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Kansas City signs six draft picks

Posted on July 28, 2011

The Kansas City Chiefs announced on Thursday that the club has signed six 2011 draft picks: DL Allen Bailey, DB Jalil Brown, QB Ricky Stanzi, LB Gabe Miller, DL Jerrell Powe and FB Shane Bannon.

Bailey (6-3, 288) was the second of Kansas City’s two third-round picks (86th overall) in the 2011 NFL Draft. He appeared in 50 games (27 starts) at the University of Miami, producing 103 tackles (55 solo), 31.0 stops for loss (-183.0 yards) and 19.0 sacks (-146.0 yards). He also had 18 QB pressures, three passes defensed and two forced fumbles.

Bailey played linebacker and fullback at McIntosh County Academy in Sapelo, Ga.

Brown (6-1, 204) joined the Chiefs as the club’s fourth-round pick (118th overall) in the 2011 NFL Draft. Brown played in 49 games (31 starts) at Colorado, posting 167 tackles (113 solo), six interceptions, 24 passes defensed, a forced fumble and four fumble recoveries. He earned honorable mention All-Big 12 accolades as a senior after leading the Buffaloes with three INTs.

Brown was named all-state as a senior at South Mountain High School in Phoenix, Ariz.

Stanzi (6-4, 228) was the first of Kansas City’s two fifth-round picks (135th overall) in the 2011 NFL Draft. He played in 39 games (35 starts) at Iowa, completing 542 of 907 passes for 7,377 yards with 56 touchdowns and 31 interceptions for a 141.6 passer rating. He finished his college career ranked third in Hawkeyes history with 7,377 passing yards and 56 touchdown throws.

Stanzi was named first-team all-state, all-district and all-conference as a senior at Lake Catholic High School in Mentor, Ohio.

Miller (6-3, 257) was the second of Kansas City’s two fifth-round picks (140th overall) in the 2011 NFL Draft. He played in 47 contests (24 starts) at Oregon State, producing 67 tackles (29 solo), 13.0 stops for loss (-69.0 yards) and 8.0 sacks (-58.0 yards). He also had two passes defensed, a forced fumble and three fumble recoveries. In addition, he had eight catches for 124 yards with a TD.

Miller was named the 4A Defensive Player of the Year as a linebacker at Lake Oswego High School in Lake Oswego, Ore.

Powe (6-2, 331) joined the Chiefs as the club’s sixth-round pick (199th overall) in the 2011 NFL Draft. He saw action in 37 games (22 starts) at Mississippi, recording 69 tackles (49 solo), 24.0 stops for loss (-80.0 yards) and 7.0 sacks (-29.0 yards). He also had an INT, two passes defensed, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery and three QB pressures.

Powe spent one season at Hargrave Military Academy in Chatham, Va. He was named a Parade All-American as a senior at Wayne County High School in Waynesboro, Miss.

Bannon (6-3, 267) joined the Chiefs as the club’s seventh-round pick (223rd overall) in the 2011 NFL Draft. He saw action in 28 games (10 starts) at Yale, rushing two times with a touchdown and catching 16 passes for 147 yards (9.2 avg.) with two TDs. He registered a career-high 13 receptions for 122 yards with a TD as a senior.

Bannon played running back and defensive line at Pomperaug High School in Southbury, Conn.

— Chiefs Media Relations —

Chiefs announce schedule for entire training camp at MWSU

Posted on July 28, 2011July 28, 2011

The Kansas City Chiefs report to Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph today for the second-straight summer as the team opens its 2011 Kansas City Chiefs Training Camp presented by Heartland Health with the first practice set for 3:30 p.m. Friday.

Beginning this year, some of the team’s practices will be walkthroughs instead of full practices. For full practices, players will wear helmets and full pads and will take part in contact drills. During walkthroughs players will wear only shorts and their practice jerseys, they will not wear helmets, and will not take part in any contact drills. Fans can check www.kcchiefs.com for updated information on the type of practice to expect each day. For the opening weekend only, players will be in helmets and shells and practice will be similar to an off-season OTA.

Unless otherwise noted, all outdoor training camp practices will be free of charge. MWSU will charge a $5 daily parking fee in all lots throughout the duration of training camp except for practices where admission is charged.

Training camp will be highlighted by Family Fun Day presented by American Family Insurance on Saturday, Aug. 6 at 1:30 p.m. at Spratt Stadium. MWSU will charge a $12 admission fee on Family Fun Day with free admission for children three (3) and under. Parking is free on Family Fun Day. A special Season Ticket Holder event will be announced at a later date.

The Chiefs are scheduled to conduct two free night practices at Spratt Stadium on Wednesday, Aug. 3 and Wednesday, Aug. 10 at 7:15 p.m. In addition, MWSU will host a Training Camp Sendoff Event that will be announced at a later date.

All training camp dates, times and practices are subject to change due to weather conditions and other factors. Practices conducted indoors at Missouri Western State University are not open to the public. Fans are strongly encouraged to consult www.kcchiefs.com for the most up-to-date schedule information. Stay tuned for more special announcements regarding 2011 Kansas City Chiefs Training Camp presented by Heartland Health.

2011 KANSAS CITY CHIEFS TRAINING CAMP AND PRESEASON DATES
(All times are approximate and subject to change)

Date Event

Thursday, July 28 Team arrives at Missouri Western – St. Joseph, Mo.

Friday, July 29 Training Camp Practice Begins – Practice 3:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 30 Practice 3:30 p.m.

Sunday, July 31 Practice 3:30 p.m.

Monday, August 1 Walkthrough 10:50 a.m. / Practice 3:30 p.m.

Tuesday, August 2 No Practice

Wednesday, August 3 Walkthrough 9:45 a.m. / Night Practice 7:15 p.m.

Thursday, August 4 Walkthrough 10:50 a.m. / Practice 3:30 p.m.

Friday, August 5 Walkthrough 10:50 a.m. / Practice 3:30 p.m.

Saturday, August 6 Family Fun Day 1:30 p.m. / Admission charge ($12)

Sunday, August 7 No Practice

Monday, August 8 Walkthrough 10:50 a.m. / Practice 3:30 p.m.

Tuesday, August 9 Walkthrough 10:50 a.m. / Practice 3:30 p.m.

Wednesday, August 10 Walkthrough 10:50 a.m. / Night Practice 7:15 p.m.

Thursday, August 11 No Practice

Friday, August 12 Kansas City vs. Tampa Bay – Arrowhead Stadium – 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, August 13 No Practice

Sunday, August 14 Walkthrough 10:50 a.m. / Practice 3:30 p.m.

Monday, August 15 Walkthrough 10:55 a.m. / Practice 3:30 p.m.

Tuesday, August 16 Walkthrough 10:50 a.m. / Practice 3:30 p.m.

Wednesday, August 17 Final Training Camp Practice at MWSU – 2:30 p.m.

Thursday, August 18 No practice – Team Departs Missouri Western

Friday, August 19 Kansas City at Baltimore – M&T Bank Stadium – 6:30 p.m. (CT)

Saturday, August 20 Training Camp Resumes – Kansas City, Mo. (Closed to Public)

Friday, August 26 Kansas City vs. St. Louis – Arrowhead Stadium – 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, September 1 Kansas City at Green Bay – Lambeau Field – 7:00 p.m.

— Chiefs Media Relations —

Missouri football fan day set for August 7

Posted on July 28, 2011

The Mizzou Athletic Department has announced that the Ninth Annual Football Fan Day will be held Sunday, Aug. 7, at Faurot Field. Gates will open at 3:45 p.m. and the team and coaches will sign autographs until 5:15 p.m. Admission to the fan-friendly event is free.

Tiger fans will have the opportunity to go onto the field and meet the Mizzou players and coaches and get autographs. Players will be able to sign one item per fan and free schedule posters will also be available at the event. Fans should enter via Gate 1 or Gate 2W beginning at 3:45 p.m. There will be plenty of free water on hand, but fans are encouraged to bring their ownsealed bottle of water to help beat the heat as well. Other outside food and beverage will not be permitted.

Parking for the event will be free and fans looking to get the latest Mizzou Football team gear are invited to check out the Tiger Team Store, which will be open that day from 3-6 p.m. Fans can park in any of the lots around Memorial Stadium.

With the football season just around the corner, fans are encouraged to pick up season tickets for what should be another exciting year at Memorial Stadium. Season tickets start as low as $229 and mini-plans begin as low as $75. Single game tickets will go on sale Aug. 4. For more information on tickets, visit MUTigers.com or call 1-800-CAT-PAWS (884-PAWS locally).

— MU Sports Information —

Missouri Western announces training camp information

Posted on July 28, 2011

The 2011 Kansas City Chiefs Training Camp presented by Heartland Health begins Friday, July 29 at Missouri Western State University. The most up-to-date information on the team’s practice schedule during camp will be available at www.kcchiefs.com.

“We’re excited to welcome the Chiefs back to St. Joseph,” said Dan Nicoson, Western’s interim director of athletics and vice president for university advancement. “Last year was a great success, and we’ve made some changes to make camp even more fan-friendly, including moving the concession stands closer to the practice fields and simplifying the parking plan.”

The Chiefs hold their first public practice at 3:30 p.m. Friday, July 29. Western, the St. Joseph Metro Chamber and the City of St. Joseph are hosting a Red Rally to welcome the Chiefs back from 1:30 to 3:30 Friday afternoon at Spratt Stadium.

Gates open one hour prior to each practice session.

Missouri Western uses revenue from parking, admission to special events and concessions to offset the costs of hosting the training camp, Nicoson said. He announced the following details:

Parking
• Parking is $5 per vehicle per day for regular practice sessions, including accessible parking.
• Buses and recreational vehicles are $15 per day for regular practice sessions.
• A parking pass for the entire camp costing $30 is available at the MWSU Athletics Office, Looney Complex room 229.
• All vehicles will be directed to park in Lot H and a grass extension of Lot H. If necessary, overflow parking will be in Lot J.
• For special events where admission is charged, including Family Fun Day and the Camp Sendoff at a date to be determined, all parking will be free.

Admission Charges
• For regular daily practices: free
• For Family Fun Day on Aug. 6: $12 (children age 3 and under free)
• For Camp Sendoff on a date to be announced: $7 (children age 3 and under free)

Concessions
• Concession stands will be located behind the bleachers on the south side of the practice fields.
• Food concessions are available at all public events.
• Beer concession will be available at all afternoon and evening public events.

Nicoson encourages local fans to use the Faraon Street entrance, since most out-of-town fans will likely come in on Mitchell Avenue.
— MWSU Sports Information —

Chiefs agree to contract with WR Steve Breaston

Posted on July 27, 2011July 27, 2011

The Kansas City Chiefs continue to bolster their wide receiving corps. On Wednesday, the team reached an agreement with free agent Steve Breaston.

The Chiefs inked the former Arizona Cardinals player to a five-year deal. Financial terms were not immediately available.

Kansas City led the NFL in rushing last season, averaging 164.2 yards per game, but was 30th in passing. With running Jamaal Charles seemingly on the brink of stardom, the team has made it a point to give QB Matt Cassel more options.

Earlier this offseason, the defending AFC West champion Chiefs spent their first-round draft pick on Jon Baldwin, a wide receiver from Pittsburgh.

Breaston developed into a solid No. 2 receiver behind Larry Fitzgerald in Arizona. He caught 187 passes for 2,528 yards and seven touchdowns in four seasons with the club.

— Associated Press —

Kansas City loses big again in Boston

Posted on July 27, 2011

John Lackey can appreciate his teammates’ offense even more with the struggles he’s gone through this season.

David Ortiz hit a grand slam to cap a five-run fourth inning and Dustin Pedroia extended his career-best hitting streak to 24 games with a solo homer, carrying the Boston Red Sox to another big offensive night with a 12-5 win over the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday.

Jacoby Ellsbury homered leading off the first inning and Pedroia followed with his homer for the Red Sox, who won for the 19th time in 23 games and scored in double digits for the second straight game.

“That’s one of the reasons I came here,” Lackey said when asked what it’s like watching the top of Boston’s offense — mainly Ellsbury and Pedroia — hitting the way they are recently. “I didn’t get a lot of that in Anaheim. Jacoby’s having a great season, he’s getting a little of everything and (Pedroia) is on fire.”

Pedroia, who went 4 for 5 in Tuesday’s 13-9 win, added two singles and a sacrifice fly, Ellsbury had three hits to increase his average to .325 and Adrian Gonzalez had three hits and three RBIs to raise his major-league leading total to 87.

Lackey (9-8) won his fourth straight start, allowing four runs — three earned — and 11 hits, walking one and striking out three in 5 2/3 innings. Before the current run, his ERA was 7.47 and he was the object of the fans’ ire during rough starts.

But he’s turned it around and the offense has been there for him, too, scoring six and seven runs, respectively, in his previous two starts.

“I don’t think anybody would complain about sitting around and watching guys score runs,” he said.

Eric Hosmer hit a three-run homer and Billy Butler added a solo shot for the Royals.

Like Tuesday’s loss, Kansas City blew an early lead. After Hosmer’s homer put the Royals up 3-0 in the first, Boston scored two runs in the bottom of the inning and three in the second before breaking it open in the fourth against starter Bruce Chen (5-4).

Boston had 16 hits, reaching double digits for the 11th straight home game.

It was the first time Boston’s first two batters homered since July 21, 1995.

Ellsbury’s caromed off the Pesky Pole in right and Pedroia hit his into the Green Monster seats, extending his career-best streak, the longest by a second baseman in club history.

“We started out in the game and we’re down 3-0 and that’s not an easy way to play,” Boston manager Terry Francona said. “We get the two home runs and ‘OK, we’re right back.”

In the second, Ellsbury drew a bases-loaded walk, Pedroia had a sacrifice fly and Gonzalez’s run-scoring grounder made it 5-3.

The Red Sox broke it open with the five-run fourth that was highlighted by Ortiz’s slam. Pedroia, Gonzalez and Kevin Youkilis singled before Ortiz belted his 10th career slam — ninth with the Red Sox — over Boston’s bullpen, tying him with Rico Petrocelli for second all-time in club history behind Ted Williams’ 17. Yamaico Navarro had an RBI single earlier in the inning.

“A pitcher would rather walk you than make a mistake that leads to four runs,” Ortiz said. “You have to be ready for (a mistake).”

And he certainly looked like he was.

“We were still in that game, but when Papi hit that home run, it kind of took the life out of us,” Royals right fielder Jeff Francoeur said. “That’s what he does.”

With the slam, Ortiz reached 1,000 RBIs with Boston.

Chen was tagged for 10 runs and 10 hits in four innings, throwing 114 pitches in his brief outing.

“He wasn’t anywhere near as sharp,” Royals manager Ned Yost said. “He really struggled to command the strike zone, had 114 pitches after four innings and just couldn’t command the ball and throw it where he wanted to. Bruce is usually pretty good at doing that.”

Bulter’s homer made it 10-4 in the fifth.

— Associated Press —

Cardinals give up two runs in the ninth and lose to Houston

Posted on July 27, 2011July 27, 2011

Rookie Jose Altuve drove in the go-ahead run in the ninth inning with his third hit and the Houston Astros snapped a five-game losing streak with a 4-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday night.

Jason Bourgeois also had three hits and unintentionally helped the Astros score an insurance run on Altuve’s hit when center fielder Jon Jay’s off-line throw to the plate glanced off his leg. Bourgeois jumped at the last instant before the ball struck his leg and changed course en route to the backstop.

Cardinals manager Tony La Russa made an unsuccessful protest.

Chris Carpenter worked seven strong innings for the Cardinals, who fell a half-game behind the Brewers for the NL Central lead hours after acquiring pitcher Edwin Jackson in a three-team deal with the Blue Jays and White Sox that cost them outfielder Colby Rasmus. Matt Holliday doubled twice one day after missing Tuesday’s game with a stomach virus.

The Astros loaded the bases with one out in the eighth against Mitchell Boggs before Hunter Pence, making his first pinch-hit appearance of the season, grounded into a double play. Boggs (0-3) gave up five hits and two runs in 1 2/3 innings.

The 21-year-old Altuve is 10-for-25 since being called up from Double-A Corpus Christi and has hit safely in his first seven career games, matching the franchise record set by Russ Johnson in 1997. Altuve had been leading all minor leaguers with a .389 average.

Fernando Rodriguez (2-0) allowed a hit and two walks in two innings in relief of Bud Norris. Albert Pujols struck out with runners on second and third against Mark Melancon, who earned his ninth save in 12 chances.

Barmes had been a career .111 hitter against St. Louis (3-for-27) before putting the Astros ahead with a two-run homer in the second.

Consecutive two-out doubles by Holliday and Jon Jay off Norris cut the gap to one in the fourth and Yadier Molina’s two-out RBI single tied it in the sixth. Bourn’s throw from center field to the plate was in plenty of time to catch Pujols trying to score from second, but rookie catcher Carlos Corporan couldn’t handle a high bounce and went to make the tag without the ball.

Third baseman Chris Johnson started the St. Louis rally with fielding and throwing errors on Pujols’ one-out bouncer.

Norris gave up one earned run in six innings, another strong start against a team he’s 6-2 against for his career.

Carpenter matched his season high with eight strikeouts, allowing two runs in seven innings. He’s 5-0 in his last seven starts, working seven or more innings in six of them.

— Associated Press —

Three former Wildcats sign rookie free agent contracts

Posted on July 27, 2011

Three former Kansas State letterwinners – long snapper Corey Adams, defensive back Stephen Harrison and running back/kick returner William Powell – have agreed to free agent deals with NFL clubs as of Wednesday afternoon.

Adams agreed to terms with the Dallas Cowboys, Harrison signed a deal with the San Diego Chargers, and Powell inked a free agent contract with the Arizona Cardinals.

Adams played in 49 games in his Wildcat career from 2007-10 and was perfect on all 483 snaps, including 65 field goal/PAT snaps and 61 punt snaps in 2010. The Monument, Colo., product was a 2010 All-American by Phil Steele and was named to the Academic All-Big 12 first team for a third-consecutive season. Adams will join former Wildcat great Terence Newman, who has played for Dallas since being drafted by the franchise in 2003.

A two-year letterwinner at cornerback, Harrison played in 23 games over the 2009 and 2010 seasons, carding 65 career tackles, including 40 in 2010. A former walk-on, Harrison broke up 14 passes as a senior last season to tie for second in the Big 12 and 18th nationally after ranking seventh and 33rd, respectively, in 2009. Harrison joins former K-State offensive lineman Jeromey Clary, who agreed to terms on a four-year deal to re-sign with the club on Tuesday.

Powell played in 15 games as a Wildcat, including nine as the team’s kickoff returner and a backup running back in 2010. The Duncanville, Texas, product was elected a First Team All-Big 12 kick returner by the league’s coaches, the Kansas City Star and Phil Steele, while he was an honorable mention returner by the Associated Press. He totaled the second-most kickoff return yards in school history with 726, and four of his 21 returns were longer than 50 yards, including a school-record 100-yarder at Baylor. Powell will be joined in Arizona by former Kansas State linebacker Reggie Walker, who is entering his third season with the Cardinals.

The Wildcats, who are coming off an appearance in the 2010 Pinstripe Bowl, open the 2011 season against Eastern Kentucky on Saturday, September 3, with the third-annual K-State Family Reunion. A four-pack of tickets is available for $75 (less than $20 per ticket), and reserved view level and north end zone tickets are available for only $20. Kickoff for the game is scheduled for 6:10 p.m.

— KSU Sports Information —

Kansas City Chiefs sign 10 rookie free agents

Posted on July 27, 2011July 27, 2011

The Kansas City Chiefs announced on Wednesday that the club has signed 10 rookie free agents: DL Brandon Bair, TE Charlie Gantt, OL Chris Harr, OL Mike Ingersoll, LB Amara Kamara, OL Butch Lewis, OL David Mims, DL Lucas Patterson, WR Josue Paul and DB Demond Washington.

Bair (6-7, 272) played in 52 games (26 starts) at Oregon, recording 106 tackles (56 solo), 25.5 tackles for loss (-90.0 yards), 5.0 sacks (-31.0 yards), 12 passes defensed, one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries. The St. Anthony, Idaho native was an all-state selection at South Fremont High School in St. Anthony, Idaho.

Gantt (6-5, 260) appeared in 43 games (39 starts) at Michigan State, catching 65 passes for 951 yards (14.6 avg.) with nine TDs. The Farmington Hills, Mich. native played tight end and linebacker at Brother Rice High School in Bloomfield Hills, Mich.

Harr (6-6, 260) played in 43 games (36 starts) at Tennessee – Chattanooga. He was named the region 3A defensive player of the year at Notre Dame High School in Chattanooga, Tenn.

Ingersoll (6-5, 300) saw action in 45 games at North Carolina. The Mint Hill, N.C. native prepped at Butler High School in Matthews, N.C.

Kamara (6-1, 240) appeared in 47 contests (42 starts) at Temple, producing 249 tackles (133 solo), 12.5 tackles for loss, 4.0 sacks, two QB pressures, an INT, eight passes defensed, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. He prepped at Weequahic High School in Newark, N.J.

Lewis (6-5, 295) played in 46 games (24 starts) at USC. The Denver, Colo. native was a Parade All-American at Regis Jesuit High School in Aurora, Colo.

Mims (6-8, 335) started 23 games at Virginia Union. He prepped at South Mecklenberg High School in Charlotte, N.C.

Patterson (6-4, 295) played in 50 games (38 starts) at Texas A&M, tallying 131 tackles (56 solo), 10.0 tackles for loss (-32.0 yards), 4.5 sacks (-21.0 yards) and one pass defensed. He prepped at Kingsville High School in Kingsville, Texas.

Paul (6-1, 190) appeared in 38 games at Central Connecticut, catching 103 passes for 1,563 yards (15.2 avg.) with 10 touchdowns and returning 95 kickoffs for 2,065 yards (21.7 avg.) with four TDs. He prepped at Pope John Paul II High School in Boca Raton, Fla.

Washington (5-9, 182) played in 27 games at Auburn, totaling 91 tackles (69 solo), 7.5 tackles for loss (-30.0 yards), 2.0 sacks (-22.0 yards), seven passes defensed, three interceptions and one fumble recovery. He began his collegiate career at Gulf Coast Community College.

— Chiefs Media Relations —

Missouri State/Missouri Southern women will also play exhibition game at Joplin

Posted on July 27, 2011July 27, 2011

Missouri State University Director of Athletics Kyle Moats announced Wednesday (July 27) the University has received a waiver from the NCAA to also play a women’s basketball exhibition game at Missouri Southern State University on Saturday, Nov. 5. The game will be part of a doubleheader, including a previously-announced game between the men’s teams of the two schools.

The event on the campus of Missouri Southern in Joplin will be held in conjunction with ongoing area-wide relief efforts to aid victims of the May 22 tornado that tore through the southwest Missouri community about 70 miles west of Springfield. All proceeds from the games will go directly to the Missouri Southern Foundation’s Tornado Emergency Relief Fund to help aid the relief effort for the deadly natural disaster.

The NCAA waivers allow the Bears and Lady Bears to retain their two home exhibition games. The Lady Bears’ non-conference schedule is still being finalized.

“This will be a unique event with both of our teams in action for a great cause,” said Moats. “The people of Joplin are still hurting, and we want them to know we are with them for the long haul.”

Game times will be 5 p.m. for the women’s game and 7 p.m. for the men’s game at Leggett & Platt Athletic Center on the MSSU campus.

Tickets for the doubleheader are $15 for reserved seats and $10 for general admission and will be available to the general public, starting at 8 a.m. on Monday, August 8 by calling the MSSU Ticket Office at (417) 625-9366. The ticket office is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

— MSU Sports Information —