Arrowheadlines: Steve Spanuolo provides the yin to the yang of Patrick Mahomes

Arrowheadlines: Steve Spanuolo provides the yin to the yang of Patrick Mahomes
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Why the Chiefs love Steve Spagnuolo: Exotic blitzes, tough love and home cooking | The Athletic

Reconnecting with Reid in 2019 made those memories fade. But now, three championship parades later, Spagnuolo is 64 years old. His cholesterol is a little high. One of his hips wore out and needed to be replaced, but he still can sprint down the sideline to call a timeout, even if he isn’t supposed to.

Will he ever get another chance?

“You’d like to think you’re evaluated not by a number,” Spagnuolo says. “And I think somewhere along the way, somebody may do that. But if they don’t, I’m OK with it. It’s in God’s hands.”

The failure he experienced has led to a profound appreciation for all he has. With the Chiefs, he provides the yin to the yang of Patrick Mahomes, rides shotgun to the masterful Andy Reid and builds bridges with banana pudding.

This, he knows, is not a bad life.

Travis Kelce Used Two Curse Words to Describe Chiefs Fans’ Reactions to Blocked FG | SI

The crowd at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium went wild from there, celebrating an unlikely win in the last seconds of the game. Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce had the perfect way to describe this unforgettable moment when talking to his brother Jason Kelce on their New Heights podcast this week.

“I don’t think there’s anything more electric than blocking a kick to win a game,” Jason said. “The place just erupted.”

“I don’t think I had been a part of the stadium where it went f------ a—s--- like that,” the Chiefs star replied. “It got me to the point where my eyes, like the emotion and everything, my eyes started watering and I was like getting goosebumps and was like ‘This is insane.’”

Voice of the Chiefs Mitch Holthus Named Chiefs 2024 “Salute to Service” Nominee | The Mothership

His voice is synonymous with some of the greatest moments in NFL history, and while he’s known primarily for calling football games, Mitch Holthus has also repeatedly spoken up for the real heroes in our community.

Born on post at Fort Lewis, Washington as the son of a U.S. Army field artillery officer, Holthus, who has served in his capacity as “Voice of the Chiefs” since 1994, has shown a dedication to honoring our nation’s Armed Forces throughout his career.

Holthus’ role has provided a platform that’s enabled him to visit numerous military instillations throughout the region, the opportunity to recognize Gold Star families in the Kansas City area, and also to spend his personal time as an advocate for ”The Battle Within,” an organization dedicated to providing veterans and first responders with the mental and behavioral health support they need.

It’s for all of those reasons that Holthus was named the Chiefs’ 2024...