Which of our Super Bowls were you most emotionally invested in? I imagine most of you will say Super Bowl LIV given the 50 years of wait and suffering but I'm sure it won't be unanimous. For me it's this one, but I'm well aware I didn't have to go through the Cassel years and all the shit before it. I can't remember having wanted to win a game more than this. We are on the cusp of being the greatest team/dynasty in history.
So what meant/means most to you?
Mods: Dunno how to do a poll but would appreciate it if you could add one for Super Bowls IV, LIV, LV, LVII, LVIII and LIX. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Coochie liquor:
And I kinda like Brady as an announcer, and I have much more respect for him now than when he ruled the league (it was all just jealousy). I know he really likes Pat, and Andy etc and I bet he’ll be happy when we make history. But maybe also slightly envious deep down.
There is so much truth in this. There is not much classier than when the holder of a record is there to congratulate the person that surpasses the record. Conversely, there are few things at the opposite end of the spectrum than watching someone actively rooting against their record being surpassed such as the way the Dolphins from that perfect season actively root against everyone that might surpass their accomplishment. [Reply]
Prior to LIV my sentiment was always that I wanted to see one before I die. To get to finally see it at the age of 42, with my dad, after 30+ years of torture and torment was an actual dream come true. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Gary Cooper:
Probably 2023 because it was a chance to cement a dynasty. 2022 also because we had two playoff disappointments in a row in 2020 and 2021. Having a dynasty gave the Chiefs their own place in history which nobody can take away.
2019 felt surreal but I was happy just for the Chiefs to be playing in that game. The expectations were not the same as 2022/2023.
This season we have a chance to make further history but it's icing on the cake. They've already done something special just to make it this far and play in 5 SBs in 6 years.
I felt about the same in '19... I was convinced at that point Mahomes would win a SB and just wasn't crazy concerned if it was that season. Sure, I stressed the hell out in the 2nd half, but just being there felt more or less like a step in the right direction.
In terms of emotional investment, I'd sadly say it was probably the following season... I was supremely confident they were beating the Bucs and that game definition lowered expectations for the following seasons.
2022, expectations were lowered with Mahomes' ankle, but once halftime rolled around of the Bengals game, I was back to stressing the fuck out in the AFCCG and then SB since as you mentioned, they needed to bounce back from a couple disappointing finishes.
Last season, especially with Kelce saying they had been waiting two years to get back for B2B redemption and then Mahomes' interview ending the sentence of "After the Super Bowl, the Chiefs..." with "will be a dynasty", got me pretty jacked to win it all (especially against freakin Purdy).
And now, outside of some serious ref fuckery, I won't at all be disappointed in not winning 3 Super Bowls in a row... yet, just thinking about what it took to get here, it's most likely their one shot at a 3peat (and Kelce's only shot, I'm sure).
Originally Posted by SAGA45:
'19 vs 49ers. I lost my shit that night. Nothing but 49er, Raider, and Cowboy fans on my block. When the game was over, I ran outside, drunk as hell, and shouted, "CHIEFS ALL DAY Motherfuckers!! Bang Bang, Chiefs Gang, Bitch!! LET'S GOOOOOOO!!!"...it felt awesome! I'm surprised nobody called the cops, lol!
It was definitely the roughest I've felt the following day out of all the SBs, in early morning meetings with people who didn't give a fuck about the game and were probably a bit annoyed I couldn't pay attention. :-) [Reply]
Originally Posted by Bearcat:
I felt about the same in '19... I was convinced at that point Mahomes would win a SB and just wasn't crazy concerned if it was that season. Sure, I stressed the hell out in the 2nd half, but just being there felt more or less like a step in the right direction.
In terms of emotional investment, I'd sadly say it was probably the following season... I was supremely confident they were beating the Bucs and that game definition lowered expectations for the following seasons.
2022, expectations were lowered with Mahomes' ankle, but once halftime rolled around of the Bengals game, I was back to stressing the **** out in the AFCCG and then SB since as you mentioned, they needed to bounce back from a couple disappointing finishes.
Last season, especially with Kelce saying they had been waiting two years to get back for B2B redemption and then Mahomes' interview ending the sentence of "After the Super Bowl, the Chiefs..." with "will be a dynasty", got me pretty jacked to win it all (especially against freakin Purdy).
And now, outside of some serious ref ****ery, I won't at all be disappointed in not winning 3 Super Bowls in a row... yet, just thinking about what it took to get here, it's most likely their one shot at a 3peat (and Kelce's only shot, I'm sure).
Stressing the **** out/emotional investment in the 2nd half...
2020
2019
2024
2023 (much of this was the shitty SB party atmosphere)
In 2019, I was most nervous about the AFC playoffs, because we came so close to the SB in 2018. Didn't want us to fail again on the home field. I also figured we'd get other chances at the SB with Mahomes even if we lost.
2020 and 2021 hurt equally. I hope we don't find out next week, but the next playoff loss will hopefully be easier to take with two additional SBs since 2019. [Reply]
