Flashback: San Diego @ Denver, October 9, 2011

by Zach (maestro876) on Nov 25, 2011 12:00 PM PST in Game Flashbacks

God-Emperor Tebow the First of Denver surveys his domain.(Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

We've reached that point. The point where we're flashing back to the last San Diego Charger win. Kind of hurts just to say it, right? The last time we Charger fans tasted victory was over 6 weeks ago. At least we get to say it was over the hated Denver Broncos and their God-Emperor Tim Tebow.

The Chargers were lucky enough to start the game off facing the now-Kansas-City-Chief Kyle Orton, who was pretty terrible this year. San Diego built a nice 23-10 halftime lead in this one, on the strength of three Nick Novak field goals, a Philip Rivers TD run, and a deep ball to Malcom Floyd as time was running out in the second quarter. The Broncos, for their part, put points on the board from a field goal and pick six.

The beginning of the second half saw the overthrow of Orton, and the rise of God-Emperor Tebow. The Chargers added to their lead thanks to another Novak field goal to go up 26-10, but from there out struggled offensively. Thanks to four sacks, a fumble, and some mostly poor execution, the San Diego offense went to sleep, and let Tebow the First run wild. The Broncos scored a touchdown, two point conversion, and touchdown to cut the Chargers' lead to 26-24.

The only thing that kept San Diego in the game was a 3rd down bomb by Rivers to Floyd, which set up yet ANOTHER Novak field goal, and gave the Broncos the ball with 24 seconds left, no timeouts, and needing a touchdown to win. The God-Emperor got Denver to the San Diego 29 yard line, but his last second Hail Mary attempt fell short, and the Chargers escaped with a win.

Since then, Tebow the First has completed his takeover of Colorado, and the Chargers have been completely decimated by injuries, and have yet to win another game. Only Tebow knows if the trend will continue this weekend.

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"Win"

What is that exactly? And can I get me one of those?

I hate scooter pie

by Lmbs2slaghtr on Nov 25, 2011 12:15 PM PST reply actions

LOL

The peanut gallery has spoken!!!

by gatesoftds on Nov 25, 2011 3:46 PM PST up reply actions

Just for the record

If we don’t win this one the season will be officially over.

by Scard on Nov 25, 2011 12:57 PM PST reply actions

I believe we have already hit that point for rational fans

However, I believe die yards will finally accept that a loss on Sunday will make if official for them as well.

by SDBear on Nov 25, 2011 2:01 PM PST via mobile up reply actions

We could still go 10-6

I wouldn’t doubt… this team is just crazy

by Scard on Nov 25, 2011 4:40 PM PST up reply actions

Possibly but I can't see the Chargers beating the Ravens or Raiders

The Chargers will probably struggle with the Lions and Bills.

They should beat the Jags but the Jags have a very good defense that could give us trouble.

by SDBear on Nov 25, 2011 5:43 PM PST via mobile up reply actions

6 weeks since our last win = Norval will be fired

At least that is what I keep telling myself and hoping.

Losing to Denver would have to be the final nail in Norvals coffin.

by SDBear on Nov 25, 2011 2:05 PM PST via mobile reply actions

I'm hoping the Chargers don't see a W

till next season. Sorry but I am beyond out of hope for this team the way it is. I’m praying that Norv (and AJ) will be gone if/when the team finishes 4-12.

by riversonfire on Nov 25, 2011 2:41 PM PST reply actions

Sadly I feel the same way, however,

I do not want to lose to Denver and Tebow. So I’m hoping for a 5-11 record and Norval being fired.

by SDBear on Nov 25, 2011 2:59 PM PST via mobile up reply actions

But you see, at 5-11, the Chargers will be able to see it as a silver lining for the season

And use it as a reason to keep Norv employed at Charger park.

The peanut gallery has spoken!!!

by gatesoftds on Nov 25, 2011 3:50 PM PST up reply actions

Frank Herbert is rolling in his grave.

God-Emperor Tim Tebow

Please tell me he won’t reign for 3,500 years.

by Rich Garcia's defective eyes on Nov 25, 2011 10:03 PM PST reply actions

The only reason there wasn't a picture of a sandworm there

is because there are none in the SB Nation collection.

A pirate I was meant to be!
"You say you're nasty pirates,
scheming, thieving, bad bushwackers?
From what I've seen I tell you
You're not pirates, you're just slackers!"

by Zach (maestro876) on Nov 27, 2011 9:56 AM PST up reply actions

So What Do You Attribute This To If Not Jinxed Or Cursed??

The last time you won was when a Tebow pass was deflected during his staged comeback and you haven’t won sense…5 consecutive weeks??…Very very uncharacteristic of your team in recent history…

Now from reading comments it’s apparent that lack of talent and injuries are targets for the blame as well as “Turnerites”!!..But I gotta disagree…Your team has been consistently chosen as the favorite to run the "PO"s based upon the perceived talent pool…And when it comes to injuries no one in the AFCW or prolley entire NFL can compare to what the Raiders have been enduring while still winning…So no points for those tears…

It is rather funny to view…Sense your takeaway “V” from the Great Tebow he has led his team to “V” all but once including that pitiful game against us even taking down the Jets along the way while you have been powerless to keep your Bolts glowing!!!…Your losses have been their gains!!….Now you find yourselves in the Dumper looking forwards to the Draft as savior…

Time for your team to stand up and save itself…No one will do that for you as we trample upon your remains…Your at home being invaded by a “Donkey” on a mission…Sell out and Amp Up!!…Get that Cursed Monkey off your backs or be ye warned come week 17 we shall give you no Quarter!!

"Tebowphobe"!!!

by PantyRaider on Nov 26, 2011 3:32 AM PST reply actions