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Haley Defends Chiefs Fans in Terrible Towel Filled Home Game

A topic of conversation this morning has been all the terrible towels that were in Arrowhead stadium.  The well traveled Pittsburgh Steelers fans were highlighted by the CBS cameras and announcing crew of Ian Eagle and Rich Gannon. 

The announced attendance was just over 70,000 and there's no doubt that more than just a handful of those were Steelers fans.

We already talked about what the players said about the terrible towel filled stadium.  It's been reported that the Chiefs fans selling their tickets to Steelers fans was used as motivation for some of the players

Today, Chiefs head coach Todd Haley, who is familiar with the Steelers fanbase, defended those Kansas City fans that did show up.

"The other thing I want to note on the game is our fans," Haley said at the end of his opening statement to reporters today.

"I know that the Pittsburgh fans travel very well. I’ve experienced that on a couple of occasions. But I was really impressed with our fans and the environment that was created. I thought it made it difficult for the Steelers to operate at times. I want to take my hat off to them and thought it was an outstanding performance by our fans."

At times, it was difficult to operate because the Pittsburgh fans were cheering when the Steelers had the ball.  At one point, QB Ben Roethlisberger had to motion to quiet the fans.

It's a nice gesture from Haley to recognize the fans, which I think goes a long way with the fanbase.  It's a huge advantage when the crowd can affect the game and I think Haley knows that.

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I have put up with the BS all day today that there were more Steelers fans at the game than Chiefs fans. I was sitting there in the lower level and that is BS. There were many many more Chiefs fans than Steelers fans. It was wonderful to hear the war chant on the way to the parking lot.

by Arrowhead Addict Randy5k on Nov 23, 2009 7:33 PM CST reply actions  

Well Hello Randy.

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by woodman212 on Nov 23, 2009 7:54 PM CST up reply actions  

Good to see you on AP...

…alliance…lol

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by woodman212 on Nov 23, 2009 8:01 PM CST up reply actions  

"MISSSSTERRR...RRRRAAAAANDY...WWWWAAAAATSONNNN!"

My long, drawn-out predictions that no one cares about, nor will bother to remember:

1. Todd Haley will still be the Chiefs Head Coach up to the 2011 season.
2. Clancy Pendergast won't make it to the 2010 season and was never intended to. Last-minute hire for a position that needed to be filled.
3. Todd Haley will not be the OC at the start of the 2010 season.

by jbj8609 on Nov 23, 2009 11:08 PM CST up reply actions  

Sexual Chocolate baby!

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by Buck'O on Nov 23, 2009 11:21 PM CST up reply actions  

Rec'd

This rec goes to Haley for boosting the fans.

Perhaps it just looked like there was more Pitt fans due to the color scheme? The seats are still red right, so the yellow and black stick out as opposed to our Red.

Just a thought, we’ll likely never know the real truth with undisputed proof.

by Archyrr on Nov 23, 2009 7:38 PM CST reply actions   1 recs

I actually heard...

a steelers fan tell a chiefs fan after the game that “at least we are not fair weather fans”. It was a woman so I didn’t want to start talking smack, but I wanted to tell her that I’m a season ticket holder from Stillwater, Oklahoma. I drive to KC from Stillwater and i don’t miss a game. This “was” a 2-7 team and I still have faith. I believe that’s the definition of an anti-fair weather fan. We have lived through a lot and I went a little nuts when they won the game. I can’t believe that the Steeler fans were actually mouthing us for celebrating. Let us have our day. I believe most of the Steeler fans that were there were not actual Steeler fans and not very smart about football. I hope that they weren’t real Steeler fans because they were screaming louder than the Chief’s fans when the Steelers were on offense. I usually don’t get aggravated with mouthy fans because ultimately it’s just a game, but that comment got me aggravated. I’ll get off my soap box now.

by raiderhater77 on Nov 23, 2009 7:45 PM CST reply actions   1 recs

From Stillwater...wow..

That is dedication indeed.

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by woodman212 on Nov 23, 2009 7:55 PM CST up reply actions  

OH I drive up from Springfield MO about three hours for me.

I missed one game in three years, the Chargers home game, and I missed it because I simply couldnt drag myself to another loss.

by Arrowhead Addict Randy5k on Nov 23, 2009 7:56 PM CST up reply actions  

perhaps

Stealer fans = Red Sux fans

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by kabrink on Nov 23, 2009 8:53 PM CST up reply actions  

You are a fan:

And we need you….keep it up. I think we all agree that it has been pretty wasy to be a Steeler fan. We have no fair weather fans at this point. Chief fans are the best and it is great to hear a compliment from coach.

"let's take it one play at a time"

by Exploded on Nov 23, 2009 9:05 PM CST up reply actions  

"Fairweather fans"

She does really you were attending a 2-7 team? A team that has only won (at the time) 8 games in the past three seasons. I mean if you are going to insult somebody at least make sure the insult could at least in theory stick.

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by Scaryclouds on Nov 24, 2009 12:17 AM CST up reply actions  

I think some people just plain don't understand words

Say, for example, terms like “fair-weather fan.” Hilarious. Pittsburgh fans aren’t the worst fair-weather fans out there, but they’re still fairly prevalent. I’d say the worst offenders in my short life have been 49ers, then Cowboys, then Packers, and now Patriots, but Steelers fans have been consistently high on the list.

by burntorangehorn on Nov 24, 2009 7:18 AM CST up reply actions  

One More Thing...

I really hope that the Chief’s players aren’t wondering why there were a lot of Steeler fans there. Their owner made all fans pay for two games if they wanted to go to the Cowboys or the Steelers game. Clark did this because he knew they had a huge following of fans. The Chiefs expected this to happen. Come on man! Let’s not act like you didn’t see this coming. They obviously know that the only way to get fans in the seats is to persuade opposing fans to come to the game.

by raiderhater77 on Nov 23, 2009 7:53 PM CST reply actions  

Dang you AAR..

Haven’t posted much at all {primarily because I forgot my login name}, but just wish I could have been there for the War Chant… did it at home, but not the same. Chiefs could be without a win and I would still follow and love them as I have passed onto my kids.. The victory over the Steelers was by far to ME the next best thing. Beating the Defending SUPERBOWL Champions?? I’ll take that any day. Am proud to see how our CHIEFS are slightly progressing. Didn’t understand “even though I have read” the no ‘time outs’ at the end of the half. I have full confidence in Succop to make a ranger kick. Would have liked to have seen a little more utilization in that aspect. All in all… you know it has to be good when Whitlock.. gives a positive for the CHIEFS. Think I am still coming down from my Hangover. Happy T-giving ALL and go CHIEFS!!!!!

by SinyGuy on Nov 23, 2009 7:54 PM CST reply actions   1 recs

Twitlock's basic message was:

“The Chiefs won because, even though they suck and Pioli and Haley are idiots, they finally did what I was telling them to do.”

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by kabrink on Nov 23, 2009 8:56 PM CST up reply actions  

There was a noticeable difference in the crowd after the kick return TD

Before the game, everyone they showed on the screens was subdued and a little depressed looking. But after that kick the place exploded. It was really gratifying seeing the Steeler fans streaming out into the aisles after Chambers long reception and even more gratifying doing to tomahawk chop on the spiral ramps out of the stadium with thousands of other exuberant fans

by Aperture on Nov 23, 2009 8:08 PM CST reply actions   2 recs

Thats really OK

It wasnt hard to to find somebody in yellow to point the finger at (index finger) and tell them “we’re gonna beat the hell out of You, You, You, YOU AND YOU AND YOU”.

 The Steelers fans were great in the parking lot and in the stands throughout the game. (Maybe some Raider fans can take a lesson in class)

What was priceless was their stunned faces on the way out and us doing the war chant.

by stenerud's roost on Nov 23, 2009 8:14 PM CST reply actions   2 recs

I'm having a funny season

I have stayed at the same hotel as the Chiefs or the opposing team at almost every game this year. This is totally by accident to. I stayed in Overland Park at the Sheridan Saturday night. The wife and i were setting in the lobby bar and a guy walked right by us. He walked up to a couple of guys and started talking to them. I told the wife “that guy looks just like Ryan Succop”. I didn’t want to act like a 32 year old kid so I didn’t ask him who he was. He left and about ten minutes later one of the guys came up to me and said that they were from South Carolina and had never been to Arrowhead. They wanted to know where to park to avoid buying a parking pass. He said that he flew in to see his friend Ryan Succop play. I asked him if that was Ryan Succop that just left and he said yes. I know what you’re thinking and Ryan wasn’t drinking. He was only talking to his friends. As I was talking to this guy, Tyson Jackson and Derrick Johnson walked up to the front desk. I already met them earlier in the year at another hotel so I didn’t bother them. The guy said that the team was staying there and that Ryan was on his way to a team meeting, but he’d introduce later after the meeting. Of course, the wife started complaining about going to dinner so I had to leave and go out to eat. I hate Phillip Rivers, but I ran into him at the Westin the night before the Chargers game. I met Tyson Jackson after the Texans pre season game at around midnight at the Marriot downtown. We were the only two in the lobby so I got to talk to him for a while and get an autograph.

by raiderhater77 on Nov 23, 2009 8:14 PM CST reply actions   1 recs

Say anything to Rivers?

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by woodman212 on Nov 23, 2009 8:30 PM CST up reply actions  

What did you think of Tyson?

"let's take it one play at a time"

by Exploded on Nov 23, 2009 9:09 PM CST up reply actions  

I've always wondered what those yellow towels are for....

wipe the tears from their faces after the Chiefs beat them. My mother-in-law said that a Steelers fan was actually crying next to her after the game.

by raiderhater77 on Nov 23, 2009 8:17 PM CST reply actions   1 recs

She should have taken a picture. That would be fun to see.

"let's take it one play at a time"

by Exploded on Nov 23, 2009 9:10 PM CST up reply actions  

There were quite a few Steeler fans there, no doubt about it. I cant say without proof how many, but i do know that there were MORE chief fans at that game. I still say about 55% to 45% in favor of the chiefs. I was so sick and tired of getting hit in the face with those retarded towels i almost grabbed one and threw it…poor little kid would have been disappointed though so i didnt.

by Coady on Nov 23, 2009 8:20 PM CST reply actions   1 recs

I'd say it was more 70%/30%

Those stupid yellow towels made it look like there were more Steelers fans, than were actually attending. Many of the Steelers fans I talked to at half time, were from Iowa/Nebraska, and had never been to an NFL game, much less Arrowhead. Maybe that’s why they were making noise when Pitt had the ball (Too funny!)…

Cowboys fans far outnumbered Steelers fans. Also, I’d estimate there were about 6K empty uppers, many between the 30’s (Which is ashame!).. I long for the days, when it’s a packed house, and nothing but a “SEA OF RED DAMNIT!”

I sat in Club seats for the first time, as I had friends in my Sec 132 seats. Club seat fans are a funny breed. During a crucial 3rd down on defense, I actually had a lady behind me, tell me to sit down, so she could see. (She got the “go to hell lady” look).. Did meet a great group though, that we tailgated with after the game. Chiefs painted RV less than 50 yrds from the stadium entrance. My hands hurt for a few hours, as I must have “High Fived” a few thousand leaving the stadium.

PS – We stole a yellow towel from a guy in front of us, and somehow it made it’s way to the lower level! :)

by RedZoneMan on Nov 24, 2009 8:48 AM CST up reply actions  

and yes, the war chant all the way out of the spiral stairwell was NICE.

by Coady on Nov 23, 2009 8:20 PM CST reply actions  

A_

A+ Coady! Class and that is what we CHIEFS fans have. (not tearing the towel away from the kid … Might have had my son do it though depending on the age..oops)

The A_ out of not being able to be a part of the Chant ranting down the stairways!

by SinyGuy on Nov 23, 2009 8:26 PM CST reply actions  

Todd is winning me over big time!

I think he is coming into his own in that he is learning how to be a true head coach. I don’t know if this has been his strategy all along, but I’m definitely starting to see his maturation at the HC position. He should keep chomping at the bit, but I think he’s adjusted his approach to make the players respond to him. I’m glad he gave the fans a shout out, and if he keep us going in this direction then I am glad he’s at the helm! My only regret is that I didn’t put money on this damn game, but then again that’s why the house always wins I suppose……..

by Hail2DaChiefs on Nov 23, 2009 8:39 PM CST reply actions   2 recs

That's what I was thinking.

Too much chance of “sour grapes” with that one. Might be appropriate for some of our cast-offs this season though.

by Archyrr on Nov 23, 2009 9:21 PM CST up reply actions  

Regardless of the flavor

it’s sweet and refreshing…….so enjoy fellas.

by Hail2DaChiefs on Nov 23, 2009 11:07 PM CST up reply actions  

I'm beginning to think that some of our gripes about Haley are hitting home

His attitude adjustments are right on track. I’m finding optimism in his actions. A couple wins helps too :)

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by Buck'O on Nov 23, 2009 10:12 PM CST reply actions  

Im glad our armchair coaching is working

we just need to dial up some plays on this forum and we can pass those along too

by Ren on Nov 24, 2009 12:54 AM CST up reply actions  

I agree with bucko and now what steelers fans?

Traveled all that way to get ur asses kicked. Ha HA!!!!!!

by krayfish on Nov 24, 2009 6:05 AM CST via mobile reply actions  

Haley growing pains

I think he is getting better. I think he will be even better next season even if he calls the plays, Sean Peyton calls them in N.O. but has an OC and QB coach to spot him some of the burden and I think Haley will as well. If he calls the plays he might want somebody more low key and compliant than a Weis, maybe like Dallas outstanding QB coach Wade Wilson (whom he worked with) and a long time Pats WR coach, Jets QB coach and current Browns OC Brian Daboll who is sure to be out.

DC, maybe Crennell if he is interested , or maybe Wade Phillips if he is out…

by FrankPitts on Nov 24, 2009 6:15 AM CST reply actions  

If he liked the fan response Sunday

wait till they string a few together and Arrowhead is filled up again with Red. He hasn’t seen or heard anything yet. I’m still hoarse two days later.

We all know that when Arrowhead is full, that place just rocks. We had some steeler fans sitting near our seats, and they were pretty smug at the beginning of the game, although polite (for the most part). They weren’t so smug at the end, when the place just rocked! The comments are true about them making a lot of noise when the Steelers had the ball, too, but we encouraged them to keep yelling to “support the Steelers offense”, which they did.

I saw Branden Albert down at our end of the stadium just after the game ended with his arms outstretched cheering WITH the fans, so it was a great moment. I really hope that the team has turned a corner now and we’ll see them go after it each week.

By the way we actually saw Clark Hunt out in the C parking lot before the game visiting with fans. Has anyone else seen him do that before?

by OccDoc on Nov 24, 2009 3:14 PM CST reply actions  

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