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Sunday, January 17, 2010
Awesome Wikipedia Vandalisms: Nate Kaeding Edition
I will not bore you by re-posting the video of Brett Favre singing Pants On The Ground after the decimation of the Cowboys, but I will entertain you by quoting the epic Nate Kaeding wikipedia vandalisms! Yes, after JC shut the blog down, the Wiki vandals came and they were epic. Check them out.
"Nate Kaeding has been labled the biggest Pedophile, choke artist, catamite, penis licking pussy in the history of football."
"Nate Kaeding is a total fucking faggot bitch and I hope he dies in his sleep tonight."
Given what happened to Gaines Adams this morning (RIP - you left this world too soon), that one is a bit mean, but still, nothing captures the feelings of the losers better than Wikipedia vandalisms
There's more.
"Kaeding has also been known to wear womens lingerie before important games to help him focus on missing critical chip shots. Nate Kaeding is also Norv Turners lifemate."
"Nate Kaeding doesn't have a personal life...he's just a pedophile"
Ouch.
"Fans have given him the nicknames of "Big cock choking Nate" and "Mr. choke", because he rarely missed a field goal during his college career"
I see someone did not edit the entire sentence, just his nicknames.
"Kaeding is horrible and I can't believe he gets paid. I guess you shouldn't have had that popcorn."
"Samantha Keading filed for divorce on January 17, 2010 on grounds that he is a LOOOOOSER"
That ain't right.
"Hey Nate, how does my JEST ass taste?"
Drunk Jets fan FTW!
"His 0 field goal percentage makes him the least accurate kicker in NFL history with at least 100 attempts. He currently sucks penis in the back of the van."
"Nathaniel James "Loser" Kaeding"
"But he seems really nice!"
So heartwarming.
"Kaeding went up against Cincinnati Bengals kicker, Shayne Graham, in a contest to see who can miss the most field goals in increasingly shorter distances. After they both missed even pushing the ball through the goalpost whilst standing on an elevated platform right in front of the very center of the post, the universe subsequently imploded."
"After seeing that their fathers life was crumbling like buildings in Haiti, they filed for emancipation."
I never said this would be a classy post. Yes, that one crossed the line.
"He sucked off his first guy at Iowa. And subsiquently became the gigantic faggot he is today."
Charjerz fannz kan spel!
"Currently Dog the Bounty Hunter and company have a bounty on his head by every Chargers fan in San Diego."
You can't make this stuff up!
"He likes butt"
Blunt and to the point. I like it.
"He has consistently been the least clutch kicker in the playoffs and is hated by nearly all Charger fans. We hate you Nate, you've screwed us again"
I think that one sums it all up.
Revision History of Nate Kaeding (Wikipedia - See any of the thousands of edits dated January 18 - Wiki uses Greenwich mean time....don't ask)
"Nate Kaeding has been labled the biggest Pedophile, choke artist, catamite, penis licking pussy in the history of football."
"Nate Kaeding is a total fucking faggot bitch and I hope he dies in his sleep tonight."
Given what happened to Gaines Adams this morning (RIP - you left this world too soon), that one is a bit mean, but still, nothing captures the feelings of the losers better than Wikipedia vandalisms
There's more.
"Kaeding has also been known to wear womens lingerie before important games to help him focus on missing critical chip shots. Nate Kaeding is also Norv Turners lifemate."
"Nate Kaeding doesn't have a personal life...he's just a pedophile"
Ouch.
"Fans have given him the nicknames of "Big cock choking Nate" and "Mr. choke", because he rarely missed a field goal during his college career"
I see someone did not edit the entire sentence, just his nicknames.
"Kaeding is horrible and I can't believe he gets paid. I guess you shouldn't have had that popcorn."
"Samantha Keading filed for divorce on January 17, 2010 on grounds that he is a LOOOOOSER"
That ain't right.
"Hey Nate, how does my JEST ass taste?"
Drunk Jets fan FTW!
"His 0 field goal percentage makes him the least accurate kicker in NFL history with at least 100 attempts. He currently sucks penis in the back of the van."
"Nathaniel James "Loser" Kaeding"
"But he seems really nice!"
So heartwarming.
"Kaeding went up against Cincinnati Bengals kicker, Shayne Graham, in a contest to see who can miss the most field goals in increasingly shorter distances. After they both missed even pushing the ball through the goalpost whilst standing on an elevated platform right in front of the very center of the post, the universe subsequently imploded."
"After seeing that their fathers life was crumbling like buildings in Haiti, they filed for emancipation."
I never said this would be a classy post. Yes, that one crossed the line.
"He sucked off his first guy at Iowa. And subsiquently became the gigantic faggot he is today."
Charjerz fannz kan spel!
"Currently Dog the Bounty Hunter and company have a bounty on his head by every Chargers fan in San Diego."
You can't make this stuff up!
"He likes butt"
Blunt and to the point. I like it.
"He has consistently been the least clutch kicker in the playoffs and is hated by nearly all Charger fans. We hate you Nate, you've screwed us again"
I think that one sums it all up.
Revision History of Nate Kaeding (Wikipedia - See any of the thousands of edits dated January 18 - Wiki uses Greenwich mean time....don't ask)
NFL Playoffs Day 4 Live Blog
is over at The O Files. So come join us, won't you? Unless of course you are Nathan Brice, Captain Cocktacular, Big Dick Johnson, "someone with diarrhea", a "Journalist" who mocks us, a Jim who hates his tiny thingy, a Michael who hates his tiny thingy and wants us to make it bigger for him (the answer is still No, by the way), or any other random troll. We've seen the cream of the crop this year.....and I damn sure don't want to see anymore!
Moving on.....here is today's schedule.
#3 Dallas Cowboys @ #2 Minnesota Vikings 1:00 (Fox - Joe Buck and Troy Aikman, SR: Pam Oliver and Chris Myers)
#5 New York Jets @ #2 San Diego Chargers 4:40 (CBS - Jim Nantz and Phil Simms)
Moving on.....here is today's schedule.
#3 Dallas Cowboys @ #2 Minnesota Vikings 1:00 (Fox - Joe Buck and Troy Aikman, SR: Pam Oliver and Chris Myers)
#5 New York Jets @ #2 San Diego Chargers 4:40 (CBS - Jim Nantz and Phil Simms)
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
LT Will Electrically Glide His Way Past The Jets On Sunday
While I sort of feel like a bad person for putting something like this up right after the post on Dalembert in Haiti, it is too good (or hilariously awful, depending on how you look at it) to pass up.
Just like the Chicago Bears gave the world the Super Bowl Shuffle, will courtesy of Ladainian Tomlinson, I present to you, LT Style Electric Glide!
Advice for LT: You are a professional football player and will go down as one of the best running backs in NFL history. Don't quit your day job. Good grief he went from scoring a touchdown to challenging a call saying it was not a good call to the victory formation. So so random. And yeah, I did not exactly expect this from someone like LT.
Seeing as this shtick worked for the 85 Bears, I guess I really can't blame him for trying, but that was just so hilariously awful that it makes Verne Lundquist wonder, "WHAT IS HE DOING???? MY GOSH!"
Just like the Chicago Bears gave the world the Super Bowl Shuffle, will courtesy of Ladainian Tomlinson, I present to you, LT Style Electric Glide!
Advice for LT: You are a professional football player and will go down as one of the best running backs in NFL history. Don't quit your day job. Good grief he went from scoring a touchdown to challenging a call saying it was not a good call to the victory formation. So so random. And yeah, I did not exactly expect this from someone like LT.
Seeing as this shtick worked for the 85 Bears, I guess I really can't blame him for trying, but that was just so hilariously awful that it makes Verne Lundquist wonder, "WHAT IS HE DOING???? MY GOSH!"
Sunday, November 15, 2009
On Anniversary Of The Week I Started This Blog, Andy Reid Reminds Me Why I Did
McNabb had 450 yards.
Jason Avant has a break out game.
The Eagles got a pair of redzone TDs.
Surely they won the game, right?
Not so fast. Thanks to horrible coaching by the master of it, Andy Reid truly did win the Battle of Inept Coaching. Being way too passive early in the game including not running a QB sneak during a 3-play series of down and goal at the 1 and then not going for it on 4th down despite never losing yeards combined with early failed redzone conversions and other field goal attempts when the Eagles should have gone for it on 4th down resulted in the loss.
Make no mistake about it, they deserved to lose that game. But make no mistake about it, they damn sure should have won it. The Chargers and Norv got completely passive on defense at the end of the game by playing a soft zone instead of bringing what was effective in the first couple of drives when the Eagles could not move the ball for the life of them.
Reid blew what would have been two critical timeouts in the 2nd half. And while the offense eventually got a rhythm, the Eagles 4-minute defense is just deplorable. They could not get the stop last week against Dallas and they failed to do so again until much too late this week against San Diego. As much as I hate to say it, the Eagles really do miss Jim Johnson.
Another thing they need to do: avoid penalites. Penalties killed so many drives that game it is not even funny. Bad discipline will kill you each and every single time, especially when you play as inconsistent as the Eagles like to do.
Just a terrible coaching performance by Reid wasting a stellar performance by Jason Avant who channeled his inner Miles Austin and a very good performance by Donovan McNabb who despite early struggles, threw for 450 yards and did not make any major mistakes.
Jason Avant has a break out game.
The Eagles got a pair of redzone TDs.
Surely they won the game, right?
Not so fast. Thanks to horrible coaching by the master of it, Andy Reid truly did win the Battle of Inept Coaching. Being way too passive early in the game including not running a QB sneak during a 3-play series of down and goal at the 1 and then not going for it on 4th down despite never losing yeards combined with early failed redzone conversions and other field goal attempts when the Eagles should have gone for it on 4th down resulted in the loss.
Make no mistake about it, they deserved to lose that game. But make no mistake about it, they damn sure should have won it. The Chargers and Norv got completely passive on defense at the end of the game by playing a soft zone instead of bringing what was effective in the first couple of drives when the Eagles could not move the ball for the life of them.
Reid blew what would have been two critical timeouts in the 2nd half. And while the offense eventually got a rhythm, the Eagles 4-minute defense is just deplorable. They could not get the stop last week against Dallas and they failed to do so again until much too late this week against San Diego. As much as I hate to say it, the Eagles really do miss Jim Johnson.
Another thing they need to do: avoid penalites. Penalties killed so many drives that game it is not even funny. Bad discipline will kill you each and every single time, especially when you play as inconsistent as the Eagles like to do.
Just a terrible coaching performance by Reid wasting a stellar performance by Jason Avant who channeled his inner Miles Austin and a very good performance by Donovan McNabb who despite early struggles, threw for 450 yards and did not make any major mistakes.
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Westbrook To Play This Sunday At San Diego
One of the big questions coming into the San Diego game was whether or not Brian Westbrook will be able to plahy or not. It looks like the we have an answer and that answer is yes. From ESPN.com
Despite that, though, I have mixed feelings about Westbrook. For one, I think he is the most overrated player on the Eagles. ESPN, Fox, and CBS like to talk about how critical he is to this team, and frankly, now that Shady McCoy is here, I don't see it. He is explosive on the screen pass (although if executed right, very many a running back can be explosive on the screen) and he is a really good blocker, which frankly, is the only skill that Westbrook has that Shady does not have. It also helps Shady's cause that I see him being an effective 30-carry a game back whereas with Westbrook, if he gets 15 carries in the game, chances are he'll go down with an injury his 16th. Now if Andy Reid really wants to get creative with the run game, what he can do is a New York Giants circa 2008 with an Earth, Wind, and Fire combination with Weaver, Westbrook, and Shady, but a 3-headed monster requires that Andy Reid stick with at minimum a balanced attack and we all know Reid's history with that. Shady would get most of the workload, Westbrook can get 5 carries to the outside and a bunch of screen passes, and Church Van Weaver can get the yards up the middle on 2nd and short and 3rd and short. This is the first time in his entire tenure at the Eagles that Andy Reid had a competent running full back who can get the yards up the middle, and from the way he has given him the ball in the past few games, that is something that Reid likes a lot.
Westbrook, who also has been bothered by a sore ankle, practiced twice this week. He deemed himself ready to go Friday before the team left for its flight to California.While he is officially listed as probable, by the looks of things there is no way he's not playing.
"I'm feeling a lot better," Westbrook said. "I'm ready to go."
Westbrook, already limited much of this season with knee and ankle injuries, suffered the concussion when he took a knee to the head in the Eagles' Oct. 26 win over the Washington Redskins.
Westbrook sat out one game and practiced last week before Philadelphia's game against Dallas, but ended up sitting out because of a headache. Reid said there should not be a similar problem this week.
In the five games Westbrook has played this season, he has split time in the backfield with rookie running back LeSean McCoy, the team's second-round draft pick from Pitt. For the season, Westbrook has carried the ball 41 times for 197 yards, an average of 4.8 yards per carry, and has scored one touchdown. His longest run was 25 yards against Oakland. He has also caught 17 passes for 130 yards and a touchdown.
Asked what Westbrook was listed for Sunday's game, Eagles coach Andy Reid said, "Playing."
Despite that, though, I have mixed feelings about Westbrook. For one, I think he is the most overrated player on the Eagles. ESPN, Fox, and CBS like to talk about how critical he is to this team, and frankly, now that Shady McCoy is here, I don't see it. He is explosive on the screen pass (although if executed right, very many a running back can be explosive on the screen) and he is a really good blocker, which frankly, is the only skill that Westbrook has that Shady does not have. It also helps Shady's cause that I see him being an effective 30-carry a game back whereas with Westbrook, if he gets 15 carries in the game, chances are he'll go down with an injury his 16th. Now if Andy Reid really wants to get creative with the run game, what he can do is a New York Giants circa 2008 with an Earth, Wind, and Fire combination with Weaver, Westbrook, and Shady, but a 3-headed monster requires that Andy Reid stick with at minimum a balanced attack and we all know Reid's history with that. Shady would get most of the workload, Westbrook can get 5 carries to the outside and a bunch of screen passes, and Church Van Weaver can get the yards up the middle on 2nd and short and 3rd and short. This is the first time in his entire tenure at the Eagles that Andy Reid had a competent running full back who can get the yards up the middle, and from the way he has given him the ball in the past few games, that is something that Reid likes a lot.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Your Week 10 NFL Schedule
Holy Hell, it's week 10 already. Pretty soon we'll be analyzing 50,000 playoff scenarios like there is no tomorrow. That's always one of my favorite parts of the year. Anyway, here is what your Week 10 schedule looks like. (all times eastern; games I get are in bold)
Thursday Night Football
Chicago Bears @ San Francisco 49ers 8:20 (NFL-Network - Bob Papa and Matt Millen)
Map of who gets what CBS game
Cincinnati Bengals @ Pittsburgh Steelers 1:00 (CBS - Jim Nantz and Phil Simms)
Denver Broncos @ Washington Redskins 1:00 (CBS - Greg Gumbel and Dan Dierdorf)
Jacksonville Jaguars @ New York Jets 1:00 (CBS - Dick Enberg and Dan Fouts)
Buffalo Bills @ Tennessee Titans 1:00 (CBS - Ian Eagle and Rich Gannon)
Kansas City Chiefs @ Oakland Raiders 4:05 (CBS - Gus Johnson and Steve Tasker)
Map of who gets what Fox early game.
Atlanta Falcons @ Carolina Panthers 1:00 (Fox - Kenny Albert, Daryl Johnston, and Tony Siragusa)
Detroit Lions @ Minnesota Vikings 1:00 (Fox - Sam Rosen and Tim Ryan)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Miami Dolphins 1:00 (Fox - Ron Pitts and John Lynch)
New Orleans Saints @ St. Louis Rams 1:00 (Fox - Chirs Rose and Trent Green)
Map of who gets what Fox late game.
Dallas Cowboys @ Green Bay Packers 4:15 (Fox - Joe Buck and Troy Aikman)
Seattle Seahawks @ Arizona Cardinals 4:15 (Fox - Dick Stockton and Charles Davis)
Philadelphia Eagles @ San Diego Chargers 4:15 (Fox - Thom Brennaman and Brian Billick)
Sunday Night Football
New England Patriots @ Indianapolis Colts 8:20 (NBC - Al Michaels and Cris Collinsworth)
Monday Night Football
Baltimore Ravens @ Cleveland Browns 8:30 (ESPN - Mike Tirico, Ron Jaworski, and Jon Gruden)
Dick and Mangina again for Seattle? That's 5 out of 9 games! Surely that's some sort of record or something. And Mookie, if you're still alive, I really do feel sorry for you. Maybe you're on to something after all when you say that Seattle sports are cursed.
Oh, and whose idea was it to give the Cleveland Browns a home Monday Night game? Wow. Nothing like one of the worst teams in the league hosting a Monday Night game Week 10 of the season.
Thursday Night Football
Chicago Bears @ San Francisco 49ers 8:20 (NFL-Network - Bob Papa and Matt Millen)
Map of who gets what CBS game
Cincinnati Bengals @ Pittsburgh Steelers 1:00 (CBS - Jim Nantz and Phil Simms)
Denver Broncos @ Washington Redskins 1:00 (CBS - Greg Gumbel and Dan Dierdorf)
Jacksonville Jaguars @ New York Jets 1:00 (CBS - Dick Enberg and Dan Fouts)
Buffalo Bills @ Tennessee Titans 1:00 (CBS - Ian Eagle and Rich Gannon)
Kansas City Chiefs @ Oakland Raiders 4:05 (CBS - Gus Johnson and Steve Tasker)
Map of who gets what Fox early game.
Atlanta Falcons @ Carolina Panthers 1:00 (Fox - Kenny Albert, Daryl Johnston, and Tony Siragusa)
Detroit Lions @ Minnesota Vikings 1:00 (Fox - Sam Rosen and Tim Ryan)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Miami Dolphins 1:00 (Fox - Ron Pitts and John Lynch)
New Orleans Saints @ St. Louis Rams 1:00 (Fox - Chirs Rose and Trent Green)
Map of who gets what Fox late game.
Dallas Cowboys @ Green Bay Packers 4:15 (Fox - Joe Buck and Troy Aikman)
Seattle Seahawks @ Arizona Cardinals 4:15 (Fox - Dick Stockton and Charles Davis)
Philadelphia Eagles @ San Diego Chargers 4:15 (Fox - Thom Brennaman and Brian Billick)
Sunday Night Football
New England Patriots @ Indianapolis Colts 8:20 (NBC - Al Michaels and Cris Collinsworth)
Monday Night Football
Baltimore Ravens @ Cleveland Browns 8:30 (ESPN - Mike Tirico, Ron Jaworski, and Jon Gruden)
Dick and Mangina again for Seattle? That's 5 out of 9 games! Surely that's some sort of record or something. And Mookie, if you're still alive, I really do feel sorry for you. Maybe you're on to something after all when you say that Seattle sports are cursed.
Oh, and whose idea was it to give the Cleveland Browns a home Monday Night game? Wow. Nothing like one of the worst teams in the league hosting a Monday Night game Week 10 of the season.
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Chargers Are Back In This Game....Your Impromtu SNF Open Thread
San Diego is magically back in this game, at least for now, so use this as an open thread to document if they can finish the job or not. Guido, if he is still awake, is probably regretting shutting that thread down now.
Tomlin may have a good record in challenges, but this is a touchdown, and this game is 28-14 Pittsburgh with 12:37 to go!
After seemingly putting them away once and for good by responding to that San Diego touchdown mentioned above, the Chargers drove right down the field, recovered the onsides kick, drove right down the field again, and all of a sudden the lead is down to 7, it's 35-28 Pittsburgh with 4:31 to go in the game.
Steelers are in field goal range with 3rd and inches at the 2-minute warning. San Diego has 2 timeouts, but unless they can force a turnover or a missed field goal, it will all be moot.
Steelers kick the field goal and hang on to win 38-28.
"If the Steelers lost this game, they would have to have kept the bars open all night." - Al Michaels
"That would have been all right with some people." - Cris Collinsworth.
Tomlin may have a good record in challenges, but this is a touchdown, and this game is 28-14 Pittsburgh with 12:37 to go!
After seemingly putting them away once and for good by responding to that San Diego touchdown mentioned above, the Chargers drove right down the field, recovered the onsides kick, drove right down the field again, and all of a sudden the lead is down to 7, it's 35-28 Pittsburgh with 4:31 to go in the game.
Steelers are in field goal range with 3rd and inches at the 2-minute warning. San Diego has 2 timeouts, but unless they can force a turnover or a missed field goal, it will all be moot.
Steelers kick the field goal and hang on to win 38-28.
"If the Steelers lost this game, they would have to have kept the bars open all night." - Al Michaels
"That would have been all right with some people." - Cris Collinsworth.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Week 1 Monday Night Choke Job Part 2
The Oakland Raiders had the San Diego Chargers right where they wanted them, but then, the Chargers marched down the field in the final minutes to win the game. This truly was a typical week 1 game. Horribly boring game, worse announcers, and a fantastic finish. Here are your highlights, oh, and I guess I should warn you that this video is over 6 minutes of Mike, Mike, and Steve. I can't just surprise my readers out of nowhere with such annoying, awful announcers.
Even though the refs did have a few big time calls in the game, the Raiders deserved to lose it. Russell needs to play better at QB and they need to avoid stupid penalties. They may have a star in McFadden, but JaMarcus Russell is proving time and time that he was not worth the 1st round draft pick.
Even though the refs did have a few big time calls in the game, the Raiders deserved to lose it. Russell needs to play better at QB and they need to avoid stupid penalties. They may have a star in McFadden, but JaMarcus Russell is proving time and time that he was not worth the 1st round draft pick.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
2009 NFL Preview: San Diego Chargers
By JFein:
Last year, the San Diego Chargers were as low as they could possibly be. The Broncos magic number was one with 3 weeks left in the season. All they needed to do was win one game or the Chargers lose one and the AFC West was theirs.........
Only that did not happen. Denver lost their last 3 and San Diego won their last 3 which included a Week 17 massacre of the Broncos to steal the AFC West, much to my pleasure and S2N's chagrin. This year, I don't see the AFC West being much competition and while the Chargers might not be a great team, they runaway with the West easily.
Philip Rivers: Philip Rivers is one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL, in my opinion. He has come into his own in a big way in the past few years and he definitley has to be considered one of the elite quarterbacks in the NFL. He has a great arm and is great at finding his receivers, no matter who they are. All this needs to make the playoffs this year is for this guy to stay healthy.
Running Back: Ladainian Tomlinson is now 30. Uh oh. The good news for the Chargers is is that they tagged Darren Sproles for one more year. Sproles is the man (and incidentally is now the favorite player of my 5'1", 50-some year old female Psych professor). The guy is fast. The guy is explosive. The guy is going to get one hell of a gig next year in a place other than San Diego. Which brings me back to LT. They say that once a RB reaches 30, he is past his prime. LT has certainly shown signs of that the past 2 years. Can he re-claim his greatness this year or will the trend of suckiness continue?
Shawne Merriman vs. Tila Tequila: Um......okaay....this story came out of nowhere. Look, Merriman claims his innocence and I for one am not going to categorize him in that role until he is proven guilty. This whole story just seems bizarre. Oh, and it appears that assuming some phantom injury does not pop up, as is frequently the case with Merriman, he will play Week 1.
Video: Super Chargers!
Prediction: 10-6, 1st Place AFC West. I don't expect great things from the Chargers and as much as I like them, I'm not even sure they will be able to make it past the wildcard round. A lot of that will depend on how well LT does. Oh yea, need I forget, Norv Turner coaches this team. They'll find away to lose that 1st playoff game.
Last year, the San Diego Chargers were as low as they could possibly be. The Broncos magic number was one with 3 weeks left in the season. All they needed to do was win one game or the Chargers lose one and the AFC West was theirs.........
Only that did not happen. Denver lost their last 3 and San Diego won their last 3 which included a Week 17 massacre of the Broncos to steal the AFC West, much to my pleasure and S2N's chagrin. This year, I don't see the AFC West being much competition and while the Chargers might not be a great team, they runaway with the West easily.
Philip Rivers: Philip Rivers is one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL, in my opinion. He has come into his own in a big way in the past few years and he definitley has to be considered one of the elite quarterbacks in the NFL. He has a great arm and is great at finding his receivers, no matter who they are. All this needs to make the playoffs this year is for this guy to stay healthy.
Running Back: Ladainian Tomlinson is now 30. Uh oh. The good news for the Chargers is is that they tagged Darren Sproles for one more year. Sproles is the man (and incidentally is now the favorite player of my 5'1", 50-some year old female Psych professor). The guy is fast. The guy is explosive. The guy is going to get one hell of a gig next year in a place other than San Diego. Which brings me back to LT. They say that once a RB reaches 30, he is past his prime. LT has certainly shown signs of that the past 2 years. Can he re-claim his greatness this year or will the trend of suckiness continue?
Shawne Merriman vs. Tila Tequila: Um......okaay....this story came out of nowhere. Look, Merriman claims his innocence and I for one am not going to categorize him in that role until he is proven guilty. This whole story just seems bizarre. Oh, and it appears that assuming some phantom injury does not pop up, as is frequently the case with Merriman, he will play Week 1.
Video: Super Chargers!
Prediction: 10-6, 1st Place AFC West. I don't expect great things from the Chargers and as much as I like them, I'm not even sure they will be able to make it past the wildcard round. A lot of that will depend on how well LT does. Oh yea, need I forget, Norv Turner coaches this team. They'll find away to lose that 1st playoff game.
Friday, May 22, 2009
Reason #1567 Why The Colts Were Smart To Draft Peyton Manning And Not Ryan Leaf
It was long since established in 1999 that the Colts made the right choice by picking Peyton Manning over Ryan Leaf, who was seen at the time of being someone that would have a very successful career in the NFL. But now, while Peyton Manning is a megastar and setting records for the Indianapolis Colts, Ryan Leaf will now experience life behind bars for indictments of drugs and burglary. From The Vancouver Sun:
And just as a warning for the weekend, things the number of posting over here will probably be a bit on the light side because a). it is Memorial Day Weekend and I do have stuff to do and people to hang out with, and b). because I am the fill-in blogger over at Keith's Sports Journal for the weekend, so often times, when I do post, I'll be posting over there. Be sure to check me out over there if you have not already. I'll continue to have open threads for the playoff games and will watch as much as possible, but do not expect an array of posting from me. It's Memorial Day Weekend! The unoffiicial start of summer! Get outside and enjoy the nice weather (although I'm more of a cold-weather person)!
The indictment charged the 33-year-old former San Diego Charger and former West Texas A&M quarterbacks coach with one count of burglary to a habitation, seven counts of obtaining a controlled substance by fraud and delivery of a simulated controlled substance.And to think that I almost feel bad for the guy. The key word there, of course, is almost. The guy just seemed like he was nothing but an egotistical, d-bag both as a Charger, with other teams, and after he left the league. It is a curious thought of how the NFL would be different if the Colts had choosed Leaf over Manning and the Chargers then decided to pick Peyton Manning....
Leaf is suspected of breaking into an apartment and stealing the painkiller Hydrocodone, which had been prescribed to an injured football player.
Leaf has been undergoing drug rehabilitation in British Columbia, the Amarillo Globe-News reported. Efforts are under way to try to convince Leaf to return to the United States on his own.
And just as a warning for the weekend, things the number of posting over here will probably be a bit on the light side because a). it is Memorial Day Weekend and I do have stuff to do and people to hang out with, and b). because I am the fill-in blogger over at Keith's Sports Journal for the weekend, so often times, when I do post, I'll be posting over there. Be sure to check me out over there if you have not already. I'll continue to have open threads for the playoff games and will watch as much as possible, but do not expect an array of posting from me. It's Memorial Day Weekend! The unoffiicial start of summer! Get outside and enjoy the nice weather (although I'm more of a cold-weather person)!
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Chargers Are Again In Talks With L.A.
I swear I read about these talks every year and every time a deal can't be reached with the City of Angels and the San Diego SUPER-Chargers. But alas, for your reading pleasure, here we go again. From the LA Times.
This is interesting to say the least. And while whispers have always been going on about the Chargers re-locating, this seems to be the loudest it's been in quite some time. The big part, in my mind, is that if the Chargers get the deal with L.A., San Diego can't save them. And while I'm sure there are still some nuances known only to a few privileged men, this is about as wide-open a door that an NFL franchise can have to relocate if they so choose to.
And it's also interesting to note that at the NFL Owners meeting in March there will be talks about the location of Super Bowl L (for those not well versed in Roman numerals, that's Super Bowl 50), and it seems right now that Los Angeles, the city where the first Super Bowl was ever played, is the front-runner to host the golden anniversary Super Bowl. A Super Bowl has never been hosted by a non-NFL city, so perhaps this might be a bit of leverage for the Chargers to move, especially if L.A. gets the Super Bowl in March.
A new lease on life for the NFL in L.A.? (Los Angeles Times)
Hollywood to Get a Shocker? (Russakoff Rules)
"As is always the case with the on-again, off-again saga of the NFL's flirtation with the nation's second-largest market, nothing is written in stone. In fact, it's more like murky skywriting, completely at the mercy of the fickle winds of change.
But more smoke signals came Monday when the Chargers signed a deal with Los Angeles-based Wasserman Media Group to market the franchise in L.A. and Orange County, a development that surely will be viewed by some as greasing the skids for a move north. There hasn't been a team in the L.A. area since the Raiders and Rams left after the 1994 season.
"The bottom line is Los Angeles and Orange County are two of the most lucrative markets in the world," said Mark Fabiani, the team's point man on stadium issues. "There's no NFL team in those markets, and there's no reason the Chargers can't pursue those areas in these difficult economic times."
Possible motivations aside, this much is clear: The Chargers, who have been working on a San Diego stadium solution for seven years and so far have been unsuccessful, are better positioned to move than any other NFL team.
Beginning on Super Bowl Sunday -- of all days -- the Chargers will have a three-month window in which to relocate. And, under the team's current lease terms with the city of San Diego, that window will reopen every year from this point forward. The city cannot sue the Chargers or the NFL to block a move, provided it is paid a $56-million lease-termination fee that will decrease over time."
This is interesting to say the least. And while whispers have always been going on about the Chargers re-locating, this seems to be the loudest it's been in quite some time. The big part, in my mind, is that if the Chargers get the deal with L.A., San Diego can't save them. And while I'm sure there are still some nuances known only to a few privileged men, this is about as wide-open a door that an NFL franchise can have to relocate if they so choose to.
And it's also interesting to note that at the NFL Owners meeting in March there will be talks about the location of Super Bowl L (for those not well versed in Roman numerals, that's Super Bowl 50), and it seems right now that Los Angeles, the city where the first Super Bowl was ever played, is the front-runner to host the golden anniversary Super Bowl. A Super Bowl has never been hosted by a non-NFL city, so perhaps this might be a bit of leverage for the Chargers to move, especially if L.A. gets the Super Bowl in March.
A new lease on life for the NFL in L.A.? (Los Angeles Times)
Hollywood to Get a Shocker? (Russakoff Rules)
Friday, January 9, 2009
Divisional Round Preview San Diego @ Pittsburgh
What: A game that is sure to set a record for the least amount of money wagered in Vegas for a divisional playoff game. Yeah, there was a little controversy last time...
Who: The San Diego Chargers and the Pittsburgh Chargers
Where: Heinz Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
When: 4:30 PM EST
What Channel: CBS
Announcers: Jim Nantz and Phil Simms
Announcers' Talking Point of the Game: The Chargers were 4-8 and they are in the playoffs. Their comeback is so inspirational and amazing. And what about the Steelers. Big Ben can do no wrong! If Roethlisberger was Tim Tebow we would both be in the hospital with a more serious Tebowner than Gary Danielson.
Weather Forecast: Cloudy, 26 degrees
Regular Season Meeting: Steelers 11, San Diego 10
Analysis (I've finally given this section a name; very original, isn't it?): As I linked earlier, the San Diego Chargers and the Pittsburgh Steelers played a tight game that Vegas bettors will never forget. Lost in all the hooplah of whether the garbage time pick six by Polamalu should or should not count was the fact that these two played a very good defensive game.
However, something is telling me that we won't be seeing the same thing again. Just a feeling, but I think the score is going to be slightly higher this time. Darren Sproles is going to be the Nissan Z Factor, er, x-factor, in this game (Sorry for that BCS reference, I just can't get over the idiocy of the "z factor"). He had a monster game last week against the Colts and while we won't be able to get near the production he got against the Colts defense against this Steelers defense, the Chargers are going to need him to make some big plays, especially seeing as the play of Ladainian Tomlinson is becoming more and more like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're going to get.
The Steelers may also end up relying on the rushing attack against the San Diego Chargers, especially with the uncertainty that Big Ben truly is 100% after being carted off on a stretcher two weeks ago. Lucky for them, when not injured, the Steeler running game has provided them with a much needed spark. Willie Parker leads the team in rushing and will need to be the engine that makes the offense go. Parker is the player to watch for in terms of the Steeler offense. If he can get going, watch for the Steelers to put up big numbers offensively. If not, then look for the offense to struggle as Big Ben may not be able to carry the Steelers to victory in this one.
While some may call him a douchebag, there is no denying the success that Phillip Rivers had had this year at QB in San Diego. He was literally snubbed of the Pro Bowl and he is seeking his revenge in a big way. The Chargers have won their last five games and may just be the hottest team in the playoffs. If Rivers plays well, this can be a big night for the Chargers. However, with Troy Polamalu in the Steeler secondary that could end up being unlikely.
Prediction: This one's actually a tough one for me. I have a feeling that this one is going to go down to the wire and while it won't be as low scoring as the first game, we will more than likely be the witnesses to a defensive struggle. I know that my picks are more often than not what the rest of the country is saying, but I'm going to go out on a limb on this one. Nate Kaeding will kick a game-winning to field goal as time expires to give the Chargers a 20-17 win over the Steelers.
Who: The San Diego Chargers and the Pittsburgh Chargers
Where: Heinz Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
When: 4:30 PM EST
What Channel: CBS
Announcers: Jim Nantz and Phil Simms
Announcers' Talking Point of the Game: The Chargers were 4-8 and they are in the playoffs. Their comeback is so inspirational and amazing. And what about the Steelers. Big Ben can do no wrong! If Roethlisberger was Tim Tebow we would both be in the hospital with a more serious Tebowner than Gary Danielson.
Weather Forecast: Cloudy, 26 degrees
Regular Season Meeting: Steelers 11, San Diego 10
Analysis (I've finally given this section a name; very original, isn't it?): As I linked earlier, the San Diego Chargers and the Pittsburgh Steelers played a tight game that Vegas bettors will never forget. Lost in all the hooplah of whether the garbage time pick six by Polamalu should or should not count was the fact that these two played a very good defensive game.
However, something is telling me that we won't be seeing the same thing again. Just a feeling, but I think the score is going to be slightly higher this time. Darren Sproles is going to be the Nissan Z Factor, er, x-factor, in this game (Sorry for that BCS reference, I just can't get over the idiocy of the "z factor"). He had a monster game last week against the Colts and while we won't be able to get near the production he got against the Colts defense against this Steelers defense, the Chargers are going to need him to make some big plays, especially seeing as the play of Ladainian Tomlinson is becoming more and more like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're going to get.
The Steelers may also end up relying on the rushing attack against the San Diego Chargers, especially with the uncertainty that Big Ben truly is 100% after being carted off on a stretcher two weeks ago. Lucky for them, when not injured, the Steeler running game has provided them with a much needed spark. Willie Parker leads the team in rushing and will need to be the engine that makes the offense go. Parker is the player to watch for in terms of the Steeler offense. If he can get going, watch for the Steelers to put up big numbers offensively. If not, then look for the offense to struggle as Big Ben may not be able to carry the Steelers to victory in this one.
While some may call him a douchebag, there is no denying the success that Phillip Rivers had had this year at QB in San Diego. He was literally snubbed of the Pro Bowl and he is seeking his revenge in a big way. The Chargers have won their last five games and may just be the hottest team in the playoffs. If Rivers plays well, this can be a big night for the Chargers. However, with Troy Polamalu in the Steeler secondary that could end up being unlikely.
Prediction: This one's actually a tough one for me. I have a feeling that this one is going to go down to the wire and while it won't be as low scoring as the first game, we will more than likely be the witnesses to a defensive struggle. I know that my picks are more often than not what the rest of the country is saying, but I'm going to go out on a limb on this one. Nate Kaeding will kick a game-winning to field goal as time expires to give the Chargers a 20-17 win over the Steelers.
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Wildcard Preview Indianapolis Colts @ San Diego Chargers
What: A Saturday Night Showdown
Who: The Indianapolis Colts @ San Diego Chargers
Where: Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego, California
When: 8:30 PM EST
What Channel: NBC
Weather Forecast (As of 12/31): Partly Cloudy, 58 degrees
Announcers: Al Michaels and John Madden
Announcers' Talking Point of the Game: These two teams play close games. If the game is a blowout, they then focus on the future of the Denver Broncos sans Mike Shannahan.
Regular Season Meeting: Colts 23, Chargers 20
The last 3 games that these teams have played have all come down to the wire. The Bolts barely beat the Chargers twice last year however it was the Colts who barely beat San Diego this year. Will the trend repeat itself? Will the team that won the regular season meeting, win the playoff meeting?
The San Diego Chargers are a completely different team now than they were then. They are one of the hottest teams entering the post-season and they are flying high. Since losing to Atlanta, the Chargers have won 4 in a row.
Wait a minute, you want to talk about streaks? The Indianapolis Colts have won 9 in a row! They started 3-4, but now they are 12-4 and there's a reason why I say the Chargers are one of the hottest teams in the NFL, it's because the Colts are the hottest team in the NFL.
However, Indianapolis has benefitted greatly from an amazingly easy schedule. The last time they played a team in this year's playoffs was well, Week 12 against these very same Chargers. A big time question in this one is can Indianapolis adjust to a level of competition on the opposing side that they have not seen in a couple months?
Phillip Rivers maybe be a douchebag in the minds of many, but there is absolutely no arguing the success he has had on the field and it is a damn shame that Jay Cutler is in the Pro Bowl instead of Rivers. And while this has been by no means at all his best year, Ladainian Tomlinson is still a threat in the backfield and can break a big run at any moment. Maybe even a bigger threat out of the back field is someone who could end up being the most prized free agent this off-season in Darren Sproles.
The Colts, on the other hand, possess Mr. Calm, Cool, and Collected himself, Peyton Manning. Manning the Elder is a candidate for the regular season MVP and face it, the guy flat out does not make mistakes. The Colts, while keeping teams like the Jags hanging around a little longer than perhaps they should have, have found a way to win and most of that can be credited to their QB.
And let's not forget about the defenses. The Colts defense did the near impossible task of holding the Browns to without an offensive touchdown. Wait, what? Oh, silly me. Regardless, the Colts do have a good defense. The Chargers lost Shawn Merriman at the beginning of the year, and have struggled a bit on defense, but it seems like they might be finding their groove. But in those last 4 wins, they have not played an offense the caliber of the Colts'.
I expect another entertaining game with lots of back-and-forth action. If the last 3 meetings are any indication, this is can't miss football. In the end, in yet another thriller, the Indianapolis Colts will do what they've done all year and find a way to win, 27-23 over the Chargers.
Who: The Indianapolis Colts @ San Diego Chargers
Where: Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego, California
When: 8:30 PM EST
What Channel: NBC
Weather Forecast (As of 12/31): Partly Cloudy, 58 degrees
Announcers: Al Michaels and John Madden
Announcers' Talking Point of the Game: These two teams play close games. If the game is a blowout, they then focus on the future of the Denver Broncos sans Mike Shannahan.
Regular Season Meeting: Colts 23, Chargers 20
The last 3 games that these teams have played have all come down to the wire. The Bolts barely beat the Chargers twice last year however it was the Colts who barely beat San Diego this year. Will the trend repeat itself? Will the team that won the regular season meeting, win the playoff meeting?
The San Diego Chargers are a completely different team now than they were then. They are one of the hottest teams entering the post-season and they are flying high. Since losing to Atlanta, the Chargers have won 4 in a row.
Wait a minute, you want to talk about streaks? The Indianapolis Colts have won 9 in a row! They started 3-4, but now they are 12-4 and there's a reason why I say the Chargers are one of the hottest teams in the NFL, it's because the Colts are the hottest team in the NFL.
However, Indianapolis has benefitted greatly from an amazingly easy schedule. The last time they played a team in this year's playoffs was well, Week 12 against these very same Chargers. A big time question in this one is can Indianapolis adjust to a level of competition on the opposing side that they have not seen in a couple months?
Phillip Rivers maybe be a douchebag in the minds of many, but there is absolutely no arguing the success he has had on the field and it is a damn shame that Jay Cutler is in the Pro Bowl instead of Rivers. And while this has been by no means at all his best year, Ladainian Tomlinson is still a threat in the backfield and can break a big run at any moment. Maybe even a bigger threat out of the back field is someone who could end up being the most prized free agent this off-season in Darren Sproles.
The Colts, on the other hand, possess Mr. Calm, Cool, and Collected himself, Peyton Manning. Manning the Elder is a candidate for the regular season MVP and face it, the guy flat out does not make mistakes. The Colts, while keeping teams like the Jags hanging around a little longer than perhaps they should have, have found a way to win and most of that can be credited to their QB.
And let's not forget about the defenses. The Colts defense did the near impossible task of holding the Browns to without an offensive touchdown. Wait, what? Oh, silly me. Regardless, the Colts do have a good defense. The Chargers lost Shawn Merriman at the beginning of the year, and have struggled a bit on defense, but it seems like they might be finding their groove. But in those last 4 wins, they have not played an offense the caliber of the Colts'.
I expect another entertaining game with lots of back-and-forth action. If the last 3 meetings are any indication, this is can't miss football. In the end, in yet another thriller, the Indianapolis Colts will do what they've done all year and find a way to win, 27-23 over the Chargers.
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Sunday Night Football Colts @ Chargers Live Blog 2nd Half
Manning face! The Colts and the Chargers are tied at 10 as we get set to start the 2nd half at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. Sproles takes the kick to the 34. 1st down is a pass to Chambers who picks up 13 and a 1st down. Tomlinson on 1st down up the middle and he picks up 20! 1st down and here's Sproles! All the way to the Indy 12, a gain of 21! Tomlinson goes nowhere this time and the Colts can breath a little.
LT gets a couple on 2nd down and it's 3rd and 7 but wait, false start, it's now 3rd and 12. Rivers from the gun under pressure, Rivers is sacked AND THE BALL'S OUT AND RECOVERED BY RAHEEM BROCK WHO TAKES IT TO THE INDY 34!
"You got a strip, you got a fumble, and you have a recovery."-Al Michaels (Via 49er16)
Was Al describing the play or his sex life? Anyway, Manning completes it to Addai for 4 yards and on 2nd down he hits him for 2. 3rd down he finds Addai again, this time it's for 8 yards and a first down. Addai gets the carry and he picks up a couple. 2nd and 8 and Manning audibles into the gun and passes to Addai who takes it the the SD 46 for 4 yards.
Colts in the hurry up, 3rd and 4, Manning is dancing around with those audibles and finallyh he gest it off for Gonzalez who makes the catch AND TAKES IT ALL THE WAY TO THE SD 17! Gain of 29 and almost all of those can be attributed to Gonzalez's running after the catch. 1st down goes for a yard on the carry by Rhoads.
2nd down and Manning finds Clark for 8 and a timeout is called. Sorry for the seemingly lack of break in paragraphs, Blogger is bunches everything up whenever I click away. 3rd and 1 and Rhoads picks up the first down....REACHES FOR THE GOALLINE....JUST SHORT! 1st and goal. Handoff to Rhoads and he loses yards. Shovel pass on 2nd down and the Chargers get another stop. Timeout Colts who barely got it in before the play clock struck double 0. And it looks like Manning face is going to have to go. It was fine before I added that picture. Or not. Ugh.
Manning hands it off to Rhoads and he is STUFFED BY THE CHARGERS! 4th and goal and let's see what the Colts do. They're going for it. Manning from the gun, barely beats the play clock, and throws it to A WIDE OPEN RHOADS WHO MAKES THE CATCH IN THE ENDZONE! TOUCHDOWN COLTS! The Extra point is good and the Colts lead the Chargers, 17-10.
And it looks like my problem's been fixed. Odd. Sproles takes the kickoff to the 27 and that's where the Chargers will set up shot. Remember when Eli Manning was in those Citizen Eco-Drive commercials? Good times....good times.
"Even if the market goes down 1,000 points this week, it will still be better to week than those guys." - Al Michaels as the cameras shows some turkeys.
Tomlinson picks up 8 on first down. Gates catches the 2nd down pass for a first down to the Charger 44. Rivers hands to Tomlinson and he picks up 4. 2nd and 6 and Rivers from the shot gun is sacked back at the 44! 3rd and 10 now for the San Diego Super Chargers.
"Right into the sack of Robert Mathis." - John Madden
Poor Robert Mathis! Rivers tries to dump it to Tomlinson but it's incomplete and it's 4th down. Scifres' sky high punt is fair caught at the 18. Addai on the carry picks up 3. 2nd and 7 and damn, the Colts schedule looks easy. Cleveland, Cincinnai, Jacksonville, and Detroit. Dallas Clark makes the catch for 4 yards and bowls over some guy on the sideline in the provess. Manning on 3rd down and we will have to wait to see that play. Manning had no idea that the quarter had ended.
We've played 3 in San Diego and the Colts lead the Bolts by a score of 17-10.
3rd and 3 from their own 25 and Manning overthrows everyone, but wait, there's a flag down. Pass interference on the Chargers but no way that ball was catchable. Colts ball at their own 41 and MANNING IS SACKED! Loss of 5. 2nd and 5 and Addai picks up 8. 3rd and 7 coming up for Indy and Manning from the shot gun fires incomplete intended for Clark. Hold everything, we have another pass interference flag on the Chargers. Colts ball at the 50.
This game is quick. (Via SSR)
Agreed. A false start backs the Colts up 5 and on 1st and 15 Manning passes to Harrison for 3 yards. Manning fires and it is ruled incomplete although the Chargers and Chargers fans think that that should have been a catch and a fumble and I agree with said team and fans.
3rd and 12 and Manning finds Gonzalez for a first down at the 37. Gain of 5 on 1st down and on 2nd down Addai up the midde picks up the first. From the 20, Manning fires for the endzone but it's incomplete. 2nd and 10 and Manning form the shotgun overthrows Addai and it's now 3rd and 10 and the Chargers need a stop because this game has quickly turned into Chargers vs. Colts and Refs.
Manning under pressure, just gets it away but it's incomplete. And will come Adam Vinatieri. From 38 yards out. It's up.....AND IT'S DRILLED THROUGH! 20-10 Colts have doubled up the Chargers.
"Great QBs make big plays on 3rd down." - John Madden This man is making millions of dollars to tell me that. (Via SSR)
Did you learn something? I for one, had no idea that that was something great QBs did....The kickoff is taken by Sproles to the San Diego 30. Rivers to Tomlinson and it picks up 7. 2nd down and Rivers finds Chambers for a first. 1st and 10 from the SD 45 and LT picks up 3. Cris Chambers makes the catch on 2nd down and he's just shy of the first.
What is it with announcers being on camera with one standing and one sitting. LT picks up the 1st down on 3rd and short. They needed a yard. They got a yard. Jackson makes the catch inside the 30 to a 28 for another SD 1st down!
Rivers to Jacob Hester and he picks up 5. Amd right now Uncle Gary is shocked to learn that this is why LSU hasn't been handing the ball off to him. Rivers scrambling, looking for a man and he decides to take off and pick up the first down all the way to the 13! Slowest 9 yards ever. Rivers to Hester over the middle and he gets another 9 yards to the 4. LT on the carry is just short of the marker. 3rd and inches Tomlinson gets the first down, but not the TD.
1st and goal for the Chargers and they need to start hurrying. Rivers passes it to Jacob Hester who MAKES THE CATCH IN THE ENDZONE FOR THE TOUCHDOWN! The extra point is good and it's now 20-17 Colts.
Think Norv will kick an on-side kick? He's probably dumb enough to do it this early. (Via Walnuts)
We'll see. I don't think he'd do it but it wouldn't surprise me if he did. And I agree SSR, this has been a well played game throughout. Very entertaining.
Simpson takes the kickoff to the Indy 30 and on will come Peyton to kill the clock. Addai picks up 5 on the 1st down carry and there's 5:10 remaining on the clock in counting. 2nd and 5 and Manning from the gun will throw and it's caught by Addai just short of the marker. And this is big. 3rd and 1 for the Colts.
Manning hands it off to Addai who is brought down in the backfield! The Chargers get the stop they needed and this is quickly becoming the Chargers' game to lose.
"Hunter Smith bangs one deep" - Al Michaels
and it's taken by Pierre Garcon (cue French joke) to the 13. Rivers swings it to Gates who gains 6. 2nd and 4 and Rivers throws it to Tomlinson on the screen and he takes it all the way to the SD 34! 2:38 to go. 1st and 10 and Rivers finds Chambers who makes the catch at the SD 48 for another first down!
Rivers to Sproles and he picks up 11 on the swing pass! He was wide open! And we are at the 2-minute warning. Chargers driving, down by 3, all 3 timeouts intact. This one's finishing up in bold, folks. (sorry for that channeling of Brent Musberger)
1st and 10 for the Chargers and Rivers fires for Gates and it's incomplete. 2nd and 10 coming up. Al said it best. The Chargers need to score a TD while milking as much time as possilbe.
2nd and 10 and we have a false start on the Chargers. That hurts. 2nd and 15. Rivers throws it to Tomlinson who DROPS IT! How costly is that! He had them in field goal range if he makes that catch. Rivers on 3rd and 15 and the pass is caught by Manumaleuna who reaches for the 1st down marker and is just short!
Here comes Nate Kaeding, to tie the game. From 47 yards out....IT'S UP, AND.....IT'S GOOD! KAEDING HAS TIED THIS GAME AT 20!
Here's Simpson from the 14 to the 29 yard line. And here's Peyton Manning with a 2-minute drill. I'd be scared if I were San Diego. His first pass is caught by Gonzalez for a gain of 13. Manning fires again and it's incomplete.
2nd and 10 and Clark makes the catch for a gain of 5. 3rd and 5 and the clock's ticking Manning throws it to Harrison who makes the catch but they're short of the marker! Wait, they've given him the first after all! No, wait again, it's being reviewed! Holy cow!
"What Indianapolis will have to do on 4th down is decide what to do." - Al Michaels
Thanks for the insight! And they've got a spot but they have to measure it! From the replay, it looks like there was no way he got it, but let's see what the measurement says....
JUST SHORT! AND THEY'RE GOING FOR IT! 4TH AND INCHES! MANNING PLAY FAKE AND IT'S CAUGHT BY HARRISON AT THE 34!
That took guts. They hand off to Addai who doesn't get much. They have to spike it, and they do with 2 seconds left! And on will come Vinatieri for a chance at retribution from last year.
Timeout San Diego.
From 51-yards out. VINATIERI'S REDEMPTION IS UP.......AND GOOD!!! AND THAT'S IT! THE COLTS BEAT THE CHARGERS 23-20 IN ANOTHER COLTS-CHARGERS SNF THRILLER!
Thank you all for joining me for this live-blog. This was a fun one and it put me in a better mood after watching the Eagles debacle. Good night and good luck.
LT gets a couple on 2nd down and it's 3rd and 7 but wait, false start, it's now 3rd and 12. Rivers from the gun under pressure, Rivers is sacked AND THE BALL'S OUT AND RECOVERED BY RAHEEM BROCK WHO TAKES IT TO THE INDY 34!
"You got a strip, you got a fumble, and you have a recovery."-Al Michaels (Via 49er16)
Was Al describing the play or his sex life? Anyway, Manning completes it to Addai for 4 yards and on 2nd down he hits him for 2. 3rd down he finds Addai again, this time it's for 8 yards and a first down. Addai gets the carry and he picks up a couple. 2nd and 8 and Manning audibles into the gun and passes to Addai who takes it the the SD 46 for 4 yards.
Colts in the hurry up, 3rd and 4, Manning is dancing around with those audibles and finallyh he gest it off for Gonzalez who makes the catch AND TAKES IT ALL THE WAY TO THE SD 17! Gain of 29 and almost all of those can be attributed to Gonzalez's running after the catch. 1st down goes for a yard on the carry by Rhoads.
2nd down and Manning finds Clark for 8 and a timeout is called. Sorry for the seemingly lack of break in paragraphs, Blogger is bunches everything up whenever I click away. 3rd and 1 and Rhoads picks up the first down....REACHES FOR THE GOALLINE....JUST SHORT! 1st and goal. Handoff to Rhoads and he loses yards. Shovel pass on 2nd down and the Chargers get another stop. Timeout Colts who barely got it in before the play clock struck double 0. And it looks like Manning face is going to have to go. It was fine before I added that picture. Or not. Ugh.
Manning hands it off to Rhoads and he is STUFFED BY THE CHARGERS! 4th and goal and let's see what the Colts do. They're going for it. Manning from the gun, barely beats the play clock, and throws it to A WIDE OPEN RHOADS WHO MAKES THE CATCH IN THE ENDZONE! TOUCHDOWN COLTS! The Extra point is good and the Colts lead the Chargers, 17-10.
And it looks like my problem's been fixed. Odd. Sproles takes the kickoff to the 27 and that's where the Chargers will set up shot. Remember when Eli Manning was in those Citizen Eco-Drive commercials? Good times....good times.
"Even if the market goes down 1,000 points this week, it will still be better to week than those guys." - Al Michaels as the cameras shows some turkeys.
Tomlinson picks up 8 on first down. Gates catches the 2nd down pass for a first down to the Charger 44. Rivers hands to Tomlinson and he picks up 4. 2nd and 6 and Rivers from the shot gun is sacked back at the 44! 3rd and 10 now for the San Diego Super Chargers.
"Right into the sack of Robert Mathis." - John Madden
Poor Robert Mathis! Rivers tries to dump it to Tomlinson but it's incomplete and it's 4th down. Scifres' sky high punt is fair caught at the 18. Addai on the carry picks up 3. 2nd and 7 and damn, the Colts schedule looks easy. Cleveland, Cincinnai, Jacksonville, and Detroit. Dallas Clark makes the catch for 4 yards and bowls over some guy on the sideline in the provess. Manning on 3rd down and we will have to wait to see that play. Manning had no idea that the quarter had ended.
We've played 3 in San Diego and the Colts lead the Bolts by a score of 17-10.
3rd and 3 from their own 25 and Manning overthrows everyone, but wait, there's a flag down. Pass interference on the Chargers but no way that ball was catchable. Colts ball at their own 41 and MANNING IS SACKED! Loss of 5. 2nd and 5 and Addai picks up 8. 3rd and 7 coming up for Indy and Manning from the shot gun fires incomplete intended for Clark. Hold everything, we have another pass interference flag on the Chargers. Colts ball at the 50.
This game is quick. (Via SSR)
Agreed. A false start backs the Colts up 5 and on 1st and 15 Manning passes to Harrison for 3 yards. Manning fires and it is ruled incomplete although the Chargers and Chargers fans think that that should have been a catch and a fumble and I agree with said team and fans.
3rd and 12 and Manning finds Gonzalez for a first down at the 37. Gain of 5 on 1st down and on 2nd down Addai up the midde picks up the first. From the 20, Manning fires for the endzone but it's incomplete. 2nd and 10 and Manning form the shotgun overthrows Addai and it's now 3rd and 10 and the Chargers need a stop because this game has quickly turned into Chargers vs. Colts and Refs.
Manning under pressure, just gets it away but it's incomplete. And will come Adam Vinatieri. From 38 yards out. It's up.....AND IT'S DRILLED THROUGH! 20-10 Colts have doubled up the Chargers.
"Great QBs make big plays on 3rd down." - John Madden This man is making millions of dollars to tell me that. (Via SSR)
Did you learn something? I for one, had no idea that that was something great QBs did....The kickoff is taken by Sproles to the San Diego 30. Rivers to Tomlinson and it picks up 7. 2nd down and Rivers finds Chambers for a first. 1st and 10 from the SD 45 and LT picks up 3. Cris Chambers makes the catch on 2nd down and he's just shy of the first.
What is it with announcers being on camera with one standing and one sitting. LT picks up the 1st down on 3rd and short. They needed a yard. They got a yard. Jackson makes the catch inside the 30 to a 28 for another SD 1st down!
Rivers to Jacob Hester and he picks up 5. Amd right now Uncle Gary is shocked to learn that this is why LSU hasn't been handing the ball off to him. Rivers scrambling, looking for a man and he decides to take off and pick up the first down all the way to the 13! Slowest 9 yards ever. Rivers to Hester over the middle and he gets another 9 yards to the 4. LT on the carry is just short of the marker. 3rd and inches Tomlinson gets the first down, but not the TD.
1st and goal for the Chargers and they need to start hurrying. Rivers passes it to Jacob Hester who MAKES THE CATCH IN THE ENDZONE FOR THE TOUCHDOWN! The extra point is good and it's now 20-17 Colts.
Think Norv will kick an on-side kick? He's probably dumb enough to do it this early. (Via Walnuts)
We'll see. I don't think he'd do it but it wouldn't surprise me if he did. And I agree SSR, this has been a well played game throughout. Very entertaining.
Simpson takes the kickoff to the Indy 30 and on will come Peyton to kill the clock. Addai picks up 5 on the 1st down carry and there's 5:10 remaining on the clock in counting. 2nd and 5 and Manning from the gun will throw and it's caught by Addai just short of the marker. And this is big. 3rd and 1 for the Colts.
Manning hands it off to Addai who is brought down in the backfield! The Chargers get the stop they needed and this is quickly becoming the Chargers' game to lose.
"Hunter Smith bangs one deep" - Al Michaels
and it's taken by Pierre Garcon (cue French joke) to the 13. Rivers swings it to Gates who gains 6. 2nd and 4 and Rivers throws it to Tomlinson on the screen and he takes it all the way to the SD 34! 2:38 to go. 1st and 10 and Rivers finds Chambers who makes the catch at the SD 48 for another first down!
Rivers to Sproles and he picks up 11 on the swing pass! He was wide open! And we are at the 2-minute warning. Chargers driving, down by 3, all 3 timeouts intact. This one's finishing up in bold, folks. (sorry for that channeling of Brent Musberger)
1st and 10 for the Chargers and Rivers fires for Gates and it's incomplete. 2nd and 10 coming up. Al said it best. The Chargers need to score a TD while milking as much time as possilbe.
2nd and 10 and we have a false start on the Chargers. That hurts. 2nd and 15. Rivers throws it to Tomlinson who DROPS IT! How costly is that! He had them in field goal range if he makes that catch. Rivers on 3rd and 15 and the pass is caught by Manumaleuna who reaches for the 1st down marker and is just short!
Here comes Nate Kaeding, to tie the game. From 47 yards out....IT'S UP, AND.....IT'S GOOD! KAEDING HAS TIED THIS GAME AT 20!
Here's Simpson from the 14 to the 29 yard line. And here's Peyton Manning with a 2-minute drill. I'd be scared if I were San Diego. His first pass is caught by Gonzalez for a gain of 13. Manning fires again and it's incomplete.
2nd and 10 and Clark makes the catch for a gain of 5. 3rd and 5 and the clock's ticking Manning throws it to Harrison who makes the catch but they're short of the marker! Wait, they've given him the first after all! No, wait again, it's being reviewed! Holy cow!
"What Indianapolis will have to do on 4th down is decide what to do." - Al Michaels
Thanks for the insight! And they've got a spot but they have to measure it! From the replay, it looks like there was no way he got it, but let's see what the measurement says....
JUST SHORT! AND THEY'RE GOING FOR IT! 4TH AND INCHES! MANNING PLAY FAKE AND IT'S CAUGHT BY HARRISON AT THE 34!
That took guts. They hand off to Addai who doesn't get much. They have to spike it, and they do with 2 seconds left! And on will come Vinatieri for a chance at retribution from last year.
Timeout San Diego.
From 51-yards out. VINATIERI'S REDEMPTION IS UP.......AND GOOD!!! AND THAT'S IT! THE COLTS BEAT THE CHARGERS 23-20 IN ANOTHER COLTS-CHARGERS SNF THRILLER!
Thank you all for joining me for this live-blog. This was a fun one and it put me in a better mood after watching the Eagles debacle. Good night and good luck.
Sunday Night Football Colts @ Chargers Live Blog 1st Half
Well, it looks like I will be in place of AA today who has not showed himself at all. He must be drunk with happiness as his Redskins barely beat those dominating Seahawks that are always impossible to stop. We will be getting underway at 8:15. See you then!
John Madden just looks so strange in brown jackets. I don't know, he just looks different. And ironically enough, Qualcomm Stadium was playing Faith Hill's "I've Been Waiting All Day for Sunday Night" behind Al and John as they were talking. Either that or we had a technical problem, in which case, this will be a long night. Kickoff coming up next!
Colts have won the toss and elected to receive. The smoke from the fireworks dissipates and we are underway. Kickoff is taken by Simpson to the 28 and on first down Manning passes to Gonzalez to the Indy 43 for a first down. 1st and 10 and Addai picks up a couple. 2nd and 8 and Manning fires to Marvin Harrison who makes the catch inbounds for another Colts first down, this time in Charger territory at the 45. But wait, did Harrison only have one foot down?
The Chargers challenged it but the ruling on the field stands much to the chagrin of the San Diego fans. Let me tell you what, if that's ruled out of bounds, I don't know if it gets overturned.
Norv "The Master of Challenging Bad Plays" Turner (Via 49er16)
He does have some competition though, no doubt about that. 1st and 10 for the Colts and Manning fires to Harrison for 4. 2nd and 6 and the Colts hand off to Addai and he is stoned at the SD 40. No gain and it's 3rd and 6.
Manning fires and it's incomplete as he was trying to hit Dallas Clark. On comes Hunter Smith to punt it away and Darren Sproles to return it. Fair catch called for and made at the 9.
LT takes the carry on 1st down and picks up 6. 2nd and 4 and Rivers hands it off to Tomlinson for a yard and it's 3rd down and 3. Rivers from the gun fires deep and Malcolm Floyd reaches out to catch it but it's not enough. Incomplete and the Chargers will punt it away. Here's Scifres to punt it away and Ratliff fair catches the very high punt.
1st and 10 from the 43 and Manning from the gun is under pressure and misses his target. Is it just me or is Al talking at a 100 words a second? 2nd down and Addai gets stuffed. 3rd down and Manning completes it but it's way short of the marker so Hunter Smith will come on to punt after the three and out.
"He comes from Johnson." - John Madden
Don't we all? Rivers fires to Chambers for a gain of 5 on 1st down. 2nd and 5 and LT takes it up the middle and it appears he is just short of the marker. Tomlinson gets the carry on 3rd down and he's tripped up in the back field. Here comes Scifres to punt and he gets off a good one that Ratliff returns to the Indy 33.
1st and 10 for Manning and the Colts and he hands to Addai who gets 5. 2nd down and Manning fires one that's caught by Addai and he picks up 4. 3rd and a yard and Manning takes a timeout as the play clock was winding down. Here we go, 3rd and 1 and Mannig fakes it to Addai, fires deep, and it's CAUGHT BY REGGIE WAYNE AT THE SD 32! First down Colts.
Manning gives it to Addai who gets 6 and it's 2nd and 4. Manning throws it to Addai and he picks up a first down at the 21. Hand-off to Addai and he picks up another 6. 2nd and 4 from the SD 15. Manning fires a quickey over the middle for Gonzales and it's incomplete. 3rd and 4. Manning out of the gun fires to Dallas Clark who makes the catch and dives for the marker....1st down Colts!
1st and goal from the 10 and Manning fires incomplete. Manning hands it off on 2nd and goal and that loses yards. 3rd goal from the 13. Manning fires to Wayne who catches it at the 7 and advances to the 5 and "the worst pass defense in the NFL" gets the stop.
And here comes Vinatieri from 23 yards out. It's up.....AND IT'S GOOD! 3-0 Colts.
Does he drink the whole milk after the oreo lick race with his brother. (Via 49er16)
Of course he does. And come on people, Manning drink? He's too whole-some to do that. Get it? Whole-some? Milk joke? Sigh.....
1st and 10 and LT picks up 8 on the carry. 2nd down goes nowhere. 3rd and short and Rivers finds FLOYD TO THE LEFT FOR A GAIN OF 31 INTO COLT TERRITORY! And that big play will end the first quarter.
At the end of the first quarter, Colts lead the Bolts 3-0.
1st down and Rivers connects with Manumaleuna who gets turned into a helicopter but he picks up a first. Rivers dumps it off to Gate and he has a first down at the Indy 20. So far not many highlights from Al and John this evening. If you catch something, feel free to add it to the comment section.
Tomlinson takes it to the right for a couple and it's 2nd and 8 and Rivers hands to Sproles who gets stuffed at the line of scrimmage. 3rd and 8 for the Chargers and Rivers from the gun finds Sproles for a couple.
"He starts up, gets in to him." - John Madden
Here comes Kaeding for a 35-yard field goal. From 35 yards out, it's up and....BANG! IT'S GOOD! 3-3.
Kickoff is taken from the 4 by Simpson who makes a few man miss and he takes it all the way to 33. 1st and 10 and Manning fakes to Rhoads then throws it to him for a couple. 2nd and 8 and there's a flag for a false start. 2nd and 13. Manning throws it to Harrison who makes the catch for 8. 3rd and 5 for the Colts. Manning fires to Gonzalez who backs himself past the marker and picks up an Indy first down! Great effort there.
1st and 10 and Manning fires deep and IT'S INTERCEPTED BY QUENTIN JAMMER! Chargers ball at their own 11 as we got a look at Manning face.....DRINK!
LT up the middle on 1st down and he picks up 3.
"That ball was poorly thrown or underthrown." - John Madden
There's a difference? 2nd and 7 and Rivers' pass falls incomplete. 3rd and 7 and Rivers from the gun fires for a wide open Malcolm Floyd who takes it to the SD 37 yard line. Damn, even Jarrett Lee could have made that catch. LT on 1st down gets 6. 2nd and 4 and Rivers will scramble past the 1st down marker before sliding down to avoid the hit. 1st and 10 Tomlinson loses a yard. 2nd and 11 and Rivers finds Chambers for 10 yards and he's just short of the marker. 3rd and inches and they hand off to Tomlinson who takes it past the Colt 40 for the first down. 1st and 10 and Rivers fires it deep and it's CAUGHT BY JACKSON AT THE 3, TURNS AROUND, AND FALLS INTO THE ENDZONE! TOUCHDOWN CHARGERS! The PAT is up and good and it's 10-3 Chargers.
Double coverage, triple coverage, all kindsa coverage...Madden's on a roll tonight. (Via JamesCraven)
Madden is to coverage as Jaws is to penetration. Dawson on the kickoff return and the big defensive linemen takes it to the Indy 29. 1st and 10 and Manning fires incomplete.
"It's important for everyone to have hand signals." - John Madden
2nd and 10 and the Colts will gain 5 free yards courtesy of Marcus Harris' neutral zone infraction. 2nd and 5 and Manning fires for Dallas Clark who picks up 4 thus setting up a 3rd and 1. Manning hands it off to Addai WHO GETS A FIRST DOWN AND THEN SOME AND HE TAKES IT ALL THE WAY TO THE sd 39! Pick up of 23 and on 1st down Manning throws it to Rhoads who gets 5 on the completion. On 2nd down it's Rhoads getting stopped at the line of scrimmage. 3rd down coming up for the Colts.
Manning from the shotgun throws it to Rhoads who gets a first down and takes it all the way to the SD 21. 2-minute warning.
Is that really Rosie or was it Calliendo in drag? (Via Mal)
Most likely Rosie, because not even Caliendo would do that. But then again, you never know. You can never tell with Rosie and/or Frank. 1st down for the Colts from the 21 but they'll be moved back 5 because of the false start. Rhoads on the carry bounces it to the outside and takes it all the way to the SD 12 for a pick up of 13! 2nd and short and Rhoads is stood up for no gain. 3rd and short coming up.
Manning from the gun and he takes a timeout.
"reverting back to my days playin', 'oops' was a good word". (Via Mal)
Nowadays it's "My bad". 3rd and and short and Manning fires to a wide open Gonzalez who MAKES THE CATCH AND WALKS INTO THE ENDZONE! TOUCHDOWN COLTS! Vinatieri's extra point is good and we are tied at 10.
"If Gonzalez starts singing the old Faith Hill song, 'I've Been Waiting All Day for Sunday Night', the ol' Joan Jett tune, you can understand it." - Al Michaels
Kickoff taken past the 22 and Al and John are playing of a game of you can say the word "pick" more often. The Chargers hand off to Tomlinson who gets 7 and Norv Turner is really going conservative here. Rivers fires the most awkward pass I've ever seen into the turf monster.
"Wehn you're 4-6, your head coach is about as popular as a bank CEO." - Al Michaels
3rd down and Tomlinson gets a big gain of 12 to the SD 46 and it might be hail mary time. Instead Rivers throws a quick strike to Chambers for 7.
"I don't know if there is enough time for another play and a field goal try." - John Madden who thinks you can get a play off in 3 seconds.
The hail mary try goes ary as Rivers is hit as he throws it. The ball falls harmlessly into the grass at Qualcomm Stadium and that's the end of the 2nd quarter.
At halftime, the Chargers and the Colts are tied at 10.
See you guys in the 2nd half thread.
John Madden just looks so strange in brown jackets. I don't know, he just looks different. And ironically enough, Qualcomm Stadium was playing Faith Hill's "I've Been Waiting All Day for Sunday Night" behind Al and John as they were talking. Either that or we had a technical problem, in which case, this will be a long night. Kickoff coming up next!
Colts have won the toss and elected to receive. The smoke from the fireworks dissipates and we are underway. Kickoff is taken by Simpson to the 28 and on first down Manning passes to Gonzalez to the Indy 43 for a first down. 1st and 10 and Addai picks up a couple. 2nd and 8 and Manning fires to Marvin Harrison who makes the catch inbounds for another Colts first down, this time in Charger territory at the 45. But wait, did Harrison only have one foot down?
The Chargers challenged it but the ruling on the field stands much to the chagrin of the San Diego fans. Let me tell you what, if that's ruled out of bounds, I don't know if it gets overturned.
Norv "The Master of Challenging Bad Plays" Turner (Via 49er16)
He does have some competition though, no doubt about that. 1st and 10 for the Colts and Manning fires to Harrison for 4. 2nd and 6 and the Colts hand off to Addai and he is stoned at the SD 40. No gain and it's 3rd and 6.
Manning fires and it's incomplete as he was trying to hit Dallas Clark. On comes Hunter Smith to punt it away and Darren Sproles to return it. Fair catch called for and made at the 9.
LT takes the carry on 1st down and picks up 6. 2nd and 4 and Rivers hands it off to Tomlinson for a yard and it's 3rd down and 3. Rivers from the gun fires deep and Malcolm Floyd reaches out to catch it but it's not enough. Incomplete and the Chargers will punt it away. Here's Scifres to punt it away and Ratliff fair catches the very high punt.
1st and 10 from the 43 and Manning from the gun is under pressure and misses his target. Is it just me or is Al talking at a 100 words a second? 2nd down and Addai gets stuffed. 3rd down and Manning completes it but it's way short of the marker so Hunter Smith will come on to punt after the three and out.
"He comes from Johnson." - John Madden
Don't we all? Rivers fires to Chambers for a gain of 5 on 1st down. 2nd and 5 and LT takes it up the middle and it appears he is just short of the marker. Tomlinson gets the carry on 3rd down and he's tripped up in the back field. Here comes Scifres to punt and he gets off a good one that Ratliff returns to the Indy 33.
1st and 10 for Manning and the Colts and he hands to Addai who gets 5. 2nd down and Manning fires one that's caught by Addai and he picks up 4. 3rd and a yard and Manning takes a timeout as the play clock was winding down. Here we go, 3rd and 1 and Mannig fakes it to Addai, fires deep, and it's CAUGHT BY REGGIE WAYNE AT THE SD 32! First down Colts.
Manning gives it to Addai who gets 6 and it's 2nd and 4. Manning throws it to Addai and he picks up a first down at the 21. Hand-off to Addai and he picks up another 6. 2nd and 4 from the SD 15. Manning fires a quickey over the middle for Gonzales and it's incomplete. 3rd and 4. Manning out of the gun fires to Dallas Clark who makes the catch and dives for the marker....1st down Colts!
1st and goal from the 10 and Manning fires incomplete. Manning hands it off on 2nd and goal and that loses yards. 3rd goal from the 13. Manning fires to Wayne who catches it at the 7 and advances to the 5 and "the worst pass defense in the NFL" gets the stop.
And here comes Vinatieri from 23 yards out. It's up.....AND IT'S GOOD! 3-0 Colts.
Does he drink the whole milk after the oreo lick race with his brother. (Via 49er16)
Of course he does. And come on people, Manning drink? He's too whole-some to do that. Get it? Whole-some? Milk joke? Sigh.....
1st and 10 and LT picks up 8 on the carry. 2nd down goes nowhere. 3rd and short and Rivers finds FLOYD TO THE LEFT FOR A GAIN OF 31 INTO COLT TERRITORY! And that big play will end the first quarter.
At the end of the first quarter, Colts lead the Bolts 3-0.
1st down and Rivers connects with Manumaleuna who gets turned into a helicopter but he picks up a first. Rivers dumps it off to Gate and he has a first down at the Indy 20. So far not many highlights from Al and John this evening. If you catch something, feel free to add it to the comment section.
Tomlinson takes it to the right for a couple and it's 2nd and 8 and Rivers hands to Sproles who gets stuffed at the line of scrimmage. 3rd and 8 for the Chargers and Rivers from the gun finds Sproles for a couple.
"He starts up, gets in to him." - John Madden
Here comes Kaeding for a 35-yard field goal. From 35 yards out, it's up and....BANG! IT'S GOOD! 3-3.
Kickoff is taken from the 4 by Simpson who makes a few man miss and he takes it all the way to 33. 1st and 10 and Manning fakes to Rhoads then throws it to him for a couple. 2nd and 8 and there's a flag for a false start. 2nd and 13. Manning throws it to Harrison who makes the catch for 8. 3rd and 5 for the Colts. Manning fires to Gonzalez who backs himself past the marker and picks up an Indy first down! Great effort there.
1st and 10 and Manning fires deep and IT'S INTERCEPTED BY QUENTIN JAMMER! Chargers ball at their own 11 as we got a look at Manning face.....DRINK!
LT up the middle on 1st down and he picks up 3.
"That ball was poorly thrown or underthrown." - John Madden
There's a difference? 2nd and 7 and Rivers' pass falls incomplete. 3rd and 7 and Rivers from the gun fires for a wide open Malcolm Floyd who takes it to the SD 37 yard line. Damn, even Jarrett Lee could have made that catch. LT on 1st down gets 6. 2nd and 4 and Rivers will scramble past the 1st down marker before sliding down to avoid the hit. 1st and 10 Tomlinson loses a yard. 2nd and 11 and Rivers finds Chambers for 10 yards and he's just short of the marker. 3rd and inches and they hand off to Tomlinson who takes it past the Colt 40 for the first down. 1st and 10 and Rivers fires it deep and it's CAUGHT BY JACKSON AT THE 3, TURNS AROUND, AND FALLS INTO THE ENDZONE! TOUCHDOWN CHARGERS! The PAT is up and good and it's 10-3 Chargers.
Double coverage, triple coverage, all kindsa coverage...Madden's on a roll tonight. (Via JamesCraven)
Madden is to coverage as Jaws is to penetration. Dawson on the kickoff return and the big defensive linemen takes it to the Indy 29. 1st and 10 and Manning fires incomplete.
"It's important for everyone to have hand signals." - John Madden
2nd and 10 and the Colts will gain 5 free yards courtesy of Marcus Harris' neutral zone infraction. 2nd and 5 and Manning fires for Dallas Clark who picks up 4 thus setting up a 3rd and 1. Manning hands it off to Addai WHO GETS A FIRST DOWN AND THEN SOME AND HE TAKES IT ALL THE WAY TO THE sd 39! Pick up of 23 and on 1st down Manning throws it to Rhoads who gets 5 on the completion. On 2nd down it's Rhoads getting stopped at the line of scrimmage. 3rd down coming up for the Colts.
Manning from the shotgun throws it to Rhoads who gets a first down and takes it all the way to the SD 21. 2-minute warning.
Is that really Rosie or was it Calliendo in drag? (Via Mal)
Most likely Rosie, because not even Caliendo would do that. But then again, you never know. You can never tell with Rosie and/or Frank. 1st down for the Colts from the 21 but they'll be moved back 5 because of the false start. Rhoads on the carry bounces it to the outside and takes it all the way to the SD 12 for a pick up of 13! 2nd and short and Rhoads is stood up for no gain. 3rd and short coming up.
Manning from the gun and he takes a timeout.
"reverting back to my days playin', 'oops' was a good word". (Via Mal)
Nowadays it's "My bad". 3rd and and short and Manning fires to a wide open Gonzalez who MAKES THE CATCH AND WALKS INTO THE ENDZONE! TOUCHDOWN COLTS! Vinatieri's extra point is good and we are tied at 10.
"If Gonzalez starts singing the old Faith Hill song, 'I've Been Waiting All Day for Sunday Night', the ol' Joan Jett tune, you can understand it." - Al Michaels
Kickoff taken past the 22 and Al and John are playing of a game of you can say the word "pick" more often. The Chargers hand off to Tomlinson who gets 7 and Norv Turner is really going conservative here. Rivers fires the most awkward pass I've ever seen into the turf monster.
"Wehn you're 4-6, your head coach is about as popular as a bank CEO." - Al Michaels
3rd down and Tomlinson gets a big gain of 12 to the SD 46 and it might be hail mary time. Instead Rivers throws a quick strike to Chambers for 7.
"I don't know if there is enough time for another play and a field goal try." - John Madden who thinks you can get a play off in 3 seconds.
The hail mary try goes ary as Rivers is hit as he throws it. The ball falls harmlessly into the grass at Qualcomm Stadium and that's the end of the 2nd quarter.
At halftime, the Chargers and the Colts are tied at 10.
See you guys in the 2nd half thread.
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