How about those San Diego Chargers!?!

Paniolo · 12-10-2006, 06:48 PM

Go BOLTS!

"L.T." Sets Record - Chargers Clinch Division -
RB Scores 29th Touchdown of Season vs. Broncos.

SAN DIEGO (Dec. 10) - With chants of "L.T! L.T!" pouring from the stands, LaDainian Tomlinson delivered a record and a division title for San Diego....

http://sports.aol.com/nfl/story/_a/l...90001?cid=1690

bachviet · 12-10-2006, 07:57 PM

Yes if they keep playing like they have been playing.

MikeD · 12-10-2006, 08:01 PM

No question, they're the best team in the league right now. I don't see anyone in the AFC being able to stop them. Maaaaybe Baltimore, but only if SD somehow stumbles.

Thesifer · 12-10-2006, 08:36 PM

I believe they can make it.

ray · 12-11-2006, 12:20 AM

It was so fantastic being there at the game today. The stadium went freaking crazy when he broke the record. Honestly, nobody in the stadium thought he'd have enough time to score the record breaker. God bless turnovers!

GO CHARGERS

eSDee · 12-11-2006, 02:32 AM

Best Chargers team since the Dan Fouts era. LT is a special player and a special person. The team seems to be firing on all cylinders at the moment. I just hope they stay healthy until the end of the year, and keep believing in themselves as much as their fans do. This has been a great season so far.

VTGreg · 12-11-2006, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeD

No question, they're the best team in the league right now. I don't see anyone in the AFC being able to stop them. Maaaaybe Baltimore, but only if SD somehow stumbles.

Baltimore figured out a way before. The one big question mark is Rivers. He has played very well so far, but he is still in his first year starting. The pressure will be stepped up a few levels come playoff time.

It was great to see LT break the record yesterday. He is a great player and, from what I have seen, an even better person.

Sirrich3 · 12-11-2006, 09:24 PM

They are looking good...

zippyjuan · 12-12-2006, 11:01 AM

Colts gave up something like 360 yards rushing this weekend. Two Ravens were over 100 yards in the first half. LT would have fun against them. Teams have been focusing on LT more and that is why he has not been able to get as many long runs, but that has opened up the passing more. Gates is back in the action again. What we may need to watch out for is Schottenheimer. He has an excellent regular season record, but a dismal playoff record. They do have the potential to win everything if they play like they are capable. Their offensive and defensive lines are amazing and that is critical for success.

Paniolo · 12-17-2006, 09:42 PM

The BOLTZ ( & 'LT'

) took care of business, once again. (12-2)

Thesifer · 12-17-2006, 10:54 PM

If only Baltimore can lose... They'll have homefield and first week Bye.

Paniolo · 12-27-2006, 08:38 AM

Currently 13-2, with homefield advantage

sizemic1 · 12-27-2006, 09:14 PM

soon to be 14-2 with homefield locked.

VTGreg · 12-30-2006, 06:12 PM

SD is rolling. Unfortunately, SD doesn't have the same kind of homefield advantage that some other teams enjoy because the weather is always so nice.

There's a big difference between forcing Indy to go to New England in January and forcing them to go to SD in January.

Add to that the fact that Phillip Rivers has struggled mightily over the past few weeks. If SD makes a run to the Superbowl it will be on the shoulders of LT.

MikeD · 12-30-2006, 06:48 PM

I've changed my mind. Ravens go from the AFC. The difference: McNair vs. Rivers.

ray · 12-30-2006, 07:09 PM

I think the only shot the Chargers will have is if they get homefield advantage. Hopefully I come home a happy Chargers fan after tomorrow's game

sizemic1 · 12-30-2006, 08:41 PM

Well, the nice thing about SD having homefield advantage is: 1) they're undefeated at home this year 2) all the other AFC contenders are flying from the east coast and 3) Our cheerleaders won't be all bundled up due to cold weather

As far as Rivers not looking so great lately, I agree. But you also have to agree that guy is CLUTCH in the 4th quarter. He may not make every completion, but he seems to make the ones that count. And in the end, we get W's.

BZZZZT!!!

eSDee · 12-31-2006, 01:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sizemic1

Well, the nice thing about SD having homefield advantage is: 1) they're undefeated at home this year 2) all the other AFC contenders are flying from the east coast and 3) Our cheerleaders won't be all bundled up due to cold weather

I think the biggest advantage to having home field is not that the other teams won't have to play in harsh weather, but that the Chargers won't have to. They showed weakness when playing in the rain against Seattle, and like most warm-weather teams they don't play as well in the snow. They will be on the top of their game when playing in familiar weather, and when they are playing their best, they are very hard to beat.

I think people are throwing Rivers under the bus too soon. He's had a couple of bad weeks, but has proven early in the year that he can play under pressure. He just has to get in his rythym again and he'll do great.

Chargers v. Saints in the Superbowl!

zippyjuan · 12-31-2006, 01:58 AM

I have been very impressed with Rivers this season. The Chargers and Rivers are starting to get challenged more because teams have had a chance now to see what they are doing and trying to devise a plan to deal with that. Changing coverages and trying to get more pressure on him. But that is also true of the teams the Chargers face so it will all come down to who can execute the best. The Chargers have faced tough games and had to come from behind in the fourth quarter and they have done it which helps them believe that they can do it again. A large part of the game is mental- and the Chargers believe they can win.

MikeD · 12-31-2006, 09:02 AM

To win in January, you have to be able to run the ball and defend the run. Both the Ravens and SD do that very well. Hence the introduction of QB's into the conversation. McNair has been there and done it, Rivers has not.

Playoff football is a much different game than the regular season. Not to say that PR won't come through. Simply saying I'd trust the vet more than the new kid.

Paniolo · 12-31-2006, 08:10 PM

OK, it's official now (14-2), & homefield advantage is secured.
GO BOLTZ!

Sirrich3 · 12-31-2006, 09:02 PM

A Well deserved week off for them!

bachviet · 12-31-2006, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sirrich3

A Well deserved week off for them!

Yeap and they need that for LT & Rivers to heal.

bendogg · 01-05-2007, 11:00 AM

Hey Guys and Gals...I do still exist! I'm delighted to see the success this team has had this year. I hope to make it to one or both of the playoff games this year. I read in the UT that if Indy beats KC then we will likely play the NE vs. NYJ winner on Sunday 1/14 and will play the Chiefs on Sat 1/13 if KC wins. I'm hoping for the Sunday game so I can attend... I'm going to a wedding with my girlfriend that Saturday, and I don't think it would be worth it to try and get out of it for a football game :-) Tickets will likely cost me $200 each or so (outside the stadium on gameday, the way I always get tickets), but will be worth it. We had an easy schedule this year and will NOT next year, so this is our shot!

I agree that Rivers is the key here. Hopefully he has worked out the kinks these last 6 weeks and will be healthy and ready for the bigtime come next weekend. One major problem there is he has had a depleted receiver corps for a while. Hopefully Vincent Jackson, Gates, and Parker can continue to step up.

Paniolo · 01-14-2007, 09:19 AM

Let's GOoooooooo Chargers!

Paniolo · 01-14-2007, 09:53 PM

Thesifer · 01-14-2007, 09:57 PM

haha well.. good attempt I guess.. ? lol

Sirrich3 · 01-14-2007, 10:00 PM

Let another one get by them...

Showtime · 01-14-2007, 10:07 PM

the pats disrespected your team/field. i hope the chargers handle their business against them next year.

molecularfire · 01-14-2007, 11:31 PM

I saw the game but didn't watch anything about what happened afterwards... did the pats. do something to disrespect the chargers after the game? The only thing I saw through the game was that the pats. played hard and won the game... actually, it was more of the chargers losing the game than the pats. winning... so how did the pats disrespect the chargers?

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12-10-2006, 06:48 PM	#1
Paniolo Admiral Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 6,221	How about those San Diego Chargers!?! Go BOLTS! "L.T." Sets Record - Chargers Clinch Division - RB Scores 29th Touchdown of Season vs. Broncos. SAN DIEGO (Dec. 10) - With chants of "L.T! L.T!" pouring from the stands, LaDainian Tomlinson delivered a record and a division title for San Diego.... http://sports.aol.com/nfl/story/_a/l...90001?cid=1690 Last edited by Paniolo : 12-10-2006 at 07:29 PM.

12-10-2006, 07:57 PM	#2
bachviet What's Da Pho*? Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SoCal (714) Posts: 13,296	Yes if they keep playing like they have been playing. __________________ Dell Dimension 9200 \| Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 (2.4GHz) \| 4x1GB DDR2 \| 256MB nVidia GeForce 8800GT Dell Studio 17 \| Intel Core i7-720QM (1.6GHz) \| 2x2GB DDR3 1066MHz \| 1GHz ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4650 Intel P4-C 3.0GHz \| ECS 865PE-A \| 3x512MB PC3200 \| 128MB PNY GeForce 6600GT

12-10-2006, 08:01 PM	#3
MikeD President, Cowboys Nation Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In the 'burbs, west of D.C. Posts: 5,139	No question, they're the best team in the league right now. I don't see anyone in the AFC being able to stop them. Maaaaybe Baltimore, but only if SD somehow stumbles. __________________

12-10-2006, 08:36 PM	#4
Thesifer Vice Admiral Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 4,338	I believe they can make it. __________________

12-11-2006, 12:20 AM	#5
ray captain awesome Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 7,054	It was so fantastic being there at the game today. The stadium went freaking crazy when he broke the record. Honestly, nobody in the stadium thought he'd have enough time to score the record breaker. God bless turnovers! GO CHARGERS

12-11-2006, 02:32 AM	#6
eSDee Old Skooler Numba 1 Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Diego Posts: 10,063	Best Chargers team since the Dan Fouts era. LT is a special player and a special person. The team seems to be firing on all cylinders at the moment. I just hope they stay healthy until the end of the year, and keep believing in themselves as much as their fans do. This has been a great season so far. __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~ 3 days ~ Willie Nelson 3 days I dread to see arrive 3 days I hate to be alive 3 days filled with tears and sorrow yesterday today and tomorrow

12-11-2006, 09:24 PM	#8
Sirrich3 Rear Admiral Upper Half Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: In Sunny Southern California Posts: 3,950	They are looking good... __________________

12-12-2006, 11:01 AM	#9
zippyjuan Picture of the Day Guru Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Sunny San Diego Posts: 8,756	Colts gave up something like 360 yards rushing this weekend. Two Ravens were over 100 yards in the first half. LT would have fun against them. Teams have been focusing on LT more and that is why he has not been able to get as many long runs, but that has opened up the passing more. Gates is back in the action again. What we may need to watch out for is Schottenheimer. He has an excellent regular season record, but a dismal playoff record. They do have the potential to win everything if they play like they are capable. Their offensive and defensive lines are amazing and that is critical for success. __________________ I add new pictures to my photo gallery pretty regularly. You can see them here if you are interested: http://www.pbase.com/jeffryz

12-17-2006, 09:42 PM	#10
Paniolo Admiral Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 6,221	The *BOLTZ* ( & 'LT' ) took care of business, once again. (12-2)

12-17-2006, 10:54 PM	#11
Thesifer Vice Admiral Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 4,338	If only Baltimore can lose... They'll have homefield and first week Bye. Last edited by Thesifer : 12-18-2006 at 10:13 AM.

12-27-2006, 08:38 AM	#12
Paniolo Admiral Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 6,221	Currently 13-2, with homefield advantage

12-27-2006, 09:14 PM	#13
sizemic1 Owww, I feel good! Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Beautiful Temecula CA Posts: 2,002	soon to be 14-2 with homefield locked. __________________ [___] (O lllllll O) []==O=[]

12-30-2006, 06:12 PM	#14
VTGreg Rear Admiral Lower Half Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 2,533	SD is rolling. Unfortunately, SD doesn't have the same kind of homefield advantage that some other teams enjoy because the weather is always so nice. There's a big difference between forcing Indy to go to New England in January and forcing them to go to SD in January. Add to that the fact that Phillip Rivers has struggled mightily over the past few weeks. If SD makes a run to the Superbowl it will be on the shoulders of LT.

12-30-2006, 06:48 PM	#15
MikeD President, Cowboys Nation Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In the 'burbs, west of D.C. Posts: 5,139	I've changed my mind. Ravens go from the AFC. The difference: McNair vs. Rivers.

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12-30-2006, 07:09 PM	#16
ray captain awesome Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 7,054	I think the only shot the Chargers will have is if they get homefield advantage. Hopefully I come home a happy Chargers fan after tomorrow's game

12-30-2006, 08:41 PM	#17
sizemic1 Owww, I feel good! Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Beautiful Temecula CA Posts: 2,002	Well, the nice thing about SD having homefield advantage is: 1) they're undefeated at home this year 2) all the other AFC contenders are flying from the east coast and 3) Our cheerleaders won't be all bundled up due to cold weather As far as Rivers not looking so great lately, I agree. But you also have to agree that guy is CLUTCH in the 4th quarter. He may not make every completion, but he seems to make the ones that count. And in the end, we get W's. BZZZZT!!!

12-31-2006, 01:58 AM	#19
zippyjuan Picture of the Day Guru Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Sunny San Diego Posts: 8,756	I have been very impressed with Rivers this season. The Chargers and Rivers are starting to get challenged more because teams have had a chance now to see what they are doing and trying to devise a plan to deal with that. Changing coverages and trying to get more pressure on him. But that is also true of the teams the Chargers face so it will all come down to who can execute the best. The Chargers have faced tough games and had to come from behind in the fourth quarter and they have done it which helps them believe that they can do it again. A large part of the game is mental- and the Chargers believe they can win.

12-31-2006, 09:02 AM	#20
MikeD President, Cowboys Nation Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In the 'burbs, west of D.C. Posts: 5,139	To win in January, you have to be able to run the ball and defend the run. Both the Ravens and SD do that very well. Hence the introduction of QB's into the conversation. McNair has been there and done it, Rivers has not. Playoff football is a much different game than the regular season. Not to say that PR won't come through. Simply saying I'd trust the vet more than the new kid.

12-31-2006, 08:10 PM	#21
Paniolo Admiral Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 6,221	OK, it's official now (14-2), & homefield advantage is secured. GO BOLTZ!

12-31-2006, 09:02 PM	#22
Sirrich3 Rear Admiral Upper Half Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: In Sunny Southern California Posts: 3,950	A Well deserved week off for them!

01-05-2007, 11:00 AM	#24
bendogg Commander Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Sunny San Diego, CA Posts: 1,485	Hey Guys and Gals...I do still exist! I'm delighted to see the success this team has had this year. I hope to make it to one or both of the playoff games this year. I read in the UT that if Indy beats KC then we will likely play the NE vs. NYJ winner on Sunday 1/14 and will play the Chiefs on Sat 1/13 if KC wins. I'm hoping for the Sunday game so I can attend... I'm going to a wedding with my girlfriend that Saturday, and I don't think it would be worth it to try and get out of it for a football game :-) Tickets will likely cost me $200 each or so (outside the stadium on gameday, the way I always get tickets), but will be worth it. We had an easy schedule this year and will NOT next year, so this is our shot! I agree that Rivers is the key here. Hopefully he has worked out the kinks these last 6 weeks and will be healthy and ready for the bigtime come next weekend. One major problem there is he has had a depleted receiver corps for a while. Hopefully Vincent Jackson, Gates, and Parker can continue to step up. __________________ Let Your Freak Flag Fly, Real Real High!

01-14-2007, 09:19 AM	#25
Paniolo Admiral Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 6,221	Let's GOoooooooo Chargers!

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01-14-2007, 09:57 PM	#27
Thesifer Vice Admiral Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 4,338	haha well.. good attempt I guess.. ? lol

01-14-2007, 10:00 PM	#28
Sirrich3 Rear Admiral Upper Half Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: In Sunny Southern California Posts: 3,950	Let another one get by them...

01-14-2007, 10:07 PM	#29
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01-14-2007, 11:31 PM	#30
molecularfire Admiral Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Walking through a lemon grove looking for one good orange Posts: 6,134	I saw the game but didn't watch anything about what happened afterwards... did the pats. do something to disrespect the chargers after the game? The only thing I saw through the game was that the pats. played hard and won the game... actually, it was more of the chargers losing the game than the pats. winning... so how did the pats disrespect the chargers? __________________ Disclaimer - The above opinion should not be taken as medical advise. My only advise is to talk to your doctor. If you are stupid enough to take anything I say seriously, you have nobody to blame for your cranio-anal inversion but your stupid self. I may not be smart enough to do everything but I am dumb enough to try anything. - Beastboy.

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