A Fair-Weather Fan in a Crazy Weather Place: The 2013 Kansas City Chiefs

Just because I am from Kansas City does not make me a part of the tragically devoted football fan base behind the Kansas City Chiefs. Their record in the past decade is far from stellar; last year I think they won one game. I don’t even know, but I do know they’ve sucked as of recent.
Their unpredicted winning streak this season, however, has piqued my interest in supporting the home team. Their current 7-0 record has me rooting for them every Sunday (or at least retweeting an avid-fan friend of mine who did, since I obviously didn’t watch the game.
I’ve come to learn from my dad and brothers that this unforeseen victory romp is the result of numerous factors all coming together to make one massive red, gold, and notoriously loud fan base very happy:
1. The team got the Philadelphia Eagles’ Coach, Andy Reid, who got axed last year despite his overall success there. Sucks to suck, Eagles, hope you’re enjoying your 3-4 season so far.
2. The Chiefs’ defense has dominated thanks to their new defensive coordinator, Bob Sutton, and the team’s three star linebackers; Derrick Johnson, Justin Houston, and Tamba Hali.
3. Jamaal Charles, who has accounted for 38.8% of the Chiefs’ offensive yards, is the only good thing about their offensive line. But hey, whatever works, right?
If the Chiefs start to lose in the weeks to come, possibly in the much-anticipated game against their rivals, the Denver Broncos (who I only know for their Jesus-loving ex-quarterback, Tim Tebow), my interest will surely fleet. For now, however, I will defend them and their Super Bowl chances until the cows come home- I mean, this is Kansas we’re talking about.
For more information about the Chiefs from someone who actually knows what they’re talking about, visit: ESPN.com.
-Gillian MacInerney