A Shout-Out to Haley's Conditioning Program

by Rev. Slappy on Sep 14, 2010 1:04 AM CDT

All the people who criticized Haley for being a conditioning Nazi can suck it. If our D hadn't been in top shape, we never would have won this game. Ever. The D was on the field pretty much the entire game and came up with big plays when they had to. Herm's D would never have been in shape good enough to compete in the fourth quarter.

Chiefs Nation should be very, very proud of the way the defense played tonight. A gritty, tough performance from them. Based on tonight, the D is coming along well and if we had a legitimate pass rush guy (for instance, if Carl had been fired before he pissed off Jared Allen) this could be a formidable group. In fact, this game had the feel of a Marty era 90s game with the offense being almost non-existent and the defense and special teams single-handedly winning the game. Kick coverages were excellent all night and the combo of Arenas and McCluster isn't even fair. We will win games with special teams this year.

The offense looked pretty terrible. I know they want to limit the pounding Charles takes but it certainly seems like they move the ball more efficiently when he's in there.

This rookie class looks to be something special. If we can draft this well every year we will be loaded with talent.

Nice to see the crowd show up again. I was watching the game at a sports bar in Los Angeles and the level of heat the crowd was bringing was obvious on TV. Four penalties that can be directly link to crowd noise -- I think the Arrowhead faithful got their groove back tonight.

Despite the really awful showing by the offense I think this game was a huge turning point for the program. This team learned how to win tonight. Ric Flair says it best: "To be the man, you gotta beat the man." If you want to win the Superbowl you have to beat good teams. And those games usually look like this one tonight -- a close, gutsy game that comes down to literally the last play. There's no question this is a game we would have lost 2 years ago. Huge, huge step forward tonight.

This is a FanPost and does not necessarily reflect the views of Arrowhead Pride's writers or editors. It does reflect the views of this particular fan though, which is as important as the views of Arrowhead Pride writers or editors.

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Well said. Rec'd.

by WesternChief on Sep 14, 2010 1:27 AM CDT reply actions

agreed on all fronts

very good D and GREAT special teams won this game…..while the O sputtered most of the game, they took care of the ball & didn’t turn it over….I have a feeling this will improve with Weis in control of the offense.

rec’d

and the Chiefs put the HAMMER DOWN!!!!

by reedeasy on Sep 14, 2010 1:32 AM CDT reply actions

I can't say enough about the improvement on Defense

When you have a group of guys that are willing to do what it takes to win… amazing things can happen. We are looking for 53 selfless players that can come together as a team. I think we’ve found some today.

OU SUCKS!!!!!!

by TexasFight83 on Sep 14, 2010 1:47 AM CDT reply actions

Another thing to note here about the conditioning.

For the Chief players on the field it was nearly 12:30am and for the Chargers 10:30pm. That is a huge difference and should’ve been a big advantage for San Diego.

"Success is never ending, failure is never final."

by GenericBrand on Sep 14, 2010 2:04 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs

Haley was right to simulate a late start time with night practices.

Toby is in HR, which technically means he works for corporate, so he's really not a part of our family. Also, he's divorced, so he's really not a part of his family.

by Rev. Slappy on Sep 14, 2010 2:07 AM CDT up reply actions

Even with that though

These guys body clock is in CST.

"Success is never ending, failure is never final."

by GenericBrand on Sep 14, 2010 2:45 AM CDT up reply actions

another great point

GB you’ve been a busy boy this morning. Liked your posts over at BFTB board too

Strive for greatness, Red and Gold.

by Dan-NY on Sep 14, 2010 11:22 AM CDT up reply actions

Well Done

I kept thinking…we have no depth. Our starters were out there 3/4 of the game…

Anyone heard news on the Tin Man? TJ looked like he would be ok…we need him to be. He actually showed up.

GD kept going…and going…and going…wow what an effort. HE CAN PLAY!

GoooooOOOOOOOOOO CHIEFS

CHIEFS WILL

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by WorldChampSpurs on Sep 14, 2010 8:43 AM CDT reply actions

If Carl had been gone before Jared Allen trade we wouldn't have albert and charles

I am pretty sure those are the guys that were drafted with the picks acquired. Either way, glad Carl is gone and Pioli is here. What a great draft class.

by Chief of NY on Sep 14, 2010 10:03 AM CDT reply actions

+100

There’s no substitute for conditioning and it’s never fun which is why most people need a coach pushing them.

by aFan4Life on Sep 14, 2010 10:58 AM CDT reply actions

Could not agree more

I believe that will be the single biggest difference-maker of this team, and certainly the most subtle. OTA’s are quickly forgotten, but I cannot forget the ridiciulous level of commitment by the entire team — 99% participation of an optional program.
Rec’d

Strive for greatness, Red and Gold.

by Dan-NY on Sep 14, 2010 11:20 AM CDT reply actions

The one guy who didn't show up was technically not on the roster.

Now he literally isn’t.

Toby is in HR, which technically means he works for corporate, so he's really not a part of our family. Also, he's divorced, so he's really not a part of his family.

by Rev. Slappy on Sep 14, 2010 1:02 PM CDT up reply actions

this is a game we would have lost bigtime even ONE year ago

… the fact that we escaped with a win speaks volumes … both good and not so good (in that we have a long ways to go before we’re playoff, much less Super Bowl bound)

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by upamtn on Sep 14, 2010 11:36 AM CDT reply actions