Kevin Kietzman Has Issues

   Royals Chairman John Sherman finally has me optimistic about a new ballpark downtown for the Royals.  Sherman said at a public event Tuesday that private money will take care of the "major part" of the $2 billion project.  At this point, there's no reason not to believe him.  But it would sure be a first in this town if he comes through. 
   Peyton Manning told a story about Bill Belichick on the Manningcast Monday night that is just fantastic.  You won't believe what the storied coach did to get a chance to meet model/actress Pamela Anderson.
  It's a terribly uncomfortable topic I have avoided too long on this podcast but as the Democrats invite drag queens to the White House and hold ceremonies for faux "advancements" all around sexual preference, gender and identity... it's time to state the truth.  
   And how does this president sleep at night with what's happening at our southern border?  One view of a video of police officer Courtney Bannick should be enough to prioritize stopping fentanyl from coming into our great country.  You want to hear this story. 

   The founder of crypto mess FTX, Sam Bankman-Fried, has been arrested in the Bahamas.  He's eventually coming to America and will be tried on multiple counts of fraud and like jailed for decades.  This is good news as it's pretty much the only Democrat I can think of that has been popped since Joe Biden became president.
   Inflation numbers released Tuesday were better than expected and the stock market is jumping.  I'll take all the good news I can get.
   Mississippi State football coach Mike Leach died Monday night after suffering a heart attack Sunday.  "The Pirate" was one of a kind and is already missed.
   Texas basketball coach Chris Beard is in really big trouble after being charged with assaulting his longtime girlfriend.   And Chiefs coach Andy Reid has one message to Patrick Mahomes after his star tossed three interceptions:  "Keep firing."  

   The Football Feast is jam packed with NFL playoff contenders as the Chiefs beat the Broncos again... this time in a nail biter that should have been a laugher.  Turnovers continue to keep KC from being an elite team and Stan Weber is here to tell us if the Chiefs can fix it.
  We also take a hard look at the Buffalo Bills who have a ton of problems on their own, even though they keep winning.  
   The Eagles are the only truly complete team in the league as they just roll the Giants.
   And Mizzou coach Eli Drinkwitz sure had an interesting week.

   Many of us thought this Border War was a return to the good old days of a real rivalry.  Instead, we got another KU beatdown over a former rival that doesn't belong on the same floor.  It was ugly, hideous and not entertaining.
   That meant the most interesting thing to see was Mizzou football coach Eliah Drinkwitz holding up a sign about KU being cheaters.  It rang hollow.
  Also this weekend, the NFL is serious about teams not faking injuries on the field by issuing massive fines to the Bengals and Saints.

   I can't wait for the Border War game with KU at MU Saturday as it just conjures up so many great memories and should be a competitive game that means a lot to many.  It sort of signifies the start of college basketball season as the college football regular season is over.
   The Chiefs are flexed out of prime time and get Ian Eagle calling their regional game against Denver Sunday.  Does anyone else think a little humbling for the boys is a good thing?
   Nuclear energy official Sam Brinton, who has lots of local ties, is charged again for stealing another bag from an airport carousel.  We've got a non binary, serial thief on our hands.
  And Lee Sterling of www.paramountsports.com is here with a full slate of NFL picks and lots of bowl games on the horizon.

   WNBA star Brittney Griner is on her way home after 9 months in Russian prison and that's a good thing.  The Biden administration traded a man named "the Merchant of Death" for Griner and some believe it was a very lopsided trade.
   The manager at Olive Garden in Overland Park has been fired after demanding his employees prove they have a real reason to miss work.  This is getting national attention.
   Topeka High basketball coach George Lyons is claiming Valley Center High fans are racist and hollered slurs at his players last week.  Did it happen or is this another of those cases where nobody heard it except one person?
   Kansas City Star Editor Mike Fannin is out after 25 years at the paper.  I competed hard against this man when he was Sports Editor but the more liberal he became, the more he got promoted.  His DUI this summer was the final straw.  Even though I never really liked him, I wish him the best in the future.
   Patrick Mahomes, appearing on Carrington Harrison's 610 Sports Radio show, may have just made his strongest case yet for what kind of competitor he is.  You have to hear what he said about the Bengals.
   And K-State AD Gene Taylor did not celebrate on the field Saturday with his Big 12 Title winning football team.  He was alone in a hotel room watching.  You have to hear this.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

   The more Mizzou talks about not playing KU in a bowl game, the worse it gets.  I like Eli Drinkwitz because he's unafraid and says things... this time... he's saying way too much and it looks bad.
   Ditto for Chiefs safety Justin Reid who, ridiculously, now says he was right about the Bengals.  Andy has to shut this guy up, fast.
   The Royals are not only bad, they are unlucky.  The draft lottery happened Tuesday night and it was nothing short of a disaster for KC.
   Elon Musk has provided clarity into how criminal the FBI has been the past several years rigging elections in America and it's likely the biggest government scandal of our lifetimes.
   And I can't wait for you to meet A.J. Kahn from www.operationhomefront.org.  A.J. works with active military families in our area as part of this wonderful national organization and we'd be honored if you could either donate or get involved this holiday season to help a couple families that have had disaster strike.

   Actor Kirstie Alley has died at the age of 71 after what's being described as a short battle with an aggressive cancer.  She was beloved by millions of Americans for her role on Cheers, which was a difficult role to take.  Alley was from Wichita, went to KU and had the audacity to support Trump in 2016.  These facts made a couple celebrity tributes to her life just a little selfish.
   Lawyer Harmeet Dhillon says she's running for chair on the RNC and she's got a decent sounding plan.  She's smart and tough.  But there is one huge problem for her that would probably keep you from hiring her as your football coach.
   We asked everyone to retain Kansas Supreme Court Justice Caleb Stegall in the midterm election and now you know why.  This man just resigned his cushy gig as and adjunct professor at KU's Law School over principle.  You want to hear this story.
   Missouri  pols are wigging out that their voters are demanding they legalize sports betting.  Missouri has dragged its feet but it will likely be good in the long run.  Missouri now gets to see what Kansas has done wrong and do better for Show Me state taxpayers.   This is imminent.
   A 19 year old American soccer player takes heat for something harmless and Tom Brady is getting credit where it isn't due this time.  Brady's Monday night comeback was a gift from the refs and the Saints.
 
   

   The computer says the Chiefs are still the favorite to represent the AFC in the Super Bowl but I'm not buying it.  It's pretty obvious now the Chiefs own their division but don't be the best teams very often.  Tom Brady in AFC Title game and then the Super Bowl, the Bills (except a :13 second miracle) repeatedly and of course Joe Burrow and the Bengals.  It's a very real problem.  Stan Weber is here to offer if is  a flashing yellow or a six alarm fire.
   Kansas State wins it's third Big 12 Football Championship in a thrilling, hard fought overtime game against TCU in Dallas.  This game had it all including some gritty, tough individual performances.  And, if it were two years from now, K-State would have one of the four byes in the 12 team playoff.  This year, not so much.
  KU and MU won't play each other in a bowl game and it's a complete joke.  We break down what went wrong.
 

   KKHI weekend has a role reversal as I will host and Spencer is the guest after we had a great time in Dallas at the Big 12 Title Game.  We'll share some stories and talk some football including the Playoffs being set and where MU and KU may be bowling.  It's all brought to you by www.homewithcornerstone.com and www.eeoutdoor.com