Response to Coack K arrogant quote

Coach K recently said the following...

 

“Every time we play one of our [ACC] teams, we’re the one they need to beat,’’ Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski said. “More so now than ever. It’s usually been somebody else [and Duke]. Now it’s just us. We’ll see if that makes us better or not.’’

Guess he forgot UNC leads Duke in every statistical category thats meaningful and um... Has won 2 titles in 5 years!!! The things old age does to a mans memory.

So this is my response...

This is like the "they hate us because we win" crap K spews.

Mike, we hate you because you teach a douchey, dirty style of basketball and get a free pass from the media.

We hate you for Code Reds and chest stomps.

We hate you for teaching flopping on jumpshot. And flopping on defense. And for flopping your way out of a season so Pete Gaudet could absorb your losses.
We hate you for nipple twisters and jersey grabbing.

We hate you for yelling "F*** you" at a much better man than you.

We hate you for refusing to let Chris Collins fade into obscurity as he was clearly born to do.

We hate you for tampering with committed recruits.

We hate you for actually being the "better half" of your marriage.

We hate you for calling your self a "leader of men who happens to coach basketball" because a "self-serving snake oil salesman who happens to coach basketball" seems to be a better fit.

We love you for being a very talented and challenging second-fiddle for three decades.

We love you for the entertainment you have provided by underperforming your seed in March.

We love you for pitching hissy-fits when Dean would push your buttons.

We love you for letting us witness three years of Ty Lawson embarrassing Greg Paulus.

We love you for giving us gems such as "G is the real victim".

We love you for being the epitome of the phrase "necessary evil."

Chiefs VS. Ravens. Numbers don't lie.

The Ravens came into this AFC wild card game and showed what a veteran playoff team looks like.  They have won there last 3 wild card games and all of them had similar reasons for success.  Create turnovers, control the clock and play a full 60 minutes of football.  The Chiefs showed they aren't ready for the playoffs, but they definately wont be a one year wonder.  This team is built for long term success and adding a few more pieces in this years draft and maybe a veteran or two will go a long way in helping this team get over the hump it now sits on.  There is no place worse for a franchise then middle of the pack.  Not bad enough to get a high draft pick, not good enough to win a super bowl.  The Chiefs will not be one of those teams, they have talent that can still get better and improve upon a suprisingly strong, fun 2010 season.  That 7 game Playoff losing streak, which is an NFL record, will not be increasing that much more, if at all.
Anyway, here is a look at some numbers that will show you exactly what happened in this game.

0 - Passes thrown to Dwayne Bowe.  I have a whole lot I want to say about this, but it just baffles my mind that a guy who was a huge part of your success on the season cant even get one shot.  You couldnt throw an out route? No slants in the game plan? Was it too cold for the fade?  If Kevin Curtis can get signed on Wednesday and get 2 targets on Sunday, Bowe should have recieved his fair share.

3 - There is a bunch of 3's, but Im going to focus on the one I thought played the biggest role and that is the number of first downs the Ravens recieved from Chiefs penalties.  Like they needed our help!  The Ravens had 26 first downs compared to the Chiefs 8, but if you expect to win any game you cannot give your opponent extra opportunities.

5 - Turnovers.  The Chiefs came into this wild card game only commiting 14 turnovers all year, second in the NFL to the Patriots.  I really thought they would keep that total, win or lose, after this game.  Winning the turnover battle is CRUCIAL to success and the Chiefs blew it.  The second half of football the Chiefs imploded, coughing up the ball 4 times!!!  Good luck winning the game with that many turnovers. 

9 - Carries for Charles.  This guy does not care who he plays, he's going to get yards.  82 yards on 9 carries is good for a 9.1 yard average.  I know that when your down that logically the fastest way to come back is to pass.  Well when your getting 3.9 yards per pass completion there might be a better alternative and Charles is that alternative.  I really hope he gets more carries next year.  He could break all sorts of records.

20.4 - Cassel was not the Cassel we saw all year these last 2 weeks and his QB rating in this game was just terrible.  He completed 9 of 18 passes for 70 yards with 3 INT.  He cannot play like this in any game if he wants to give the Chiefs a chance to win.  You cannot expect to run if you cannot pass and vice versa.  Balance is the key and Cassel inefficiency played a very big role in why the Chiefs were dismantled.  They couldn't sustain drives which played a part in our defense getting worn down.

27 - Unanswered points scored by the Ravens.  The Chiefs took a 7-3 lead and all signs were pointing up.  Then the ball dropped.  Offensively, defensively and even special teams.  Being outscored 20-0 at home in a playoff game is just flat out embarrassing

40 - Total plays the Chiefs managed to run.  They just couldn't stay on the field.  If it wasn't a 3 and out it was a turnover.  Really gave Baltimore more than enough opportunites to win the game and a veteran team like that one doesn't need any help.

41:44 - Baltimores time of possession.  Thats almost 3 quarters! 

So as you can see the Chiefs lost everything.  They didn't control the clock.  They didn't force enough 3 and outs.  They didn't sustain drives and didn't get their key personnel involved in the game.  They simply played like a team that was outmatched.  On the opposite side the Ravens showed why they have been winning these games the last few years and will probably give Pittsburgh all it can handle in next weeks game. 

On a side note:  This years Chiefs played hard, they played smart and they showed that the Chiefs as an organization is back on the right track!  Im excited for the future of this organization.  Im excited to watch these players keep developing.  Im excited to see this team reach its ultimate goal of competing for a championship.  Its going to happen sooner rather than later.

Oakland did Chiefs no favors. Or did they?

Oakland flew in to Kansas City and totally outplayed the Chiefs.  Every aspect of the game went in Oaklands favor to the point it was almost laughable how badly the Chiefs were beaten.  Without knowing for sure I'd say Oakland gave Matt Cassel 142 bruises and that's not counting his ego.  If I was Todd Haley the Chiefs offensive line will be running gassers til the bruises heal.  You cant play football like that.  The 2009 version of the Chiefs roared its ugly head.  The offensive line should be ashamed of its play.  The defense should be angry at letting Michael Bush run for so many yards and Todd Haley should be kicking his own ass and his coordinators asses for putting together that kind of a game plan.  It was the worst game played this year.  Worse than the Broncos defeat.  Worse than the collapse in the 4th quarter against Houston. 

Yet the Chiefs are going to the playoffs.  The world is not over.  In most cases it's the team that finds a rythm in the playoffs that wins it, not the team thats hot going in.  Look at last years Super Bowl winner.  The Saints lost their last 3 games before coming together in the playoffs and winning the Super Bowl.  The point is the Chiefs still have a chance and I think Oakland did what the Chiefs needed them to do.  They forced them to look at themselves in the mirror and own up to the fact that if they really want to be a factor in these playoffs, they have to play their best for 4 quarters.  Half ass attempts against teams in the playoffs will get you embarrassed and I bet the Chiefs are sick of that feeling.

The Chiefs in 2010 have done a great job of taking a defeat and moving passed it.  Regrouping and coming back stronger.  Look at their schedule.  They lost 2 and then won 2.  Lost 2 then won 2.  Lost 1 and won 2.  So whats next?  Are they going to follow this L with 2 or maybe 3 wins or are they going to lose agian and go home?  I bet they win and I bet Oakland forced them into a matchup that gives them the best chance to do that.

At first glance you look at the Chiefs Wild Card matchup with the Ravens and you get a bad feeling.  Its the Ravens, their 12-4 and their defense is always great.  With what happened to Cassel and the offensive and defensive lines against Oakland you'd think it's going to be a lot worse against Ray Lewis and the Ravens defensive crew.  Not so fast.  The Ravens give up some yards.  318.9 per game to be exact.  They give up 224.9 passing and 93.9 rushing so they can be exploited.  The Chiefs have been great at recognizing whats working on offense and taking advantage of it.  If they can find holes in the front 7 and run, they run.  If they can find holes in the secondary and pass, they pass.  Its as simple as that.  The Chiefs just need to find out what works, find it quickly and take advantage of it.

The Ravens have weapons on offense.  They have a strong armed QB in Flacco and a multi purpose running back in Rice.  They have Boldin, who is as good as any at catching a short pass and turning it into a big gain.  They screen pass very well because their offensive lineman can get out in space and make blocks.  The Chiefs defense is going to have to stay disciplined, keep gap control and fly to the football.  If they miss a tackle for a 2 yard gain it can turn into an 80 yard gain so getting the ball carrier on the ground is imperrative.

After the loss to Oakland it's easy to write the Chiefs off.  They've had a great year.  Accomplished far more than what was expected.  They won their first division crown since 2003 and will host their first playoff game since January 11, 2004.  The players are developing and the fan base is returning to its glory days.  All signs for the future point up, so who cares if we win or lose against the Ravens, atleast we made it.  Well I dont think that attitude is going to fly in the locker room.  I bet the players and coaches want something more.  I bet the Ravens come into Arrowhead and the Chiefs give them everything they can and I bet the Chiefs come out on top.

It's funny how a humiliating loss to you most hated rival can fuel you to dig deeper.  How it can motivate you and force you to refocus.  It's funny how your rival can give you the seeding you need to match up with a team you can beat.  It's funny how your rival can actually do you a favor.