Baseball About to Pop, NFL Players Pop Off
More and more the discussion can turn to competition, baseball returns this week, and Sporting Kansas City bagged a big win in MLS. But it’s hardly all scores and highlights as the NFL, and the players, wasted a whole lot of time in not deciding things that need to be addressed with camp openings. That and some high level golf news.
Some Outhouse, Some Penthouse
The weekly banter session as usual is a mix of strong opinions, good laughs, and interesting information. While sports entities like the Chiefs are handing their business with aplomb, there is plenty of room for disastrous behavior as well.
A Long Road to a Dream Job at Kansas State
A son of the state of Kansas, Wyatt Thompson covered a lot of it
in building a career that moved to Colorado, and then back to be the
voice of the school he grew up rooting for.
Bass Lines and the Hope for Good Times
Another great edition of music conversation despite the trying times. Lists continue to be a source of a bit of fun these days. Creative ways to try and create and distribute music resonates as well. Paul McCartney, The Police, Jamaican Music, The Fine Young Cannibals, Adele, Semisonic, and more in the mix.
Playing, Not Playing, and Playing Around
Weighty issues continue to resonate throughout the sports world, some inspiring positive change, some challenging the parameters of competition. Team name change is in the forefront, MLS is Back tournament provides important social commentary amidst its competition, which proved disappointing in the first outing for Sporting KC. College football dominoes continue to fall in their attempt to get back on the field as well.
Contracts and Consequences
The barbs are flying on an another rambunctious edition. Patrick Mahomes megacontract and its impact are batted around with some real electricity. That and the usual enjoyable detours.
Born to Broadcast, and Consistent in a Volatile Industry
The son of an TV news anchorman, Kris Ketz pretty much only wanted to follow in his father’s footsteps, which he has done in a remarkably similar way. In a profession known for twists and turns, he has made only a couple and is closing in on four decades of service to Kansas City.
Levels of Glee
The buddies banter session over beverages dive into the mania over Patrick Mahomes new contract, and its impact on Kansas City, food, music, travel, attitudes toward the Midwest, golf,and much more. And, of course, the iconic fact check.
Totally Expected Can be Totally Awesome
Chiefs fans, and seemingly everybody else, is giddy with excitement over the ten-year extension that Patrick Mahomes agreed to Monday, the largest in professional sports history. Even though everyone knew this was a virtual lock to occur, dancing in the streets was still the general, and genuine, reaction.
Hurdles Popping Up Everywhere to Clear….and The Chiefs Leap One
Patrick Mahomes mid-day contract news results in a revised edition. It also includes return to play facing obstacles left and right with positive tests, players opting out, and some leagues looking at the viability of even trying. That while voices being raised is causing tangible change. Of course, we can still take time for goofy pleasures, and offbeat debates, too.