Hardwick to Have Surgery, Out 8 Weeks
by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Sep 23, 2009 2:34 PM PDT
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It is not known whether the Chargers will place Hardwick on injured reserve. They could decide to save a roster spot in case he can come back to help for a possible postseason run.
This is scary. They won't put him on the IR if they think he has any chance of returning this season. I don't think they will after Jamal already going down for the season and Merriman going down for all of last season.
Scott Mruczkowski has been filling in for Hardwick and will continue to do so, though it is not known whether they will try to find depth behind him. Their backup center currently is Dennis Norman, who was signed last week.
I actually think the "Skis" have been doing a damn good job backing up. I assume Vasquez will be out for the Miami game but then be able to come back the following week.
What do you think? I personally think Hardwick is the "keystone" to our offense and everything turns on him being healthy. Then again, last week we put up unheard of passing numbers against the Ravens defense to the point where Ravens fans were stunned. Looking at the big picture, since our division sucks we probably make the playoffs and get a healthy Hardwick for the playoffs. That's all we can ask for.
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just keep on comin’.
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by Brian (DaBolts) on Sep 23, 2009 2:40 PM PDT reply actions
I don't see the team going away from Scott Mruczkowski
It’s not like he’s a rookie. He’s a vet at this point and he’s been doing a good job. The Chargers must have known this was an option and would’ve made a different move (as opposed to acquiring Norman) if they were going to try to find someone better than Mruczkowski. Norman is basically the Mruczkowski replacement. A backup lineman who can play all 3 interior positions and they’ll kick him to the curb next year when Green is ready.
Wisdom can not be cultivated through ignorance of information.
Does anyone else think
That someone will see the headline and think ‘tec is trying to be clever and is implying that Hardwick’s surgery is testicle related? Maybe someone should fix the headline.
Wisdom can not be cultivated through ignorance of information.
This post was a disaster. Fixed.
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by Richard Wade on Sep 23, 2009 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Sorry there weren't enough equations for you.
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Sep 23, 2009 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions
I think he meant the whole blockquote issues
Wisdom can not be cultivated through ignorance of information.
blockquotes can be downright stupid
they’re the one thing i see that will flat out disobey the code I’ve written.
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Oh
Wasn’t my fault then.
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Sep 23, 2009 3:25 PM PDT up reply actions
I meant the formatting. There was nothing wrong with the content aside from the bad news.
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by Richard Wade on Sep 23, 2009 11:24 PM PDT up reply actions
It's a valid expression of dissapointment.
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Sep 24, 2009 10:56 AM PDT up reply actions
or a great new nickname for Balls Hardwick
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Uncommon Sportsman :: Absurdity in play
Mruzckowski impressed in his playing time.
There were problems to be sure, but that’s to be expected from a guy with limited playing experience and who has never started a game at center before.
Given time, I’d expect him to improve and play even better.
Greg Maddux for manager.
by Zach (maestro876) on Sep 23, 2009 2:52 PM PDT reply actions
What I think sucks
is that Nick was hurt on a dead play where the Raiders wouldn’t stop at the whistle.
Typical.
Greg Maddux for manager.
by Zach (maestro876) on Sep 23, 2009 3:17 PM PDT reply actions
And Rivers got fined for yelling at them for it.
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Sep 23, 2009 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Marty Caswell said Hardwick had already been out at the time that happened
She thinks Phil has the sequence of events jumbled.
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There is a girl named Marty?
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Sep 23, 2009 3:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Nick was hurt on a play that was whistled dead due to delay of game.
Rivers was fined for taunting 2 possessions later on a play that was whistled dead due to a false start.
Both occurred during the 3rd quarter.
Greg Maddux for manager.
by Zach (maestro876) on Sep 23, 2009 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions
His point is still valid. Rivers wasn’t necessary mad because of that one play where he got flagged. He was probably frustrated because there were numerous times during the game where the Raiders weren’t stopping for the whistle.
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by John Gennaro on Sep 23, 2009 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Just pointing out the sequence of events.
Greg Maddux for manager.
by Zach (maestro876) on Sep 23, 2009 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions
We need the space
We already lost Gatrell due to the juggling needed to bring in extra help in the lines. If we keep Nick active, who else do we say good bye to?
Hardwick is a really good player. When he’s in there he leads that group. But our safest chance right now is to IR Hardwick. That keeps Nick, and prevents us from loosing anyone else.
They’re not going to IR him. He’s out 8 weeks. They already have 2 backups that can play C/G (Green, Norman) and one that can play G/T (Dombrowski).
If they think they need another backup Tackle, they’ll probably cut Spillman. However, I don’t see that happening.
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by John Gennaro on Sep 23, 2009 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Mistake if they don't
It’s a wheel. The guy will not be in any kind of playing shape come week 11. And Hardwick has bad wheels, so if they rush him back after surgery likely he gets hurt – again.
Physically he will not contribute much in the remaining 6 regular season games.
by Trendsearcher on Sep 23, 2009 3:51 PM PDT up reply actions
The injury cut off is at week 4
No Chargers are allowed to get injured so late that they can’t be here for the home stretch and playoff run.
I think we maybe need some depth to fill in in case the “Skis” go down and I think we could run a little better with Hardwick back in.
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Uncommon Sportsman :: Absurdity in play
Hardwick injured for an extended period of time.....
Happens every year. Is this guy injury prone or what?
apparently
you try mucking in the trenches without getting hurt.
Go Ahead, Try.
So Hardwick is soft for getting hurt?
I hate that shit. He’s an All Pro.
Get better, Nick, we need you.
by Hoot1969 on Sep 24, 2009 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
given time these guys can get better
after all that is why they’re on the squad. but this has been a long term problem. when has Nick completed a season? it’s been a while. and yet we continue to draft from the “outside”, in.
i just hope they’re worth the roster spot, and letting kynan go, pays off.
peace out
those F'ing Raiders
really screwed us
couldn’t they just roll over and play dead or something
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
They always do...
Hey at least this time no one got stabbed or shot
by Trendsearcher on Sep 24, 2009 10:31 AM PDT up reply actions
Attack of the Polish Punishers
Dombrowski and Mruzkowski have actually been solid as backups, I’m quite impressed. And I agree that it’s not wise to rush Hardwick back after injury, especially to his legs. I think they’re not going to take any chances with him, and let the backups shoulder the load; after all, Mooch healthy is as good or better than an injured Hardwick.
Unrelated new nickname— we call him Hardballs from now on.
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