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Open Thread: Green Bay Packers at San Diego Chargers, 2nd Half

Despite the best efforts of Edward Hyde, the San Diego Chargers are not out of this game against the Green Bay Packers. The score is 28-17 at halftime, with the Packers in the lead and half of their points coming off of interception returns.

Philip Rivers has shown signs that he is growing stronger than Edward Hyde, and might one day return back to the player that he was. However, much of the burden from this point on will be squarely on the shoulders of Greg Manusky and the Chargers' defense. With the Packers already up 11, San Diego cannot afford to let Green Bay score on the first drive of the second half.

Mike Tolbert has already carried the ball 15 times for 68 yards and chances are that he won't carry it 30 times today. Expect to see lots of throwing and plenty of Curtis Brinkley in the second half. Vincent Jackson is the only receiver with more than 1 catch, abusing Tramon Williams to the tune of 5 receptions, 107 receiving yards and a TD in one half of football.

The Chargers have somehow managed to get consistent pressure on Aaron Rodgers without the help of Shaun Phillips. They sacked Rodgers 4 times in the first half, and forced him to run 4 other times. They'll need to keep the pressure on him if they hope to start a winning streak today.

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yea, the problem is not the call

it’s the player executing…he gave up exactly what the coach told him not to give up.

by john1 on Nov 6, 2011 2:54 PM PST up reply actions  

Remember that Jammer almost Tipped the pass

If only he was 2’’ Taller and could jump a bit more (I know, that just means he was far from doing it)

by Lightning Hobo on Nov 6, 2011 2:56 PM PST up reply actions  

fox sports can eat a dick

Its fucked that I have to watch this on my computer to start with. almost as bad as having to watch Norv take a god damn knee going into the half.

Oh and if we count all the Pick 6’s from Rivers this season, hes’ thrown like 12 TD’s

by bols4thewin on Nov 6, 2011 2:54 PM PST reply actions  

well

given rivers abilty this season, it would probably been another pick 6 and he could have his very own NFL record.

by bols4thewin on Nov 6, 2011 2:57 PM PST up reply actions  

In answer to Cake or Death in the last thread

I blame Norv for the team coming uncoached and unprepared and undisciplined to play and lethargic at first in every single game. not every team starts off shitting their own pants each game. rivers has the talent and the smarts (this is an undeniable fact) its norvs job to build his confidence and call the right plays to fix the issues after that.

by bstew95 on Nov 6, 2011 2:55 PM PST reply actions  

Right, but every year Norv has gotten Rivers better and better

How can it be on Norv that he’s been terrible this year?

"The biggest thing..." - Norv Turner

by Cake or Death on Nov 6, 2011 2:57 PM PST up reply actions  

how do we know it was norv that got him better.

look rivers is a man of confidence. always. and this could be the first time we’ve seen that go away without norv stepping in and opening up the playbook like he usually does

by bstew95 on Nov 6, 2011 2:59 PM PST up reply actions  

You can't complain about this game in particular though

First drive TD against the only undefeated team? Thats something.

by Lightning Hobo on Nov 6, 2011 2:57 PM PST up reply actions  

But when you look at the picks

one was slightly off-target on man-defense against Gates. The other was a good playcall by the Packers D to cover the both routes in the smash route. You have to throw to keep up with the Packers really. And after the picks, Norv did dial up some runs to get Rivers back into it quickly.

by Falawful on Nov 6, 2011 2:59 PM PST up reply actions  

So.... they drive down the field for a TD

the first time they’ve done that this season… and it’s STILL Norv’s fault River’s forces two bad throws?

by Aaron Vazquez on Nov 6, 2011 3:00 PM PST up reply actions  

There have been a lot of positives so far

The Chargers are still in it. Just depends on whether that was the good half or the bad half.

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Or have we eaten on the insane root
That takes the reason prisoner?"

by aesimpleton on Nov 6, 2011 2:55 PM PST reply actions  

D needs this next stop big time, I wouldnt be surprised to see cason on the field

by Lightning619 on Nov 6, 2011 2:57 PM PST via mobile reply actions  

Here we go...

Rivers can shut everyone up with the win

by UCBolts on Nov 6, 2011 3:02 PM PST reply actions  

Can’t do that if the defense can’t stop Rodgers

by SDBear on Nov 6, 2011 3:09 PM PST via mobile up reply actions  

I don't like

Travis LaBoy. He overpursues and never sets an edge.

by Falawful on Nov 6, 2011 3:06 PM PST reply actions  

Is it me or

can the GB do seemingly everything to stop the Chargers? I really wonder because I don’t really know what linemen can do to protect their QB

by sixpakfrombelgium on Nov 6, 2011 3:07 PM PST reply actions  

No flag

Because the Packer didn’t whine enough.

by Nohm on Nov 6, 2011 3:10 PM PST reply actions  

WHEW

Everyone can breathe again.

by Aaron Vazquez on Nov 6, 2011 3:10 PM PST reply actions  

Really?

Rivers is coming onto the field next, that’s when I hold my breath the most this season…

by jkvandal on Nov 6, 2011 3:11 PM PST up reply actions  

Well, the difference now is the two pick-6's.

Defense has only allowed 17 points. Come on Rivers. It’s up to you to make this.

by Aaron Vazquez on Nov 6, 2011 3:12 PM PST reply actions  

Well true

but in all fairness, the packers would have more than 17 points on offense if the defense hadn’t score two TD’s

by jkvandal on Nov 6, 2011 3:14 PM PST up reply actions  

You don't know that.

Maybe we have more than 17 if we don’t throw those picks, either.

by Aaron Vazquez on Nov 6, 2011 3:16 PM PST up reply actions  

wtf

why was there a flag on the play?

by sixpakfrombelgium on Nov 6, 2011 3:19 PM PST reply actions  

Finally

Gates has sucked ass until that play.

by Aaron Vazquez on Nov 6, 2011 3:20 PM PST reply actions  

yeah

where has he been? He looks like a pretty good slot receiver

by Falawful on Nov 6, 2011 3:22 PM PST up reply actions  

We have entered the danger zone

IMO this four down TD territory

by SDBear on Nov 6, 2011 3:24 PM PST via mobile reply actions  

dang

I thought Tolbert had that one after the first broken tackle

by abara on Nov 6, 2011 3:24 PM PST reply actions  

Tolbert. SHIT

Run THROUGH the guy. That’s how you lost that fumble at New England.

by Aaron Vazquez on Nov 6, 2011 3:24 PM PST reply actions  

he's totally the honey badger, especically with that endzone dance he does.

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by podpeople on Nov 6, 2011 3:34 PM PST up reply actions  

gates

 =)

#feelinacertaintypeofway

by sd_Baby-B on Nov 6, 2011 3:26 PM PST reply actions  

Rivers

Has done his best to make this interesting. Too bad that means we’re behind.

by Aaron Vazquez on Nov 6, 2011 3:27 PM PST reply actions  

Kittridge,

you’ve never seen him very upset.

by Kame on Nov 6, 2011 3:33 PM PST up reply actions  

I say we blitz the crap out of rogers and force him into making a mistake.

the more time we let him have back there the worse off we are.

"There are two great tragedies in life: One is not getting what one wants; the other is getting it."

"I like to consider the padres' team as a microcosm, or symbolic representation of my daily endeavor towards inner salvation." — Mysterious Cloaked Padre Fan

by podpeople on Nov 6, 2011 3:31 PM PST reply actions  

Stop celebrating 98

Plenty of time to celebrate if you win the game

by Nohm on Nov 6, 2011 3:32 PM PST reply actions  

my god, come on...

jennings with a great catch.

"There are two great tragedies in life: One is not getting what one wants; the other is getting it."

"I like to consider the padres' team as a microcosm, or symbolic representation of my daily endeavor towards inner salvation." — Mysterious Cloaked Padre Fan

by podpeople on Nov 6, 2011 3:33 PM PST reply actions  

we need to bring two backers up the middle of the line and just go right at rogers.

"There are two great tragedies in life: One is not getting what one wants; the other is getting it."

"I like to consider the padres' team as a microcosm, or symbolic representation of my daily endeavor towards inner salvation." — Mysterious Cloaked Padre Fan

by podpeople on Nov 6, 2011 3:33 PM PST reply actions  

ROgers is just too calculated with his passes.

I dont see it happening.

"There are two great tragedies in life: One is not getting what one wants; the other is getting it."

"I like to consider the padres' team as a microcosm, or symbolic representation of my daily endeavor towards inner salvation." — Mysterious Cloaked Padre Fan

by podpeople on Nov 6, 2011 3:35 PM PST up reply actions  

I'm afraid GB

is not in the give away turnover business

by sixpakfrombelgium on Nov 6, 2011 3:35 PM PST up reply actions  

If history serves,

the ones that panic and fail.

by Kame on Nov 6, 2011 3:35 PM PST up reply actions  

BLITZ HIM!!!!

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by podpeople on Nov 6, 2011 3:36 PM PST reply actions  

for OGDS SAKE!!!! BLITZ HIM!!!!

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by podpeople on Nov 6, 2011 3:37 PM PST reply actions  

SHOW SOME AGGRESIVE RUN BLITZES!!!!

"There are two great tragedies in life: One is not getting what one wants; the other is getting it."

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by podpeople on Nov 6, 2011 3:37 PM PST reply actions  

well... so be it.

Rogers is one hell of a QB.

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by podpeople on Nov 6, 2011 3:38 PM PST reply actions  

Nothing you can do about that.

My mustachioed sperm donor is dead to me and I’m dead to the dumpster he sprayed his gravy in. - TTG

by theodore donald kerabatsos on Nov 6, 2011 3:38 PM PST reply actions  

I say onside kicks

from here on out if we score

by Falawful on Nov 6, 2011 3:39 PM PST reply actions  

Rodgers is an elite QB, Rivers is just a good QB

Rodgers is like a surgeon out there.

by SDBear on Nov 6, 2011 3:39 PM PST via mobile reply actions  

RIvers has looked great at times throughout his career.

I think Rogers is going through that 5 years run where he’s going to be the best guy around. I hate to say it, but until Rivers shows me otherwise, I fear he is in decline.

"There are two great tragedies in life: One is not getting what one wants; the other is getting it."

"I like to consider the padres' team as a microcosm, or symbolic representation of my daily endeavor towards inner salvation." — Mysterious Cloaked Padre Fan

by podpeople on Nov 6, 2011 3:40 PM PST up reply actions  

Rodgers the better QB, he can kill you with his arm and legs

Rivers is does not have the elusiveness or athleticism of Rodgers.

Rivers also does t have the arm strength of Rodgers.

Rivers is a very good QB but not elite.

by SDBear on Nov 6, 2011 3:43 PM PST via mobile up reply actions  

I hear ya.

"There are two great tragedies in life: One is not getting what one wants; the other is getting it."

"I like to consider the padres' team as a microcosm, or symbolic representation of my daily endeavor towards inner salvation." — Mysterious Cloaked Padre Fan

by podpeople on Nov 6, 2011 3:44 PM PST up reply actions  

His accurracy is incredible.

Credit where credit is due… Rodgers looks like he’s easily the best in the game right now.

My mustachioed sperm donor is dead to me and I’m dead to the dumpster he sprayed his gravy in. - TTG

by theodore donald kerabatsos on Nov 6, 2011 3:41 PM PST up reply actions  

hey, our QB gave them 14 points.

we’ve got to figure out a way to stop that from happening.

"There are two great tragedies in life: One is not getting what one wants; the other is getting it."

"I like to consider the padres' team as a microcosm, or symbolic representation of my daily endeavor towards inner salvation." — Mysterious Cloaked Padre Fan

by podpeople on Nov 6, 2011 3:42 PM PST up reply actions  

you'd think for being known as an offesnsive genius, he'd be able to outscore his opponents more often than not.

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"I like to consider the padres' team as a microcosm, or symbolic representation of my daily endeavor towards inner salvation." — Mysterious Cloaked Padre Fan

by podpeople on Nov 6, 2011 3:44 PM PST up reply actions  

yup

the same coach that called the opening drive touchdown before his QB stopped executing and threw 2 INT’s…you are right that coach must be the problem :/

by jkvandal on Nov 6, 2011 3:44 PM PST up reply actions  

You're assuming the Bolts score on both of the pick-6 drives...

And the D stops the Packers twice on the resulting GB drives?

That’s some optimistic thinking.

My mustachioed sperm donor is dead to me and I’m dead to the dumpster he sprayed his gravy in. - TTG

by theodore donald kerabatsos on Nov 6, 2011 3:43 PM PST up reply actions  

Im jumping off the wagon

As of now…….Ive lost the faith. What the he- – is wrong with the Chargers…with Rivers? with the ENTIRE team? NOW I’m wondering if it really IS Coach Turner…….I cant even watch the game anymore

by escbry on Nov 6, 2011 3:42 PM PST reply actions  

I hear ya

I’ve been tired of the fire Norv calls, but I’m running out of theories to explain this team the last 5 years.

by the blur 98 on Nov 6, 2011 3:44 PM PST up reply actions  

I'm sure Rivers is aware of that.

"There are two great tragedies in life: One is not getting what one wants; the other is getting it."

"I like to consider the padres' team as a microcosm, or symbolic representation of my daily endeavor towards inner salvation." — Mysterious Cloaked Padre Fan

by podpeople on Nov 6, 2011 3:43 PM PST up reply actions  

Also McCarthy>>>>>>>>>>>>>Turner

I remember someone on this site said he was overrated or not a very good coach. I can’t disagree more.

by SDBear on Nov 6, 2011 3:46 PM PST via mobile reply actions  

Hard to tell when you have the best QB in the league

some average coaches can ride those QB’s to superbowl wins

by jkvandal on Nov 6, 2011 3:47 PM PST up reply actions  

Do you see GB making stupid mistakes?

Any delay of game penalties? Turn overs? They are a disciplined team and that comes from the coach.

by SDBear on Nov 6, 2011 3:53 PM PST via mobile up reply actions  

so, what do you do with this team at this point? yeah, they are playing a better team, but it just seems like they’ve assembled a bunch of average role players out there.

"There are two great tragedies in life: One is not getting what one wants; the other is getting it."

"I like to consider the padres' team as a microcosm, or symbolic representation of my daily endeavor towards inner salvation." — Mysterious Cloaked Padre Fan

by podpeople on Nov 6, 2011 3:46 PM PST reply actions  

For all you Norv haters

that was the first Chargers punt of the game, too bad Turner is calling a bad game

by jkvandal on Nov 6, 2011 3:46 PM PST reply actions  

our offense is not scoring enough to beat the other team.

thats the bottom line.

"There are two great tragedies in life: One is not getting what one wants; the other is getting it."

"I like to consider the padres' team as a microcosm, or symbolic representation of my daily endeavor towards inner salvation." — Mysterious Cloaked Padre Fan

by podpeople on Nov 6, 2011 3:47 PM PST up reply actions  

You are talking about outscoring the top offense in the league

there are 30 other teams that can’t do that…not just the Chargers. Maybe they should all fire their coaches as well

by jkvandal on Nov 6, 2011 3:49 PM PST up reply actions  

Norv is suppose to be an offensive genius, my friend.

lets just call it what it is. The chargers are not a good team.

"There are two great tragedies in life: One is not getting what one wants; the other is getting it."

"I like to consider the padres' team as a microcosm, or symbolic representation of my daily endeavor towards inner salvation." — Mysterious Cloaked Padre Fan

by podpeople on Nov 6, 2011 3:52 PM PST up reply actions  

I never said they were

but if you are saying that Norv should be fired because they didn’t score more than the top offense in the league with the best receivers and best QB in the league…that’s a piss poor argument.

by jkvandal on Nov 6, 2011 3:53 PM PST up reply actions  

its either him our the players, either way, it rests on AJ's lap.

they lost to KC, buddy. KC.

"There are two great tragedies in life: One is not getting what one wants; the other is getting it."

"I like to consider the padres' team as a microcosm, or symbolic representation of my daily endeavor towards inner salvation." — Mysterious Cloaked Padre Fan

by podpeople on Nov 6, 2011 3:54 PM PST up reply actions  

good point

norv is calling a good game. Just stupid mistakes and bad decisions by rivers. A pick six will doom any team

by Michaelt817 on Nov 6, 2011 3:48 PM PST up reply actions  

yikes

Ain’t gonna happen

by Nohm on Nov 6, 2011 3:48 PM PST up reply actions  

it should have.

any coach not a pussy (norv) would do what needs to be done

by bstew95 on Nov 6, 2011 3:50 PM PST up reply actions  

uhmm, no

that should never happen

by jkvandal on Nov 6, 2011 3:51 PM PST up reply actions  

uhm...

What??? lets have GB take out rivers acl as well then.

by Michaelt817 on Nov 6, 2011 3:51 PM PST up reply actions  

I'd of done that before the half.

"There are two great tragedies in life: One is not getting what one wants; the other is getting it."

"I like to consider the padres' team as a microcosm, or symbolic representation of my daily endeavor towards inner salvation." — Mysterious Cloaked Padre Fan

by podpeople on Nov 6, 2011 3:48 PM PST up reply actions  

gilchrist needs to be put back on 2nd team

by Lightning619 on Nov 6, 2011 3:48 PM PST via mobile reply actions  

4-4

I am predicting a 4 game winning streak starting thursday, I can feel it.

Its all about 18

by celticsox937 on Nov 6, 2011 3:48 PM PST reply actions  

Well then

Ok, #12, you have sufficiently impressed me

by Nohm on Nov 6, 2011 3:48 PM PST reply actions  

way to put a team together AJ. Youre a genius.

"There are two great tragedies in life: One is not getting what one wants; the other is getting it."

"I like to consider the padres' team as a microcosm, or symbolic representation of my daily endeavor towards inner salvation." — Mysterious Cloaked Padre Fan

by podpeople on Nov 6, 2011 3:49 PM PST reply actions  

wow

throws it 50 yards running…

by Michaelt817 on Nov 6, 2011 3:49 PM PST reply actions  

Rivers could never make that play

Because he wouldn’t be able to out run the defender

by SDBear on Nov 6, 2011 3:49 PM PST via mobile reply actions  

Denver beats oakland and kc lost already

and of course we’re gonna lose were in the same position as we were before.

by bstew95 on Nov 6, 2011 3:49 PM PST reply actions  

blow out.

"There are two great tragedies in life: One is not getting what one wants; the other is getting it."

"I like to consider the padres' team as a microcosm, or symbolic representation of my daily endeavor towards inner salvation." — Mysterious Cloaked Padre Fan

by podpeople on Nov 6, 2011 3:52 PM PST reply actions  

this score

is embarrassing… at least we were competitive for 3 quarters

by Michaelt817 on Nov 6, 2011 3:52 PM PST reply actions  

These GB receivers

are both very good and very lucky today

by sixpakfrombelgium on Nov 6, 2011 3:53 PM PST reply actions  

no. our corners suck

Ive felt we had a very talented team and it was just coaching. now we know its really aj’s fault and our team sucks

by bstew95 on Nov 6, 2011 3:54 PM PST up reply actions  

hopefully Tebow

can get the win.

then, we lose no ground in the division

by volektricity on Nov 6, 2011 3:54 PM PST reply actions  

given the way SD played last week

this is actually a lot better showing than I expected. no particular shame in getting beat solidly by the best team in the league

by abara on Nov 6, 2011 3:54 PM PST reply actions  

This thread is getting out of hand

logic is out the window because we are losing (as expected) to a team that no one else in the league has been able to beat.

I’m out.

by jkvandal on Nov 6, 2011 3:55 PM PST reply actions  

It isn't the losing to GB that worries me

I didn’t really expect us to win.

The fact that the Chargers haven’t beaten one good team in the NFL is what worries and frustrates me.

by SDBear on Nov 6, 2011 4:00 PM PST via mobile up reply actions  

wow, there was an interesting low blow to Brett Farve.

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by podpeople on Nov 6, 2011 3:55 PM PST reply actions  

Tough to call it a low blow

when it’s coming from the guy who caught more of Favre’s passes than anyone. And it’s obviously true.

My mustachioed sperm donor is dead to me and I’m dead to the dumpster he sprayed his gravy in. - TTG

by theodore donald kerabatsos on Nov 6, 2011 3:57 PM PST up reply actions  

I think its true as well.

I was never a really big Farve fan, and thought he was clearly an overrated thrower, but to say it publicly?

"There are two great tragedies in life: One is not getting what one wants; the other is getting it."

"I like to consider the padres' team as a microcosm, or symbolic representation of my daily endeavor towards inner salvation." — Mysterious Cloaked Padre Fan

by podpeople on Nov 6, 2011 4:03 PM PST up reply actions  

I've got a feeling he's not gonna be real happy when he finds out that those

comments were publicly aired.

My mustachioed sperm donor is dead to me and I’m dead to the dumpster he sprayed his gravy in. - TTG

by theodore donald kerabatsos on Nov 6, 2011 4:17 PM PST up reply actions  

Well, lets kick Oaklands ass and gain some fcking momentum.

Its all about 18

by celticsox937 on Nov 6, 2011 3:56 PM PST reply actions  

This is why was so important to win last week

Also, even if the Chargers make the playoffs does anyone believe they can beat the good teams of the NFL?

They don’t have one quality win this whole season.

by SDBear on Nov 6, 2011 3:57 PM PST via mobile reply actions  

Exactly, if these team makes the playoffs

They have one and done written all over them.

Handled by the Jets, Pats, and now GB.

by SDBear on Nov 6, 2011 4:02 PM PST via mobile up reply actions  

This.

I was just thinking the same thing, surprised it didn’t get stripped to be honest.

by Falawful on Nov 6, 2011 3:58 PM PST up reply actions  

Brown needs to learn to secure the ball.

That’s twice today he’s been swinging it around after a catch.

My mustachioed sperm donor is dead to me and I’m dead to the dumpster he sprayed his gravy in. - TTG

by theodore donald kerabatsos on Nov 6, 2011 3:58 PM PST reply actions  

the first person

was patrick crayton, I believe.

by Falawful on Nov 6, 2011 3:59 PM PST up reply actions  

Oh yeah, you're right.

But still… secure the damn ball.

My mustachioed sperm donor is dead to me and I’m dead to the dumpster he sprayed his gravy in. - TTG

by theodore donald kerabatsos on Nov 6, 2011 4:00 PM PST up reply actions  

Hey guys

Did you realize that if DEN beats OAK today, Tebow might actually end up being our saviour?

by Lightning Hobo on Nov 6, 2011 4:01 PM PST reply actions  

Only good things out of today: Barnes, Tolbert, and Jackson

Its all about 18

by celticsox937 on Nov 6, 2011 4:02 PM PST reply actions  

and now Stuckey

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by creanium on Nov 6, 2011 4:02 PM PST up reply actions  

There we go

just a tad of hope right there

by sixpakfrombelgium on Nov 6, 2011 4:02 PM PST reply actions  

makeing it interesting!

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by podpeople on Nov 6, 2011 4:03 PM PST reply actions  

yeah...

there would be enough crow to feed us all.

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"I like to consider the padres' team as a microcosm, or symbolic representation of my daily endeavor towards inner salvation." — Mysterious Cloaked Padre Fan

by podpeople on Nov 6, 2011 4:04 PM PST up reply actions  

At least we're an exciting team!

and man…Vincent Brown is much better than Patrick Crayton.

by Falawful on Nov 6, 2011 4:04 PM PST reply actions  

lol

wow

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by Axion on Nov 6, 2011 4:04 PM PST reply actions  

what game

defense need to fuck Rogers up

by john1 on Nov 6, 2011 4:05 PM PST reply actions  

Wow what a turn of events!

So kick it deep and play defense or another onside kick?

by SDBear on Nov 6, 2011 4:05 PM PST via mobile reply actions  

its fcking hilarious how quickly this team can turn something around

Its all about 18

by celticsox937 on Nov 6, 2011 4:06 PM PST reply actions  

either way

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by creanium on Nov 6, 2011 4:07 PM PST up reply actions   1 recs

Never a reason to jump off

Until they’re mathematically eliminated from winning the SB

by Nohm on Nov 6, 2011 4:08 PM PST up reply actions  

lets go

Its all about 18

by celticsox937 on Nov 6, 2011 4:08 PM PST reply actions  

on a side note!

philip rivers and vincent jackson have combined for 58 of my fantasy points. Too bad i chose the Chargers D over the packers, but I guess it wouldn’t have really mattered

by Falawful on Nov 6, 2011 4:09 PM PST reply actions  

i really

hate when this d celebrates over nothing

by Michaelt817 on Nov 6, 2011 4:09 PM PST reply actions  

It was not nothing

did you see Spikes screaming the audible like crazy? There was effort in that play

by Lightning Hobo on Nov 6, 2011 4:10 PM PST up reply actions  

STOP THEIR ASSES YOU GOD DAMN CLOWNS

Its all about 18

by celticsox937 on Nov 6, 2011 4:09 PM PST reply actions  

hmmm...

almost picked!

"There are two great tragedies in life: One is not getting what one wants; the other is getting it."

"I like to consider the padres' team as a microcosm, or symbolic representation of my daily endeavor towards inner salvation." — Mysterious Cloaked Padre Fan

by podpeople on Nov 6, 2011 4:11 PM PST reply actions  

will they go for it?

"There are two great tragedies in life: One is not getting what one wants; the other is getting it."

"I like to consider the padres' team as a microcosm, or symbolic representation of my daily endeavor towards inner salvation." — Mysterious Cloaked Padre Fan

by podpeople on Nov 6, 2011 4:11 PM PST reply actions  

where u at crayton

protect the damn ball plzzzzzzz

by john1 on Nov 6, 2011 4:11 PM PST reply actions  

if we do score a td, I say we go for two!

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by podpeople on Nov 6, 2011 4:11 PM PST reply actions  

yeah. or genius!

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by podpeople on Nov 6, 2011 4:12 PM PST up reply actions  

genius, or dumb... the eternal question.

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by podpeople on Nov 6, 2011 4:20 PM PST up reply actions  

that was neat

Let’s score

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by Axion on Nov 6, 2011 4:12 PM PST reply actions  

To whoever issued me a warning: I am really sorry to all of you. It won’t happen again I promise. I got really excited but I will control myself.

Its all about 18

by celticsox937 on Nov 6, 2011 4:13 PM PST reply actions  

hmmm, that was not a smart play.

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by podpeople on Nov 6, 2011 4:13 PM PST reply actions  

yeah, rediculous play right there.

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by podpeople on Nov 6, 2011 4:14 PM PST up reply actions  

Tolbert

draw up the middle

On the other hand, you have different fingers.

by Hormel on Nov 6, 2011 4:14 PM PST reply actions  

LOL

turnabout is fair play with the late PI

by abara on Nov 6, 2011 4:14 PM PST reply actions  

Gates learned from the Packers and Jets

Ask for the flag, and they will give it to you

by Nohm on Nov 6, 2011 4:14 PM PST reply actions  

athankya

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by Axion on Nov 6, 2011 4:14 PM PST reply actions  

Gatesy

getting the star treatment with flags

by Falawful on Nov 6, 2011 4:15 PM PST reply actions  

nice

Its all about 18

by celticsox937 on Nov 6, 2011 4:15 PM PST reply actions  

What the hell

Is going on???

This team is so frustrating.

by Its Mikey!! on Nov 6, 2011 4:16 PM PST via mobile reply actions  

the refs

giveth
and they taketh away

On the other hand, you have different fingers.

by Hormel on Nov 6, 2011 4:17 PM PST reply actions  

sorry

the Chargers
giveth and taketh away

On the other hand, you have different fingers.

by Hormel on Nov 6, 2011 4:18 PM PST up reply actions  

no time

no time at all to throw

by abara on Nov 6, 2011 4:17 PM PST reply actions  

4th and 17

Well, here we go

wait, punting?? Gah

by Nohm on Nov 6, 2011 4:17 PM PST reply actions  

well this is better than getting wrecked

Its all about 18

by celticsox937 on Nov 6, 2011 4:18 PM PST reply actions  

this is correct

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by creanium on Nov 6, 2011 4:19 PM PST up reply actions  

well, hey, we made a game of it.

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by podpeople on Nov 6, 2011 4:18 PM PST reply actions  

but came up short... as usual.

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by podpeople on Nov 6, 2011 4:19 PM PST up reply actions  

Calling it now

Weddle pick-six.

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by creanium on Nov 6, 2011 4:18 PM PST reply actions  

was not in fav of punting

but that was nice

On the other hand, you have different fingers.

by Hormel on Nov 6, 2011 4:18 PM PST reply actions  

no

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by creanium on Nov 6, 2011 4:20 PM PST up reply actions  

Look!

Norv is using timeouts correctly

Remember the 6th of November, indeed.

by Lightning Hobo on Nov 6, 2011 4:20 PM PST reply actions  

that sack (if it holds up)

was reminiscent of that sack on Manning in the playoffs

by abara on Nov 6, 2011 4:22 PM PST reply actions  

I cant watch football if the refs keep making these bullshit calls.

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by podpeople on Nov 6, 2011 4:23 PM PST up reply actions  

Fuck!! Great job defense!!

I just love the discipline of this team!!

by SDBear on Nov 6, 2011 4:23 PM PST via mobile reply actions  

Revis would have gotten away with that.

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by podpeople on Nov 6, 2011 4:23 PM PST up reply actions  

Any Jet or Patriot would get away with that.

Its all about 18

by celticsox937 on Nov 6, 2011 4:26 PM PST up reply actions  

nice call you zebra

Its all about 18

by celticsox937 on Nov 6, 2011 4:23 PM PST reply actions  

youre guess is as good as mine.

its happens on almost every play, so when it is that they do call it, you almost feel as if its to dictate the outcome of the game.

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by podpeople on Nov 6, 2011 4:25 PM PST up reply actions  

*in the previous two games

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by creanium on Nov 6, 2011 4:25 PM PST up reply actions  

Guys its a conspiracy.

The refs just dont want the game to go into overtime and work longer.

by SoundLogic on Nov 6, 2011 4:26 PM PST reply actions  

Pfft

Weddle is still overpaid

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by creanium on Nov 6, 2011 4:27 PM PST reply actions  

Thats sarcasm

But you can’t usually tell in the internet

by Lightning Hobo on Nov 6, 2011 4:29 PM PST up reply actions  

Sorry

Should have used sarcasm font on that

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by creanium on Nov 6, 2011 4:29 PM PST up reply actions  

Almost blocked the punt

What’s the point of drafting for ST….

by Lightning Hobo on Nov 6, 2011 4:28 PM PST up reply actions  

good punt

unfortunately

On the other hand, you have different fingers.

by Hormel on Nov 6, 2011 4:28 PM PST reply actions  

Phillips?

Or Philip?

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by creanium on Nov 6, 2011 4:30 PM PST up reply actions  

well

that was a nice pass
to Gates

On the other hand, you have different fingers.

by Hormel on Nov 6, 2011 4:30 PM PST reply actions  

If we don’t win, the 4th quarter got me excited for Thursday. This team is showing signs of hope against the best team in the NFL

Its all about 18

by celticsox937 on Nov 6, 2011 4:30 PM PST reply actions  

heads up play

by PR

On the other hand, you have different fingers.

by Hormel on Nov 6, 2011 4:31 PM PST reply actions  

Like I said,

Gates has learned from the Packer and Jets WRs

Ask for that flag

by Nohm on Nov 6, 2011 4:32 PM PST reply actions  

those refs suck

oh wait

On the other hand, you have different fingers.

by Hormel on Nov 6, 2011 4:32 PM PST reply actions  

perfect timing

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by creanium on Nov 6, 2011 4:33 PM PST up reply actions  

welp

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by Axion on Nov 6, 2011 4:33 PM PST reply actions  

pick

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by podpeople on Nov 6, 2011 4:33 PM PST reply actions  

And, no.

See you all next week

by Nohm on Nov 6, 2011 4:33 PM PST reply actions  

Thursday.

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by creanium on Nov 6, 2011 4:34 PM PST up reply actions  

Damn

Its all about 18

by celticsox937 on Nov 6, 2011 4:34 PM PST reply actions  

storybook ending

for 2011 Chargers

On the other hand, you have different fingers.

by Hormel on Nov 6, 2011 4:34 PM PST reply actions  

dude middle of the field was open

and there was still time to go clock it…

by john1 on Nov 6, 2011 4:35 PM PST reply actions  

Kinda weird

that we even came close.

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by Axion on Nov 6, 2011 4:35 PM PST reply actions  

such is the curse of being a san diego sports fan

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by podpeople on Nov 6, 2011 4:35 PM PST up reply actions  

only true san diego sports fans can sit through a padres game.

I would be one of them.

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by podpeople on Nov 6, 2011 4:37 PM PST up reply actions  

It is

and part of me was expecting that it would not end well.

by sixpakfrombelgium on Nov 6, 2011 4:36 PM PST up reply actions  

sigh, stayed up for this.. again.. 6,5 hour to work. Rivers.. thanks for showing some spirit. But 2 pick 6 and this one.. sigh

You Take Care Now.

by xa2173 on Nov 6, 2011 4:35 PM PST reply actions  

I lol'd

So I guess this means the Phillies making it past the 1st round of the 2010 post season was a fluke.

by Goofus on Nov 6, 2011 4:49 PM PST up reply actions  

plenty to feel good about i'd say

-denver and oakland lost
-philip rivers played good to great at times
-vincent brown looked good
-tolbert looked good
-defense was…ok i’d say, considering
-GATES!
-no one got injured…except vaughn martin(?)

by Falawful on Nov 6, 2011 4:38 PM PST reply actions  

Kc lost

Den won

I hate scooter pie

by Lmbs2slaghtr on Nov 6, 2011 4:39 PM PST up reply actions  

Agreed

Although …

  1. KC lost
  2. Martin’s injury looked like he just got a little shaken up. Nothing serious.
  3. Defensive stops late in the game were promising
  4. Gates and Jackson

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by creanium on Nov 6, 2011 4:39 PM PST up reply actions  

ah right right, KC lost

secondary was pretty good too, front 7 began getting pressure later
-antwan barnes
-tommie harris
-special teams
and on the downside
-marcus gilchrist
-travis laboy
-penalties

by Falawful on Nov 6, 2011 4:42 PM PST up reply actions  

god's tears

for the bolts

On the other hand, you have different fingers.

by Hormel on Nov 6, 2011 4:39 PM PST up reply actions  

hey guys

we done with the norv turner experiment yet? I am.

by classicmfk on Nov 6, 2011 4:40 PM PST via iPhone app reply actions  

its not Norv.

Its the team as a whole. Its more AJ than it is Norv.

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by podpeople on Nov 6, 2011 4:40 PM PST up reply actions  

Yes he did

Didnt you see him to out there instead of rivers?

I hate scooter pie

by Lmbs2slaghtr on Nov 6, 2011 4:43 PM PST up reply actions  

All in all

This is was as good as a SB game

by Lightning Hobo on Nov 6, 2011 4:42 PM PST reply actions  

same old story

canadas marriage is like their money, or military, no one takes it seriously

by bot on Nov 6, 2011 4:42 PM PST reply actions  

what happened to all the

vitriol? I guess all the usual suspects are on there way to the parking lot at the Q to start fights with Packer fans!

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by podpeople on Nov 6, 2011 4:42 PM PST reply actions  

we have given up

caring

On the other hand, you have different fingers.

by Hormel on Nov 6, 2011 4:43 PM PST up reply actions  

awe, acceptance

acceptance is the final stage in the process of denial. I’m there with you, buddy.

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by podpeople on Nov 6, 2011 4:46 PM PST up reply actions  

it is better than...

fire norv
did norv throw the interceptions
it’s aj’s fault
refs fault
hire gruden
the team is jinxed
it was only 2 bad plays
we almost came back

On the other hand, you have different fingers.

by Hormel on Nov 6, 2011 4:49 PM PST up reply actions  

Encouraging loss?

I sort of feel good about the game. Not the outcome, but that we sort of played to our potential on offense. Hopefully we can carry this momentum into Thursday night, which could be the game that decides the division

by Eman3737 on Nov 6, 2011 4:43 PM PST reply actions  

Good game guys.

I need a blood pressure pill after that game.

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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Nov 6, 2011 4:43 PM PST reply actions  

yeah, he is.

though, Brady in his prime was better.

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by podpeople on Nov 6, 2011 4:46 PM PST up reply actions  

uhh, it doesnt get much better than how he played today.

they might have to create another sport if it does.

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by podpeople on Nov 6, 2011 4:55 PM PST up reply actions  

That's what's so scary.

He’s only been starting 3 and a half seasons.

by Foutsbeard on Nov 6, 2011 5:01 PM PST up reply actions  

Eh...

Guys, that was as good a showing as we’ve had all year. The team played 55 minutes of good football. The 5 that they didn’t, unfortunately, they scored 14 points on two pick six’s.

by Aaron Vazquez on Nov 6, 2011 4:45 PM PST reply actions  

Offense can't tackle

That’s has to be a coaching problem. FIRE NORV!!!!!

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by Lmbs2slaghtr on Nov 6, 2011 4:46 PM PST up reply actions  

That was disgusting.

Good game, and good luck on the way out. You guys looked better than you sold it all week..

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by arodgb on Nov 6, 2011 4:46 PM PST reply actions  

Hey yeah, good game!

Gotta admit, Aaron Rodgers accuracy is scary good, and he’s mobile enough to make plays with his body too. Hopefully SB rematch, haha!

by Falawful on Nov 6, 2011 4:48 PM PST up reply actions  

That would be cool

Hey, Oakland and KC lost so AFC West is still tied up, rightt???

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by arodgb on Nov 6, 2011 4:57 PM PST up reply actions  

anybody have a clue to what happened to Rivers to make him so inconsistent?

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by podpeople on Nov 6, 2011 4:56 PM PST reply actions  

I must say though

this division is as putrid as it was in… 07 or was it 08 where the Chargers at 8-8 (& a tiebreak against DEN) won the division. Difference is it was a two team race. This year is just 4 teams trying to see who can suck less.

by riversonfire on Nov 6, 2011 4:57 PM PST reply actions  

Post game thread is finally up (sorry, was busy)

This one closing in 5….4….3….

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