The KC Chiefs and the NFL Should Not Be So Quick to ‘Shake It Off’
Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor Sandra Chafouleas shares insights on learning from Travis Kelce’s Super Bowl sideline behavior.
The KC Chiefs have a lot to celebrate, with the Super Bowl win adding even more celebrity to their NFL dynasty. Congratulations are certainly in order, but there is a blemish that warrants further discussion. That blemish was a heated moment brought on by star player Travis Kelce. That moment occurred in the second quarter when Coach Reid took Kelce out of the game. Kelce was shown storming angrily toward Reid, shouting aggressively and even pushing into him. Reid was knocked off-balance, but he did not offer any on-screen reaction. A teammate pulled Kelce away, and the game continued to the Chiefs’ victorious overtime win
Social media reactions to Kelce’s behavior were almost immediately offered up, naming it with words like childish, unacceptable, and disrespectful. But those posts were quickly overtaken by accolades on the win for the team and individual players, including Kelce. When asked about the incident, Reid brushed it off with a comment about how Kelce keeps him young. Kelce also responded with a laugh and joke about keeping it between him and Reid.
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