Superbowl!!!!!

[Rushdog86]

we are goin to the superbowl. it might be a little early but who cares! watch out indy here we come! damn it feels good to be a chargers fan right about now. you cant even put into words how big of a game that was. anyway lets keep it goin ~ san diego born and raised, chargers till the day i die!

[FishBulb]

Yeah the chargers are on fire and tomlinson is just sick. Damn he has just been absolutely solid since coming into the league and just never complains or runs his mouth or anything. He's just awesome.

[ocean1]

Dang what a good game WOW! That would have been a good super bowl game

[Ars3nal619]

can anyone tell me where the hell our defense has gone ???

[ocean1]

Many hurnt =(

[Bogg]

Yeah baby!!!. That was an awesome game!.

[Rushdog86]

they are on the bench hurt or of course unless you mean our defense(merriman) he is out but i think he is back next week! that just means we are gonna be even sicker down the stretch because we are plaing rookies and second string guys and we arent losing.. bottom line

[Bogg]

I think he's going to be out for 2 more?.

[pk-sd]

I think he's going to be out for 2 more?.

One more I think....

[lucubrator]

What a weird ending, though.

[Rushdog86]

yah for sure people were getting frustraited

[nanoreefbro]

Two more games and Merriman is back.. Indy lost today by Dallas.. Yeah I think the Chargers are heading towards the SuperBowl if they keep the momentum going.

[slurpeshark]

Merriman only has one more game on the bench... he's missed 3 of his 4 game suspension, oakland he'll be out and he will be back the next week. LT is amazing!

[sandiego92155]

Yeah I think the Chargers are heading towards the SuperBowl if they keep the momentum going.
I Agree, Only if they can manage to stay away from the unneccessary wreckless penalties!

[Bogg]

Yeah did you see how pissed Marty was when whats his face was slappin the hell out of that one guy. Assumedably he was taking out his knee. Crazy!.

[Roger]

Yeah did you see how pissed Marty was when whats his face was slappin the hell out of that one guy. Assumedably he was taking out his knee. Crazy!.

The play was dead and Big Igor has been injured too often lately so I don't blame him for defending himself. It really didn't look that bad, but in the world of football it was a stupid, costly, and totally unnecessary mistake. I think it was just a knee jerk reaction on Igor's behalf.

[Cormuff]

not only did the chargers come up huge but johnson finaly won the damn nextel cup championship. daytona, brickyard and the cup championship in one year.... thats how its done.

[swissfish]

I coulden't belive that the "real" plummer diden't show up untill the 4th quater :D

[Phischy]

Huge Huge win and my Denver buddy won't even talk to me right now. Now Denver has to play KC on Thursday, not even 4 days rest from us, and KC is on a roll. We need to root for KC badly and then we need to kick the bejesus outta Oakland, KC and Denver all AT HOME! Awesome! 6 games left and anything can happen, but the Colts losing to the Kowboys was huge, still a tough race in the AFC to the big game. It ain't over, but we cleared a huge hurdle yesterday.

[GoTakuF1]

The play was dead and Big Igor has been injured too often lately so I don't blame him for defending himself. It really didn't look that bad, but in the world of football it was a stupid, costly, and totally unnecessary mistake. I think it was just a knee jerk reaction on Igor's behalf.

The Donks are KNOWN to pull that kind of crap. I'm sure Rat Face Shanahan told Nalen to go for Igor's knees (Isn't it fitting that their OL is not "allowed" to talk to the media?). I'm surprised more Bolts weren't hurt during this game.

[Phischy]

Denver does play dirty with all their 'chop blocking'. I'm very happy LT got out of the game without being injured. I think Denver has ranked up more career ending injuries due to that block alone than any other team.

[Roger]

I'd like to see the cutblock get banned and see how the *******es hold up in their running game. Jamal Williams was injuured by that same block a few years back that cost him the season. To my understanding cutblocks are different than chopblocks are they not?

[Phischy]

I'm not 100% sure, the ones I'm talking about are throwing yourself at the opponents knees. Those boys aren't small and a 250lbs guy crashing your knees tends to lead to season or career ending injuries. Dirty *******s.

[Rushdog86]

try like 350 lbs. they are massive but yea it was a stupid play but those blocking techniques are very usefull in the game we love so much. that would be like telling baseball to stop allowing runners to take out catchers coming home. anyway there is a less harmful way of doing it for sure, but i think he got chopped on the spike ball right? in that case it was uncalled for and stupid.

[GoTakuF1]

Your post is contradictory and makes no sense. I like a good "Jacked-up" hit as much as the next guy but when you try to put your opponent out of the season then you're not really playing.

And by the way, Nalen is getting fined by the NFL for going after Igor's knees.

[Phischy]

Good, he deserves it. Igor shouldn't have swung and hit the guy, but Nalen going for the knees after the spike when he knew what the play was, is just a show of how dirty Denver is.

[Rushdog86]

i assume your talking to me. all im saying is i learned that block in high school its completely legal. however there are times to use it and times not to. also how you do it as well. these defensive players no whats up, and know generally how to protect themselves. its in situations mostly that when players get hurt its intentional or through frustration and like this case even after a play let alone a spiked ball.

[GoTakuF1]

Is it legal? Yes. Is it dirty? Yes. In any case, the NFL fined Nalen $25,000.00 and Igor $10,000.00. It seems like they don't like seeing defensive linemen get taken out for the season either.

[wickeddroptop]

I just saw this post and thaught I would throw a monkey wrench in. Your Chargers may, may go to the Superbowl, but if they do, they will un-doubtably meet my beloved Bears, and Phillip Rivers and LT will face the wrath of a pissed off Urlacher and a real defense that will shut them down. Sorry couldnt resist.

[swissfish]

I just saw this post and thaught I would throw a monkey wrench in. Your Chargers may, may go to the Superbowl, but if they do, they will un-doubtably meet my beloved Bears, and Phillip Rivers and LT will face the wrath of a pissed off Urlacher and a real defense that will shut them down. Sorry couldnt resist.


Dream on! Maybe if they had a real QB and not just a walking joke they would make it there. BTW did they play a really good team yet?

[wickeddroptop]

Oh, like SD's hard schedule and their list of reputable wins, OAK, TEN, PIT, 49's, STL, KC, and CLE to name a few how many of those teams have winning records? And correct me if I am wrong, but didnt the Bears win in Pre-Season, not that it counts, but just a sign of things to come

[swissfish]

:D the bears are a good team and we write the year 1984 :D

[wickeddroptop]

What year did SD win the Super Bowl, I cant remember

[pk-sd]

What year did SD win the Super Bowl, I cant remember

Year 2007.

[Phischy]

Pease man! Da Bears play in a WEAK ass division. They'd have a lot more losses if they were playing in the AFC West.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/standings

Toughest division in the game.

[swissfish]

even the Raiders would beat them :)

[Phischy]

Oh man, you didn't...wait...you did! Them's fightin' words if I ever heard any!

[GoTakuF1]

Has someone forgotten the Bear's 18 point defeat by the 4-6 Dolphins? ;)

[GoTakuF1]

By the way, if you wanna crown their ass, then crown them!

[Roger]

Chicago Bears are a good team, it's just that SD is better. Like what was said in the previous post, preseason means absolutely nothing. The Bears do have a good defense, but not good enough for the Bolts' offense. The Bears offense plays well against weak defenses. But the Bolts should have all of their starters going into the playoffs and if they meet in The Big Game SD will have the advantage because they score points. Bottom line the Bears playing their best is not enough to beat the Bolts at their best! HA

[swissfish]

Rex is like Jake, it is just a matter of time untill he throws the interseption against good teams.

[luistwentyone]

What year did SD win the Super Bowl, I cant remember

http://www.geocities.com/~jrbeasley/dallas/pix/trophies.jpg

[pk-sd]

Not that ESPN knows anything about sports, but Chargers are on top in power ranking on their site:

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/powerranking

[luistwentyone]

Not that ESPN knows anything about sports, but Chargers are on top in power ranking on their site:

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/powerranking

much like the BCS computer ranking, means nothing

[goBolts858]

My name says it all, goBolts858, I am a CHARGERS fan. The Bolts are having a great season so far and I hope that this is the year. Anyways, I see some true sports fans on this thread. I've tried pushing these before in the for sale/for trade non-reef section, but didn't get much interest. I see some CHARGERS, BEARS, and COWBOYS fans here, so if you're interested I have these for sale:

(Photos are NOT of actual cards I'm selling, if you're seriously interested I will post or send the actual pictures to you.)

16288 2001 SP Authentic LaDainian Tomlinson RC - Book Value $350-500

16292 2001 Playoff Contenders LaDainian Tomlinson AUTO RC Graded PSA 9 - Book Value $350-500

16293 2004 SPx Philip Rivers AUTO RC - Book Value $75-125

16294 1996 SP Terrell Owens RC Graded PSA 9 - Book Value $50-100

16295 2003 SP Authentic Rex Grossman RC - Book Value $60-100

[Reefryder]

Wow! What a relief!! What would we do without LT????

[Phischy]

No it wasn't, it should have been over at the kickoff, not the 4th bloody quarter. Bills are going to be tough, our boys aren't used to the cold. Lot of this season left but we only need 2 more games to get to the playoffs and we're 2 up in the division. Keep on keepin' on Bolts!

"Illegal forward pass" right, I'll take it, whatever...

[swissfish]

"Illegal forward pass" right, I'll take it, whatever...

thank god they have supid rules in the NFL.

BTW we have the same record as the best NFC Team and the NFC stinks :D

[lucubrator]

Wow! What a relief!! What would we do without LT????

What are we going to do when his contract expires? He was the entire offence, apparently.

[swissfish]

I think he is signed untill 2010 or 2012 and then he'll be donne or carying the franchise tag:)

[pk-sd]

I think Philip River spent too much time last weekend on the Internet reading how good he was and forgot to practice. Hope he learned his lesson.

[Phischy]

For the Bills game, LT is going on the field alone. He'll play center, the entire O line, WR, TE, RB and QB. He'll do the QB flicker to himself, then go deep...to himself.

[Rushdog86]

yea so to carry on........... so far in the first half the defense with merriman back has been lights out. although the offense is a little shaky right now other then LT we are still scoring so lets keep it up. woot! how bout a shut out, that would get us some more respect on espn!

[Ars3nal619]

so much for the shutout :( whats up with Rivers the last 2 games ?>

[pk-sd]

so much for the shutout :( whats up with Rivers the last 2 games ?>

Forget about shutout. Now you better win. 17-14 chargers.

[Rushdog86]

right when i open my mouth right! jesus christo! yea HOLD ON TO THE BALL. the o line isnt really protecting to much either. and now im yelling at the tv!

[Ars3nal619]

omg 17-14...and we are strugglin.....gonna throw my mag float at my bigscreen :/

[pk-sd]

Game-Set-Match chargers. 24-14. The great one scores again.


http://www.seniorbowl.com/2006/graphics/photos/06.nfl.tomlinson.jpg

[Rushdog86]

that wouldnt be a good idea lady. anyway thank you baby jesus for that beautiful drive followed by a TD. how many of our players can LT carry on his back inorder for us to win games, i dunno i mean really he is kinda small. all jokes aside our offense need to get solid, i know marty will be pissed off after this game after all the stupid mistakes and turnovers we had. anyway GO CHARGERS

[Ars3nal619]

OMGOMG when we intercept ..........go ****ing down !!!!! sorry about my french :(

[pk-sd]

OMGOMG when we intercept ..........go ****ing down !!!!! sorry about my french :(


He did, but so did the ball.:eek:

[Ars3nal619]

Why cant we put these teams away like the truly great teams do ?

[Rushdog86]

good point welcome to the san diego chargers fan club, we never beat crappy teams like we should. but we usually beat the great teams soooo you never know GO CHARGERS!!!!

[pk-sd]

Finally !!!!!!:eek: :eek:

[lucubrator]

Better result today than yesterday. Fucla.

[Rushdog86]

wow what a wierd last two games tho. we need to get it back together and be consistant if you wanna go to the promise land this year. anyway i do agree with FUCLA! but more importantly GO CHARGERS! i wonder wha espn is gonna say about the game and our superbowl chances. indy lost and kc lost too! geez how did the patriots win that game, crazy and now dallas and buffalo! thank god for football!

[Ars3nal619]

ok...the football gods want a BOLTS v. Saints matchup...would be nice huh ??

[Wes]

Don't count your snail eggs...before they hatch...

[Rushdog86]

wes of course if any of us are real charger fans we can only be extremely excited of the 10-2 we are at now especially being the first time in 40 something years. however also being a real chargers fan you must know that we have always been a decent team but have not done so well in big game situations throughout regular season, the playoffs ever and superbowl who knows. That is the only thing we may be consistant at is muffing up in the postseason. but with that being said i think that this season is our best chances of getting anywhere and even winning the superbowl. Go Chargers!!! im counting my snail eggs whatever that means! hah

[Wes]

snail eggs:)

[Ars3nal619]

Wes is just being a hater because his superbowl champ....Steelers are nowhere to be found.

[Wes]

Ouch!!!:o :p Jer... about that shroom and zoa frag I've been saving for you :D :D

[Ars3nal619]

Ouch!!!:o :p Jer... about that shroom and zoa frag I've been saving for you :D :D


Blackmail to the rescue !! ;)

[Phischy]

You still have to remember that Rivers is a rookie, and this is his first season as a starter. The potential for him to become even better and have the maturity and poise to lead the team through the heart of darkness is there, and will only grow with expierence.

The problem is the AFC is a real beast. We've pretty much taken the AFC west by watching both Denver and KC implode on themselves. What we need to do is to finish out the season and let the Colts lose to another AFC so we can jump and take home advantage.

Even then we're going to have a really tough post season. Colts, Pats and Raves (?) all await. The AFC playoffs are going to be more exciting than whatever team gets shat out the NFC.

Do the chargers have the potential? Yes. Will they go the distance...who knows...any given sunday (the Colts can lose to the Flaming Thumb Tacks).

Right now I just want them to focus on Sunday and beat the Bronco's 1 more time!

[GoTakuF1]

The Broncos, Jay Cutler era, muhahaha! It has been a GREAT week for the Chargers.

[Phischy]

Yup, watching them implode has been fun, I'd hate to be Cutler...a rook brought in at the ass end of a season and put playoff hopes on his shoulders. Ouch. And for Denver no less, those people have no loyalty, they expect instant greatness. Although we did cut Brees...but you gotta figure Shotty always liked Rivers so it was going to happen at one point or another.

[glassboxkeeper]

the Colts can lose to the Flaming Thumb Tacks

it took me a second, but that's pretty funny...

[Phischy]

I can't take credit for it, Tuesday Morning Quarterback on espn.com Page 2. That guy is hilarious. Gregg Easterbrook, read his article every tuesday for a recap of the previous weekends games.

[SanDiegoIllini]

Although we did cut Brees...but you gotta figure Shotty always liked Rivers so it was going to happen at one point or another.

From what I remember hearing (and it makes sense to me) is that the coach always wanted Brees, and didn't want to cut him. Brees was not drafted by current management, management drafted and liked Rivers. And since in their own opinion 'management' wouldn't get 'credit' if Brees took the Chargers all the way, Brees had to go. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

[GoTakuF1]

From what I remember hearing (and it makes sense to me) is that the coach always wanted Brees, and didn't want to cut him. Brees was not drafted by current management, management drafted and liked Rivers. And since in their own opinion 'management' wouldn't get 'credit' if Brees took the Chargers all the way, Brees had to go. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

Brees, LT, Rivers, etc. are all drafted by the 'management' and in this case, the best G.M. in football right now. A.J. Smith.

[luistwentyone]

the best G.M. in football right now.....

did you mean Jerry Jones ?

[SanDiegoIllini]

Brees, LT, Rivers, etc. are all drafted by the 'management' and in this case, the best G.M. in football right now. A.J. Smith.

Ok, so you made me go look it up. A.J. Smith took over in 2004. Brees was drafted in 2001. A.J. Smith's very first ever draft pick was P. Rivers (via Eli Manning). A.J. Smith did not draft Brees.

This was just the first article google gave me, of many that I remember reading that back me up...
http://www.nctimes.com/articles/2006/02/27/sports/scholfield/22606184015.txt
... don't you remember reading these?

I don't disagree that A.J. Smith has done a great job, but the fact remains that he very likely ran Brees out of town. A.J. Smith gets more credit if they win with Rivers, and it's working, because you gave it to him! I hope the Chargers go all the way this year, but if they do, let us not totally rewrite history for it. Smith didn't draft LT or Brees. Smith didn't draft/sign Gates, and remember when Gates missed the beginning of last season because of Smith playing hardball? I hope Gates doesn't remember it either, I hope he re-signs and spends his whole career with the Chargers.

Again, I don't deny Smith is great on draft day, his picks have been phenominal, but let's not give him credit for the sun rising. He definitely has an ego, hopefully it doesn't get in the way of the rest of his job.

[Phischy]

What will suck the most is if the Chargers do very very well this season and then opt for another city. I do not endorse the City of San Diego paying for anything for that team, but it would suck to see them do so well then make permanent traveling plans.

[Reefryder]

SUPERBOWL...Here we come! L.T. is AMAZING! How does he do that?

[Ars3nal619]

cuz he has a topnotch o line and fb...2 keys 2 a great year !!

[Bogg]

29 td's baby

[nanoreefbro]

GO CHARGERS!!!

[aquacultureCS]

San Diego SUPER Chargers!

So glad I left work early to watch the second half!

[FishBulb]

Man, Bolts leading the NFL and LT will be MVP. They are on FIRE!

[Rushdog86]

how sick did that game turnout! i cant believe the season we are having. however all you long term chargers fans know about what im going to say next. espn and every other broadcast in the nation is hyping us up saying this is our year, i dont disagree with them because if we cant do it this year then i dont know when we will. i just wish they would stop jinxing us so much.shhhhhhh. when the press hypes us up we usually dont pull through. i dont know what to think or do im perplexed. i mean of course we are sitting pretty and will probably only look better before the seasons over but we do much better as underdogs. the sick thing is that this year we have done things that arent so marty/chargersesk. other than the our 2 very chargerlike losses this year everything else pretty much shows that we have pulled it together. those come back wins were ridiculous, we are throwing the ball down field like we have a veteran quarterback, LT cant be stopped, our defense is crazy, what else do we need. so i know i just contradicted myself but if you love the chargers you know what im talking about! GO CHARGERS!

[Phischy]

I was AT the game, North End Zone, right side in the Lodge Level. At the rail when LT ran in his 29th! It was so awesome!

[FishBulb]

Dudes,
Does anyone know LT's screen name so I can ask him for a frag of that game ball?
FB

[lucubrator]

Hey luis, how 'bout them cowboys:
http://www.bikerfox.com/foxphotos3/images/DSCF3517.jpg

[dbrooks]

What in the HELL is that?


Hey luis, how 'bout them cowboys:
http://www.bikerfox.com/foxphotos3/images/DSCF3517.jpg

[lucubrator]

Just found it browsing the internets and it reminded me of luis.

[luistwentyone]

Just found it browsing the internets and it reminded me of luis.

ROFL !

[Squidward]

i know LT has a reef tank ....i wonder if hes a member?....probally not, but his reef keeper is i bet..

[Squidward]

BTW i think the superbowl will be Chargers vs Bears
and rex grossman is to unpredictible in his game so the charges will win
with a huge score advantage ...LT time and lights out for rex
also bears beat us preseason(no LT that day)so it will be a sweet superbowl victory 4 the chargers

[lucubrator]

antijinx antijinx antijinx antijinx antijinx antijinx antijinx antijinx antijinx antijinx

[Squidward]

i am not a jinx in fact i lived in chicago when the 85 bears won the superbowl
also i lived there when the bulls won several championships in a row then i moved to california when phil jackson went to the lakers and the lakers won
see a pattern??? where ever i live is the team that wins ....go chargers!!!

[lucubrator]

antijinx antijinx antijinx antijinx antijinx antijinx antijinx antijinx antijinx antijinx

It's never a good idea to call the Superbowl, or the next big snowstorm.

[FishBulb]

i am not a jinx in fact i lived in chicago when the 85 bears won the superbowl
also i lived there when the bulls won several championships in a row then i moved to california when phil jackson went to the lakers and the lakers won
see a pattern??? where ever i live is the team that wins ....go chargers!!!

Well, moving to California the year one California team wins a championship is not much of a coincidence. I think I lived on the east coast once when the NJ Devils won the cup. :D
FB

[luistwentyone]

...............

[Squidward]

i used to like these forums now sd reefs is just getting under my skin
time to post my sks pictures

[CNCreefer]

Indy won last night. So now what do we have to do to get a 1st round bye and home field advantage?

[CNCreefer]

http://www.bikerfox.com/foxphotos3/images/DSCF3517.jpg
That is scary! Man I sure am glad I'm not from texas....

[Ars3nal619]

Ok, whats really goin on ??? damn Rivers is gettin rattled ! LT cant Always win the game can he ?

[FishBulb]

WOW! Huge mistake by the seattle corners there. That was an awesome touchdown!

[SDFISHMAN]

:d :d :d :d :d :d :d :d :d :d :d :d

[nanoreefbro]

Go Chargers!!!!! Whew!!!

[Bogg]

OMG I cant belive it!!!!!!!!!!! WE WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Rushdog86]

geeez dont they know we are all *****ting bricks when they play like this. frickin thought we were the bears or somethin. rivers needs to figure something out because we dont have a team without him. tomlinson is gonna have to start passing to hah! anyway like we have said the last 2 games...... atleast we won right! bah CMON CHARGERS!!! SUPER CHARGERS NOT ABOVE AVERAGE CHARGERS

[Squidward]

my parents are out here visiting from chicago i think they wernt too impressed
made me look stupied after all that talk of LT but they seem to think San Diego isnt used to playing in bad/wet weather.....at least we won and are still tie with the bears win and losses but we have a awsome winning streak still.....my prediction still stands !!! bears vs chargers
in superbowl and we have LT they dont rivers played like rex again tonight lol

[Ars3nal619]

my parents are out here visiting from chicago i think they wernt too impressed
made me look stupied after all that talk of LT but they seem to think San Diego isnt used to playing in bad/wet weather.....at least we won and are still tie with the bears win and losses but we have a awsome winning streak still.....my prediction still stands !!! bears vs chargers
in superbowl and we have LT they dont rivers played like rex again tonight lol

was just about to say that they shouldnt look at us too much when the bears D is the only thing saving them. Grossman is overrated.

I still think a Bolts v. Saints game would be better. Bolts v. Bears would be a defensive game.

[nanoreefbro]

Yeah I like a Bolts vs Saints game too..

[Squidward]

bolts vs saints sounds like alot of fun reminds me of the last year game ny giants vs chargers when we beat manning who was supposed to play for us but went to NY instead ...sweet victory that was .........

[nanoreefbro]

With all the hype about Ex Chargers Quarterback Brees leaving San Diego and Rivers filling his shoes it would make for a great match up and a good Superbowl.. Almost something straight out of a movie

[Roger]

With all the hype about Ex Chargers Quarterback Brees leaving San Diego and Rivers filling his shoes it would make for a great match up and a good Superbowl.. Almost something straight out of a movie


Not just that drama, but the Saints actually are a more exciting team to watch than the Bears. Only time I look at the Bears game is to see if Hester ran another one in. Other than the Bears D, they ain't ****. I like SD v. NO in the SB. 619 homes

[Phischy]

Well, we still have to get past the Raven's to get to the Big Dance, they're on fire and River's is having QB issues at the moment. That'll probably be the most exciting game in the post season. LT can blow through the Colts and Pats, but it's the Ravens that are going to give us a big headache...and they already beat us once...

[nanoreefbro]

Yeah I'm kinda worried about that game as well.. Is the schedule out yet for the playoffs?? How many wildcard teams are in???

[Phischy]

I'm not sure it's scheduled, but as it stands, the Bolts/Ravens are the two strongest teams in the AFC so barring an upset...the teams shall meet at one point. It'll make for a great game though.

[Rushdog86]

as long as we play baltimore here then were straight. if we play them there which might of happened had we lost that game, then we would have some serious problems. I think we already have homefield, if we have to beat the cardinals at home its not a big deal but getting homefield throughout definately is huge. rivers pull yourself together man! have you guys noticed everyone in the league has messed up down the last stretch and lost big and not so big games. im very pumped we havent!

[SanDiegoIllini]

I think we already have homefield, if we have to beat the cardinals at home its not a big deal but getting homefield throughout definately is huge.

Right. The Chargers currently have homefield. But if they lose AND Baltimore wins, the two teams will finish with identical records and the Ravens would get homefield (#1 seed) based on the tiebreaker of when they beat the Chargers earlier this year.

[nanoreefbro]

GO CHARGERS!!!

[Rushdog86]

did somebody say MIAMI

[Squidward]

and the bears lost;) so this means chargers are now the #1 team in NFL !!!
14 and 2 !!!!!

[pk-sd]

So who is going to the game this weekend? We need the place to be loud. I think 12th man is going to play a big part in this game.

[Rushdog86]

for sure, and i think with everyone jumping on the bandwagon this year it will be. a couple of my buddies are goin, i have work. its definately going to be a great game.

[Phischy]

I wish I was going, I won't even get a chance to watch it! And against the Pats, going to be a very tough game.

BTW, the 12th Man was here for the Holiday Bowl, not that it did the Aggies any good.

[pk-sd]

I wish I was going, I won't even get a chance to watch it! And against the Pats, going to be a very tough game.

BTW, the 12th Man was here for the Holiday Bowl, not that it did the Aggies any good.

Can't you record it? I will not be home till 2:45 either that day so I am recording it.

[Phischy]

It's a long story, but no, I don' thave cable or even bunny ears at home. I'm very anti-TV and advertising. Yes I'm strange.

I should be able to listen to it on the radio. Actually, looking at the s chedule, I may be able to catch the first 1:45 of the game.

[pk-sd]

...... Yes I'm strange...........

Actually we all are to the rest of the world, with this hobby.:o

[SanDiegoIllini]

Ok, so you made me go look it up. A.J. Smith took over in 2004. Brees was drafted in 2001. A.J. Smith's very first ever draft pick was P. Rivers (via Eli Manning). A.J. Smith did not draft Brees.

This was just the first article google gave me, of many that I remember reading that back me up...
http://www.nctimes.com/articles/2006/02/27/sports/scholfield/22606184015.txt
... don't you remember reading these?

I don't disagree that A.J. Smith has done a great job, but the fact remains that he very likely ran Brees out of town. A.J. Smith gets more credit if they win with Rivers, and it's working, because you gave it to him! I hope the Chargers go all the way this year, but if they do, let us not totally rewrite history for it. Smith didn't draft LT or Brees. Smith didn't draft/sign Gates, and remember when Gates missed the beginning of last season because of Smith playing hardball? I hope Gates doesn't remember it either, I hope he re-signs and spends his whole career with the Chargers.

Again, I don't deny Smith is great on draft day, his picks have been phenominal, but let's not give him credit for the sun rising. He definitely has an ego, hopefully it doesn't get in the way of the rest of his job.

History repeats itself. Smith's ego runs Marty out of town. I don't necessarily disagree with the move, but I very strongly disagree with the timing. Talk about closing the barn doors after the horse has bolted. Instead of promoting one of our excellent coordinators, now they are all gone. Once they left, all that getting rid of Marty would do would be to hurt continuity.

Good article here:
http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/6468762
Best quote: "Heck, all the new guy has to do is win a playoff game and Smith can gloat, "See, I told you so!""
The chargers were one of the favorites (according to Vegas oddsmakers) to win the superbowl next year, that was with Marty. Everyone thought the Chargers would do well next year regardless, this was a move of ego & greed, to try to take 100% of the credit instead of settling for shared credit. This was definitely the move of someone more concerned with his own rep than the overall outcome. Win-win for him I guess, either the Chargers do well (and he could take credit for getting rid of Marty, or his players carrying the rookie coach, or more likely both) and if the Chargers don't do well it's because of that new coach

For you non-football fans, this is like Bush coming out in favor of stem cell research a week before some university announces a cure, or betting on a race at Del Mar after it has already started.