While the Kansas City Chiefs struggled in the first half of Super Bowl LIX, trailing 24-0, they were also taking a beating on social media. The jokes, memes, and critics were rampant, particularly targeting the Chiefs’ performance against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Among the standout moments of creativity, fans began comparing the Chiefs’ plight to Alabama’s recent situation with the College Football Playoff. Recall the controversy surrounding the CFP committee’s decision to exclude the Crimson Tide from the playoff, with many analysts and fans arguing that the 9-3 SEC team deserved a spot over others like SMU, only to see Alabama lose to a shorthanded Michigan in the ReliaQuest Bowl. Some sports media professionals even joked that the Chiefs were channeling that Alabama vibe on Super Bowl 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 harsh environment, especially during pivotal moments like these.
