GameThread for San Diego Chargers at Denver Broncos
by Brian (DaBolts) on Sep 14, 2008 12:00 PM PDT
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PrintSan Diego Chargers at Denver Broncos, Sep 14, 2008 1:15 PM PDT
All right now, this is what we have been waiting for. At the end of this one the Chargers are either even at 1-1 or two games out two games into the season. Expect both teams to be hungry and pull out all the stops.
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Eww gross!
Put it away! Put it away!
Isn't it enough to know that I ruined a pony making a gift for you?
Stupid Oakland and KC game better hurry up and finish
Or I’m gonna miss the beginning of ours
by matthewverygood on Sep 14, 2008 12:59 PM PDT reply actions
Inactives
Nick Hardwicke, Marcus McNeill, DeJuan Tribble, Anthony Waters, Kynan Forney, Kris Wilson, Brandon McKinney, and Charlie Whitehurst.
Buster gets his first 2008 (football) action
by matthewverygood on Sep 14, 2008 1:10 PM PDT reply actions
All right I just got back from fishing
Where I absorbed all San Diego’s bad luck, we’re going to be good today.
"He's doing everything a receiver would do except catch the ball." Mike Shanahan
by Brian (DaBolts) on Sep 14, 2008 1:13 PM PDT reply actions
Anyone wants seaweed
We’re covered.
"He's doing everything a receiver would do except catch the ball." Mike Shanahan
by Brian (DaBolts) on Sep 14, 2008 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions
So this is where the party is?
Post here or in a regurgitated Padres Open Thread?
What to do, what to do…
Chicks Dig the Bullpen.
Both!
www.PadsAndEnds.blogspot.com
"jbox does not drink coffee, as it makes him clean house big time." ~Kev
by TheThirdGonzalez on Sep 14, 2008 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm giving it a go.
But it may get all nuts up in here in the Chardres threads.
Chicks Dig the Bullpen.
Yeah it's time
to stand in the way of something.
Isn't it enough to know that I ruined a pony making a gift for you?
Good Luck Chargers
I’m a Raider fan ,but just sliding by to tell you guys that the Raiders are rooting for u to win.
Wack To Mack With The General and The Back. (J-Mac and D-Mac)
Thanks Man
"He's doing everything a receiver would do except catch the ball." Mike Shanahan
by Brian (DaBolts) on Sep 14, 2008 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Gotta cover better than that
"He's doing everything a receiver would do except catch the ball." Mike Shanahan
by Brian (DaBolts) on Sep 14, 2008 1:19 PM PDT reply actions
This is my first football open thread
It’s hard to take breaks to type , except when Denver gets two consecutive false starts then it’s super easy
by matthewverygood on Sep 14, 2008 1:21 PM PDT reply actions
Nice Stop
"He's doing everything a receiver would do except catch the ball." Mike Shanahan
by Brian (DaBolts) on Sep 14, 2008 1:23 PM PDT reply actions
Well ok
I guess we’re not supposed to win this one…
Isn't it enough to know that I ruined a pony making a gift for you?
you gotta be kiddin me
"He's doing everything a receiver would do except catch the ball." Mike Shanahan
by Brian (DaBolts) on Sep 14, 2008 1:30 PM PDT reply actions
Ouch
"He's doing everything a receiver would do except catch the ball." Mike Shanahan
by Brian (DaBolts) on Sep 14, 2008 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow
I’m glad this game is rigged. Broncos must really want to win. Ohhhh a bad call, sorry! the replay system doesn’t work!!! Even though he was clearly down by contact. Unbelievable. That is literal cheating.
People the world over have always been more impressed by the power of our example than by the example of our power.
by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Sep 14, 2008 1:33 PM PDT reply actions
I could have sworn
that market penetration for cable television had reached the state of Colorado.
Isn't it enough to know that I ruined a pony making a gift for you?
You all just watch
THEY will challenge a call later and the machine will be miraculously repaired.
Chicks Dig the Bullpen.
Don't doubt it
People the world over have always been more impressed by the power of our example than by the example of our power.
by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Sep 14, 2008 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Congrats Donkeys
You scored a TD on us for the first time since 2006 because of a BS replay equipment malfunction
by matthewverygood on Sep 14, 2008 1:36 PM PDT reply actions
Ok I understand that they can't wait forever to fix the thing
but TWO MINUTES? Who can fix a complicated electronic equipment malfunction in TWO EFFING MInutes? BS.
People the world over have always been more impressed by the power of our example than by the example of our power.
by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Sep 14, 2008 1:38 PM PDT reply actions
There are cellphones and TVs in the booth
Isn't it enough to know that I ruined a pony making a gift for you?
That's if you ignore
those headsets everyone has on.
Isn't it enough to know that I ruined a pony making a gift for you?
Pads just scored two.
Runners on the corners, 1 out in the second.
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"jbox does not drink coffee, as it makes him clean house big time." ~Kev
by TheThirdGonzalez on Sep 14, 2008 1:41 PM PDT reply actions
Baek just went down
Bard pinch hitting for him in the 2nd?
Isn't it enough to know that I ruined a pony making a gift for you?
Chargers are marching down the field
Lets keep this SD in sync goodness going.
Chicks Dig the Bullpen.
I'll take that
"He's doing everything a receiver would do except catch the ball." Mike Shanahan
by Brian (DaBolts) on Sep 14, 2008 1:49 PM PDT reply actions
Need a few more of those
Rivers was carving up their D there before the red.
Isn't it enough to know that I ruined a pony making a gift for you?
Timeout?
Get Cutler some Kleenex!
Isn't it enough to know that I ruined a pony making a gift for you?
Someone called me a mean name!!!
People the world over have always been more impressed by the power of our example than by the example of our power.
by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Sep 14, 2008 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions
I mean, it was a great play
Just curious why he was even there
by matthewverygood on Sep 14, 2008 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions
seriously
People the world over have always been more impressed by the power of our example than by the example of our power.
by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Sep 14, 2008 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions
FYI
Clinton Hart is out of the game with a hand injury, that’s why Gregory was in there
by matthewverygood on Sep 14, 2008 2:07 PM PDT reply actions
Ever since that equipment malfunction cant-call
the doncs have been fired up.
I think they think they are thinking they are entitled now.
Chicks Dig the Bullpen.
Well we can't get replays
so they’ve got that going for them
Isn't it enough to know that I ruined a pony making a gift for you?
Bolts need to regroup
and stop handing this game to them
Isn't it enough to know that I ruined a pony making a gift for you?
Not so fast.
People the world over have always been more impressed by the power of our example than by the example of our power.
by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Sep 14, 2008 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Can't blame the malfunction
Got to try to change the momentum.
People the world over have always been more impressed by the power of our example than by the example of our power.
by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Sep 14, 2008 2:16 PM PDT reply actions
True
Even without it it’s 14-3, if they were somehow stopped on that drive
Isn't it enough to know that I ruined a pony making a gift for you?
LIke that.
People the world over have always been more impressed by the power of our example than by the example of our power.
by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Sep 14, 2008 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Ok, how about we get an INT here
“How ’bout a fresca?”
Isn't it enough to know that I ruined a pony making a gift for you?
that's a Mudcat line
People the world over have always been more impressed by the power of our example than by the example of our power.
by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Sep 14, 2008 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Alright
They’re gonna penalty to death. Make the stop.
Isn't it enough to know that I ruined a pony making a gift for you?
Just lost the Mo
People the world over have always been more impressed by the power of our example than by the example of our power.
by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Sep 14, 2008 2:26 PM PDT reply actions
There we go!
Rows of lights to illuminate lines
Why don't they turn them off and let us see night
Drove crazed, grooming my lies
You can't look in on one way eyes
do NOT
let them score the rest of this half.
People the world over have always been more impressed by the power of our example than by the example of our power.
by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Sep 14, 2008 2:38 PM PDT reply actions
I better not see any prevent D
on this drive
by matthewverygood on Sep 14, 2008 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions
i hate ted cotrell
People the world over have always been more impressed by the power of our example than by the example of our power.
by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Sep 14, 2008 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions
who is gregory
and why does he suck??
People the world over have always been more impressed by the power of our example than by the example of our power.
by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Sep 14, 2008 2:49 PM PDT reply actions
Ted Cotrell
Worst D Coordinator in the history of the NFL.
People the world over have always been more impressed by the power of our example than by the example of our power.
by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Sep 14, 2008 2:51 PM PDT reply actions
Man they are wearing
us out. Hope there are some good second half adjustments.
"He's doing everything a receiver would do except catch the ball." Mike Shanahan
by Brian (DaBolts) on Sep 14, 2008 2:56 PM PDT reply actions
Reminds me of the shootout against Cincy a couple years back
I hope we get a similar outcome
by matthewverygood on Sep 14, 2008 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions
It could happen
Denver D has had its lapses
"He's doing everything a receiver would do except catch the ball." Mike Shanahan
by Brian (DaBolts) on Sep 14, 2008 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions
You have to love that TD run
Set us up this drive too
"He's doing everything a receiver would do except catch the ball." Mike Shanahan
by Brian (DaBolts) on Sep 14, 2008 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes, Chambers!
"He's doing everything a receiver would do except catch the ball." Mike Shanahan
by Brian (DaBolts) on Sep 14, 2008 3:19 PM PDT reply actions
Awesome
Back in the game. Time to stop ’em, D
by matthewverygood on Sep 14, 2008 3:19 PM PDT reply actions
Down 1TD
We are in this.
"He's doing everything a receiver would do except catch the ball." Mike Shanahan
by Brian (DaBolts) on Sep 14, 2008 3:20 PM PDT reply actions
Nice stop
"He's doing everything a receiver would do except catch the ball." Mike Shanahan
by Brian (DaBolts) on Sep 14, 2008 3:24 PM PDT reply actions
Gates!
"He's doing everything a receiver would do except catch the ball." Mike Shanahan
by Brian (DaBolts) on Sep 14, 2008 3:28 PM PDT reply actions
Another stop
"He's doing everything a receiver would do except catch the ball." Mike Shanahan
by Brian (DaBolts) on Sep 14, 2008 3:35 PM PDT reply actions
Gotta love it
"He's doing everything a receiver would do except catch the ball." Mike Shanahan
by Brian (DaBolts) on Sep 14, 2008 4:06 PM PDT up reply actions
You just spoiled it for me
I’m watching a couple mins behind on DVR
by matthewverygood on Sep 14, 2008 4:07 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm on radio
I don’t know what the delay is
Isn't it enough to know that I ruined a pony making a gift for you?
Do you love football
"He's doing everything a receiver would do except catch the ball." Mike Shanahan
by Brian (DaBolts) on Sep 14, 2008 4:10 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Yeah I felt like I should do a lot of drugs in the first quarter
Now I feel like I did them all
:D
Isn't it enough to know that I ruined a pony making a gift for you?
Picked the wrong week to quit sniffing glue
by matthewverygood on Sep 14, 2008 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions
ha, Im with ya
"He's doing everything a receiver would do except catch the ball." Mike Shanahan
by Brian (DaBolts) on Sep 14, 2008 4:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Now back on the D
Let’s not get punished for scoring too soon
by matthewverygood on Sep 14, 2008 4:14 PM PDT reply actions
**(@#^(#&^&*)^!@(_&^(_&^#$
ryon keep your hands to yourself!
this is starting to look alot like last week…
Chicks Dig the Bullpen.
They're gonna pull it out
"He's doing everything a receiver would do except catch the ball." Mike Shanahan
by Brian (DaBolts) on Sep 14, 2008 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions
down to the 2
SHIT
Exceeding expectations is less a matter of luck than possession of certain assets.
ooooooo, that was a fumble
sooo close. but still good play
Exceeding expectations is less a matter of luck than possession of certain assets.
the review system better be working this time!
Exceeding expectations is less a matter of luck than possession of certain assets.
Please be a fumble
Don’t F us again, replay gods
by matthewverygood on Sep 14, 2008 4:26 PM PDT reply actions
what is happenin?
Exceeding expectations is less a matter of luck than possession of certain assets.
Omg
They blew the whistle before we got the ball
Isn't it enough to know that I ruined a pony making a gift for you?
YES! FUMBLE!
NOO!! GODDAMN WhISTLE!
Exceeding expectations is less a matter of luck than possession of certain assets.
aaah, 1 more second!
Exceeding expectations is less a matter of luck than possession of certain assets.
This is unbelievable
What is this, the NBA?
Isn't it enough to know that I ruined a pony making a gift for you?
Are these Pac-10 officials?
Exceeding expectations is less a matter of luck than possession of certain assets.
Probably Mountain West
People the world over have always been more impressed by the power of our example than by the example of our power.
by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Sep 14, 2008 6:38 PM PDT up reply actions
4th and 4 to the endzone
HOLD THEM!
Exceeding expectations is less a matter of luck than possession of certain assets.
How many times
do the refs have to give the ball to the Broncos??
This is an abomination!
Chicks Dig the Bullpen.
GOING FOR 2!
wtf?!?!?!?
Exceeding expectations is less a matter of luck than possession of certain assets.
Killin me.
I gotta give up the computer here, I still think we’re talking about a win tomorrow. Seeya.
"He's doing everything a receiver would do except catch the ball." Mike Shanahan
by Brian (DaBolts) on Sep 14, 2008 4:32 PM PDT reply actions
FUUUUUUUUUUCK!
and i hate the announcers!
Exceeding expectations is less a matter of luck than possession of certain assets.
biggest pile of the worst effing stinking calls
I have ever seen in my life.
Chicks Dig the Bullpen.
there were 2 friggin chargers right there
how could they not have gotten a hand on the ball.
FG please
Exceeding expectations is less a matter of luck than possession of certain assets.
sproles, we need you!
Exceeding expectations is less a matter of luck than possession of certain assets.
by anaheim angels on Sep 14, 2008 4:33 PM PDT up reply actions
shit
failure
Exceeding expectations is less a matter of luck than possession of certain assets.
by anaheim angels on Sep 14, 2008 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Nate's been murdering the ball today
He could make a 60 yarder
by matthewverygood on Sep 14, 2008 4:35 PM PDT reply actions
cmon, 20 more yards
Exceeding expectations is less a matter of luck than possession of certain assets.
bullshit officiating again!
thats a catch
Exceeding expectations is less a matter of luck than possession of certain assets.
they owe that one to the chargers
Exceeding expectations is less a matter of luck than possession of certain assets.
by anaheim angels on Sep 14, 2008 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions
if anyone thinks
WE will get a correct call, they are sadly mistaken.
There are NO correct calls for us. evar.
Chicks Dig the Bullpen.
That clearly wasn't a catch.
People the world over have always been more impressed by the power of our example than by the example of our power.
by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Sep 14, 2008 6:37 PM PDT up reply actions
holy crap......
screwjob
http://bills.sportsbloggingnetwork.com/
by norcaliangelsfan on Sep 14, 2008 4:38 PM PDT reply actions
Absolutely ridiculous
Fire that entire crew
Isn't it enough to know that I ruined a pony making a gift for you?
GODDAMNIT!
if football games were 59 minutes, the chargers would be 2-0 right now
Exceeding expectations is less a matter of luck than possession of certain assets.
Not that it's going to matter
but can we protest or anything?
by matthewverygood on Sep 14, 2008 4:40 PM PDT reply actions
good game
your guys played great
"It's the first time that I've probably ever seen a 260 pound back run into a free safety and go flat on his back, I mean it was exciting." ~John Elway
I agree that some shady stuff happened replay wise
but at least you get a rematch in December
"It's the first time that I've probably ever seen a 260 pound back run into a free safety and go flat on his back, I mean it was exciting." ~John Elway
but what if they lose the division or even get knocked out of the playoffs because of this?
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by norcaliangelsfan on Sep 14, 2008 4:46 PM PDT up reply actions
SD proved what they needed to prove
damned good team that can hang 21 unanswered on someone. This is only the begining of this matchup.
And yeah, the calls sucked.
Mountains, forest, sea: these render man fierce, but yet do not destroy the man.
by Jeremy Bolander on Sep 14, 2008 4:55 PM PDT up reply actions
In a wide open AFC...
If SD doesn’t make it, it won’t be because of the result of the second game of the season. If anything I can see this making the Chargers even hungrier. There’s still a lot of football left to be played.
This game is so sad
To see 53 guys work hard and do everything they can to win only to have the win ripped away by the officiating. I have never seen such horrible mistakes by a crew, I almost wish we could find out that they were on the take so that there was a reasonable excuse for that mess.
With all due respect, you are not allowed to find our division rivals sexy.
wow
I’m a full time bills game but i also enjoy watching the chargers and i just want to say that the broncos didn’t deserve that win, you did
Tough call SD
Can’t say I feel sad, a great game, bad call at the end but that was the correct call, once the whistle blows, play is over.
"How do the berries taste Ralph?" Bart Simpson
"They taste like burning." Ralph Wigam
Broncoman
How convenient.
People the world over have always been more impressed by the power of our example than by the example of our power.
by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Sep 14, 2008 6:33 PM PDT up reply actions
wow, "great game"
it was the correct call because the ref made a mistake in the firstplace. jay cutlers arm wasnt even above his waste when he fumbled that.
Don't take it out on us.
We should have lost, I will admit that. If you have a problem with the officiating, write a letter to the league.
2-0.
And what if we have a problem with
your replay system? Who do i write about that? Because that was blatant cheating. You guys got away with 15 extra points. This was NOT a good game.
“If you have a problem with the officiating, write a letter to the league.”
Come on dude…don’t be an asshole
Pop-Gun Padres '08
I'm not being an asshole.
I’m telling you that while I will accept this as a Denver victory, I can understand why Chargers fans would be pissed off. The last call was pretty bad. And how is a technical malfunction blatant cheating? What if the Broncos had challenged some other play and faced the same problem? Then we’d be complaining about bad officiating.
What I was trying to say with that last sentence was that we, as Broncos fans on some sports blog on the Internets, have no control over the officiating. We can’t change the fact that Hochuli made a bad call. So please, stop taking it out on us.
I will not rub it in anyone’s face that we won, so you should not complain to me about a bad call. I’m not defending the refs or anybody else, I’m just saying that what happened is in the past now and we all need to move on. I’ve said many times that a team is best measured by how it handles adversity. Maybe that applies to fans, too.
2-0.
Just convieniant that the machines happened to be broken
when the Broncos could get a turnover and go up 14-0.
People the world over have always been more impressed by the power of our example than by the example of our power.
by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Sep 14, 2008 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions
The machine would've been broken whether the Broncos were up by 14 or down by 40.
Stop trying to make that some kind of controversy. It’s not. You can’t even prove that they would have overturned the call. (If you want my opinion, I think it would have been overturned, but I’m not a professional, am I?)
2-0.
Not saying it is some kind of controversy.
Just convieniant that it helped the home team at a key time, that’s all.
People the world over have always been more impressed by the power of our example than by the example of our power.
by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Sep 14, 2008 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Also convenient
That the clock malfunctioned on their drive while they were down a touchdown.
With all due respect, you are not allowed to find our division rivals sexy.
On "some" sports blog
Or on a Chargers sports blog?
Isn't it enough to know that I ruined a pony making a gift for you?
It doesn't matter where I am, I still had no effect on the outcome on the game.
I came over here to have a decent football conversation, and that’s the last time I’ll ever try that. Hopefully the Saints fans will be a little less belligerent this week.
2-0.
No.
If this be Hell, let us make the most of it!
by Trinidad Jack on Sep 15, 2008 8:25 AM PDT up reply actions
They should start a Broncos blog
So this guy will have a place to go where he feels more comfortable.
With all due respect, you are not allowed to find our division rivals sexy.
the ref who blew the whistle was behind cutler
both calls were executed technically correct, and both were wrong. That is an NFL problem, not a Bronco or Charger problem.
Mountains, forest, sea: these render man fierce, but yet do not destroy the man.
by Jeremy Bolander on Sep 14, 2008 4:57 PM PDT up reply actions
That is a tough way to end the game SD
I won’t apologize for the win and I am happy we won. Not the way I would have like to win that game.
"It doesn't dissipate" ~ Mike Shanahan
I'm going to have to say.
1. The Broncos deserved to win the game bad calls or not. They had their way with our defense.
2. Probably the Worst Officiated Game I have ever seen. We literally got a splintery wooden broom handle shoved right up our asses by the officials. I must say is was awfully convenient that the replay machines didn’t work when we needed them and worked perfectly when the Broncos needed them. Quite the coincidence for the home team.
People the world over have always been more impressed by the power of our example than by the example of our power.
by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Sep 14, 2008 6:36 PM PDT reply actions
Speaking of shoving things places
Ed Hockuly can shove his whistle somewhere nice.
People the world over have always been more impressed by the power of our example than by the example of our power.
by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Sep 14, 2008 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Rivers had a better way with their D
Cromarte was terrible, but they were virtually outscored if they didn’t get the help.
Isn't it enough to know that I ruined a pony making a gift for you?
They are down 15 points
if it weren’t for two “technicalities.” (The broncos fixing their replay system and Ed Hockuly single handedly handing the game to the home team). Rivers had a better game than Cutler in my opinion, considering we had no run game.
But our defense got bitch slapped, owned, manhandled, blah blah blah. We lost on two technicalities but we didn’t win because the D didn’t step up.
People the world over have always been more impressed by the power of our example than by the example of our power.
by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Sep 14, 2008 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Well that's a given.
People the world over have always been more impressed by the power of our example than by the example of our power.
by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Sep 14, 2008 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions
That baby laid a key block on your LB
for a 25 yard gain by Selvin Young
"I am he, as you are he, as you are me, and we are all together." - The Beatles
by Denver_Native on Sep 15, 2008 5:26 AM PDT up reply actions
You can't brag about Cutler
When he basically choked in the clutch twice (INT then fumble), only to be saved the second time by an officiating blunder. If the roles were switched, I would be embarrassed over my QB for choking that hard.
With all due respect, you are not allowed to find our division rivals sexy.
Bad calls? Yes. Broncos reply system? No.
The NFL owns and operates the system. The Broncos have nothing to do with it.
If the Broncos had been the victims of those calls would I be complaining? Would I feel cheated? You bet. As a matter of fact, they have been on the losing end of bad calls, many times. They will be on the wrong end of bad calls in the future too. And so will the Chargers.
Are the referees incompetent? Maybe. More likely though is that they just made mistakes. Is this some kind of conspiracy? You don’t really believe that do you?
If this be Hell, let us make the most of it!
by Trinidad Jack on Sep 14, 2008 10:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Replay system
If this be Hell, let us make the most of it!
by Trinidad Jack on Sep 15, 2008 8:24 AM PDT up reply actions
And instead of hiring a neutral party
they hire a local person who controls the replay feed, who I really hope is just incompetent.
There is no excuse for the technical failure. It is there to eliminate the human error, not be another vehicle for it.
Isn't it enough to know that I ruined a pony making a gift for you?
I agree to an extent.
The system should be up, running and tested long before the game begins. If problems are found, they should be corrected. I assume that was done. If not, changes need to be made. But sometimes things go wrong anyway. We have to accept that and do the best we can to deal with the situation at hand and minimize the possibility of future occurrences.
I’ll take you at your word that they hire somebody locally to run the machine. I was under the impression the official running the machine was a part of the officiating crew and brought in like everybody else. But I don’t know enough to argue the point.
I am sure I must be wrong, but I sense an implication in your reply that the operator was from Denver and therefore may have created the failure to create a favorable outcome for the Broncos. That would mean the operator planned in advance to make this move or was an incredibly fast thinker would dreamed up the sceme on the spot with only a few seconds to think it through. I am certain both scenerios stretch credulity too far.
Further, by that same reasoning, since Hochuli is from the San Diego area he may have been biased for the Chargers. I’m sure you agree, of course, these kinds of claims should not even be hinted at unless the person making the charge has some hard evidence to back them up..
If this be Hell, let us make the most of it!
by Trinidad Jack on Sep 15, 2008 12:05 PM PDT up reply actions
I'd agree
It’s not like this is some fly by night organization, a multi-billion dollar organization ought to be able to handle getting a video feed down on the field. That said, sheer incompetence seems most likely to me.
Next week I think I’m going to start awarding the ’Hochuli" to the poster with the absolute worst prediction.
"If two hitherto rival football teams, under the influence of brotherly love, decided to co-operate in placing the football first beyond one goal and then beyond the other, no one's happiness would be increased" Bertrand Russell
by Brian (DaBolts) on Sep 15, 2008 12:24 PM PDT up reply actions
That's kinda funny....
there is a fantasy league that awards a “norvie” for the most points left on the bench (with bad starters, of course). Of course, the award predates Norv’s tenure with the Chargers.
Mountains, forest, sea: these render man fierce, but yet do not destroy the man.
by Jeremy Bolander on Sep 15, 2008 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions
I heard
on the radio about Merkel, a NY Giants rookie back in the day who made a bone headed play not running to second, his name became synonymous with doing something blatantly stupid…
"If two hitherto rival football teams, under the influence of brotherly love, decided to co-operate in placing the football first beyond one goal and then beyond the other, no one's happiness would be increased" Bertrand Russell
by Brian (DaBolts) on Sep 15, 2008 1:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Actually it's referred to as the Merkel Boner
Merkel was on first when the winning run was knocked in, but never went to 2B. Merkel was not accustomed to being on the field and sprinted back to the dugout to avoid the crowd (fans left the stadium using the field in those days). A player on the other team (Johnny Evers) supposedly found the ball (a fan may have taken the real one) and forced Merkel out at second. After finding the umpire in the crowd he was convinced to call Merkel out. The game was replayed later after the commissioner ruled foulplay and the Giants lost. The game decided the pennant and the Cubs went on to win along with the world series.
On FootballOutsiders.com they have 2 awards that resulted from dumb mistakes. One for college and one for the pros. The college one is for John L. Smith (former Louisville and Mich St.) coach who made bad in game decisions with regularity. The other is the Keeping Chopping Wood (KCW) Trophy named for Jack Del Rio locker room escapade with an axe and a tree stump that ended up with an injured kicker as a result of poor axe usage.
With all due respect, you are not allowed to find our division rivals sexy.
and love the new sig.
Mountains, forest, sea: these render man fierce, but yet do not destroy the man.
by Jeremy Bolander on Sep 15, 2008 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions
If it comes down to the final game of the season
I wonder what the ruling would be if the Broncos somehow weren’t able to make it to the stadium…wink, wink.
Broncos automatically win?
People the world over have always been more impressed by the power of our example than by the example of our power.
by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Sep 14, 2008 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Ed Hockuly hosts a whistle blowing contest??
People the world over have always been more impressed by the power of our example than by the example of our power.
by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Sep 14, 2008 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Horrific officiating
But Norv and Company were awful in that last minute. I know it’s a ridiculous call and they had absolutely every right to be pissed, but get your act together, get the players settled and win the game. Maybe you can’t stop them from scoring the touchdown – momentum and all – but to gag on stopping the two pt conversion is inexcusable. They were more focused on Hochuli’s mistake and getting hosed than on stopping the Denver offense.
by Winfield's Ghost on Sep 15, 2008 7:20 AM PDT reply actions
exactly
we got caught up in our Hockuly Hatred™ and couldn’t focus on finishing the game. We let them get the TD and the two? We might as well have served their offense tea and biscuits to aid in their comfort as we cry like little girls on our second straight loss. San Diego sports teams are all the same (except the Soccers.)
Bring back Balboa Stadium.
by calipatrick on Sep 15, 2008 10:47 AM PDT up reply actions
as if we needed more proof that i have the ability to be the san diego sports antichrist
not only was i on the move again during this game. i was on an airplane. thats way worse than driving.
and i was flying back from denver no less.
however, while my plane was airborne the chargers actually did come back and take the lead, only to blow a herd of goats while i was waiting for my pickup outside terminal 1.
so i don’t even know what to think…
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well you're never allowed to leave ever again. ever.
except for the padres. on with the Strasburg!
Bring back Balboa Stadium.
works for me
why the hell would anyone want to leave cali anyways?
stupid weddings hahah
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