Monday, September 27, 1999
The University Daily Kansan
Section B·Page 5
Monday night games bring crowds to bars
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that allows them to play. During the course of the game, actually every play, fans are allowed to punch in what they think is going to happen on that play. If they are correct, they receive points. Each prediction can get more and more complex, thus earning more points.
For example if one was to select "run" and the offensive team runs the ball, then the customer would get points. But if one was to select "pass deep right" and the team did the same, their points would increase dramatically.
The points then translate into prizes that range from T-shirts to inflatable chairs and can be won each Monday night.
"It's like being an arm-chair quarterback," said Mike Stanley, Old Chicago bartender. "It's a fun, interesting and free way to play Monday Night Football."
Jack Flanagan's, 806 W. 24th St., also features the game.
Another reason football fans head out on Monday nights is a chance to view the game on a big screen TV. J.B. Stouts, Old Chicago, Jack Flanagan's and Sports Page Brewery all have big-screen televisions, and Henry T's has one dubbed a "giant screen" that owner Sean Gerrity said can be seen from anywhere in the bar.
"We've got 12 TVs inside including the giant screen," Gerrity said. "That's really attractive to most people."
Along with the big screens most of these bars have numerous other regular-sized televisions spaced around so that those who came to watch the game can watch it wherever they sit.
"It's a good atmosphere. There are a lot of TVs, there's lots of good beers and I love watching football," said Jon Ferns, Overland Park sophomore, at J.B. Stouts. "I'll be back every Monday night."
Tim McShane, Brookfield, Wisconsin senior, and Tyler Brookfield, Fairway senior, watch Monday Night Football at Jersey's, 1105 Massachusetts St. McShane and Brookfield prefer to watch Monday night games at local bars because of the increased enthusiasm among patrons. Photo by Lucas Krump/KANSAN
While several students choose to go out and watch their teams, or root against another, there are still those students who would rather watch the game from the comfort of their own home.
"My roommates and I just had a few drinks, relaxed on the couch and rooted against Denver," said Brandon Jaye, Hutchinson senior.
And still there are others who are forced to stay home.
"Well for one, I'm not 21, but also I like being at home so I can get into the game," said Josh Tiegreen, Fort Scott junior.
Either way, whatever draws these students to the games must be working because last Monday night, several area bars were packed.
"It's always busy on Mondays," Gerrity said at Sports Page. "It seems to be a younger crowd for Monday Night Football and the natural rivalry games usually draw the best."
If that's true then students may want to head out a little early tonight, because tonight's game between San Francisco and Arizona, which features the alleged second coming of Joe Montana, Arizona quarterback Jake Plummer, who is playing against Montana's old team, the 49ers, sure sounds like a natural rivalry.
- Edited by Brad Hallier
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Anyone from the Detroit Lions trying to talk Barry Sanders out of retirement should hide this game film from him.
Kansas City defense won't crack
The Associated Press
Detroit's patchwork offensive line spent much of the day getting whipped by Kansas City's defense as the Chiefs seized a 24-7 lead en route to a 31-21 victory yesterday that kept the Lions from their first 3-0 start since 1980.
"We played well. We played with a lot of emotion," said defensive lineman Ty Parten, whose hit on quarterback Charlie Batch caused an interception that led to Kansas City's last touchdown. "The defensive line played together as a unit and really got on the ball."
For the first time, the Lions (2.1) appeared to miss their superstar running back, who unexpectedly retreated at the beginning of training camp.
In their first six possessions, the Lions were sacked three times, had a pass batted down, were penalized twice
perimeter and punted five times. The Detroit offense seemed to come to life on a few big plays that led to its three touchdowns.
"We came in here anticipating they would put pressure on us, and that's what
they did," Batch said. "It really was up to us to go out there and make it happen, and we didn't do it."
Elvis Grhac threw two touchdown passes as the Chiefs (2,1), who were down to their third-team halfback throughout the second half, won their second in a row and got touchdowns from four different players.
"I think everybody is getting comfortable," said wide receiver Joe Horn, whose diving finger计配 of C grabac's 25-yard scoring pass put the Chiefs on top 24-7 with 5.00 left in the third. "We know we are capable of doing anything we set out to do."
With two new starters on the offensive line, Batch was sacked four times, intercepted twice and had two passes batted away.
Falcons nosedive to 0-3 after 35-7 loss to Rams
The Associated Press
ST. LOUIIS — The reigning NFC champions fell to 0-3 yesterday with an embarrassing 35-7 loss to the St. Louis Rams, who have not had a win record this decade. Quarterback Kurt Warner produced touchdowns
on the first four St. Louis drives and ran for a fifth score in the second half.
lost quarterback Chris Chandler, who reinjured the right hamstring that kept him out of last Monday night's loss at Dallas. Chandler, who was 5-for 9 for 28 yards and an interception, was injured late in the first half without contact while scrambling.
The Rams (2-0) have lost 39 games in the 1990s, but they caught the Falcons at the perfect time; coming off a bye against a team with beat-up skill players coming off a short work
ling off a short work week. The Rams were in control from the start as they ended an eight-game losing streak to NFC West opponents and a four-game losing streak against Atlanta.
St. Louis began the game by grind-
ing 45,500 rpm on 900 drive
"We're hungry dogs," said Rams cornerback Todd Lyght, who had an interception. "We don't want to just eat the meat off the bone; we want to eat the bone."
g out at 17. play, by Robert capped by Robert Holcombe's 1-yard touchdown run. Warner also
In addition to the game, the Falcons
threw touchdown passes of 38 yards to rookie Torry Holt, 46 yards to Isaac Bruce and 17 yards to Marshall Faulk as the Rams took
a 28-0 halftime lead against an Atlanta defense directed by former Rams coach Rich Brooks.
After Atlanta opened the second half with a 12-play drive capped by a 1-yard pass from Tony Graziani to Brian Kozlowski, Warner answered with a nine-play, 72-yard scoring drive. Warner capped the drive with a 5-yard quarterback draw for a 35-7 lead.
Ravens overtake former namesake Cleveland Browns
BALTIMORE — For one of the few times since his move from Cleveland, Art Modell celebrated a significant victory.
Stoney Case scored two touchdowns in his first start at quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens, and the team formerly known as the Cleveland Browns beat the expansion version 17-10 yesterday.
The Browns (0-3) hoped to provide the city of Cleveland a measure of revenge against Modell, who moved the franchise to Baltimore after the 1995 season.
1999 season.
Instead, Modell watched Baltimore record its first victory under coach Brian Billick. The Ravens were 16-33 since the move and have yet to enjoy a winning season, but this game was important to Modell and his struggling franchise.
"That's great for Art. This is pretty big for him," said Raven Limebacker Poulte Woula, who had two sacks. "It's good to get a win, especially against Cleveland, and I'm proud of that."
against Coventry. The Ravens (1-2) held rookie Tim Couch to 37 yards passing through three quarters and overcame three interceptions by Case, who was more of a threat on the ground than through the air — he ran 11 times for 57 yards.
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