That's the campaign that has started for the Kansas City Chiefs this year. The season has started with the Chiefs 0-2 and "fans" are already calling for a new quarterback and hoping for a season without a win.
If the Chiefs go 0-16, they will no doubt receive the number one draft pick in the 2012 NFL draft.
The number one prospect right now is Andrew Luck from Stanford. Suck for Luck. This is the call in Kansas City.
Andrew Luck may be the best player in college football. He may even be one of the best quarterbacks that the NCAA has developed in a while. Any team that gets him in the draft will have a strong rookie on their team.
That doesn't make it okay though for a city to wish their hometown team to lose. Not just lose but to not win a single game.
This is not "fandom". The 'Suck for Luck' campaign is sickening, and, to a lifetime Kansas City Chiefs fan, it's disheartening.
I remember watching Chiefs versus Raiders whether it was a holiday or not. I remember being eight years old and broken hearted as the Chiefs lost to the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship. I remember the ups. I sure remember the downs.
A fan is someone that although they are mad at their team for an unbelievable loss, they are still hopeful that the next game will be better. They look forward to a time when their cheers are for a win. They don't hope their team loses just for a better draft pick. A fan realizes that one player does not make the team.
These so-called fans in Kansas City need to take a long hard look at themselves. If they are truly fans, they need to take down the posters, the Facebook profile pictures need to be deleted, and any t-shirts need to be thrown away.
Instead, grab a beer, make some nachos, and sit down and watch the games. Stomach a loss, hope for a win. Wish the team the best and hope they deliver their best.
Learn to lose with dignity. Teach our younger fans what it means to lose, but still have the drive to win and prove others wrong.
In the end it's just a game.
good job!!! andrew luck would be awesome to have..but trying to lose to get him is pretty pathetic
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