Patrick Mahomes Addresses Trump, Senator’s Claims Ahead of Super Bowl
Trump’s Mahomes-Tuberville Mix-Up Sparks Confusion
(Image: Patrick Mahomes and Sen. Tommy Tuberville)
This week, former President Donald Trump mistakenly linked Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes to Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville, claiming Tuberville coached Mahomes at Texas Tech. Though Tuberville did coach at the university (2010–2012), Mahomes didn’t join until 2014—two years after Tuberville left. Despite the clear timeline gap, Tuberville doubled down during a Megyn Kelly Show appearance, insisting he “recruited” Mahomes and praising him as a role model.
Mahomes Sets the Record Straight
(Image: Mahomes at Texas Tech in 2014)
Mahomes swiftly countered, telling The Philadelphia Inquirer, “He did not recruit me. I don’t remember meeting him.” The Chiefs star began his Texas Tech career under coach Kliff Kingsbury, thriving until his 2017 NFL draft selection. Tuberville, meanwhile, left for Cincinnati’s coaching job in 2012, later entering politics and winning Alabama’s Senate seat in 2020.
Political Ties and Super Bowl Hype
(Image: Trump at a rally)
The error drew attention to Tuberville’s political alignment with Trump, who will attend the Super Bowl this Sunday—marking the first time a sitting or former president attends the game. Trump hinted at favoring Mahomes’ Chiefs, calling him “a pretty good winner” and lauding 49ers stars like Christian McCaffrey and Travis Kelce in a Truth Social post. He also criticized the NFL’s new kickoff rule, calling it “dangerous” and “weird.”
Why the Timeline Matters
(Image: Tuberville during his Texas Tech coaching tenure)
Tuberville’s coaching career ended at Cincinnati in 2016, while Mahomes’ rise at Texas Tech (2014–2016) cemented his draft stock. The senator’s claim clashes with Mahomes’ account, highlighting a recurring pattern of Trump allies amplifying dubious narratives.
As the Chiefs and 49ers clash in Las Vegas, Mahomes remains focused on football—not political misstatements. Trump’s Super Bowl appearance, meanwhile, adds a surreal twist to the game’s ongoing cultural spotlight.
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