Game Thread: Chargers at Titans, 2nd Half
by John Gennaro on Dec 25, 2009 6:06 PM PST
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PrintWell that's exactly the type of first half I was looking for. Everything seemed to work for the Chargers (even the run defense) when they weren't playing a soft zone on defense. The rushing offense, led by LaDainian Tomlinson and a healthy-looking Nick Hardwick, looks positive in every way.
Save for a few small injuries (Eric Weddle, Shaun Phillips), I'd say that first half went exactly according to plan. The Chargers have always, and will always, be content to play smart football and let teams like the Titans beat themselves with turnovers (2 so far) and dumb penalties (plenty). If the defense can hold, tomorrow we'll be discussing which Chargers should sit out the next two weeks to rest.
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Bring the Volektricity
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Dec 25, 2009 6:10 PM PST reply actions
3 and out
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Dec 25, 2009 6:17 PM PST reply actions
what a throw!
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Dec 25, 2009 6:21 PM PST reply actions
TD LT!
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Dec 25, 2009 6:26 PM PST reply actions
Wow.
Titans had no chance against this bandsaw.
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Dec 25, 2009 6:32 PM PST reply actions
Nice play
Dobbins grew up 10 minutes from the Nashville stadium — hopefully he’s got a lot of friends/family there tonight…
NFL.com/live is rediculous
They’re interviewing Keith Bullick on the sidelines right now… while you can see the Titans actually playing on the Jumbotron behind them. They didn’t show a single play from that last drive, just constantly analyzing
You have to click the "live" button
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Dec 25, 2009 6:38 PM PST up reply actions
Offense
has been the best defense, and has taken CJ out of the game completely. On top of that, the Chargers D is playing very well.
"I did not invent the wheel, I was the crooked spoke adjacent." - Aesop Rock
He’s been very good with challenges this year. I’d bet he’s won more than he’s lost
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by John Gennaro on Dec 25, 2009 6:40 PM PST up reply actions
Many people are
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by John Gennaro on Dec 25, 2009 6:46 PM PST up reply actions
lovin PR17 out there
but wouldnt mind seeing some Volektricity in the 4th
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Too many screens
They finally sniffed one out.
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are you effing kidding me with that catch?!?!?!!?
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Floyd is having the game of his life
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by John Gennaro on Dec 25, 2009 6:42 PM PST up reply actions
he looks like a pro-bowler out there
playing himself in to a huge offseason contract no doubt
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4 TDs each for our RBs
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Dec 25, 2009 6:42 PM PST reply actions
I mean combined
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Dec 25, 2009 6:42 PM PST up reply actions
25 point lead
Bring in Volek, Hester, Kris Wilson, English, Vaughn Martin, etc.
"I did not invent the wheel, I was the crooked spoke adjacent." - Aesop Rock
Naw
CJ is still a threat to turn this game around
Angels 2010: We need a starting pitcher, not a kneeless hitter!
He’s been held in check so far
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by John Gennaro on Dec 25, 2009 6:44 PM PST up reply actions
i like Norv this game
“ok Fisher, i see your RB, and raise you 4 tds. eat my ass. love, Norv”
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by justdave on Dec 25, 2009 6:44 PM PST reply actions 3 recs
Kickoff Coverage
Bolt. They’ve been great all game.
"I did not invent the wheel, I was the crooked spoke adjacent." - Aesop Rock
5 straight TDs
SD’s offense is incredible.
"I did not invent the wheel, I was the crooked spoke adjacent." - Aesop Rock
Millen just said
Cooper is a great linebacker. I’d be a little worried about that compliment if I’m Cooper.
he thought Joey Harrington was a great QB too...
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Should Rivers be worried about Millen’s compliments also?
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by John Gennaro on Dec 25, 2009 6:48 PM PST up reply actions
Weddle pick
I love Weddle.
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Yikes
That was an awful throw
"I did not invent the wheel, I was the crooked spoke adjacent." - Aesop Rock
by John Gennaro on Dec 25, 2009 6:50 PM PST up reply actions
either two seconds
or four yards behind his receiver.
not good at all.
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It looked about 3 feet to the left of where he wanted to put it.
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by John Gennaro on Dec 25, 2009 6:52 PM PST up reply actions
if you force him to be a one dimensional QB
you can beat him. its when he’s able to use his feet that he can be tough. fortunately for us, the score is dictating the scenario…
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pick pickedy pick pick pick
run up the score?
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Dec 25, 2009 6:50 PM PST reply actions
Hester in for LT
If you can score TDs with him as the RB, more power to you. I bet VJ is on the sidelines too.
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by John Gennaro on Dec 25, 2009 6:51 PM PST up reply actions
Nevermind
VJ is still out there.
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by John Gennaro on Dec 25, 2009 6:51 PM PST up reply actions
Bring the Volektricity
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Dec 25, 2009 6:53 PM PST reply actions
Next drive for sure.
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by John Gennaro on Dec 25, 2009 6:53 PM PST up reply actions
Sproles is great when the other team is in no mood to tackle.
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haha
LT is done
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Dec 25, 2009 6:53 PM PST up reply actions
HAHAHHAHAHAHHAH
Matt Millen, talking about things that Darren Sproles does well… mentions that he’s short.
yes Matt, he is quite good at being short.
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Nfl network REALLY blows
quote: How good is Sproles? he’s short. And quick…
Short? Just says teh first things that comes to mind.
Well, his name is LT
A true MVP
You know he'd love to lift up that Lombardi Trophy
A touchdown machine
You know what I mean?
Put him in the redzone, TD guaranteed
i kno rite
lol
Big kid tested, mother fucker approved
by CurbEnthusiasm on Dec 25, 2009 6:59 PM PST up reply actions
I think he said
“used his feet”.
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by Zach (maestro876) on Dec 25, 2009 7:01 PM PST up reply actions
Tiny Darren
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Dec 25, 2009 6:57 PM PST reply actions
The line has been fantastic tonight. Especially Dielman/Hardwick/Vasquez
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by John Gennaro on Dec 25, 2009 6:58 PM PST up reply actions
Just dropped a 40-burger on Tennessee
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Man
I did not expect this game to go so well.
Well, his name is LT
A true MVP
You know he'd love to lift up that Lombardi Trophy
A touchdown machine
You know what I mean?
Put him in the redzone, TD guaranteed
Game over
The Titans are just going to hand it to Johnson for the rest of the game. They’re not trying to come back anymore.
"I did not invent the wheel, I was the crooked spoke adjacent." - Aesop Rock
Yup.
Though if they were trying to come back, they should also just hand it to Johnson. He’s just as likely to make a big play, and less likely to turn it over than Young.
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by Zach (maestro876) on Dec 25, 2009 7:02 PM PST up reply actions
No big plays from him this game.
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by John Gennaro on Dec 25, 2009 7:03 PM PST up reply actions
Exactly
25 yards is not a big play for him, and holding him to just one is almost unheard of
"I did not invent the wheel, I was the crooked spoke adjacent." - Aesop Rock
by John Gennaro on Dec 25, 2009 7:06 PM PST up reply actions
Doesn't mean anything
Millen’s a very good color commentator.
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by John Gennaro on Dec 25, 2009 7:06 PM PST up reply actions
Meeerrrrryyyyyyy Christmas!
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Dec 25, 2009 7:06 PM PST up reply actions
I don’t understand adding “burger” to the end of your desired point total for the Chargers’ offense.
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by John Gennaro on Dec 25, 2009 7:07 PM PST up reply actions
Blame Rich Eisen.
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by Zach (maestro876) on Dec 25, 2009 7:07 PM PST up reply actions
Means Kris Wilson is probably in
Hardwick is out, Hester/Tolbert, Naanee and Osgood are our WRs now
Angels 2010: We need a starting pitcher, not a kneeless hitter!
Hardwick needs some work.
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by John Gennaro on Dec 25, 2009 7:07 PM PST up reply actions
Nevermind, Norman at C.
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by John Gennaro on Dec 25, 2009 7:08 PM PST up reply actions
I forgot how much Tennessee hates Volek. That’s fun.
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by John Gennaro on Dec 25, 2009 7:08 PM PST up reply actions
Hester working on getting a garbage-time Bolt
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Yup
He did make some fantastic blocks for LT in the first half though.
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by John Gennaro on Dec 25, 2009 7:12 PM PST up reply actions
I want to see Osgood blow by/rumble over Finnegan
Guy has been cheating all game. Only difference is that this week, he’s getting flagged for it.
Banned from Arrowhead Pride... and Music City Miracles certainly don't like me very much, either.
"Ah act the way ah feel." --Elvis Presley
KO in at WR
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Dec 25, 2009 7:10 PM PST reply actions
Stupid fumbling.
We didn’t need that.
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by Zach (maestro876) on Dec 25, 2009 7:12 PM PST reply actions
Are you really still worried?
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by John Gennaro on Dec 25, 2009 7:12 PM PST up reply actions
Not at all.
I just don’t like it for our stats.
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by Zach (maestro876) on Dec 25, 2009 7:13 PM PST up reply actions
F the stats
We have a bye.
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by John Gennaro on Dec 25, 2009 7:14 PM PST up reply actions
Who fumbled?
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Dec 25, 2009 7:12 PM PST reply actions
Hester. Seemingly at the bottom of the pile.
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by John Gennaro on Dec 25, 2009 7:12 PM PST up reply actions
And now it looks like he's hurt.
Banned from Arrowhead Pride... and Music City Miracles certainly don't like me very much, either.
"Ah act the way ah feel." --Elvis Presley
by StrangeBroP25 on Dec 25, 2009 7:13 PM PST up reply actions
and he’s hurt.
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by John Gennaro on Dec 25, 2009 7:13 PM PST up reply actions
Left shoulder/arm?
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by John Gennaro on Dec 25, 2009 7:14 PM PST up reply actions
Crap.
Johnson got loose for a touchdown.
Banned from Arrowhead Pride... and Music City Miracles certainly don't like me very much, either.
"Ah act the way ah feel." --Elvis Presley
I think he’s been playing hurt since the first quarter. Probably just didn’t want to strain himself further for a play that didn’t matter.
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by John Gennaro on Dec 25, 2009 7:16 PM PST up reply actions
Really don’t care anymore. Let him have two more.
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by John Gennaro on Dec 25, 2009 7:15 PM PST up reply actions
Hell no.
I’m a fan of the old-time Rams. I want Eric Dickerson’s records to stand, if possible.
Banned from Arrowhead Pride... and Music City Miracles certainly don't like me very much, either.
"Ah act the way ah feel." --Elvis Presley
by StrangeBroP25 on Dec 25, 2009 7:16 PM PST up reply actions
Lol. The DBs just let him walk in. Just staring at him.
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Dec 25, 2009 7:15 PM PST reply actions
Cromartie's lack of tackling ability is not only a problem but a headache
At this point he couldn’t corral a crippled bunny, let alone any NFL player. Is he still hurt, or is the contact shyness a mental leftover from his hip injury?
Banned from Arrowhead Pride... and Music City Miracles certainly don't like me very much, either.
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by StrangeBroP25 on Dec 25, 2009 7:18 PM PST up reply actions
That's just not his game
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Dec 25, 2009 7:21 PM PST up reply actions
No idea what you’re talking about.
"I did not invent the wheel, I was the crooked spoke adjacent." - Aesop Rock
by John Gennaro on Dec 25, 2009 7:21 PM PST up reply actions
As in, he was playing with a broken hip last year. Or so he said.
And this season you’ll see him running alongside the ballcarrier rather than hit them, or pull some lame matador flourish while getting out of the way.
Banned from Arrowhead Pride... and Music City Miracles certainly don't like me very much, either.
"Ah act the way ah feel." --Elvis Presley
by StrangeBroP25 on Dec 25, 2009 7:23 PM PST up reply actions
His tackling this season has been right on par with what I expect from a CB.
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by John Gennaro on Dec 25, 2009 7:25 PM PST up reply actions
NFL Network just messing with different camera angles at this point.
Tolbert is awesome.
"I did not invent the wheel, I was the crooked spoke adjacent." - Aesop Rock
The North-South game seems to work so well
Angels 2010: We need a starting pitcher, not a kneeless hitter!
Tolbert is just bowling bitches over
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Dec 25, 2009 7:22 PM PST reply actions
It’s easy when they have no interest in tackling
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by John Gennaro on Dec 25, 2009 7:23 PM PST up reply actions
At least when they give up...
they keep to the rules!
Banned from Arrowhead Pride... and Music City Miracles certainly don't like me very much, either.
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by StrangeBroP25 on Dec 25, 2009 7:25 PM PST up reply actions
It's still happening
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Dec 25, 2009 7:25 PM PST up reply actions
Kaeding needs to kick a FG for my fantasy
Angels 2010: We need a starting pitcher, not a kneeless hitter!
Not happening.
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by John Gennaro on Dec 25, 2009 7:23 PM PST up reply actions
170 yards rushing for the Bolts
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Dec 25, 2009 7:25 PM PST reply actions
Woot bye!
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by Zach (maestro876) on Dec 25, 2009 7:27 PM PST reply actions
haha flaming thumbtacks aren't even calling TOs
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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 25, 2009 7:27 PM PST reply actions
First round bye, #2 seed, at least one home playoff game
Merry Christmas!
Banned from Arrowhead Pride... and Music City Miracles certainly don't like me very much, either.
"Ah act the way ah feel." --Elvis Presley
And we cap off another perfect December. :D
Angels 2010: We need a starting pitcher, not a kneeless hitter!
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