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Kansas City Chiefs

Move over Gallagher, Larry Johnson might be bursting onto the comedy scene


If you happen to be in Kansas City tonight and you’re in the mood for a few laughs then you might want to consider dropping by the Robert Frazier Gallery of Art for “Late Night Laughter in the City” which is meant to honor Black History Month. Wondering who the main attraction is? Well, luckily it’s not Larry the Cable Guy or Bob Knight. Instead, you just might get a glimpse of the Chiefs Larry Johnson doing another spot-on Herm Edwards impersonation. No lie.

The event, which is being co-chaired by Johnson and city councilman Terry Riley, will feature an art exhibit and an open mike night hosted by comic Elliott Threatt.

“It’s my understanding that if Terry goes on stage, Larry has to as well,” said Carrie Stapleton of the public-relations firm Phillips-West, which is presenting the event.

“That’s the agreement between them. People probably don’t know that Larry is an artist as well, and we’re hoping he’ll have a piece of his art work to put on display there. (Former Chief) Pellom McDaniels already has two or three pieces at the gallery.

Hmmm, we’re wondering if he’s going to open his set with his oh so hilarious rap about his team.

Can I come back? Can I come back? And if ya’ll don’t pay my money I ain’t never comin’ back. So f*ck dat.

They say should I be scared cuz Pri-Ho (presumably Priest Holmes) coming back, he embarrassing himself. So I’m a say it, I’m a leave it like that. Cuz I’m the n____ runnin this mutherf*cker here.

F*ck Carl Peterson, the GM is running it. They see me. They want to treat me like I’m running it. I wouldn’t give a f*ck if I’m not coming back. I’d rather play for another team because I’d rather be a running back.

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[KansasCity.com]: Larry Johnson could have a stand-up comedy routine at gallery tonight

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Kansas City Chiefs

Chiefs training camp just got side-splittingly creepy

We don’t really care what professional athletes do in their spare time as long as it’s not murdering dogs. So, we have absolutely no problem with ballers indulging in the most irresistible temptation of every major city. No, not the local marijuana supply; we’re talking about the city’s fine gentleman’s establishments. However, there are signs that you’re favorite athlete could be spending a little too much time in front of the smoky stage. For starters, they might begin imitating their preferred dancer’s routine. At least that’s what Kansas City Chiefs safety Bernard Pollard did.

Uh, gross…but very entertaining. In fact, we gotta admit that those were some of the sweetest dance moves we’ve seen since the Rangers Ryan Hollweg showed us how his favorite pole dancer gets down:

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[TheBigLead.com]: Dancin’ in the Locker Room, Electric Boogaloo

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Pittsburgh Steelers

Dec 26 in Sports History: Holiday History


On Dec. 23, 1972: The Pittsburgh Steelers first-ever home playoff game ended with an absolute miracle. The Steelers were hosting the Oakland Raiders and had just fallen behind 7-6 with less than a minute left. On 4th and 10 at their own 40 yard line, Steelers’ quarterback Terry Bradshaw dropped back to pass but had nobody to throw to, so he just tossed the ball up for grabs. The ball reached Steelers’ back John “Frenchy” Fuqua and Raiders’ safety Jack Tatum at the exact same time. Tatum was too selfish to just knock the ball away, and was more concerned with knocking Fuqua out. The ball ricocheted away and the instant before it hit the turf, Steelers rookie fullback Franco Harris grabbed it and raced the rest of the way for a 60-yard touchdown, much to the shock of everyone inside Three Rivers Stadium. The Raiders and coach John Madden protested that the ball had touched Fuqua, which, according to rules at the time, would have made it an illegal catch because a pass was not allowed to touch two offensive players. The Immaculate Reception (the term was originally thought of by some fans at a bar after the game—not by anyone on TV or in the newspaper) stood and has been called the greatest play in NFL history. (Shame on You Tube for pulling a video down of the original broadcast of the play, which debunked many myths about its illegality). The Steelers lost in the AFC title game the following week to Miami.

On Dec. 24, 1977: The Raiders were on the other end of a classic playoff game, this time beating the Baltimore Colts 37-31 in double overtime. The game see-sawed back and forth, with the Raiders methodically moving the ball and scoring while the Colts thrilled the home crowd with big plays, including a long interception return and a kickoff return for touchdowns. Both teams bogged down in the first overtime and couldn’t get into scoring position. In the second overtime, Oakland’s Ken Stabler found receiver Dave Casper in the end zone on the famous “Ghost to the Post” play, which was Casper’s third touchdown of the day. It was the third longest game in NFL history. Oakland lost to Denver the following week in the AFC Championship game.

On Dec. 25, 1971: It was a long Christmas in Kansas City, as the Chiefs and the Dolphins played the longest game in NFL history in the first round of the playoffs. The defending champion Chiefs and the upstart Dolphins traded scores on their way to a 24-24 deadlock at the end of regulation. As brilliant as the first 60 minutes were, the next 24 were just as sloppy. Each team’s kickers missed easy field goals that could have ended it. Only when Miami’s Garo Yupremian connected on a 37-yarder midway through the second overtime did it end. Miami went on to lose to Dallas in the Super Bowl.