Chargers Defeat Cowboys 20-17, Continue Winning Streak
by John Gennaro on Dec 13, 2009 4:26 PM PST
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Well, this day has worked out just lovely, hasn't it? The Chargers defeat the Cowboys, and look good doing it, and the Broncos and Bengals both lose their games. A win against the Bengals next week and Norv can start thinking about resting players on Christmas and against Washington.
This a team that's not just about their personnel, but about their coaching. Ron Rivera managed to hold the Cowboys to 10 points (those last 7 were in garbage time) with any run defense (outside of the goal line stand). Norv Turner looked like he knew every Dallas defensive call before Wade Phillips did. Play-calling on both sides of the ball was absolutely perfect. It's the performance of the coaching that has been the biggest factor in the Chargers winning 8 straight games in 2009, and 16 straight games in the month of December.
Philip Rivers won the battle of the QBs against Tony Romo, and I will not hear it differently. Romo had the benefit of a strong running game, and the defenses were playing just about the same, yet he could not consistently get first downs. Besides the 99 yard drive (that Tony was barely involved in), I was not very impressed by the Cowboys offense today. Rivers did everything he possibly could (including avoiding many rushes) to win this game and looked great doing it (besides the interception).
Some quick Bolts are below. As always, your feedback is appreciated and will be a part of the final selections after I re-watch the game.
- Philip Rivers
- Antonio Gates
- Vincent Jackson
- Malcom Floyd
- Marcus McNeill
- Stephen Cooper
- Brandon Siler
- Antonio Cromartie
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All Chargers post-game talk, as well as SNF discussions, should go on here. Keep it up all night, fellas. Oh, and if any of the Cowboy fans drop by….be nice. They were incredibly generous to us all week.
"I did not invent the wheel, I was the crooked spoke adjacent." - Aesop Rock
by John Gennaro on Dec 13, 2009 4:28 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Keep it up all night, fellas.
We’ll try… just for her.
"Get on board early," Black said, alluding to, what he feels, is a crop of up-and-coming players.
"I would tell those fans that we're going to play good baseball. We're going to play hard. We're going to have exciting young players..." -Bud Black
by The Kipper on Dec 13, 2009 4:31 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Bolts for Cesaire and Scott
Those guys made the goal line stand happen. Very stout.
by RealM5 on Dec 14, 2009 10:57 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
I propose a new award
Stephen Cooper should get a Bolt for his defense AND a dolt for dropping at least 3 passes that a 3 year old amputee could have caught.
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Dec 13, 2009 4:29 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Isn't it enough to know that I ruined a pony making a gift for you? ◔ヮ◔
Uncommon Sportsman :: Absurdity in play
by Axion on Dec 13, 2009 4:31 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
INTERCEPTION!
Mountain West Connection ::Above the Rest::
Bolts From The Blue "There’s a gleam men. Let’s go get the gleam! Focus and Finish!!! One play at a time!!! Let's Go!!!"
Representing the San Diego State University Aztecs, home of the 2009 College Cheerleading National Champions in the all women's division.
by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Dec 13, 2009 4:37 PM PST up reply actions 2 recs
Not sure I agree with Cooper as a Bolt
Dropped interceptions, and getting absolutely manhandled in the middle. I’m starting to firmly believe that a lot of the team’s issues with being bad against the run are because of his ineffectiveness.
by Andy (allfield) on Dec 13, 2009 10:39 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Good game, guys.
Can’t wait till our team can hold people on 3rd and Longs. I’m gonna go search for a new kicker now.
I saw a dog today. Have you seen a dog? You probably have. How was school? Was it fun? Did you get a lot of homework? Huh? Do you have any friends? Do you have a best friend? Does he have a big coat, too?
by Aaron Novinger on Dec 13, 2009 4:29 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
It was a good game
Hopefully Ware is okay, never want to see an injury and good luck on the kicker, sorry you can’t have ours though.
The one and only AzDuck
by Dude52089 on Dec 13, 2009 9:04 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Sprained neck.
Probably won’t make it next week, which sucks cuz we’ve got to go to New Orleans. Could really use him there.
Go Ducks!
I saw a dog today. Have you seen a dog? You probably have. How was school? Was it fun? Did you get a lot of homework? Huh? Do you have any friends? Do you have a best friend? Does he have a big coat, too?
by Aaron Novinger on Dec 13, 2009 9:23 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Wade Phillips=Almost Bolt
For calling what seemed like 14 running plays that ate up so much clock in the 3rd quarter, and not letting Romo lose the game for them
by carneypower2005 on Dec 13, 2009 4:33 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I’m pretty sure Phillips doesn’t call the plays on offense.
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Bloody Elbow // "I win again. Engrish is my bitch." - Steven Zucconi
by Richard Wade on Dec 13, 2009 4:56 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
8 in a row. Nice.
I only get to watch one more week. Then the Houston airport for the Tennessee game. Then incommunicado, trekking in the Ecuadorian Andes.
I will be back for our Super Bowl appearance!
"Get on board early," Black said, alluding to, what he feels, is a crop of up-and-coming players.
"I would tell those fans that we're going to play good baseball. We're going to play hard. We're going to have exciting young players..." -Bud Black
by The Kipper on Dec 13, 2009 4:34 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
19 straight games with 20 or more points
Longest December Winning streak in League history
I love you guys. <3
by DanTails on Dec 13, 2009 4:39 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
A win next week against Cincy clinches that the division tiebreakers
are no worse than tied all the way up to strength of victory, regardless of what Denver does. I’m not going to try to calculate that right now, but it seems like the victory over the Bengals combined with the win over the Dolphins will line up favorably with the Broncos win over the Patriots.
by Lenny Suckerpunch on Dec 13, 2009 4:46 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Win next week and we clinch a playoff spot.
Our magic number for the division is 2. Any combination of two Charger wins or Denver losses will clinch us the AFC West.
"I aim to misbehave." - Mal Reynolds
by Zach (maestro876) on Dec 13, 2009 4:51 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
that too
probably the point to focus on
by Lenny Suckerpunch on Dec 13, 2009 4:56 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
So not only can we clinch a playoff spot next week
but we can clinch the division. sweet
by creanium on Dec 13, 2009 5:08 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
If Denver loses, yes.
"I aim to misbehave." - Mal Reynolds
by Zach (maestro876) on Dec 13, 2009 5:12 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
by my math
a Charger win coupled with losses by the Broncos and the Pats clinches the No. 2 seed next week
by frobino on Dec 13, 2009 5:27 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Congratulations- from a Cowboys fan.
John (Obviousman) was a class act on our site, and I’d like to wish you guys the best of luck going forward. I think a lot of your team (not a big fan of Phillip, but hey) and I think you guys have a good shot at shaking that albatross off this year. Your play deserves it.
Again, congratulations, and Merry Christmas to all you guys.
I have noticed a new resurgence in Cowboy hating in 2007, which can only mean one thing- We're back.
by nspirals on Dec 13, 2009 5:02 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
Thanks Man.
You guys were all really cool here as well this week.
"I aim to misbehave." - Mal Reynolds
by Zach (maestro876) on Dec 13, 2009 5:05 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I can understand...
…your or any opposition’s dislike (for lack of a better word) of Rivers. But any objective fan would have to admit that he is playing some great football. (Just as I, as a subjective fan, would admit that he can be kinda obnoxious at times.)
by Andy (allfield) on Dec 13, 2009 10:42 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Guess I was wrong!
Well I guess I have to eat crow!,after the start of this season I said I thought the Chargers were in deep trouble,and at that point they were,both in the play and coaching,well I guess they got the message,to say they turned it around is a understatement!.
I never quit believeing in the team,been a loyal fan for to long for that,but I was disapointed in what I saw a the start of the year.
Now that I said I was wrong,I must say that I think the coaching has improved by leaps and bounds,the play and attidude has changed,its really good to see this,keep it up,lets see where we can go from here,GO CHARGERS!!
Gary
by GaryE on Dec 13, 2009 5:10 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Spread the crow!
I too must take a healthy bite. After the loss to Denver, I said the team would have trouble winning 6 games.
Yeah, sure, there are still areas for concern. But let’s enjoy the moment, shall we?
by Andy (allfield) on Dec 13, 2009 10:44 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I went through the gameday thread
and saw you guys were wondering where I was.
I had a bunch of friends over to watch the game, including a Cowboy fan, so I wasn’t on the computer. We had a good time, everyone enjoyed themselves (except Cowboy fan).
"I aim to misbehave." - Mal Reynolds
by Zach (maestro876) on Dec 13, 2009 5:13 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Man this is such a special season
But I would still be worried about the chargers defense and star players
by BFTB_zach on Dec 13, 2009 5:16 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
You have to add Dobbins to the Bolt list...
He played very well all game.
Our collective lack of productivity has clearly paid off in the grandest of fashion. We are going to Pasadena. Yes, let that sink in. WE ARE GOING TO PASADENA. To be honest, this has not yet hit me-WE ARE GOING TO PASADENA. Wow.
Juju, We applaud your devotion and pure decency throughout the season.
by CaDuck on Dec 13, 2009 5:20 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
sign silier to a long term contract
As soon as possible. dude is a beast.
Nice to meet you! I mean, you kindov suck but my dad says you might be good some day. (Stan Marsh talking to Jay Cutler on South Park)
by cameronm on Dec 13, 2009 5:26 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
He signed a four year deal in July 2007.
Bolts from the Blue // "I have got to be the most boring GM in the league." - A.J. Smith
Bloody Elbow // "I win again. Engrish is my bitch." - Steven Zucconi
by Richard Wade on Dec 13, 2009 5:41 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
hell yeah
good to hear.
Nice to meet you! I mean, you kindov suck but my dad says you might be good some day. (Stan Marsh talking to Jay Cutler on South Park)
by cameronm on Dec 13, 2009 7:16 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
was that his rookie contract?
cause if it is he’ll hold out. that’ll be another day
by not humble enough on Dec 13, 2009 10:16 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I can’t stand the Giants. Nice to see them getting their asses kicked early.
Bolts from the Blue // "I have got to be the most boring GM in the league." - A.J. Smith
Bloody Elbow // "I win again. Engrish is my bitch." - Steven Zucconi
by Richard Wade on Dec 13, 2009 5:42 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Osgood = bolt
Two downed punts inside the five. He had as much with only giving up 10 points by making the cowboys drive the entire field as anyone.
by flounder2 on Dec 13, 2009 6:00 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
He actually caught the first one himself.
Just amazing.
"I aim to misbehave." - Mal Reynolds
by Zach (maestro876) on Dec 13, 2009 6:13 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Scifres as well
Although he only played to expectations. Loved seeing video of him donking the scoreboard in warmups.
by Hoot1969 on Dec 13, 2009 6:35 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
osgood and scifres
BOLTS.. loved how much fun those 2 were having on punts today, Scifres got pissed earlier on the first one, but then Kassim made two awesome plays and made it look like he and Mike were the only two out there. Great game!
by zabosox33 on Dec 13, 2009 7:09 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Scifres
You could tell he was getting a little wary of that bloody monolith of a tv, he was hitting line drives far more than he usually does, and that first punt, he normally L-punts there. Loved him flexing after he hit it in practice, at least an almost bolt for that alone.
by ZigKitsune on Dec 13, 2009 9:15 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Lt for almost bolt
He had a big part in that nearly game ending drive. Also, I do believe I saw a side hop in the hole to avoid a backfield tackle and turned it into a 5 yard pick up or so. I haven’t seen that since early 2007. While he hasn’t been the lt of old it is still good to see him be a big part of our offense
by Stephen (shaynes41) on Dec 13, 2009 6:48 PM PST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Cooper
Do they keep stats for interceptions dropped? If so, he’s got to be among the leaders.
Not much yet from the blog boys and girls but here’s a couple of the early stuff around the Web:
http://mrsportsblog.wordpress.com/2009/12/13/chargers-display-big-d-in-win-over-cowboys/
http://www.profootballfansite.com/?p=11122 (Dude says Jerry Jones messed up by hiring Wade Phillips over Norv Turner)
by cucamonga on Dec 13, 2009 6:53 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
in coop's defense
he did legit drop the one near the goal line on the bootleg play, but the other one later in the game wasn’t really a “drop”, romo threw an absolute DUCK that was floating every which way, and coop really had no chance to pick it.
by zabosox33 on Dec 13, 2009 7:12 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
osgood for sure bolt
I love seeing him work so hard and getting some well deserved pub. I agree with all the previous posts for bolts and cooper ? the only dolt so far. I gotta say I LOVE this team….they are special. looking forward to the next few weeks.
by skberry64 on Dec 13, 2009 7:17 PM PST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Good point. Osgood is definitely worthy of a Bolt
Our collective lack of productivity has clearly paid off in the grandest of fashion. We are going to Pasadena. Yes, let that sink in. WE ARE GOING TO PASADENA. To be honest, this has not yet hit me-WE ARE GOING TO PASADENA. Wow.
Juju, We applaud your devotion and pure decency throughout the season.
by CaDuck on Dec 13, 2009 8:10 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Hell of a game
Current Phinsider Feud Points: 23
T.Lex doesn't want to be fed, he wants to hunt. Can't just suppress sixty five million years of gut instinct.
by Patssuck456 on Dec 13, 2009 7:33 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
O-Line BOLT
protected PR all day and even got great pushes during some big run plays. Dielman really played well, and I feel like this line is meshing very, very well.
by zabosox33 on Dec 13, 2009 8:09 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
My guess
is that Dielman enjoyed the opportunity to go up against Olshansky and hit him for real.
"I aim to misbehave." - Mal Reynolds
by Zach (maestro876) on Dec 13, 2009 8:28 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Olshansky was a non-factor for pretty much the whole game,
Reminded me of his last season in San Diego!
Our collective lack of productivity has clearly paid off in the grandest of fashion. We are going to Pasadena. Yes, let that sink in. WE ARE GOING TO PASADENA. To be honest, this has not yet hit me-WE ARE GOING TO PASADENA. Wow.
Juju, We applaud your devotion and pure decency throughout the season.
by CaDuck on Dec 13, 2009 9:01 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Same goes for Burnett though
So I can’t say we got the better end of the swap (not that it was a straight up trade but that’s how it basically ended up looking).
by cowbell on Dec 13, 2009 11:01 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Burnett has played rather well since coming back from his injury.
"I aim to misbehave." - Mal Reynolds
by Zach (maestro876) on Dec 14, 2009 7:26 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I know our rushing game wasn't great
But a lot of people were asking when our rush would help us finish off a win. We got the ball with 9:13 left in the game (or somewhere around there) the cowboys didn’t see the ball until just under 2 minutes with no timeouts and down by 10. That is finishing a game with the rushing attack so the last drive run game = a bolt in my opinion.
The one and only AzDuck
by Dude52089 on Dec 13, 2009 9:09 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
I was asking to see it
And I was loving it when it was happening!
by Stephen (shaynes41) on Dec 14, 2009 8:49 AM PST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
It's nice to finally see
A charger safety fight off a block to make a tackle
by RamCharger on Dec 13, 2009 9:12 PM PST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
impressive road win
LT lookin good
Defense solid too
by WarWolf on Dec 13, 2009 9:51 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Dare I say...
…that Philip actually NOT get a Bolt this week. If the definition is to “play beyond expectations,” then I could point to at least 3 passes that were far below expectations (the interception, the deep pass to Floyd by the goal line, and the deep out to Jackson). Don’t get me wrong — PR is still my hero and he had a great game, but we’ve come to expect it. Making the Bolts list should be Special.
by Andy (allfield) on Dec 13, 2009 10:50 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
No
Mountain West Connection ::Above the Rest::
Bolts From The Blue "There’s a gleam men. Let’s go get the gleam! Focus and Finish!!! One play at a time!!! Let's Go!!!"
Representing the San Diego State University Aztecs, home of the 2009 College Cheerleading National Champions in the all women's division.
by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Dec 13, 2009 10:52 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
That was a special game by Philip. Those three throws are negated by his incredible pocket awareness all game.
"I did not invent the wheel, I was the crooked spoke adjacent." - Aesop Rock
by John Gennaro on Dec 14, 2009 2:29 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Great Frakkin' Game today.
I’ll repeat what’s already been said: Silar was awesome today.
LOVED that goal line stand near the end of the 2nd quarter.
The crazy thing is that the Chargers still have room for improvement. I’m hoping they peak at exactly the ‘right’ time. Go Chargers!
33 Wins. Yeah, I said it.
by JETisKing on Dec 14, 2009 12:08 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Bolt
for our run defense, I don’t care if they gave up 400 rushing yards in the game, that goal line stand from inside the 3 was ridiculous, huge props to Siler for a great game, and I don’t think he’s bolt worthy, but Merriman didn’t hurt us today and was in on at least 2 of those goal line stands stopping barber. Just a great game all around.
by HockeyFan on Dec 14, 2009 12:05 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
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