwill_pittst on Oct 8, 2009 7:23 AM CDT up reply actions  

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