Kevin Kietzman Has Issues

   Watching Joe Biden stumble around, actually unfit for office, proves that while America is great... there is a real weakness in a democracy.
   The name Black Bob is officially ok to use as the Kansas City Star points out it was the name of the man who led the Shawnee "Indians" in the Olathe area.  Wait, I thought "Indian" had been cancelled by the Star?  And Black Bob is ok?  So hard to keep score on these things.
   Even honey badgers get Covid as Tyrann Mathieu tests positive.  Forget football, you fools, let's pray that he's going to be ok and live a normal life someday.
   The Big 12 releases a statement of solidarity that is lame.  If they really want to make a statement, we have a perfect suggestion.

   College Football week one is here and Stan Weber previews the Wildcats and Stanford battling at Jerry World in Dallas.  The Lance Liepold era begins at KU against South Dakota while Eliah Drinkwitz has his first non conference game at Mizzou.
   Scott Frost is melting on the hot seat at messy Nebraska and #3 Clemson faces #5 Georgia this week.  It's game week on KKHI.

   It's time to become a fan of Urban Meyer as he refreshingly speaks his mind.  The latest?  Meyer says of course the Covid vax is a factor in whether to keep a player or not, it's the NFL's silly rules.  Now the NFLPA is investigating the Jacksonville coach.
   The Chiefs cuts didn't turn a lot of heads, but they did do something with a player they've never done before.
   A pair of baseball greats have been sent home by MLB Network because they haven't gotten jabbed.  What's going to happen when they need them in the broadcast booth for the playoffs next month?
   Joe Biden's victory dance had a massive contradiction in it that a high school debate teacher would grade with an F.
   And an Oklahoma Congressman is missing after taking a pile of cash towards Afghanistan to hire a helicopter and private help to get an American woman and her four kids out of the war torn country.

   Joe Biden is giving a big speech now that we are out of Afghanistan where he's going to try to convince you that the greater good of getting out justifies the disaster we just witnessed the past two weeks.  Just remember, the most important call in their playbook is controlling the message.  And that's about to start.
   These are the same people that have controlled our Covid policy for two years.  You know, Covid, that virus that kills really old people that aren't well.  Turns out the policies are making our children fatter, sicker and dumber.  Hey, this is great.
  And it's week one for college football as we take a peek at the Jayhawks, Wildcats and Tigers openers.

   It's so sad to lose service members the way America did last week and at the same time, it's heartwarming to see how everyday folks remember them.  So many great tributes all over the land this past weekend reminds us that most Americans are truly great people.
   Now politics, well, that's a different bird.  Mayor Q as a councilman and candidate railed against the city doing deals behind closed doors.   Now it's reported one of the all time great deals is being done in darkness in KCMO.  Of course it is, as what company gets to put all the restaurants in the new KCI is big business for politicians.
   Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs look ready.  But does it look like the future for a whole bunch of AFC offenses and their quarterbacks is pretty bright, too?  If we thought this was going to be a 15 year cakewalk for KC, we should think again.
   Salvador Perez now has more home runs in a season than any other catcher in American League history.  So why are some in the local media trying put an asterisk by it?  We've got the answer.
   And Kansas City native Ed Asner has died at age 91.  He's an all time Emmy Award winner and his character was an inspiration for me.

   With all the bad news and chaos in the world since the start of the pandemic, I was reminded by a listener named Jim Smiley that there is greatness in our communities if we just take the time to see it.
  Jim sent me a video of incredible young kids that benefit from the great work at www.ballardcenter.org in Lawrence and put me in touch with Becky Price, the CEO.  She's carrying on a nearly 60 year tradition of helping people in need and while you'll hear how unique she is, we should remember there are thousands of great Americans just like her in communities everywhere. 

   It was the worst day for America since 9/11 and it leaves us with a choice to make.  Do we care?  Do we want to remain the greatest country on earth or do we want to leave it all  behind for things that entertain us and make us feel good?

   The Chiefs may be the best team in football, but you wouldn't know it by the way they've approached the preseason.  The starters are center stage again Friday night as KC hosts Minnesota.
   The Royals bullpen wastes a Whit Merrifield grand slam but lost in the shuffle is Salvy homer number 34.  This is getting really exciting as he closes in on baseball history.  We update his chances.
   The original woke Karen of ESPN, Rachel Nichols, is out.  Even her extreme liberal views couldn't save her in the end as she believed a black employee was getting preferential treatment.
   Kamala first, then Joe Biden... as both are scheduled to campaign for Gavin Newsom in California's recall election.  Larry Elder is getting his wish.
   And local KC media are freaking out about redistricting in Kansas, saying Republicans are cheaters for wanting to break off a chunk of district 3.  What they won't tell you is, this is federal law and it MUST happen to be legal

   The college football season starts with a small slate of games this weekend headlined by Nebraska/Illinois.  It's a perfect time to discuss all things college football with Stan Weber.
   On our 2021 CFB preview we offer the latest on realignment, conference alliances and the future of the game.  Plus, we take a deep dive into MU, KU and KSU in a rare year all the fans of these teams like their head coaches.
   Stan gives his thoughts on a potential breakout year for Connor Bazelak at Mizzou, calls Lance Leipold "a real football coach" at Kansas for the first time since Mangino and discusses the possibility K-State is underrated.
   It's all here on our first chat with the smartest football man I know.
 
 

   Most times, polling on a sitting politician is boring and only moves a little and doesn't mean anything.
   Joe Biden wishes that was happening to him, but it's not.  Shocking poll numbers reflect Americans do pay attention and they aren't stupid.  At least, after they vote.
   A group of GOP reps has sent a letter to Dr. Fauci and he has until Monday to respond why he funded the abuse and killing of 28 beagles in the name of research.  This story took an awful twist for me as I just learned it happened in the same buildings my daughter learned how to do research in college.
   Chiefs OC  Eric Bieniemy said this week, even a slant pass 4 yards down field is considered a running play by the Chiefs.  If that's the case, how many yards a game do you think the Chiefs average rushing?  This is fun.
   The Pac 12 Commissioner says he will announce later this week if their conference is looking to expand and new KU football coach Lance Leipold has a great strategy on going for 4th downs.