While the Kansas City Chiefs looked terrible in the first half of Super Bowl LIX, falling behind 24-0, they were taking a beating on social media, too.
The jokes and memes flew and the critics were out in force ripping the Chiefs’ performance against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Some clear winners quickly emerged in terms of creativity, namely the fans drawing comparisons between the Chiefs and Alabama’s situation regarding the recent College Football Playoff.
Recall all the drama surrounding the CFP committee’s decision to leave the Crimson Tide out of the playoff, with many analysts and the team’s fans saying the 9-3 SEC team would be a stronger pick than, say, SMU.
Then Alabama went out and lost to shorthanded Michigan in the ReliaQuest Bowl.
Some sports media pros joked the Chiefs were throwing off that Alabama vibe Sunday night.
The committee should’ve put *insert 9-3 SEC team here* into the Super Bowl over the Chiefs
— Ben Portnoy (@bportnoy15.bsky.social) February 9, 2025 at 7:51 PM
The committee should have put Alabama in the Super Bowl
— Joel Gasson (@jgasson.bsky.social) February 9, 2025 at 7:45 PM
You’re telling me the Chiefs deserved to be here over Alabama?
— Sean Keeley (@seankeeley.bsky.social) February 9, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Can’t believe they let the Chiefs in when Alabama was available
— Scott Rinear (@MunderDifflinFF) February 10, 2025
Social media can be a cruel, cruel place.
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Arthur spends his free time traveling around the U.S. to sporting events, state and national parks, and in search of great restaurants off the beaten path.