Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid Quotes

OPENING STATEMENT:&nbsp;“As far as the injuries go, (Jerick) McKinnon won’t practice today, everybody else will go. Nick Bolton will get some work today, and we’ll just bring him along slowly and see how he does. We look forward to the challenge of playing the Packers, good football team, great environment for a football game. (Packers Head Coach) Matt (LaFleur) does a great job with the responsibility of being a head coach and also working heavily with the offense. (Packers Defensive Coordinator) Joe Barry, their defensive coordinator does a great job there – scheme wise, the personnel they have is very good. (Packers Offensive Coordinator) Adam (Stenavich) works with the offense, likewise he is the offensive coordinator, works with Matt and they’ve put together, obviously over the years, a good offense. They brought their quarterback (Jordan Love) along, done a real nice job with that. He’s playing at a high level. Along with the receivers and rest of the bunch, obviously the offensive line. Defensively, it starts with that defensive front that they have, they’ve got more than the four that start (who) can come in there and play, then their linebackers are getting healthy there, they’re playing well, too. Secondary wise, they’re getting healthy there, too, and I’m sure that the experience that the young guys have will benefit them down the road but also give them quality depth there. Then (their) special teams is also doing well. With that, time’s yours”

Q: What went through your head when (former Packers Head Coach) Mike Holmgren called you to go to Green Bay?

REID: “I mean this is corny, but he (Mike Holmgren) said, ‘I’m going to promise you I’m going to hire you someday.’ He did, he was good on his promise.”

Q: What made you want to move up to the NFL?

REID: “It was a good opportunity. I worked for (former Packers Head Coach) Mike Holmgren for the seven years and had a hard time believing anybody did it better and I still feel that way. He was a great head football coach, great offensive mind, so I was very fortunate to get into that situation. I knew him from BYU where he was coaching the quarterbacks, so that was an easy – professionally it was easy, personally it was tough because of the relationships I had with the Missouri staff.”

Q: You have a reputation of being a player’s coach, is that something you learned in your early coaching days from (former Packers Head Coach) Mike Holmgren?

REID: “I thought he (former Packers Head Coach Mike Holmgren) managed the players well, and he had a good feel for – he was a good people guy – good feel for that. I also had a chance to play for (former BYU Head Coach) LaVell Edwards, and he was a phenomenal guy with the players. That was one of his great strengths, so I had those couple examples there. I mentioned I was lucky to have good high school coaches, junior college, college and all the way up through, I was very fortunate – they’re good people.”

Q: How does it feel to go back to Lambeau Field and what do you remember when you do go back there?

REID:&nbsp;“The only time I go back is when we play there, but listen, it’s a lot like Kansas City that way, they’re passionate about football. It is a neat environment. I mean we look forward to that challenge of going up there and playing. I know our guys do. I had a great time there; we won a World Championship (Super Bowl XXXI), so my experience there was top notch.”

Q: What do you see from (Packers QB) Jordan Love compared to when you faced him in his first NFL start?

REID: “A world of difference. He’s playing really good football right now. You start looking at his numbers, and they’re up there these last few games here. He’s done a nice job.”

Q: What are your thoughts on Wanya Morris in the snaps that he played in?

REID: “He did a nice job. He played well for the couple plays that he was in there, physical. Good to get him a couple reps in there.”

Q: When talking about Rashee Rice, you used the term ‘Patrick Friendly’, can you explain what that term means?

REID: “Getting better at understanding how to play against these crazy zones that these defenses throw at you and getting into space where you’re available. It’s not always a way that’s drawn up on a piece paper, you’ve got to have a feel, and so when I say that, I’m saying he’s got a feel and he’s building in all those different defenses and kind of seeing that and putting that together. There’ll keep being challenges this year, this will be a big challenge for him, this team here but he’s getting better every week at that.”

Q: What does growth look like in a receiver?

REID: “It kind of depends. If you look at (Travis) Kelce, there are certain times where Kelce doesn’t catch a lot of balls. But they’re doing something there that allows somebody else to catch it, so it’s hard to just go off of numbers alone and then there’s a part of the youth part where they might throw something at him and (he messes up), just don’t repeat that, learn from it and then get yourself in a position where you’re available. That part, but you also have the part where if teams are putting a lot of emphasis on him, then somebody else has go to step up.”

Q: Looking back at the Raider’s game, what made your staff the happiest?

REID: “Probably what I said after the game, just the fact that we were able to come back. We were down by 14 and the guys, they didn’t flinch, they actually picked it up and coaches likewise. That’s a tough thing to do in the league, especially after the week before that: Thanksgiving and all those things. It can be used as excuses, but they didn’t do that, they picked everything up and said, ‘We have to play better.’ And I hear things on the sideline, so I get a feel, most people don’t hear. The guys, the leaders were really encouraging guys, and I thought all that was positive.”

Q: Are there characteristics that you see in Rashee Rice that you saw in former Eagles wide receivers Jeremy Maclin and DeSean Jackson?

REID: “Yeah, all three are a little different (former Eagles WR) DeSean (Jackson) is fast, he’s normally the fastest guy on the field. (Former Eagles/Chiefs WR) Jeremy (Maclin) is very fast, but he’s also big and strong. Rashee (Rice) has good speed and even stronger than what Jeremy was. They’re all different, all three are different. They’re smart, and they have that feel for the game. That would be the things that are common.”

Q: The Raiders started off hot. How did this change your gameplan?

REID: “That wasn’t a very good opening script right there (laughter). They did a good job on us with that, and you can move things around – what they were showing us is similar to what would work on the script, we just had to go back and retool a couple things there.”

Q:&nbsp;What route was Justin Watson supposed to run on the play where he got knocked down?

REID:&nbsp;“He got drilled – knocked down and then bounced up, I mean he was supposed to continue going but he got knocked down, jumped up and there was a hole there that was moving, and he stayed there and was able to catch it. That was a heck of a hit, not a lot of guys bounce up from that the way he bounced up. That was something.”

Q:&nbsp;So, he was supposed to keep going to the back of the endzone?

REID:&nbsp;“Yeah, right in the back.”

Q:&nbsp;You are in a stretch of games where your opponent will have more rest than you. How big of an advantage is rest?

REID:&nbsp;“(Vice President of Player Services and Assessment Dr. Shaun Tyrance) Dr. T harps on the guys about sleep patterns and all this stuff. We just talked about it yesterday. He presented to the guys yesterday about sleep patterns. He’s always keeping that information available for the guys in case those kinds of things happen. When you’ve been a good football team, you’re going to have those kinds of schedules. Like this game here is a Sunday night game, so by the time you get back that week is a little bit shorter than what it possibly would have been. It starts in training camp, preparing yourself, make sure you take care of your body, make sure you get your sleep, all of those things. Then it should workout okay for you.”

Q:&nbsp;What are your thoughts on PFHOF and former Chiefs Head Coach Hank Stram?

REID:&nbsp;“I was a big (PFHOF Head Coach) Hank Stram fan because of (former Chiefs RB) Mike Garrett, a guy that grew up in that same area I grew up in – I followed his career at USC and then when he became a Chief, I became a Chiefs fan. I watched Hank Stram, he was someone I was familiar with, and I had a lot of respect for him. Even to be listed with his name there is crazy. Then when I coached at Missouri, I would come up here and visit with (former NFL OL) Howard Mudd. He was the O-line coach here at the time, so I was familiar with the organization. It’s always been a class organization, so I guess all of that together.”

Q:&nbsp;Did you think of PFHOF and former Chiefs Head Coach Hank Stram as an innovator?

REID:&nbsp;“(He had a) Great personality, he obviously worked close with (PFHOF QB) Len Dawson and they were good.”

Q:&nbsp;The run defense has not been as good as the pass defense, is that a little bit a result of trying to take the pass away as it’s become an emphasis in the NFL?

REID:&nbsp;“(Defensive Coordinator Steve) Spags, they spent a lot of time with that. (Defensive Line Coach) Joe Cullen, Spags, all the coaches they spent a lot of time with that, (Linebackers Coach) Brendan (Daly) to make sure that it’s sound. We’re doing better than we had (been) there, so we made some improvement. But you better be able to handle the pass in this league, too, and our guys are doing great at that.”

Q:&nbsp;Is it a conscious decision that it’s okay to give up a little bit on the ground to protect more against the pass?

REID:&nbsp;“No because you’re striving to do better. So when I stand up and say, ‘We can get better in a lot of spots.’ Yeah, we can get better there, so don’t just rest on that, keep pushing yourself. One of the tricks of being an NFL player is we’re going to exploit what you’re great at, and we’re going to help teach you the things you’re not quite great at to get better. So now you have a complete game. That’s in general what you’re asking the question on, we’re working on that to get better at that.”

Q:&nbsp;Do the accolades like AFC Offensive Player of the Week mean a lot to you?

MAHOMES:&nbsp;“Yeah, they still mean a ton. Obviously, it’s an award for playing great football, which is hard to do in this league, so I think it still means a ton. It speaks to the team mostly, most of the times you win the game and guys around you make plays to get those awards. It was a good week for us offensively, and we’ll try to keep it rolling.”

Q:&nbsp;What did you see on the touchdown where Justin Watson got knocked down then got right back up to catch the pass?

MAHOMES:&nbsp;“(Head) Coach (Andy) Reid said it right, he was supposed to go across the endzone and then Travis (Kelce) was supposed to be behind him. I went back to find him in that spot and obviously didn’t see him and saw Travis, so my next read is to the running back for the check down. As I was scanning back to the left, I saw him getting back up and I was like, ‘If you get back up you’re going to be wide open for a touchdown.’ It speaks to him though, getting hit like that and being able to bounce back up and get the touchdown, you just have to keep fighting to the end.”

Q:&nbsp;Head Coach Andy Reid talked about Rashee Rice becoming ‘Patrick friendly.’ What does that mean for a receiver?

MAHOMES:&nbsp;“How you work, I think that’s the biggest thing. If guys continue to work and continue to practice, and I get a feel for how they run routes and a feel for how they’re seeing stuff on the football field, it just makes my job easier. Guys have done that throughout my career and he (Rashee Rice) has done a great job of that in year one, which doesn’t happen a lot of times with receivers. The goal for him now is to keep working, keep getting better, don’t be satisfied with where he’s at and hopefully get him more bigger games as his career goes on.”

Q:&nbsp;How is Rashee Rice doing adjusting to zone coverage, is he getting better at that?

MAHOMES:&nbsp;“He is, he’s getting a lot better. He doesn’t make the same mistakes. I think that’s the biggest thing. There are little things here and where we might not be on the same page, but once we talk about it on the sideline, he doesn’t make that mistake again. That’s why you see he’s getting better and better throughout the season. It’s one thing to be able to beat man coverage when you come into the NFL because that’s played everywhere but the zones are so much more complex than college. Sometimes they have to recognize it on the fly, so it’s just about getting better and better throughout the season.”

Q:&nbsp;What does it say about Head Coach Andy Reid to have become the winningest coach in franchise history?

MAHOMES:&nbsp;“I think the biggest thing for me when you talk about (Head) Coach (Andy) Reid is that he knows how to win with a lot of different players. That speaks to the person he is. You always have to build a different culture; you always have to adapt your team to the players you have on your team and he’s done a great job of that not only here but in Philly (as Eagles Head Coach) and when he was an assistant coach all around the league and in college. It speaks to the person he is because he can relate to everybody, and he can go out and get the best out of every single person.”

Q:&nbsp;Head Coach Andy Reid has been able to succeed with two different teams, is that the point you’re making?

MAHOMES:&nbsp;“Yeah exactly. In the NFL you’re getting people from every culture and every environment. I think he does a great job of being able to be that father like figure or uncle or whatever you want to call it. He can get the best out of you no matter if you grew up with a lot of money or you grew up with no money, no matter where you grew up he knows how to relate to you and get the best out of you.”

Q:&nbsp;Early in your career you talked about wanting to pass on every run/pass option. How far do you feel like you’ve come in being able to decide when to go with the run and when to throw it?

MAHOMES:&nbsp;“Every game there’s one or two you wish you had thrown or wish you would have handed off it seems like, but I’ve gotten a lot better at it. Teams have really tried to focus on not giving away those throws but I think you see that’s why (Isiah Pacheco) Pop can really run the football and get those extra yards is because instead of him breaking one tackle and the guy being right there the guy has to hesitate his feet and that’s why he can break that tackle and keep getting those extra two or three yards so he does a great job of that. I know with our offensive line and our running backs that we can get those yards, so even sometimes when I might need to throw it, I hand it off and let Pop run because I wouldn’t be the one tackling him.”

Q:&nbsp;When does it start clicking that the playoffs are getting close and it’s time to get going that way?

MAHOMES:&nbsp;“For me, it’s all the time. Offseason, in season, whatever it is, I’m always knowing that you take the day – you want to maximize the day and get better and better. At the end of the day, you’re working for that ultimate goal, which is to win the Super Bowl. You take it week in and week out but your mentality should be that I’m going to do this today to be better for the next day and for the next day until the Super Bowl comes. We have a great game this week, a great challenge and a great environment against a great football team. For us, how can we get better today, so we play that football game and we can find a way to win it that will be towards our ultimate goal which is the Super Bowl.”

Q:&nbsp;What is it like playing at Lambeau Field?

MAHOMES:&nbsp;“I’ve never gotten to play an actual game there – I actually never got to play a game there in general because the games I’ve been they have been the fourth preseason games, so I wasn’t playing in the games. I’m extremely excited for it. I’ve watched it my whole entire life, and I know it’s going to be a hostile environment; the fans are going to be loud, it's going to be a lot like GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium is to other teams like you’re saying. I’m excited, if you love football, you love Lambeau Field. I’m excited to get the opportunity to play there.”

Q:&nbsp;On the tight over the shoulder throw he made to Travis Kelce in the second quarter against the Raiders.

MAHOMES:&nbsp;“I honestly think I pulled the string a little too much. I think if I had thrown it the way I wanted to it would not have been that close to his helmet. I would have thrown it over his shoulder a little bit more, led him – great tight end, Travis (Kelce) did the late hands and that made it look even better for me. He did the late hands, caught it, and got up field, got those yards anyways. When I threw it, I thought I hit the dude in the helmet for sure, I thought I had pulled it back just a little bit too much. Sometimes you have to give your great players a chance to make great plays, and that’s what he (Travis Kelce) did.”

Q:&nbsp;So that throw was a lot about having confidence in Travis Kelce to go get it?

MAHOMES:&nbsp;“100%. (Head) Coach (Andy) Reid challenged me over the bye and through these next weeks (to) just, ‘Trust in your guys to go there and make plays.’ I’ve tried to do that these last few weeks and they’ve paid off because they’ve been making some plays for me.”

Q:&nbsp;Have you noticed any slowing down or change in Travis Kelce’s game?

MAHOMES:&nbsp;“Not necessarily. I think if anything the amount of coverage he is getting had maybe put his number down just a little bit. I think as you start to see some other guys make some things happen, he’s going to go back to where he’s been at. I mean you see him at practice, you see him in some of the plays he makes during the game. You don’t think there would be any chance of retirement any time soon and he hasn’t said anything to me about it. I think I’d be the first one to know if that’s in his mind.”

Q:&nbsp;Do you follow where you are in the playoff race?

MAHOMES:&nbsp;“I know if we win all our games the rest of the year we’ll be playing at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. It’s an advantage playing at Arrowhead, so we’re going to try to do whatever we can to win those football games, but we have a lot of great challenges ahead.”

Q:&nbsp;Head&nbsp;Coach Andy Reid mentioned about having less rest than other teams on your schedule and you had someone come in and talk about sleep. Is that a new push the last couple years and how does having kids at home affect that?

MAHOMES:&nbsp;“First (Patrick’s wife) Brittany (Mahomes) crushes the sleep, the kids have been sleeping for like 12 hours since they were three months old. I’ve been lucky because I know other parents who haven’t been so fortunate, so that doesn’t bother me at all. It’s cool to hear (Vice President of Player Services and Assessment Dr. Shaun Tyrance) Dr. T talk about the sleep and how much benefit you can get from sleep. I’ve been big on sleep for a while. I’m one of those night owls. I like to stay up late, so I’ve tried to force myself to go to sleep and I track it with the WHOOP (sleep tracker watch) and everything like that, you can see the recovery scores. Rest is rest, we’re playing football. Let’s just go out there and play football and see what happens.”

Q:&nbsp;Did you watch Packers-Lions on Thanksgiving and what are your impressions of the Packers?

MAHOMES:&nbsp;“I got to catch from the end of the second quarter through the end of the second half with our practice schedule. They’ve been playing great football all year; I’ve watched a lot of their games just because we’ve played some similar opponents, obviously. (Packers QB) Jordan (Love) has gotten better and better every single game. He’s always had the talent, but when you get more and more reps – I mean he didn’t play for three years basically – so he’s gotten more and more reps, you can see how much more comfortable he’s getting. They have play makers everywhere, and their defense can play. They’ve got a lot of guys that can play football. It will be a great challenge for us, and they’re a hot football team that just beat another great football team so they have confidence coming in. We’ve got to match that confidence and try to find a way to win a football game.”

Q:&nbsp;Are you looking forward to Lambeau Field?

JONES:&nbsp;“Absolutely. Such a historic field, for all the Super Bowls, the Lombardi, just the history of the field is amazing. I’m always looking forward to playing in such an environment. Similar to KC’s (GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium) right.”

Q:&nbsp;On Packers QB Jordan Love.

JONES:&nbsp;“He’s been progressing ever since they gave him the opportunity to get the starting job. He learned a lot under (Jets QB) Aaron Rodgers and kind of has some of his mechanics. Their team is on a roll, I think a three or four game wining streak. (Packers Head Coach) Matt LaFleur is a heck of a coach and that offense is rolling.”

Q:&nbsp;Does it mean anything to you to see Head Coach Andy Reid become the winningest coach in franchise history?

JONES:&nbsp;“It’s always remarkable to be able to play under (Head Coach) Andy Reid. Just his journey, what he’s been able to do at multiple organizations. I think the only coaches to be the winningest coach at two organizations just tells you his commitment to this game of football and how he’s such a pioneer in this league.”

Q:&nbsp;Is there anything you can point to in last game that allowed the defense to turn it around after the Raiders first three drives?

JONES:&nbsp;“I think the defense just kind of homed in most importantly. We played fundamental football. I think early on we got out of our gaps playing not like we’ve usually been playing over the course of this year. We were able to make a few adjustments, play fundamentally sound and wrap them up when we had the opportunity.”

Chiefs Quotes: 11-29-23

OPENING STATEMENT:&nbsp;“I don’t have any injuries for you right now. Guys are just starting to come in. I started off yesterday mentioning about the fans, they were phenomenal yesterday. We appreciate all that support on these away games that we get. I thought we started off slow on both sides of the ball, and we were able to regroup, pick it up, (it’s) a tribute to the guys for not panicking, the coaches not panicking, keeping their head and actually playing better as we went through the rest of the game after the 14 points. Defensively, it’s hard to pick one guy. Obviously, Chris (Jones) is the leader of that bunch, and he kept the guys going there and he had good production on top of all of that so he played well. I thought as a group the defense just played very, very good football. After those 14 points, they rallied it and made the changes and adjustments that they needed leverage-wise and ended up coming out with a good game. (Defensive Coordinator Steve Spagnuolo) Spags kept all that together, and it’s a tribute to him and his staff there for doing that. Then offensively, I felt – again we started off slow for the first couple of series and then things picked up. That’s a tribute to Pat (Mahomes), (Isiah) Pacheco and (Travis) Kelce. They just kept everyone going with their energy, and it ended up working out. I thought the offensive line did a pretty good job even when we weren’t getting the drives we wanted. I thought they were doing a nice job up front against a good defensive line. As an end result, those three guys had a nice day, the offensive line had a nice day when it was all said and done. We were able to score in the second half, which we hadn’t done there for three games. I thought (Offensive Coordinator Matt Nagy) Nags had a great game plan and the execution by the coaches, they did a nice job with their input on the plays. All in all, a good day on the offensive side and defensive side. Then special teams, they did a nice, solid job on special teams, field position was good. We had to fill in that punt return position and kick return position, and I thought the guys did a good job there stepping up. Richie (James) securing the ball, which was important, and then Skyy (Moore) and Richie on the kickoffs, they did a nice job with what they needed to do back there to follow (Special Teams Coordinator) Dave’s (Toub) plan there. Anyway, with that time’s yours.”

Q:&nbsp;Would it be fair to call Sunday a breakthrough with the performance from guys outside of Travis Kelce?

REID:&nbsp;“Yeah, I should have mentioned Rashee (Rice) in the opening remarks there. He’s been getting better every week, and he’s working to be more Patrick (Mahomes) friendly. There’s a lot that goes into that when you say something like that and a lot of it is just playing. Being willing to fit your game into the offense’s game and how Patrick sees things. He’s done a nice job of being open that away, listening and deciphering what defenses work with what routes and how to manipulate that. (Travis) Kelce has been a good example for him and has had some good input there too. I didn’t mean to skip him. It was good. It was a good offensive – it was good to be productive as opposed to the first half – being able to get a complete game after the first couple of series.”

Q:&nbsp;What are some examples of what Rashee Rice has done in the past weeks to make himself more ‘Patrick Mahomes Friendly’ like you mentioned?

REID:&nbsp;“When we’re doing special teams and he’s (Rashee Rice) not in there, he goes over and works with Pat (Mahomes). They talk through things, then they run routes, ‘This is the look where I’m seeing you on this route against this coverage.’ They spend time with each other there and then off the field likewise,&nbsp; for meetings they keep an open communication there, so it’s something that is needed, especially with a young receiver. He’s getting better every week. He’s getting a little bit more production, yes, but also a few more plays and opportunities to get in the game.”

Q: Your team has converted on more third-and-shorts recently, how much energy does it give the team when they are successful on these plays?

REID:&nbsp;“(Offensive Coordinator) Matt (Nagy) and (Offensive Line Coach) Andy Heck head that up, (Tight Ends Coach) Tom Melvin, and (Assistant Offensive Line Coach) Corey Matthaei, they all kind of join in on that and work the run and the pass game together in those situations. They’ve done a nice job with it, I think the more guys that are available that are a threat there, that you can utilize from a coaching standpoint, is a positive thing and so we’re talking an example with Rashee (Rice) he’s getting better, well those are situations that he’s becoming more familiar with and now he can be a part of that equation of helping out there and then (Travis) Kelce likewise, and (Isiah) Pacheco and Clyde (Edwards-Helaire) are doing a nice job likewise. Clyde stepped in for (Jerick) McKinnon in the third down stuff and did a good job along with Pacheco.”

Q: The Raiders didn’t go for it on a fourth and one on the second drive of the game. Did that surprise you?

REID:&nbsp;“I don’t think that, I will tell you I’m glad he missed the field goal, that puts them up 17 which was the same as last year which you don’t want to be in that kind of position but I think the fact that they ended up missing it gives you a little juice but I’m not sure we took full advantage of that from an offensive point.”

Q: Kadarius Toney was practicing last week but then did not make the trip. What was your thought process on that?

REID:&nbsp;“I’m not sure he (Kadarius Toney) could have taken a hit, and that was what it came down to. We thought we’d give him time – we had a short week – give him as much time as we could to progress there, but it just didn’t work out that way.”

Q: Update on Jerick McKinnon and Nick Bolton’s health.

REID:&nbsp;“I think we’ll be able to get some work from Nick (Bolton), I mean he’s wanted to go here even before this but you’re just trying to make sure he’s right. Then, (Jerick) McKinnon, his groin has been bothering him for a bit. He’s kind of pushed through it, but he was at the point where he was going to have a hard time working at the level he wants to work at there and be safe.”

Q:&nbsp;On the Justin Watson touchdown and the penalty afterwards.

REID:&nbsp;“I mean (Raiders LB Robert) Spillane hit him pretty good there, knocked him off his feet. Just the fact that he bounced up – the way he bounced up was amazing and then to make the catch. Then I love to see the fire in the guys – I can’t stand the penalties right now – the fire, I can see why he did what he did yeah, that was a pretty rough hit that he took there. He’s a tough kid and for him to bounce up like he did and then score, he didn’t flinch a lick on that. I’m good, but I’m not good.”

Quotes from Andy ReidOPENING STATEMENT:&nbsp;“I don’t have any injuries for you right now. Guys are just starting to come in. I started off yesterday mentioning about the fans, they were phenomenal yesterday. We appreciate all that support on these away games that we get. I thought we started off slow on both sides of the ball, and we were able to regroup, pick it up, (it’s) a tribute to the guys for not panicking, the coaches not panicking, keeping their head and actually playing better as we went through the rest of the game after the 14 points. Defensively, it’s hard to pick one guy. Obviously, Chris (Jones) is the leader of that bunch, and he kept the guys going there and he had good production on top of all of that so he played well. I thought as a group the defense just played very, very good football. After those 14 points, they rallied it and made the changes and adjustments that they needed leverage-wise and ended up coming out with a good game. (Defensive Coordinator Steve Spagnuolo) Spags kept all that together, and it’s a tribute to him and his staff there for doing that. Then offensively, I felt – again we started off slow for the first couple of series and then things picked up. That’s a tribute to Pat (Mahomes), (Isiah) Pacheco and (Travis) Kelce. They just kept everyone going with their energy, and it ended up working out. I thought the offensive line did a pretty good job even when we weren’t getting the drives we wanted. I thought they were doing a nice job up front against a good defensive line. As an end result, those three guys had a nice day, the offensive line had a nice day when it was all said and done. We were able to score in the second half, which we hadn’t done there for three games. I thought (Offensive Coordinator Matt Nagy) Nags had a great game plan and the execution by the coaches, they did a nice job with their input on the plays. All in all, a good day on the offensive side and defensive side. Then special teams, they did a nice, solid job on special teams, field position was good. We had to fill in that punt return position and kick return position, and I thought the guys did a good job there stepping up. Richie (James) securing the ball, which was important, and then Skyy (Moore) and Richie on the kickoffs, they did a nice job with what they needed to do back there to follow (Special Teams Coordinator) Dave’s (Toub) plan there. Anyway, with that time’s yours.”Q:&nbsp;Would it be fair to call Sunday a breakthrough with the performance from guys outside of Travis Kelce?REID:&nbsp;“Yeah, I should have mentioned Rashee (Rice) in the opening remarks there. He’s been getting better every week, and he’s working to be more Patrick (Mahomes) friendly. There’s a lot that goes into that when you say something like that and a lot of it is just playing. Being willing to fit your game into the offense’s game and how Patrick sees things. He’s done a nice job of being open that away, listening and deciphering what defenses work with what routes and how to manipulate that. (Travis) Kelce has been a good example for him and has had some good input there too. I didn’t mean to skip him. It was good. It was a good offensive – it was good to be productive as opposed to the first half – being able to get a complete game after the first couple of series.”Q:&nbsp;What are some examples of what Rashee Rice has done in the past weeks to make himself more ‘Patrick Mahomes Friendly’ like you mentioned?REID:&nbsp;“When we’re doing special teams and he’s (Rashee Rice) not in there, he goes over and works with Pat (Mahomes). They talk through things, then they run routes, ‘This is the look where I’m seeing you on this route against this coverage.’ They spend time with each other there and then off the field likewise,&nbsp; for meetings they keep an open communication there, so it’s something that is needed, especially with a young receiver. He’s getting better every week. He’s getting a little bit more production, yes, but also a few more plays and opportunities to get in the game.”Q: Your team has converted on more third-and-shorts recently, how much energy does it give the team when they are successful on these plays?REID:&nbsp;“(Offensive Coordinator) Matt (Nagy) and (Offensive Line Coach) Andy Heck head that up, (Tight Ends Coach) Tom Melvin, and (Assistant Offensive Line Coach) Corey Matthaei, they all kind of join in on that and work the run and the pass game together in those situations. They’ve done a nice job with it, I think the more guys that are available that are a threat there, that you can utilize from a coaching standpoint, is a positive thing and so we’re talking an example with Rashee (Rice) he’s getting better, well those are situations that he’s becoming more familiar with and now he can be a part of that equation of helping out there and then (Travis) Kelce likewise, and (Isiah) Pacheco and Clyde (Edwards-Helaire) are doing a nice job likewise. Clyde stepped in for (Jerick) McKinnon in the third down stuff and did a good job along with Pacheco.”Q: The Raiders didn’t go for it on a fourth and one on the second drive of the game. Did that surprise you?REID:&nbsp;“I don’t think that, I will tell you I’m glad he missed the field goal, that puts them up 17 which was the same as last year which you don’t want to be in that kind of position but I think the fact that they ended up missing it gives you a little juice but I’m not sure we took full advantage of that from an offensive point.”Q: Kadarius Toney was practicing last week but then did not make the trip. What was your thought process on that?REID:&nbsp;“I’m not sure he (Kadarius Toney) could have taken a hit, and that was what it came down to. We thought we’d give him time – we had a short week – give him as much time as we could to progress there, but it just didn’t work out that way.”Q: Update on Jerick McKinnon and Nick Bolton’s health.REID:&nbsp;“I think we’ll be able to get some work from Nick (Bolton), I mean he’s wanted to go here even before this but you’re just trying to make sure he’s right. Then, (Jerick) McKinnon, his groin has been bothering him for a bit. He’s kind of pushed through it, but he was at the point where he was going to have a hard time working at the level he wants to work at there and be safe.”Q:&nbsp;On the Justin Watson touchdown and the penalty afterwards.REID:&nbsp;“I mean (Raiders LB Robert) Spillane hit him pretty good there, knocked him off his feet. Just the fact that he bounced up – the way he bounced up was amazing and then to make the catch. Then I love to see the fire in the guys – I can’t stand the penalties right now – the fire, I can see why he did what he did yeah, that was a pretty rough hit that he took there. He’s a tough kid and for him to bounce up like he did and then score, he didn’t flinch a lick on that. I’m good, but I’m not good.”

Chiefs Quotes: 11-27-23

By NATE KING Salina Post

On this episode of King in the Community, we hear a Smoky Hill River renewal project update from Jane Anderson, executive director at the Friends of the River Foundation.

The river renewal project dates back to the 1970s. Listen in as Anderson explains how the Smoky Hill River became a damaged ecosystem, how potential Corps of Engineer dollars will restore the river to its original flow - allowing wildlife back to the area, and the ways the river will provide a recreational and relaxing area for visitors and citizens.

The Friends of the River recently opened a walking trail located near the Smoky Hill River.

"It's about an eight to 10-foot concrete trail that is in construction right now and we're going to have a grand opening on October 28, at 10 a.m. for anyone to come," Anderson said. "We will have a few booths, drawings for prizes, and you'll get to walk a half mile and see 'Oh, my goodness this is surprisingly beautiful.'"

Anderson, who has worked as executive director for the Friends of the River for eight years, said one of the key things she's learned through this project is to be patient.

"It's not my best quality, but the project will become such a grand, beautiful project, we all have come to the conclusion that it's worth waiting for," Anderson said.&nbsp;"It's taken a long time to get to this and people have been a little frustrated which I don't blame them. We've been frustrated too, but it's just the nature of it. I encourage the community to come help with the Fall Fix Up and come check out the new trail at the YMCA and help us celebrate the first real construction project of this Smoky Hill River renewal project."

Salina YMCA president and CEO, Angie Lassley, said the Salina YMCA has been partnered with the Friends of the River Foundation for two years.&nbsp;

"It shows that we are committed. My wish list is to be able to provide canoes and kayak rentals to the public once the Smoky Hill River Renewal project is completed," Lassley said. "We also will be expanding our outdoor programming to promote safety while on the water."&nbsp;

The costs for the project are listed below.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Total Project Costs:

Federal-------------------------------$13,705,000

Non- Federal&nbsp; City----------------------$7,610,000

TOTAL------------------------------$21,315,000

RAISE&nbsp; Transportation Grant

Federal----------------------------$22,112,620

Non-Federal City&nbsp; -------------------$10,532,070

Non-Federal Friends of the River ------- $ 4,025,000&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

TOTAL&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; $36,669,690

<div><iframe title="Jane Anderson, Update on Smoky Hill River Revilization Project" allowtransparency="true" height="300" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:300px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=gcyfa-14b118a-pb&from=pb6admin&square=1&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=60a0c8&font-color=&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=60a0c8&size=300" loading="lazy" allowfullscreen=""></iframe>
</div>By NATE KING Salina PostOn this episode of King in the Community, we hear a Smoky Hill River renewal project update from Jane Anderson, executive director at the Friends of the River Foundation.The river renewal project dates back to the 1970s. Listen in as Anderson explains how the Smoky Hill River became a damaged ecosystem, how potential Corps of Engineer dollars will restore the river to its original flow - allowing wildlife back to the area, and the ways the river will provide a recreational and relaxing area for visitors and citizens.The Friends of the River recently opened a walking trail located near the Smoky Hill River."It's about an eight to 10-foot concrete trail that is in construction right now and we're going to have a grand opening on October 28, at 10 a.m. for anyone to come," Anderson said. "We will have a few booths, drawings for prizes, and you'll get to walk a half mile and see 'Oh, my goodness this is surprisingly beautiful.'"<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/11/1668136849216.png" alt="A view of the Smoky Hill River boardwalk near The Garage Car Museum. Project design renderings provided by the Friends of the River Foundation" />
 <figcaption>A view of the Smoky Hill River boardwalk near The Garage Car Museum. Project design renderings provided by the Friends of the River Foundation</figcaption>
 </figure><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/11/1637207778298.jpeg" alt="Founders Park Project design renderings provided by the Friends of the River Foundation" />
 <figcaption>Founders Park Project design renderings provided by the Friends of the River Foundation</figcaption>
 </figure>Anderson, who has worked as executive director for the Friends of the River for eight years, said one of the key things she's learned through this project is to be patient."It's not my best quality, but the project will become such a grand, beautiful project, we all have come to the conclusion that it's worth waiting for," Anderson said.&nbsp;"It's taken a long time to get to this and people have been a little frustrated which I don't blame them. We've been frustrated too, but it's just the nature of it. I encourage the community to come help with the Fall Fix Up and come check out the new trail at the YMCA and help us celebrate the first real construction project of this Smoky Hill River renewal project."Salina YMCA president and CEO, Angie Lassley, said the Salina YMCA has been partnered with the Friends of the River Foundation for two years.&nbsp;"It shows that we are committed. My wish list is to be able to provide canoes and kayak rentals to the public once the Smoky Hill River Renewal project is completed," Lassley said. "We also will be expanding our outdoor programming to promote safety while on the water."&nbsp;The costs for the project are listed below.U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Total Project Costs:Federal-------------------------------$13,705,000Non- Federal&nbsp; City----------------------$7,610,000TOTAL------------------------------$21,315,000RAISE&nbsp; Transportation GrantFederal----------------------------$22,112,620Non-Federal City&nbsp; -------------------$10,532,070Non-Federal Friends of the River ------- $ 4,025,000&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;TOTAL&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; $36,669,690

PODCAST: Friends of the River Foundation

On Nov. 27, 1978, San Francisco Mayor George Moscone (mah-SKOH’-nee) and City Supervisor Harvey Milk, a gay-rights activist, were shot to death inside City Hall by former supervisor Dan White. (White served five years for manslaughter; he took his own life in October 1985.)

In 1901, the U.S. Army War College was established in Washington, D.C.

In 1924, Macy’s first Thanksgiving Day parade — billed as a “Christmas Parade” — took place in New York.

In 1942, during World War II, the Vichy French navy scuttled its ships and submarines in Toulon (too-LOHN’) to keep them out of the hands of German troops.

In 1962, the first Boeing 727 was rolled out at the company’s Renton Plant near Seattle.

In 1970, Pope Paul VI, visiting the Philippines, was slightly wounded at the Manila airport by a dagger-wielding Bolivian painter disguised as a priest.

In 1973, the Senate voted 92-3 to confirm Gerald R. Ford as vice president, succeeding Spiro T. Agnew, who’d resigned.

In 1998, answering 81 questions put to him three weeks earlier, President Bill Clinton wrote the House Judiciary Committee that his testimony in the Monica Lewinsky affair was “not false and misleading.”

In 2000, a day after George W. Bush was certified the winner of Florida’s presidential vote, Al Gore laid out his case for letting the courts settle the nation’s long-count election.

In 2003, President George W. Bush flew to Iraq under extraordinary secrecy and security to spend Thanksgiving with U.S. troops and thank them for “defending the American people from danger.”

In 2008, Iraq’s parliament approved a pact requiring all U.S. troops to be out of the country by Jan. 1, 2012.

In 2015, a gunman attacked a Planned Parenthood clinic in Colorado Springs, Colorado, killing three people and injuring nine. (The prosecution of suspect Robert Dear stalled in state court, and then federal court, after he was repeatedly found mentally incompetent to stand trial.)

As he tried to bolster his support in the wake of a sexual harassment allegation, Minnesota Democratic Sen. Al Franken apologized to “everyone who has counted on me to be a champion for women.” (Franken would later resign.)

In 2020, President Donald Trump’s legal team suffered another defeat as a federal appeals court in Philadelphia roundly rejected the campaign’s latest effort to challenge Pennsylvania’s election results.

In 2021, the new potentially more contagious omicron variant of the coronavirus popped up in more European countries, just days after being identified in South Africa.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/11/1701091423814.jpeg" alt="More than 25,000 persons jammed the park and streets around San Francisco’s City Hall, Nov. 28, 1978 in a spontaneous demonstration of grief for slain Mayor George Moscone and Supervisor Harvey Milk. The two city officials were gunned down in their offices at city hall Monday morning. The candle carrying crowd listened to talks by acting Mayor Dianne Feinstein and Police Chief Charles Gain and songs by Joan Baez. (AP Photo)" />
 <figcaption>More than 25,000 persons jammed the park and streets around San Francisco’s City Hall, Nov. 28, 1978 in a spontaneous demonstration of grief for slain Mayor George Moscone and Supervisor Harvey Milk. The two city officials were gunned down in their offices at city hall Monday morning. The candle carrying crowd listened to talks by acting Mayor Dianne Feinstein and Police Chief Charles Gain and songs by Joan Baez. (AP Photo)</figcaption>
 </figure><h2>Today’s Highlight in History:</h2>On Nov. 27, 1978, San Francisco Mayor George Moscone (mah-SKOH’-nee) and City Supervisor Harvey Milk, a gay-rights activist, were shot to death inside City Hall by former supervisor Dan White. (White served five years for manslaughter; he took his own life in October 1985.)<h2>On this date:</h2>In 1901, the U.S. Army War College was established in Washington, D.C.In 1924, Macy’s first Thanksgiving Day parade — billed as a “Christmas Parade” — took place in New York.In 1942, during World War II, the Vichy French navy scuttled its ships and submarines in Toulon (too-LOHN’) to keep them out of the hands of German troops.In 1962, the first Boeing 727 was rolled out at the company’s Renton Plant near Seattle.In 1970, Pope Paul VI, visiting the Philippines, was slightly wounded at the Manila airport by a dagger-wielding Bolivian painter disguised as a priest.In 1973, the Senate voted 92-3 to confirm Gerald R. Ford as vice president, succeeding Spiro T. Agnew, who’d resigned.In 1998, answering 81 questions put to him three weeks earlier, President Bill Clinton wrote the House Judiciary Committee that his testimony in the Monica Lewinsky affair was “not false and misleading.”In 2000, a day after George W. Bush was certified the winner of Florida’s presidential vote, Al Gore laid out his case for letting the courts settle the nation’s long-count election.In 2003, President George W. Bush flew to Iraq under extraordinary secrecy and security to spend Thanksgiving with U.S. troops and thank them for “defending the American people from danger.”In 2008, Iraq’s parliament approved a pact requiring all U.S. troops to be out of the country by Jan. 1, 2012.In 2015, a gunman attacked a Planned Parenthood clinic in Colorado Springs, Colorado, killing three people and injuring nine. (The prosecution of suspect Robert Dear stalled in state court, and then federal court, after he was repeatedly found mentally incompetent to stand trial.)As he tried to bolster his support in the wake of a sexual harassment allegation, Minnesota Democratic Sen. Al Franken apologized to “everyone who has counted on me to be a champion for women.” (Franken would later resign.)In 2020, President Donald Trump’s legal team suffered another defeat as a federal appeals court in Philadelphia roundly rejected the campaign’s latest effort to challenge Pennsylvania’s election results.In 2021, the new potentially more contagious omicron variant of the coronavirus popped up in more European countries, just days after being identified in South Africa.

Today in History, Nov. 27

Kansas Wesleyan Coachs&nbsp;Show&nbsp; 6 p.m. (Listen on KINA and&nbsp;<a href="http://910kina.com/" target="_blank">910kina.com</a>)

Chiefs Kingdom Show&nbsp; 7 p.m.&nbsp; &nbsp;(Listen on KINA and&nbsp;<a href="http://910kina.com/" target="_blank">910kina.com</a>)

Kansas Wesleyan Basketball Pregame Show&nbsp; 5:40 p.m.&nbsp; (Listen on KINA and&nbsp;<a href="http://910kina.com/" target="_blank">910kina.com</a>)

Kansas Wesleyan VS McPherson College WBB&nbsp; 6 p.m.&nbsp; at McPherson College&nbsp; Mcpherson(Listen on KINA and&nbsp;<a href="http://910kina.com/" target="_blank">910kina.com</a>)

Kansas Wesleyan VS McPherson College MBB&nbsp; 8 p.m.&nbsp; at McPherson College Mcpherson (Listen on KINA and&nbsp;<a href="http://910kina.com/" target="_blank">910kina.com</a>)

Southeast of Saline Trojans Pregame Show&nbsp; 5:40 p.m.&nbsp; (Listen on KINA and&nbsp;<a href="http://910kina.com/" target="_blank">910kina.com</a>)

Southeast of Saline Lady Trojans VS Hesston Lady Swathers Basketball&nbsp; 6 p.m. at Hesston High School, Hesston, Ks&nbsp; (Listen on KINA and&nbsp;<a href="http://910kina.com/" target="_blank">910kina.com</a>&nbsp;and video coverage on Salina Post)

Southeast of Saline Trojans VS Hesston Swathers Basketball&nbsp; 7:30 p.m.&nbsp; at Hesston High School, Hesston (Listen on KINA and&nbsp;<a href="http://910kina.com/" target="_blank">910kina.com</a>&nbsp;and video coverage on Salina Post)

Sacred Heart Lady Knights VS Clifton Clyde Lady Eagles 6 p.m.&nbsp; at Clifton Clyde High School, Clyde, Ks&nbsp; (Video Coverage on Salina Post)

Sacred Heart Knights VS Clifton Clyde Eagles&nbsp; 7:30 p.m.&nbsp; at Clifton Clyde High School, Clyde Video Coverage on Salina Post)

MRN &nbsp;Nascar Live &nbsp;8am. &nbsp; (Listen on KINA and&nbsp;<a href="http://910kina.com/" target="_blank">910kina.com</a>)

Kansas Wesleyan Basketball Pregame Show&nbsp; 4:40pm&nbsp; (Listen on KINA and&nbsp;<a href="http://910kina.com/" target="_blank">910kina.com</a>)

Kansas Wesleyan VS Bethany College WBB&nbsp; 5pm&nbsp; at Mabee Arena Kansas Wesleyan University Salina, Ks&nbsp; (Listen on KINA and&nbsp;<a href="http://910kina.com/" target="_blank">910kina.com</a>)

Kansas Wesleyan VS Bethany College MBB&nbsp; 7pm&nbsp; at Mabee Arena Kansas Wesleyan University Salina, Ks&nbsp; (Listen on KINA and&nbsp;<a href="http://910kina.com/" target="_blank">910kina.com</a>)

PRN&nbsp; The Pit Reporters&nbsp; 9am&nbsp; (Listen on KINA 910AM/107.5FM and&nbsp;<a href="http://910kiina.com/" target="_blank">910KIINA.COM</a>)

Kansas City Chiefs VS Green Bay Packers&nbsp; 6pm&nbsp; at Lambeau Field Green Bay, Wi&nbsp; (Listen Live on KINA and KSKG)&nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/6/1591971280271.jpeg" alt="KINA New logo Blue Black" />
 <figcaption>KINA New logo Blue Black</figcaption>
 </figure><h2>Monday</h2>Kansas Wesleyan Coachs&nbsp;Show&nbsp; 6 p.m. (Listen on KINA and&nbsp;<a href="http://910kina.com/" target="_blank">910kina.com</a>)Chiefs Kingdom Show&nbsp; 7 p.m.&nbsp; &nbsp;(Listen on KINA and&nbsp;<a href="http://910kina.com/" target="_blank">910kina.com</a>)<h2>Wednesday</h2>Kansas Wesleyan Basketball Pregame Show&nbsp; 5:40 p.m.&nbsp; (Listen on KINA and&nbsp;<a href="http://910kina.com/" target="_blank">910kina.com</a>)Kansas Wesleyan VS McPherson College WBB&nbsp; 6 p.m.&nbsp; at McPherson College&nbsp; Mcpherson(Listen on KINA and&nbsp;<a href="http://910kina.com/" target="_blank">910kina.com</a>)Kansas Wesleyan VS McPherson College MBB&nbsp; 8 p.m.&nbsp; at McPherson College Mcpherson (Listen on KINA and&nbsp;<a href="http://910kina.com/" target="_blank">910kina.com</a>)<h2>Friday</h2>Southeast of Saline Trojans Pregame Show&nbsp; 5:40 p.m.&nbsp; (Listen on KINA and&nbsp;<a href="http://910kina.com/" target="_blank">910kina.com</a>)Southeast of Saline Lady Trojans VS Hesston Lady Swathers Basketball&nbsp; 6 p.m. at Hesston High School, Hesston, Ks&nbsp; (Listen on KINA and&nbsp;<a href="http://910kina.com/" target="_blank">910kina.com</a>&nbsp;and video coverage on Salina Post)Southeast of Saline Trojans VS Hesston Swathers Basketball&nbsp; 7:30 p.m.&nbsp; at Hesston High School, Hesston (Listen on KINA and&nbsp;<a href="http://910kina.com/" target="_blank">910kina.com</a>&nbsp;and video coverage on Salina Post)Sacred Heart Lady Knights VS Clifton Clyde Lady Eagles 6 p.m.&nbsp; at Clifton Clyde High School, Clyde, Ks&nbsp; (Video Coverage on Salina Post)Sacred Heart Knights VS Clifton Clyde Eagles&nbsp; 7:30 p.m.&nbsp; at Clifton Clyde High School, Clyde Video Coverage on Salina Post)<h2>Saturday</h2>MRN &nbsp;Nascar Live &nbsp;8am. &nbsp; (Listen on KINA and&nbsp;<a href="http://910kina.com/" target="_blank">910kina.com</a>)Kansas Wesleyan Basketball Pregame Show&nbsp; 4:40pm&nbsp; (Listen on KINA and&nbsp;<a href="http://910kina.com/" target="_blank">910kina.com</a>)Kansas Wesleyan VS Bethany College WBB&nbsp; 5pm&nbsp; at Mabee Arena Kansas Wesleyan University Salina, Ks&nbsp; (Listen on KINA and&nbsp;<a href="http://910kina.com/" target="_blank">910kina.com</a>)Kansas Wesleyan VS Bethany College MBB&nbsp; 7pm&nbsp; at Mabee Arena Kansas Wesleyan University Salina, Ks&nbsp; (Listen on KINA and&nbsp;<a href="http://910kina.com/" target="_blank">910kina.com</a>)<h2>Sunday</h2>PRN&nbsp; The Pit Reporters&nbsp; 9am&nbsp; (Listen on KINA 910AM/107.5FM and&nbsp;<a href="http://910kiina.com/" target="_blank">910KIINA.COM</a>)Kansas City Chiefs VS Green Bay Packers&nbsp; 6pm&nbsp; at Lambeau Field Green Bay, Wi&nbsp; (Listen Live on KINA and KSKG)&nbsp;&nbsp;

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OPENING STATEMENT:&nbsp;“As far as injuries go, (Jerick) McKinnon will be listed as out with a groin strain, and then Mecole (Hardman) with a thumb strain will also be listed as out. (We) look forward to the challenge of playing the Raiders, good football team. They’re playing very hard right now and aggressive, and they’re doing a nice job. Our guys have had a good week of practice and look forward to that challenge. With that, time’s yours.”

Q: Will Richie James be available for Sunday’s game?

REID:&nbsp;“I mean he was up last Monday. We activated him last week, so there’s a chance he’s up, yeah.”

Q: Would a guy like Deneric Prince most likely fill in with the two running backs out?

REID:&nbsp;“We’ll see, yeah. I’m not sure what we’re going to do right there.”

Q: Do you think the Raiders players are playing harder for Interim Head Coach Antonio Pierce?

REID:&nbsp;“Listen, they’ve been playing hard. I mean they’re an aggressive bunch, and I don’t want to slight anybody but they’re playing good football right now on both sides of the ball. (Interim Head Coach Antonio) Pierce, he’s a sharp guy, so I told you before, had a lot of opportunities to play against him, coach against him, when he was a player and he was the ringleader of that group, he kept everything together there. I thought he’d be a great coach and he’s sure on his way to do that.”

Q: What have you seen with Raiders CB Marcus Peters?

REID:&nbsp;“(Raiders CB) Marcus (Peters) is doing a good job. Marcus has always been a good player. We know that. He’s still playing at a high level.”

Q: Any sense if Mecole Hardman’s injury will keep him out longer than just this week?

REID:&nbsp;“There’s a chance. We’re just getting it double checked here. There’s a chance.”

Q:&nbsp;Has it been easier for you to focus on your role playing mostly outside this year instead of moving inside and out like you have in previous years?

SNEED:&nbsp;“I wouldn’t say it’s been easier because I’ve been placed on the number one wide receiver on the (opposing) team week by week, that’s not an easy task.”

Q:&nbsp;What has allowed you to succeed covering teams number one receivers?

SNEED:&nbsp;“I would say coaching. (Chiefs Defensive Coordinator Steve) Spags, he believes in me, and I believe in him. They believe in me.”

Q:&nbsp;How were you able to do so well on Eagles WR A.J. Brown and get the interception in Monday’s game?

SNEED:&nbsp;“I would say the guys up front. The guys up front got in (Eagles QB) Jalen’s (Hurts) face, and they help us on the back end.”

Q:&nbsp;You played safety in college, how has the experience of playing both positions helped you?

SNEED:&nbsp;“In this system I’ve played slot, on the outside, so I already had the versatility and I was comfortable with going to the inside because I played safety in college. Coming in I wasn’t nervous (Chiefs Defensive Coordinator Steve) Spags said, ‘I’m just going to throw you in.’ And they threw me in.”

Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid QuotesNovember 24, 2023OPENING STATEMENT:&nbsp;“As far as injuries go, (Jerick) McKinnon will be listed as out with a groin strain, and then Mecole (Hardman) with a thumb strain will also be listed as out. (We) look forward to the challenge of playing the Raiders, good football team. They’re playing very hard right now and aggressive, and they’re doing a nice job. Our guys have had a good week of practice and look forward to that challenge. With that, time’s yours.”Q: Will Richie James be available for Sunday’s game?REID:&nbsp;“I mean he was up last Monday. We activated him last week, so there’s a chance he’s up, yeah.”Q: Would a guy like Deneric Prince most likely fill in with the two running backs out?REID:&nbsp;“We’ll see, yeah. I’m not sure what we’re going to do right there.”Q: Do you think the Raiders players are playing harder for Interim Head Coach Antonio Pierce?REID:&nbsp;“Listen, they’ve been playing hard. I mean they’re an aggressive bunch, and I don’t want to slight anybody but they’re playing good football right now on both sides of the ball. (Interim Head Coach Antonio) Pierce, he’s a sharp guy, so I told you before, had a lot of opportunities to play against him, coach against him, when he was a player and he was the ringleader of that group, he kept everything together there. I thought he’d be a great coach and he’s sure on his way to do that.”Q: What have you seen with Raiders CB Marcus Peters?REID:&nbsp;“(Raiders CB) Marcus (Peters) is doing a good job. Marcus has always been a good player. We know that. He’s still playing at a high level.”Q: Any sense if Mecole Hardman’s injury will keep him out longer than just this week?REID:&nbsp;“There’s a chance. We’re just getting it double checked here. There’s a chance.”Chiefs Player QuotesNovember 24, 2023CB L’JARIUS SNEEDQ:&nbsp;Has it been easier for you to focus on your role playing mostly outside this year instead of moving inside and out like you have in previous years?SNEED:&nbsp;“I wouldn’t say it’s been easier because I’ve been placed on the number one wide receiver on the (opposing) team week by week, that’s not an easy task.”Q:&nbsp;What has allowed you to succeed covering teams number one receivers?SNEED:&nbsp;“I would say coaching. (Chiefs Defensive Coordinator Steve) Spags, he believes in me, and I believe in him. They believe in me.”Q:&nbsp;How were you able to do so well on Eagles WR A.J. Brown and get the interception in Monday’s game?SNEED:&nbsp;“I would say the guys up front. The guys up front got in (Eagles QB) Jalen’s (Hurts) face, and they help us on the back end.”Q:&nbsp;You played safety in college, how has the experience of playing both positions helped you?SNEED:&nbsp;“In this system I’ve played slot, on the outside, so I already had the versatility and I was comfortable with going to the inside because I played safety in college. Coming in I wasn’t nervous (Chiefs Defensive Coordinator Steve) Spags said, ‘I’m just going to throw you in.’ And they threw me in.”

Chiefs Quotes: 11-24-23

Joseph Alan Heinrich March 10, 1948 ~ November 21, 2023

Joseph Alan Heinrich, 75, passed away peacefully in his home in Salina, KS on November 21, 2023, after his private battle with cancer.&nbsp; He was born in North Platte, NE on March 10, 1948, to Ruby and Benjamin Heinrich where they resided on their family farm in Paxton, NE with his sister (Eileen) and his brothers (Harvey and Paul). &nbsp;

Joe attended school in Paxton through his graduation from Paxton High School in 1966, where he and his beloved wife, Kathy were high school sweethearts.&nbsp; While at Paxton High, Joe participated, and lettered in football, basketball, and track for four years. He was Student Council President, Annual Staff Co-Editor, and Homecoming King.&nbsp; &nbsp;

He was a life-long member of the Lutheran Church, beginning at Trinity Lutheran Church in Paxton, where he was baptized, confirmed, and participated in choir.&nbsp; Later he joined Redeemer Lutheran Church in Salina where he was involved in various roles, including church council, lector, usher, and altar guild.

After high school, Joe moved to Kearney, NE to attend Kearney State College, where he studied Business Administration.&nbsp; He was actively involved in his fraternity, Sigma Phi Epsilon while he remained studious.&nbsp; He also enjoyed competing in Bridge tournaments, ultimately earning a 3rd place finish in the National Intercollegiate Pair Title tournament.&nbsp; While in Kearney, Joe and Kathy married in 1969 and later welcomed two sons, Bryan and Brett.&nbsp; Joe began working in the fire sprinkler industry at Bamford Inc, until relocating to Salina, KS in 1976.&nbsp; Here, they started Bamford Fire Sprinkler Company with humble beginnings out of their home, eventually expanding to Shawnee Mission, KS. In Salina, they also welcomed their favorite daughter, Andrea.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Joe became involved in the American Fire Sprinkler Association in 1982, serving on multiple committees and, since 2004, the board of directors.&nbsp; Eventually, he was elected Chairman of the Board of Directors from 2013-2014.&nbsp; During his tenure on the board, Joe demonstrated leadership with integrity that included the vision and inception of the NextGen Initiative.&nbsp; He made many dear, life-long friends and remained actively involved in board meetings following his time as Chairman.

Joe’s passion for and involvement in youth activities, particularly baseball, in Salina allowed him to enrich the lives of thousands of youths through team sponsorships including the framing and construction of batting cages at many local schools and fields.&nbsp; In the words of Mike Garretson, “If you strike out, don’t blame Joe Heinrich!”&nbsp; He used his time and talents to support the American Legion, Babe Ruth, and many youth baseball programs.&nbsp; Most notably, he was co-director for the American Legion Grand Slam Tournament for approximately 17 years, beginning in the early 1990’s.&nbsp; He, along with good buddies, Kent Lambert and Larry “Doc” St. Clair, organized the tournament for many years after their own sons finished playing Legion baseball.

In his “spare time,” Joe could be found watching and listening to sports of nearly any variety and listening to talk radio.&nbsp; His favorite teams included the Nebraska Huskers, Royals, and Chiefs.&nbsp; Joe enjoyed bowling, playing rounds of golf during his travels for board trips, taking his grandchildren to the driving range, and spoiling his family - especially his grandkids.&nbsp; But his favorite pastime was attending his grandchildren’s sports and activities for Southeast of Saline, Chapman, and Manhattan.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin and Ruby, brother Harvey, and sister Eileen.&nbsp; He is survived by his wife, Kathleen, sons Bryan (Katie) Heinrich and Brett (Trina) Heinrich, daughter Andrea (Brandon) Van Meter, and brother Paul (Janet) Heinrich.&nbsp; He has seven grandchildren who were his pride and joy: Ben Heinrich, Isaac Van Meter, Reese Heinrich, Jacob Van Meter, Madilyn Heinrich, Zoey Van Meter, and Gabriella Heinrich, as well as many nieces and nephews.

He knew no strangers and made friends everywhere he went.&nbsp; Joe left a lasting impression on so many with his huge heart, authenticity, integrity and generosity.&nbsp; To his family, we knew him best for always doing what was right and honorable with humility and good cheer.&nbsp; Up to the end, he maintained his sense of humor, catching us off-guard at times with a well-timed wise crack.

Visitation will be held on Friday, November 24, 2023, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM (family present from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM) at Ryan Mortuary (137 N. 8th St. Salina, KS).&nbsp; His memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at 10:30 AM at Redeemer Lutheran Church (743 E. Magnolia Rd. Salina, KS).&nbsp; Inurnment will follow the funeral service at Gypsum Hill Cemetery (2020 E. Iron St.).&nbsp; Following the burial, a celebration of life will be held at The Venue (638 Francis St.).&nbsp; Lunch and drinks will be served, and we invite everyone to join the family as we remember the Legend.

On behalf of the Joe Heinrich family, we would like to extend our deepest gratitude for all the calls, prayers, visits, meals, cards, and well-wishes provided to our family.&nbsp; Your love, kindness, and generosity are genuinely appreciated and have touched our hearts during Joe’s illness and final days.&nbsp;

To&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Joseph-Heinrich/sympathy-landing">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Joseph-Heinrich/1074854/memorial-tree">plant a tree</a>&nbsp;in memory of Joseph Alan Heinrich, please&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Joseph-Heinrich/sympathy-landing">visit our floral store.</a>

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 </figure>Joseph Alan Heinrich March 10, 1948 ~ November 21, 2023Joseph Alan Heinrich, 75, passed away peacefully in his home in Salina, KS on November 21, 2023, after his private battle with cancer.&nbsp; He was born in North Platte, NE on March 10, 1948, to Ruby and Benjamin Heinrich where they resided on their family farm in Paxton, NE with his sister (Eileen) and his brothers (Harvey and Paul). &nbsp;Joe attended school in Paxton through his graduation from Paxton High School in 1966, where he and his beloved wife, Kathy were high school sweethearts.&nbsp; While at Paxton High, Joe participated, and lettered in football, basketball, and track for four years. He was Student Council President, Annual Staff Co-Editor, and Homecoming King.&nbsp; &nbsp;He was a life-long member of the Lutheran Church, beginning at Trinity Lutheran Church in Paxton, where he was baptized, confirmed, and participated in choir.&nbsp; Later he joined Redeemer Lutheran Church in Salina where he was involved in various roles, including church council, lector, usher, and altar guild.After high school, Joe moved to Kearney, NE to attend Kearney State College, where he studied Business Administration.&nbsp; He was actively involved in his fraternity, Sigma Phi Epsilon while he remained studious.&nbsp; He also enjoyed competing in Bridge tournaments, ultimately earning a 3rd place finish in the National Intercollegiate Pair Title tournament.&nbsp; While in Kearney, Joe and Kathy married in 1969 and later welcomed two sons, Bryan and Brett.&nbsp; Joe began working in the fire sprinkler industry at Bamford Inc, until relocating to Salina, KS in 1976.&nbsp; Here, they started Bamford Fire Sprinkler Company with humble beginnings out of their home, eventually expanding to Shawnee Mission, KS. In Salina, they also welcomed their favorite daughter, Andrea.&nbsp; &nbsp;Joe became involved in the American Fire Sprinkler Association in 1982, serving on multiple committees and, since 2004, the board of directors.&nbsp; Eventually, he was elected Chairman of the Board of Directors from 2013-2014.&nbsp; During his tenure on the board, Joe demonstrated leadership with integrity that included the vision and inception of the NextGen Initiative.&nbsp; He made many dear, life-long friends and remained actively involved in board meetings following his time as Chairman.Joe’s passion for and involvement in youth activities, particularly baseball, in Salina allowed him to enrich the lives of thousands of youths through team sponsorships including the framing and construction of batting cages at many local schools and fields.&nbsp; In the words of Mike Garretson, “If you strike out, don’t blame Joe Heinrich!”&nbsp; He used his time and talents to support the American Legion, Babe Ruth, and many youth baseball programs.&nbsp; Most notably, he was co-director for the American Legion Grand Slam Tournament for approximately 17 years, beginning in the early 1990’s.&nbsp; He, along with good buddies, Kent Lambert and Larry “Doc” St. Clair, organized the tournament for many years after their own sons finished playing Legion baseball.In his “spare time,” Joe could be found watching and listening to sports of nearly any variety and listening to talk radio.&nbsp; His favorite teams included the Nebraska Huskers, Royals, and Chiefs.&nbsp; Joe enjoyed bowling, playing rounds of golf during his travels for board trips, taking his grandchildren to the driving range, and spoiling his family - especially his grandkids.&nbsp; But his favorite pastime was attending his grandchildren’s sports and activities for Southeast of Saline, Chapman, and Manhattan.Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin and Ruby, brother Harvey, and sister Eileen.&nbsp; He is survived by his wife, Kathleen, sons Bryan (Katie) Heinrich and Brett (Trina) Heinrich, daughter Andrea (Brandon) Van Meter, and brother Paul (Janet) Heinrich.&nbsp; He has seven grandchildren who were his pride and joy: Ben Heinrich, Isaac Van Meter, Reese Heinrich, Jacob Van Meter, Madilyn Heinrich, Zoey Van Meter, and Gabriella Heinrich, as well as many nieces and nephews.He knew no strangers and made friends everywhere he went.&nbsp; Joe left a lasting impression on so many with his huge heart, authenticity, integrity and generosity.&nbsp; To his family, we knew him best for always doing what was right and honorable with humility and good cheer.&nbsp; Up to the end, he maintained his sense of humor, catching us off-guard at times with a well-timed wise crack.Visitation will be held on Friday, November 24, 2023, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM (family present from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM) at Ryan Mortuary (137 N. 8th St. Salina, KS).&nbsp; His memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at 10:30 AM at Redeemer Lutheran Church (743 E. Magnolia Rd. Salina, KS).&nbsp; Inurnment will follow the funeral service at Gypsum Hill Cemetery (2020 E. Iron St.).&nbsp; Following the burial, a celebration of life will be held at The Venue (638 Francis St.).&nbsp; Lunch and drinks will be served, and we invite everyone to join the family as we remember the Legend.On behalf of the Joe Heinrich family, we would like to extend our deepest gratitude for all the calls, prayers, visits, meals, cards, and well-wishes provided to our family.&nbsp; Your love, kindness, and generosity are genuinely appreciated and have touched our hearts during Joe’s illness and final days.&nbsp;To&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Joseph-Heinrich/sympathy-landing">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Joseph-Heinrich/1074854/memorial-tree">plant a tree</a>&nbsp;in memory of Joseph Alan Heinrich, please&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Joseph-Heinrich/sympathy-landing">visit our floral store.</a>

Joseph Alan Heinrich

K-State expert says map is ‘critical’ for plant recommendations

By PAT MELGARES K-State Research and Extension news service

For the first time in 11 years, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has updated its Plant Hardiness Zone Map, which is historically the standard that gardeners and growers use to determine the perennial plants most likely to thrive at a location.

The update, said Kansas State University nursery crop production and marketing specialist Cheryl Boyer, is a big deal.

“It’s been a while since the maps have been updated because it’s a significant, coordinated effort,” said Boyer, noting that the maps are built based on data from 13,625 weather stations spanning 30 years.

“We use the plant hardiness zones for nearly all aspects of agriculture, horticulture and natural resources research and extension recommendations,” she said. “They influence our plant recommendations and production guidelines, both for crops and ornamental species.”

Boyer added that USDA’s Risk Management Agency uses the Plant Hardiness Zone Map to set some crop insurance standards for farmers. Other scientists use the data in models that might indicate the spread of weeds, insects or diseases.

“The USDA plant hardiness zone map is a critical tool for plant recommendations,” Boyer said. “In Kansas, most of the state shifted about a half zone warmer. We still have pockets of Zone 5 in the north, but the range of Zone 7 in the southern part of Kansas is significantly larger.

“We should continue to focus on recommending plants that can handle Zone 5 plant hardiness because we will continue to experience extreme weather events, but we can also begin to expand our plant palette with species that originate in slightly warmer climates. This will also be reflected in a longer season for some food crops.”

Boyer served on a USDA technical review team that helped to develop the new map. The group included 40 plant professionals from industry, academic and government as well as “a few consumer horticultural enthusiasts – gardeners – from across the United States.”

The experts in the group included horticulturalists, botanists, agricultural meteorologists and climatologists.

“Our role was to serve as a sounding board and provide feedback for the development of the new map, tools, and to look closely at the weather data for our areas to confirm that it matched our lived experiences of the local weather environment,” Boyer said. “We discussed methodology, how the new maps will change plant hardiness zones and subsequent plant recommendations.”

The new map is available to view online at https://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov. Boyer said it’s designed to be searchable to locations as precise as one-half mile.

“This is helpful because, for example, urban areas tend to be heat islands and mountain tops tend to be colder than surrounding areas, so the new maps help identify those microclimates.”

Another online section, Tips for Growers, highlights resources to enhance the understanding and use of the new maps.

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 </figure><h2>K-State expert says map is ‘critical’ for plant recommendations</h2>By PAT MELGARES K-State Research and Extension news serviceFor the first time in 11 years, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has updated its Plant Hardiness Zone Map, which is historically the standard that gardeners and growers use to determine the perennial plants most likely to thrive at a location.The update, said Kansas State University nursery crop production and marketing specialist Cheryl Boyer, is a big deal.<figure>
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 </figure>“It’s been a while since the maps have been updated because it’s a significant, coordinated effort,” said Boyer, noting that the maps are built based on data from 13,625 weather stations spanning 30 years.“We use the plant hardiness zones for nearly all aspects of agriculture, horticulture and natural resources research and extension recommendations,” she said. “They influence our plant recommendations and production guidelines, both for crops and ornamental species.”Boyer added that USDA’s Risk Management Agency uses the Plant Hardiness Zone Map to set some crop insurance standards for farmers. Other scientists use the data in models that might indicate the spread of weeds, insects or diseases.“The USDA plant hardiness zone map is a critical tool for plant recommendations,” Boyer said. “In Kansas, most of the state shifted about a half zone warmer. We still have pockets of Zone 5 in the north, but the range of Zone 7 in the southern part of Kansas is significantly larger.“We should continue to focus on recommending plants that can handle Zone 5 plant hardiness because we will continue to experience extreme weather events, but we can also begin to expand our plant palette with species that originate in slightly warmer climates. This will also be reflected in a longer season for some food crops.”Boyer served on a USDA technical review team that helped to develop the new map. The group included 40 plant professionals from industry, academic and government as well as “a few consumer horticultural enthusiasts – gardeners – from across the United States.”The experts in the group included horticulturalists, botanists, agricultural meteorologists and climatologists.“Our role was to serve as a sounding board and provide feedback for the development of the new map, tools, and to look closely at the weather data for our areas to confirm that it matched our lived experiences of the local weather environment,” Boyer said. “We discussed methodology, how the new maps will change plant hardiness zones and subsequent plant recommendations.”The new map is available to view online at https://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov. Boyer said it’s designed to be searchable to locations as precise as one-half mile.“This is helpful because, for example, urban areas tend to be heat islands and mountain tops tend to be colder than surrounding areas, so the new maps help identify those microclimates.”Another online section, Tips for Growers, highlights resources to enhance the understanding and use of the new maps.“Much of the information available is high-level guidance on how plants respond to the environment and what they need to survive and thrive, like light, soil, temperature, humidity and duration of exposure to cold,” Boyer said.“Other resources provide different ways of learning, such as reading, watching a video, listening to a recording, and more. USDA provides educational information that can be applied broadly to the entire nation, while each state and county can provide more targeted advice based on local environments.”More information on crop production and gardening also is available at local extension offices in Kansas, or online from K-State’s Department of Horticulture and Natural Resources.