Now let's head to the AFC Fans' Loyalties -
AFC
West Division
Raiders Fans - Where else would you start?NOBODY!Because they Really Do HATE EVERYBODY!Though they Hate the Steelers,Patriots(Tuck Rule/Stingely Righteousness),Dolphins,Broncos more,the Chiefs and 9ers are right up there on Raiders Fans' Hate List!
Broncos Fans - 9ers.I thought long and hard about this one.The Pain from SuperBowl XXIV probably still lingers,as would the Love/Hate relationship over Bill Romanowski.But Ultimately their Hatred of the Chiefs would tip the scales our way.
Chargers Fans - Chiefs.They probably Hate Us for Super Bowl XXIX!
North Division
Steelers Fans - Hmmmmm,9ers.Not given to insane Jealousy like others(Raiders,Giants,Cowboys)if we draw level on 6 Lombardi Trophies,though still not too fond of AFC Rivals either,particularly the Raiders,of course!
Browns Fans - 9ers.I might assume too much,but if Browns fans are still happy with the 9ers helping out in their Hours of need,then we should get the nod.Unless the Chiefs helped the Browns as well.
Bengals Fans - 2 Super Bowl Losses that were Wiinable against the 9ers,tip the scales the Chiefs' way.Fans touched by Sam Wyche's Sportsmanship might be few and far between.
Ravens Fans - Now they're not there,9ers.Pretty hard to forgive Losses like the AFC Championship.
East Division
Patriots Fans - 9ers.Destined for some Post-Season Sideline stints,Patriots fans might be more alarmed at the Chiefs' Rate of Success,rather than the 49ers.
Jets Fans - Neither.Another season of Heartbreak,....The Jets are a,.......Nah!Won't say it,....for now!
Buffalo Fans - 9ers.Too much pain at the hands of the Chiefs make that one an easy choice for Bills fans!
Miami Dolphins Fans - Neither.SuperBowl XIX is still too much a Painfull Memory,but then the Heavy Wild Card Loss to the Chiefs is as well.
South Division
Texans Fans - 9ers.Not enough History with the 9ers to Hate Us,but mounting Losses to the Chiefs doesn't help the mood.
Jaguars Fans - 9ers,given any negative Conference memories of Losses to the Chiefs don't help.
Colts Fans - 9ers.Same again.Any Losses in succession to the Chiefs,won't spare much love to Kansas City.
Titans Fans - 9ers,more History with the Chiefs goes against them.
So there you have it.I'd say the SuperBowl that not many wanted,most likely because the poor old Lions just fell short,has the Chiefs just in in front on this page.I guess NFC regard or lack of it for the 9ers is sadly lacking,because the Team they used to like Dominating and Stomp On before '81,isn't there!
It has 5 SuperBowls,though not one for 28 years,29 if we go down tomorrow and I'm sure they'll take great pleasure out of it.We're probably Still regarded as a Soft Finesse type team,who Still Don't do Smashmouth Football.Arrrr,let 'em think it!They know deep inside,we've found ways to beat 'em and it must Eat 'em Bad,especially the Giants,Cowboys,Packers and Bears!
On the field,as much as I am naturally cheering for the 49ers,putting the Glasses down,I would say the Chiefs hold the edge,if Patrick Mahomes gets hold of our slightly shaky defense,which is generally ok,but can leak points badly,if they're not Fully Switched On!
Brock Purdie needs to be ON his Game,but also needs Better Protection,when the Heat is Really ON!And Kicker Jake Moody Must NOT Miss Once!He's missed a few at Key Moments,that he Can Not Afford to Miss tomorrow,that can make ALL the difference between being SUPER BOWL CHAMPIONS and being Also Rans!
Former Steeler Dwight White is absolutely Spot On!Nobody Remembers you,if you Win None,or only 1.
And of course,John Madden who incredibly only got 1 Opportunity after 6 AFC Championship Losses,said to his Raiders who Finally did get that Opportunity in '76 - "Gentlemen.Today will be one of the greatest days of your life,.....as long as you Win.LET's GO!"
Great words from a Great Man!
