BASIC FOOTBALL
Describe the game of football
It is a game between two teams of 11 players on a rectangle field with two goalposts at the end. Players try to score points by passing or carrying the ball to their opponent's end of the field, or by kicking it over a bar fixed between two posts.
What was the team's original name and league?
- Dallas Texans (1960-1962)
- AFL (American football league)
Defensive starters
Linebacker: Nick Bolton
Cornerback: Trent Mcduffie
Defensive tackle: Chris Jones
Safety: Bryan Cook
Defensive end: George Karlaftis
What do a center, cornerback, and defensive end do??
Center: Lined up in the middle of the offensive line, the center snaps the football between his legs to the quarterback to start each offensive play. He is responsible for telling his fellow offensive linemen who to block.
Cornerback: Cornerbacks line up in the defensive backfield across from wide receivers. In a standard defensive formation, there are two cornerbacks.
Defensive end: Lined up at each outside end of the defensive line, defensive ends try to force their way into the offensive backfield to pressure or sack the quarterback or to stop the running back.
LOUDEST STADIUM
In 2014 arrowhead set the world record for the loudest crowd noise at a sports stadium at 142.2 decibels
What are the different ways to score?
1. Touchdown (6 points)
2. field goal (3 points)
3. Safety (2 points)
4. Try after touchdown (1 point for field goal or safety) or (2 points for touchdown)
When did the team move to KC and why?
- 1963
- The Texans found it hard to attract a fan base with the dallas cowboys in direct competition
Offensive starters
Tight end: Travis Kelce
Quarterback: Patrick Mahomes
Running back: Isiah Pacheco
Wide receiver: Skyy more
Left tackle: Donovan Smith
What does an offensive guard and offensive tackle do??
Offensive guard: Two guards line up on either side of the center on the offensive line and block oncoming pass rushers on passing plays or try to open running lanes for the running back on rushing plays.
Offensive tackle:Two tackles line up at each end of the basic offensive line formation outside of the guards. Tackles protect the quarterback on passing plays by blocking the opponent’s pass rushers and try to open lanes for the running backs on rushing plays.
LONGGG WAIT
- The Chiefs had the longest streak of not playing in a SuperBowl at 50 years
What is a first down??
Each time the offense gets the ball, it has four downs, or chances, to gain 10 yards. If the offensive team successfully moves the ball 10 or more yards, it earns a first down, and another four downs. If the offense fails to gain 10 yards, it loses possession of the ball.
What was the previous field name, and years used?
What is the current field name and when did they move?
- Municipal stadium , 1963-1971
- GEHA field at arrowhead stadium, 1972
Special Teams
Punter: Tommy Townsend
Kicker: Harrison butker
Holder: Tommy Townsend
Long snapper: James winchester
What does a punter do?
A special teams player who enters the game on fourth downs to kick the ball to the other team after his team fails to gain enough yards for a first down and is too far away from the goalposts to attempt a field goal.
MASCOT
- KC wolf was adopted in 1989 but before that, the chiefs mascot was a horse named Warpaint
How long are the quarters of a game?
How long is halftime?
- 4, 15 minute quarters
- 12 minutes (except Superbowl)
When did the Chiefs merge with the NFL?
1970
2023 Rookies
1. Felix Anudike-Uzomah (Edge) - From Kansas state. Round 1, pick 31
2. Rashee Rice (WR) - From SMU. Round 2, pick 55
3. Wanya Morris (OT) - From Oklahoma. round 3, pick 92
4. Chammari Conner (CB) - From Virginia tech. Round 4, pick 119
5. BG Thompson (edge) - From SFA. Round 5, pick 166
What do a running back and a quarterback do?
Running back: Also called a halfback or a tailback, a running back is typically the primary ball carrier and the faster of the two backs lined up behind the quarterback in a standard formation. He can either run with the ball or catch a forward pass on an offensive play.
Quarterback: The leader of an offense, the quarterback huddles his teammates and lets them know which plays to run. During a play, he receives the snap from the center and then tries to advance the football toward his opponent’s end zone by running with the ball, handing it to a running back, or completing a forward pass to a receiver.
TRUMPETER
Tony Dipardo was the trumpet player who played live music at every game from 1963-2008. He even got a Super Bowl ring for the team victory in Super Bowl 4
How many officials are there?
3 football penalties ?
- 7
- Facemask: 15 yards
- Clipping (contacting a player who is not a runner from behind and below the waist. It most commonly occurs when an offensive player attempts to block a defensive player at the legs from behind): 15 yards
- Holding: 10 yards if committed by the offense; 5 yards plus automatic first down if committed by the defense.
How many Super Bowl appearances do the Chiefs have?
How many wins?
- 5 appearnces (1967, 1970, 2020, 2021,2023)
- 3 wins (1970, 2020, 2023)
Players lost in the 2023 season from being a free agent
- Orlando Brown (OT)
- Andrew Wylie (OT)
- Khlan Saunders (DL)
- Juan Thornhill (Safety)
What does a safety do?
What are the standard two types??
Safety: Lined up about 10–15 yards from the line of scrimmage in the defensive backfield, safeties defend against the pass, provide support on rushing plays and occasionally rush into the offensive backfield to disrupt the play.
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MD IN THE HOUSE
Laurent Duvernay-Tardif played for the Chiefs in 2018 becoming the first practicing medical doctor to play in the NFL