Andy Reid’s son Britt, now a coach with the Chiefs
Dr. Samuel Johnson – circa 1784 -once said, the world is like a grand staircase, some are going up and some are going down…
WHB radio personality Kevin Keitzman‘s precipitous fall from grace came by way of what seems to me an innocent observation, that in fact, was based in truth.
Here’s the rhetorical, Andy Reid IED that blew him off of the air:
“”Discipline is not his thing. It did not work out particularly well in his family life, and that needs to be added to this as we’re talking about the Chiefs. He wasn’t real great at that either. He’s had a lot of things go bad on him, family and players.”
The twitter universe exploded and the pent up animus KK had garnered through the years via his frequent, acerbic commentary on sports, left enough blood in the water to attract the usual predators. Losers whose raison d’etre is the destruction of public figures during paroxysms of sanctimony.
He didn’t say anything that wasn’t true.
And his subsequent, three day, cringe worthy “Apology Tour” did nothing to salve the wounds of a perpetually wounded public. People who, with metaphorical pitchforks and torches, cast KK into an anonymous void.
His protestations that he was NOT referring to the son of Andy Reid that died, fell on deaf ears – and Kietzman remains unemployed – another victim of a ravenous mob whose collective IQ rarely approaches room temperature.
Andy Reid and son Garrett who died of a heroin overdose…the son that Kietzman did not talk about
Kietzman’s twitter feed at this point if filled with what he knows best, sports commentary and his enthusiasm for the Super Bowl bound Chiefs.
Rumor on the “interwebbs” is that KK is interviewing for work at another radio station, and his prospects – unlike his old bête noire, Jason Whitlock, who can say anything to anyone and still come out smelling like a proverbial rose – look bleak.
Another English sage, Disraeli, once said, that you should, “Never apologize, never explain”.
In retrospect, I think KK should have doubled down on his accusations and dared anyone to prove him wrong.
It couldn’t be much worse than where he is now, at home, watching TV during the biggest sports week in Kansas City History.
So, uh, how do we know that Reid isn’t such a strict disciplinarian at home that his kids simply decided to rebel? Much like many preachers’ kids or kids from military families.
Kietzman’s argument was pure garbage. Did his parents do a lousy job raising him since he (allegedly) nearly got arrested in Prairie Village one night?
dunno
You’re absolutely right. He didn’t say anything that wasn’t true. Reid’s sons weren’t just innocent victims of drug abuse. They were dealers.
From an article on the arrests:
A judge who sentenced Philadelphia Eagles coach Andy Reid’s sons to jail on Thursday likened the coach’s home to “a drug emporium” and questioned whether his adult sons should live there.
“There isn’t any structure there that this court can depend upon,”
“I’m saying this is a family in crisis,” O’Neill said.
Earlier Thursday, O’Neill sentenced 24-year-old Garrett Reid, a drug addict and dealer who said he got a thrill out of selling drugs in “the ‘hood,” to up to 23 months in jail for smashing into another motorist’s car while high on heroin.
O’Neill noted that searches of the Reid home found illegal and prescription drugs throughout the house.
Apparently, again according to Kietzman and published reports, they were dealing while living in their father’s house
I actually didn’t know it was that bad.
Hope they are all better now.
So Chuck…. Parents whose children have committed suicide just didn’t discipline them enough? That is the reason Andy’s son died? That’s what you think KK should have doubled down on? Andy is bad at discipline and as a result people have killed themselves?
Quite possibly the most moronic thoughts that have ever been written on this site.
I hope you never have to experience anyone close to you choosing to end their own their own life. The hell for all involved is indescribable. On the off chance you have experienced this I pray you are able to learn about why it occurred – hint, it wasn’t lack of discipline.
Hey David…just so you’ll know…
I’ve talked to KK and others and his contention is the son he was referring to – and he’s adamant on this – is the son in the first photo that coaches for the Chiefs…not the slow who killed himself.
And his contention was that Reid was guilty of firing all or most of his defensive staff last year EXCEPT his surviving son. Who is wifely viewed as a nepotism hire – not because he’s much if any good at the job.
Had Reid fired his son though, KK argues, it would have resulted in him being unemployed which might have been a parole violation.
I am not absolving or accusing A Reid of anything.
The premise, was, that KK’s comments were not illogical on some level and had some basis in truth.
That he was fired is a testament to Dave Chappelle’s “Alphabet People” who really run the show here in the gelded USA.
Nice write, Chuck. Being a sports agnostic, I never listened to him, but knew he was an arrogant douche in real life, outside of the mic.
Same thing that happened to Don Imus, when he was ultimately fired for calling the Rutgers girls basketball team, “nappy headed hoes.”
Uncalled for?
Off color?
Of course.
But that’s what he was known for, it’s why he made millions and was in the Broadcasters Hall or Fame. And, by the way, far less innocent than anything Stern ever did or said.
The Rutgers girls complaint? It “devalued them as females.” They were embarrassed to walk around campus.
His salve?
An agreement to meet with them to apologize, which was nothing more than a plan doomed to fail. Everyone from Rev Al to Jesse we’re calling for his job. And they weren’t going to rest until they got him fired. Let’s forget Tawanna Brawly and the Jewish shopping district. That doesn’t count, in the Rev’s book.
Through a friend who knew his side kick, Charles McCord, I got Imus’ office number and left him a voice mail, with my suggestion. I left my suggestion.
Go to that meeting.
Take a set of Bluetooth speakers and ask each girl to pull out their phones and run through their play list, because you know what material was on each and every phone.
Smacking hoes
Fu**ing bitches
Get low, get low, get low
Sweat fallin off my balls
Got my bitch on the phone, my side bitch in my car
Then….apologize for his “off color comment” but then ask, “What I said was wrong, but does it come CLOSE to the lyrics you play, every day, as you walk across that campus where you claim “I” have so dishonored you… you’re too embarrassed to show your face to classmates?
In front of 99% of those students which, likely never heard any show he ever did.
I think that would have ended the “scandal” for him and the players. But common sense rarely wins the game, when a bigger agenda is at hand. I give you, the Impeachment hearing.
Dead on the money Paul.
I met KK a couple of times when we were buying WHB back in the day.
Personable, smart and a charming guy in my opinion. Obviously he was the catalyst in the beginning, for the success of that radio station. I know a lot of people complained about him, but …, he was a public figure, so he is gonna draw fire.
Hope he gets a new gig and we gotta smoke a cigar sometime or, break bread!
to only was there catalyst for the beginning success for WHB, he was a force to be reckoned with from start to pretty much finish
Well…, I quit listening to sports radio some years ago.
I get it…not snuff LPGA
have another drink. you’ll hit a different level
Huh?
^^Huh? What does that mess of garbage have to do with anything??? Wow. Don Imus???
Shawnster, read for content. Someone else who lost their job by giving in, rather than doubling down and defending, from a common sense point of view.
Sorry if I lost you in the logic trail.
Well, you lost me