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Open Thread: San Diego Chargers at Detroit Lions, 1st Half - Two Minutes of Hate Edition

San Diego Chargers at Detroit Lions, Dec 24, 2011 1:05 PM PST



Today's Open Thread is brought to you by the spirit of hate (and Bud Light, I guess). As always these posts are intended entirely in good fun and if you happen to be offended you're probably an idiot.

Congratulations, Detroit Lions fans. I'm sure the entire 2008 Detroit Lions roster indulged in a little champagne last Sunday as the Indianapolis Colts' quest for the perfect 0-16 was foiled by a really lousy Tennessee Titans squad that clearly wanted the L more. Really, though, what can you say about the only franchise to ever field a team that could go winless over a 16 game season? That sort of thing is just incredible. Think about how hard it is to lose that many consecutive games. Truly a remarkable accomplishment. My hat's off to you, Orlovsky & co.

This is a different Detroit team we're looking at this week, though. They are an unremarkable 9-5, slightly above average team that features one of the dirtiest players in the NFL. I am, of course, referring to the monstrous Ndamukong Suh and he is, in fact, a monster*. The man named Suh is as much one of the premiere defensive players in The League as he is one of its premier assholes. Here's hoping he manages not to snap Philip Rivers over his knee after the whistle this afternoon.

Star-divide

That brings us to Detroit. The city of Detroit isn't just known for crime, unemployment and the manufacture of inferior automobiles**. They also have some pretty good fans. You have to be a good fan to weather the storm that was 2008. I have to ask, though, where do these people get off acting so cocky about this year's club coming into today's game? Don't get me wrong. The Lions sport above average offensive and defensive units, but neither is elite and they've both been trending downhill coming into this game***.

Ultimately, though, I don't give a crap about Detroit's crappy city, its crappy people, its crappy cars or any of that. Much like I only hated Jacksonville because I was afraid they were bad enough to lose to my Chargers when it looked like losing out was our best case scenario, I hate Detroit because they just might be good enough to win when as a Charger fans I can practically taste the playoff berth.

I apologize for the lateness of this week's Two Minutes of Hate and its low quality****, but I hope you all hang around to discuss the game with us.

*In the off season, I hear he actually hides in children's closets at night.

**That's not fair. Those totally are the only things they're known for.

***That's per FootballOutsiders.com's DVOA stats in case any of you morons wanted to argue with me.

****I think we all know I'm not sorry for anything.

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C'mon, Chiefs.

Bolts from the Blue // "At least when Wade is spewing vitriol he does so with an intellectual flair." - insanebolt21
Bloody Elbow // "I think we're poking fun at Leland's 'boner.'" - Michael Fagan

by Richard Wade on Dec 24, 2011 1:04 PM PST reply actions  

You suck, Chiefs.

Bolts from the Blue // "At least when Wade is spewing vitriol he does so with an intellectual flair." - insanebolt21
Bloody Elbow // "I think we're poking fun at Leland's 'boner.'" - Michael Fagan

by Richard Wade on Dec 24, 2011 1:07 PM PST up reply actions  

I hate the Cardinals so very, very much.

Bolts from the Blue // "At least when Wade is spewing vitriol he does so with an intellectual flair." - insanebolt21
Bloody Elbow // "I think we're poking fun at Leland's 'boner.'" - Michael Fagan

by Richard Wade on Dec 24, 2011 1:07 PM PST reply actions  

Crap

Calvin Johnson is gonna abuse Hammer and Gregory today…we’re screwed if VJax isn’t himself

by jkvandal on Dec 24, 2011 1:07 PM PST reply actions  

Calm down.

Bolts from the Blue // "At least when Wade is spewing vitriol he does so with an intellectual flair." - insanebolt21
Bloody Elbow // "I think we're poking fun at Leland's 'boner.'" - Michael Fagan

by Richard Wade on Dec 24, 2011 1:09 PM PST up reply actions  

Right...did you see the coverage there?

I’m not jumping off any ledges here Richard, but that was ugly coverage on their best receiver. Neither of our guys knew where the ball was, which has been the problem in this secondary for everyone but Weddle this season.

by jkvandal on Dec 24, 2011 1:15 PM PST up reply actions  

You're probably right, but it's early still.

Bolts from the Blue // "At least when Wade is spewing vitriol he does so with an intellectual flair." - insanebolt21
Bloody Elbow // "I think we're poking fun at Leland's 'boner.'" - Michael Fagan

by Richard Wade on Dec 24, 2011 1:16 PM PST up reply actions  

Yeah I know its early

let’s see what Manusky and Wilks can figure out to cover that guy…while not leaving their other receivers open. Guess I know what it’s like to play against a team like the Chargers now

by jkvandal on Dec 24, 2011 1:19 PM PST up reply actions  

I really like how Thomas has developed this year.

"Were such things here as we do speak about?
Or have we eaten on the insane root
That takes the reason prisoner?"

by aesimpleton on Dec 24, 2011 1:12 PM PST reply actions  

Cam Thomas with a nice play

c;mon guys

North Texas REALLY needs a Rubio's franchise.

by SDNativeinTX on Dec 24, 2011 1:13 PM PST reply actions  

Damm

North Texas REALLY needs a Rubio's franchise.

by SDNativeinTX on Dec 24, 2011 1:13 PM PST up reply actions  

Well, that drive sucked.

"Were such things here as we do speak about?
Or have we eaten on the insane root
That takes the reason prisoner?"

by aesimpleton on Dec 24, 2011 1:13 PM PST reply actions  

Well we knew they were going to score some points.

Let’s hope Manusky learned something he can exploit from that.

"Were such things here as we do speak about?
Or have we eaten on the insane root
That takes the reason prisoner?"

by aesimpleton on Dec 24, 2011 1:14 PM PST reply actions  

chefs blew it

North Texas REALLY needs a Rubio's franchise.

by SDNativeinTX on Dec 24, 2011 1:14 PM PST reply actions  

Damn it, Chiefs.

"Were such things here as we do speak about?
Or have we eaten on the insane root
That takes the reason prisoner?"

by aesimpleton on Dec 24, 2011 1:15 PM PST reply actions  

Gates, as usual.

"Were such things here as we do speak about?
Or have we eaten on the insane root
That takes the reason prisoner?"

by aesimpleton on Dec 24, 2011 1:20 PM PST reply actions  

Gates there -- AGAIN

North Texas REALLY needs a Rubio's franchise.

by SDNativeinTX on Dec 24, 2011 1:20 PM PST reply actions  

Gates for the first

So happy to see Gates playing again

by Nohm on Dec 24, 2011 1:20 PM PST reply actions  

word

North Texas REALLY needs a Rubio's franchise.

by SDNativeinTX on Dec 24, 2011 1:21 PM PST up reply actions  

That was odd.

"Were such things here as we do speak about?
Or have we eaten on the insane root
That takes the reason prisoner?"

by aesimpleton on Dec 24, 2011 1:23 PM PST reply actions  

WTH is this

Hochuli !!!!

We’re screwed.

North Texas REALLY needs a Rubio's franchise.

by SDNativeinTX on Dec 24, 2011 1:23 PM PST reply actions  

Hochuli again?

seems like he refs half of our games

by jkvandal on Dec 24, 2011 1:23 PM PST reply actions  

And Hochuli just killed the momentum of that drive. I hate that guy.

Bolts from the Blue // "At least when Wade is spewing vitriol he does so with an intellectual flair." - insanebolt21
Bloody Elbow // "I think we're poking fun at Leland's 'boner.'" - Michael Fagan

by Richard Wade on Dec 24, 2011 1:25 PM PST reply actions  

GIVE IT TO US!!!!!

North Texas REALLY needs a Rubio's franchise.

by SDNativeinTX on Dec 24, 2011 1:27 PM PST reply actions  

WHAT?

"Were such things here as we do speak about?
Or have we eaten on the insane root
That takes the reason prisoner?"

by aesimpleton on Dec 24, 2011 1:27 PM PST reply actions  

Damn it

"Were such things here as we do speak about?
Or have we eaten on the insane root
That takes the reason prisoner?"

by aesimpleton on Dec 24, 2011 1:27 PM PST reply actions  

So close.

Bolts from the Blue // "At least when Wade is spewing vitriol he does so with an intellectual flair." - insanebolt21
Bloody Elbow // "I think we're poking fun at Leland's 'boner.'" - Michael Fagan

by Richard Wade on Dec 24, 2011 1:27 PM PST up reply actions  

What a pop by Butler

North Texas REALLY needs a Rubio's franchise.

by SDNativeinTX on Dec 24, 2011 1:27 PM PST reply actions  

Can't get off the field again.

North Texas REALLY needs a Rubio's franchise.

by SDNativeinTX on Dec 24, 2011 1:28 PM PST reply actions  

and again

everybody is running around wide open

by john1 on Dec 24, 2011 1:31 PM PST up reply actions  

Ugh

"Were such things here as we do speak about?
Or have we eaten on the insane root
That takes the reason prisoner?"

by aesimpleton on Dec 24, 2011 1:31 PM PST reply actions  

Defense sucking badly

You can’t expect an LB and a Safety to cover Megatron.

"Were such things here as we do speak about?
Or have we eaten on the insane root
That takes the reason prisoner?"

by aesimpleton on Dec 24, 2011 1:32 PM PST reply actions  

Lucky that was so high.

"Were such things here as we do speak about?
Or have we eaten on the insane root
That takes the reason prisoner?"

by aesimpleton on Dec 24, 2011 1:33 PM PST reply actions  

Norv's playcalling?

2 runs total against a terrible run D?

by ROFLCOPTER16 on Dec 24, 2011 1:34 PM PST reply actions  

You're complaining about the offense right now? Get the hell out or here.

Bolts from the Blue // "At least when Wade is spewing vitriol he does so with an intellectual flair." - insanebolt21
Bloody Elbow // "I think we're poking fun at Leland's 'boner.'" - Michael Fagan

by Richard Wade on Dec 24, 2011 1:34 PM PST up reply actions  

With a name like "ROFLCOPTER"

You have to expect the troll is strong with this one

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Bolts from the Blue

by creanium on Dec 24, 2011 1:35 PM PST up reply actions  

Context: He's a Fresno Sate fan and a Raiders fan.

Bolts from the Blue // "At least when Wade is spewing vitriol he does so with an intellectual flair." - insanebolt21
Bloody Elbow // "I think we're poking fun at Leland's 'boner.'" - Michael Fagan

by Richard Wade on Dec 24, 2011 1:36 PM PST up reply actions  

And why is he not banned yet?

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Bolts from the Blue

by creanium on Dec 24, 2011 1:37 PM PST up reply actions  

Doesn't matter

Raiders lover

"The only thing I hate more than Raiders fans is Chargers fans." - A Chargers fan

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Bolts from the Blue

by creanium on Dec 24, 2011 1:38 PM PST up reply actions  

This.

Bolts from the Blue // "At least when Wade is spewing vitriol he does so with an intellectual flair." - insanebolt21
Bloody Elbow // "I think we're poking fun at Leland's 'boner.'" - Michael Fagan

by Richard Wade on Dec 24, 2011 1:39 PM PST up reply actions  

WOW

"The biggest thing..." - Norv Turner

by Cake or Death on Dec 24, 2011 1:37 PM PST reply actions  

Wow...

North Texas REALLY needs a Rubio's franchise.

by SDNativeinTX on Dec 24, 2011 1:37 PM PST reply actions  

Jump, Gregory.

"Were such things here as we do speak about?
Or have we eaten on the insane root
That takes the reason prisoner?"

by aesimpleton on Dec 24, 2011 1:38 PM PST reply actions  

White men can't jump

(Gregory)

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Bolts from the Blue

by creanium on Dec 24, 2011 1:38 PM PST reply actions  

Badly mistimed.

North Texas REALLY needs a Rubio's franchise.

by SDNativeinTX on Dec 24, 2011 1:38 PM PST up reply actions  

Didn't even try.

"Were such things here as we do speak about?
Or have we eaten on the insane root
That takes the reason prisoner?"

by aesimpleton on Dec 24, 2011 1:38 PM PST up reply actions  

the announcer keeps saying if we lose we're done

i thought even if we lose and we beat the raiders and other people lose dont we still have a chance at the wild card?

by bstew95 on Dec 24, 2011 1:38 PM PST reply actions  

Nope. Bengals won.

Bolts from the Blue // "At least when Wade is spewing vitriol he does so with an intellectual flair." - insanebolt21
Bloody Elbow // "I think we're poking fun at Leland's 'boner.'" - Michael Fagan

by Richard Wade on Dec 24, 2011 1:39 PM PST up reply actions  

Agreed.

Bolts from the Blue // "At least when Wade is spewing vitriol he does so with an intellectual flair." - insanebolt21
Bloody Elbow // "I think we're poking fun at Leland's 'boner.'" - Michael Fagan

by Richard Wade on Dec 24, 2011 1:42 PM PST up reply actions  

Jump ball for Johnson in the endzone after Stafford got flushed from the pocket.

Gregory, in front of 81, failed to jump for the ball. 81 fingertipped it, and Weddle knocked it out going to the ground.

"Were such things here as we do speak about?
Or have we eaten on the insane root
That takes the reason prisoner?"

by aesimpleton on Dec 24, 2011 1:40 PM PST up reply actions  

weddle made great play

johnson had ball in the endzone, weddle smacked him and the ball out

by chaplinesque on Dec 24, 2011 1:39 PM PST reply actions  

that's why i want to see Paul Oliver on passing downs

Dielman on Rivers: "I've tried to get him to say s--- or f--- and all he'll ever do is say, 'Golly gee, I can't do that."
Bolts from the Blue
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by Superduperboltman on Dec 24, 2011 1:40 PM PST reply actions  

Seriously.

What is Manusky doing?

Bolts from the Blue // "At least when Wade is spewing vitriol he does so with an intellectual flair." - insanebolt21
Bloody Elbow // "I think we're poking fun at Leland's 'boner.'" - Michael Fagan

by Richard Wade on Dec 24, 2011 1:41 PM PST up reply actions  

the question is what can he do?

he’s calling plays…is he supposed to be doing something else? you don’t like his playcalling?

by john1 on Dec 24, 2011 1:43 PM PST up reply actions  

Putting Gregory in position to cover Johnson is just awful.

Bolts from the Blue // "At least when Wade is spewing vitriol he does so with an intellectual flair." - insanebolt21
Bloody Elbow // "I think we're poking fun at Leland's 'boner.'" - Michael Fagan

by Richard Wade on Dec 24, 2011 1:43 PM PST up reply actions  

I think that is the implication, yes.

You seem bizarrely hostile.

"Were such things here as we do speak about?
Or have we eaten on the insane root
That takes the reason prisoner?"

by aesimpleton on Dec 24, 2011 1:44 PM PST up reply actions  

Gates ____ AGAIN

North Texas REALLY needs a Rubio's franchise.

by SDNativeinTX on Dec 24, 2011 1:44 PM PST reply actions  

Tied for the record

"Were such things here as we do speak about?
Or have we eaten on the insane root
That takes the reason prisoner?"

by aesimpleton on Dec 24, 2011 1:45 PM PST up reply actions  

Odd.

Bush was pretty much walking through the line last week, and he’s about as fast as Tolbert.

by ROFLCOPTER16 on Dec 24, 2011 1:46 PM PST up reply actions  

Suh was not playing last week

North Texas REALLY needs a Rubio's franchise.

by SDNativeinTX on Dec 24, 2011 1:46 PM PST up reply actions  

Yes he was, dude.

He blocked the game-winning FG.

by ROFLCOPTER16 on Dec 24, 2011 1:47 PM PST up reply actions  

My bad -- I try to avoid the gathering of the oakland coven,

so the activities of the devil’s favoriet team are sort of unkown to me.

North Texas REALLY needs a Rubio's franchise.

by SDNativeinTX on Dec 24, 2011 1:49 PM PST up reply actions  

Confused Vincent, I think.

"Were such things here as we do speak about?
Or have we eaten on the insane root
That takes the reason prisoner?"

by aesimpleton on Dec 24, 2011 1:46 PM PST up reply actions  

Didn't he miss practice?

"Were such things here as we do speak about?
Or have we eaten on the insane root
That takes the reason prisoner?"

by aesimpleton on Dec 24, 2011 1:48 PM PST up reply actions  

Yeah but I can understand that if he ran the wrong route

but it looked like he just stopped and looked around…but probably confused

by jkvandal on Dec 24, 2011 1:58 PM PST up reply actions  

Hurt Vincent, maybe

North Texas REALLY needs a Rubio's franchise.

by SDNativeinTX on Dec 24, 2011 1:47 PM PST up reply actions  

Punting again.

North Texas REALLY needs a Rubio's franchise.

by SDNativeinTX on Dec 24, 2011 1:46 PM PST reply actions  

The whole team is out of sync.

"Were such things here as we do speak about?
Or have we eaten on the insane root
That takes the reason prisoner?"

by aesimpleton on Dec 24, 2011 1:46 PM PST reply actions  

Emotion?

Like, if Steve Gregory was more amped he could cover Calvin Johnson one on one? Get out of here.

Bolts from the Blue // "At least when Wade is spewing vitriol he does so with an intellectual flair." - insanebolt21
Bloody Elbow // "I think we're poking fun at Leland's 'boner.'" - Michael Fagan

by Richard Wade on Dec 24, 2011 1:49 PM PST up reply actions  

thats what the announcer said.

and that play didnt even end up badly

by bstew95 on Dec 24, 2011 1:50 PM PST up reply actions  

The announcer is a damned idiot.

Bolts from the Blue // "At least when Wade is spewing vitriol he does so with an intellectual flair." - insanebolt21
Bloody Elbow // "I think we're poking fun at Leland's 'boner.'" - Michael Fagan

by Richard Wade on Dec 24, 2011 1:50 PM PST up reply actions  

True story.

Bolts from the Blue // "At least when Wade is spewing vitriol he does so with an intellectual flair." - insanebolt21
Bloody Elbow // "I think we're poking fun at Leland's 'boner.'" - Michael Fagan

by Richard Wade on Dec 24, 2011 1:51 PM PST up reply actions  

thats was a stupid comment by the announcer

how the hell do they know about the chargers “emotion”?

by chaplinesque on Dec 24, 2011 1:49 PM PST up reply actions   1 recs

Chargers have played flat all year

with the exception of last week

On the other hand, you have different fingers.

by Hormel on Dec 24, 2011 1:52 PM PST up reply actions  

You look flat when you're losing

Bolts from the Blue // "At least when Wade is spewing vitriol he does so with an intellectual flair." - insanebolt21
Bloody Elbow // "I think we're poking fun at Leland's 'boner.'" - Michael Fagan

by Richard Wade on Dec 24, 2011 1:52 PM PST up reply actions  

they looked flat

when they were winning at the beginning of the season

On the other hand, you have different fingers.

by Hormel on Dec 24, 2011 1:54 PM PST up reply actions  

Look at Martin trying to chase that down. Good Effort.

"Were such things here as we do speak about?
Or have we eaten on the insane root
That takes the reason prisoner?"

by aesimpleton on Dec 24, 2011 1:51 PM PST reply actions  

Thomas off the edge?

Nice.

"Were such things here as we do speak about?
Or have we eaten on the insane root
That takes the reason prisoner?"

by aesimpleton on Dec 24, 2011 1:54 PM PST reply actions  

Jesus -- they are pwning us about every which way.

Cam looks like he is in the game

North Texas REALLY needs a Rubio's franchise.

by SDNativeinTX on Dec 24, 2011 1:54 PM PST reply actions  

Baby Godzilla with a big play.

Bolts from the Blue // "At least when Wade is spewing vitriol he does so with an intellectual flair." - insanebolt21
Bloody Elbow // "I think we're poking fun at Leland's 'boner.'" - Michael Fagan

by Richard Wade on Dec 24, 2011 1:55 PM PST reply actions  

Weddle is doing his part, too

North Texas REALLY needs a Rubio's franchise.

by SDNativeinTX on Dec 24, 2011 1:55 PM PST reply actions  

No fair.

You shouldn’t be allowed to have other receivers in addition to megatron.

by ROFLCOPTER16 on Dec 24, 2011 1:55 PM PST reply actions  

Because, why would you cover the middle of the field?

"Were such things here as we do speak about?
Or have we eaten on the insane root
That takes the reason prisoner?"

by aesimpleton on Dec 24, 2011 1:56 PM PST reply actions  

FU Hochuli

North Texas REALLY needs a Rubio's franchise.

by SDNativeinTX on Dec 24, 2011 1:56 PM PST reply actions  

That was all Sand Diego, sadly.

Can’t play zone. And the DC still calls for it.

"Were such things here as we do speak about?
Or have we eaten on the insane root
That takes the reason prisoner?"

by aesimpleton on Dec 24, 2011 1:57 PM PST up reply actions  

Than he is nuts, if expects that the same stuff will produce a different result

Or stupid, if does not know what else to call.

North Texas REALLY needs a Rubio's franchise.

by SDNativeinTX on Dec 24, 2011 1:59 PM PST up reply actions  

Yup

If the scheme you’re playing is getting shredded, you change something.

"Were such things here as we do speak about?
Or have we eaten on the insane root
That takes the reason prisoner?"

by aesimpleton on Dec 24, 2011 1:59 PM PST up reply actions   1 recs

WOW just

If Halladay, Lee, and Hamels all break their arms while playing tag in the clubhouse, We'll be set

by suicide bunting is a sin on Dec 24, 2011 1:58 PM PST reply actions  

this is looking way too easy.

whats the deal with the D?

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by podpeople on Dec 24, 2011 1:58 PM PST reply actions  

Fire Norval! Big game, high pressure and we lay an egg

Just like against the Bengals last season, when we needed a late season win to keep our playoff hopes alive we get crushed on the road.

by SDBear on Dec 24, 2011 1:59 PM PST via mobile reply actions  

At least fire Manusky.

Bolts from the Blue // "At least when Wade is spewing vitriol he does so with an intellectual flair." - insanebolt21
Bloody Elbow // "I think we're poking fun at Leland's 'boner.'" - Michael Fagan

by Richard Wade on Dec 24, 2011 2:00 PM PST up reply actions  

converted a 3rd and 19 are you serious?

If Halladay, Lee, and Hamels all break their arms while playing tag in the clubhouse, We'll be set

by suicide bunting is a sin on Dec 24, 2011 1:59 PM PST reply actions  

a crock of sh@t!

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by podpeople on Dec 24, 2011 2:00 PM PST up reply actions  

this game is a mess.

Offense stalling, defense can’t cover anyone.

Dielman on Rivers: "I've tried to get him to say s--- or f--- and all he'll ever do is say, 'Golly gee, I can't do that."
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by Superduperboltman on Dec 24, 2011 2:00 PM PST reply actions  

Offense not getting many chances with the defense unable to get off the field.

Bolts from the Blue // "At least when Wade is spewing vitriol he does so with an intellectual flair." - insanebolt21
Bloody Elbow // "I think we're poking fun at Leland's 'boner.'" - Michael Fagan

by Richard Wade on Dec 24, 2011 2:00 PM PST up reply actions  

defense will never get off the field

if the secondary can’t cover somebody.

Dielman on Rivers: "I've tried to get him to say s--- or f--- and all he'll ever do is say, 'Golly gee, I can't do that."
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by Superduperboltman on Dec 24, 2011 2:01 PM PST up reply actions  

It would help if they had somebody in the middle of the field.

"Were such things here as we do speak about?
Or have we eaten on the insane root
That takes the reason prisoner?"

by aesimpleton on Dec 24, 2011 2:02 PM PST up reply actions  

Just massive, massive holes in the zones.

Bolts from the Blue // "At least when Wade is spewing vitriol he does so with an intellectual flair." - insanebolt21
Bloody Elbow // "I think we're poking fun at Leland's 'boner.'" - Michael Fagan

by Richard Wade on Dec 24, 2011 2:03 PM PST up reply actions  

I think

its on both sides of the ball

by john1 on Dec 24, 2011 2:02 PM PST up reply actions  

Look on the bright side

this game probably will/should end the Norv Turner era.

by Ken619 on Dec 24, 2011 2:01 PM PST reply actions  

And take Manusky with him.

"Were such things here as we do speak about?
Or have we eaten on the insane root
That takes the reason prisoner?"

by aesimpleton on Dec 24, 2011 2:01 PM PST up reply actions  

Hardly a bright side. Coaching turnover isn't something to hope for.

Bolts from the Blue // "At least when Wade is spewing vitriol he does so with an intellectual flair." - insanebolt21
Bloody Elbow // "I think we're poking fun at Leland's 'boner.'" - Michael Fagan

by Richard Wade on Dec 24, 2011 2:04 PM PST up reply actions  

I understand that coaching turnover is something you want to avoid

but do you honestly think Turner is what’s best for this team.

by Ken619 on Dec 24, 2011 2:16 PM PST up reply actions  

Not necessarily, but I'd take him over most of the HC in this league.

Bolts from the Blue // "At least when Wade is spewing vitriol he does so with an intellectual flair." - insanebolt21
Bloody Elbow // "I think we're poking fun at Leland's 'boner.'" - Michael Fagan

by Richard Wade on Dec 24, 2011 2:19 PM PST up reply actions  

Jeebus

This shit good

by BORTZ on Dec 24, 2011 2:01 PM PST via mobile reply actions  

and to think

i stopped playing skyrim to watch this game smh

by cameronm on Dec 24, 2011 2:02 PM PST reply actions  

man i didnt realize until now how good of a job Rivera did as DC

If Halladay, Lee, and Hamels all break their arms while playing tag in the clubhouse, We'll be set

by suicide bunting is a sin on Dec 24, 2011 2:02 PM PST reply actions  

Well, it's all relative.

"Were such things here as we do speak about?
Or have we eaten on the insane root
That takes the reason prisoner?"

by aesimpleton on Dec 24, 2011 2:03 PM PST up reply actions  

Plenty of time for Rivers at least.

"Were such things here as we do speak about?
Or have we eaten on the insane root
That takes the reason prisoner?"

by aesimpleton on Dec 24, 2011 2:03 PM PST reply actions  

Chargers win 3 games and people are ready to forgive Norval

Nope Norv, you didn’t bamboozle me. You still have to go!

by SDBear on Dec 24, 2011 2:03 PM PST via mobile reply actions  

Missing the playoffs two years in a row

6 game losing streak, offensive ineptitude during the 6 game losing streak. Terrible two minute offense.

Why should we keep him?

by SDBear on Dec 24, 2011 2:06 PM PST via mobile up reply actions  

Those three games and having the second best run of any Chargers HC in franchise history.

Bolts from the Blue // "At least when Wade is spewing vitriol he does so with an intellectual flair." - insanebolt21
Bloody Elbow // "I think we're poking fun at Leland's 'boner.'" - Michael Fagan

by Richard Wade on Dec 24, 2011 2:05 PM PST up reply actions  

2 of those wins we're against bad teams

So he should get another year because we beat the Jags and Bills at home?

by SDBear on Dec 24, 2011 2:07 PM PST via mobile up reply actions  

More because of having had the 2nd best run of any Chargers HC in franchise history.

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by Richard Wade on Dec 24, 2011 2:09 PM PST up reply actions  

For the record, I'm not advocating keeping Norv. I'm just explaining why it's a consideration.

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by Richard Wade on Dec 24, 2011 2:10 PM PST up reply actions  

I believe that has more to do with 2 things

1 the talent these Charger teams have had during his tenure.

2 how bad the West was during the beginning of Norvals time in SD.

by SDBear on Dec 24, 2011 2:14 PM PST via mobile up reply actions  

So given that the talent was a strength

Why do people want to fire AJ?

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by creanium on Dec 24, 2011 2:24 PM PST up reply actions  

People are inconsistent.

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by Richard Wade on Dec 24, 2011 2:24 PM PST up reply actions  

Spanos fired Schottenheimer. How do people still get this wrong?

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by Richard Wade on Dec 24, 2011 2:26 PM PST up reply actions  

Yeah, this is true.

I know Dean had to choose between AJ and Shotty because they couldn’t get along, but at this point it’s looking like not such a great decision.

by classicmfk on Dec 24, 2011 2:32 PM PST up reply actions  

RUN THE CLOCK

And end this pathetic game

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by Superduperboltman on Dec 24, 2011 2:04 PM PST reply actions  

Looks like they'll get to back into the playoffs.

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by Richard Wade on Dec 24, 2011 2:05 PM PST up reply actions  

If they beat KC or you win next week, yeah.

But I think losing to Buffalo puts things in perspective; might pop that bubble.

by ROFLCOPTER16 on Dec 24, 2011 2:06 PM PST up reply actions  

Couple scary throws

"Were such things here as we do speak about?
Or have we eaten on the insane root
That takes the reason prisoner?"

by aesimpleton on Dec 24, 2011 2:05 PM PST reply actions  

Sure looked like early s--t again.

North Texas REALLY needs a Rubio's franchise.

by SDNativeinTX on Dec 24, 2011 2:06 PM PST up reply actions  

WTH was that?

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by SDNativeinTX on Dec 24, 2011 2:05 PM PST reply actions  

not out day fellas

dont let it ruin your christmas

by cameronm on Dec 24, 2011 2:06 PM PST reply actions  

whats going on in the game?

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by podpeople on Dec 24, 2011 2:06 PM PST reply actions  

SUCKAGE BY EVERYONE IN A BOLT JERSEY

North Texas REALLY needs a Rubio's franchise.

by SDNativeinTX on Dec 24, 2011 2:07 PM PST up reply actions  

Badness

Defense can’t play zone.

"Were such things here as we do speak about?
Or have we eaten on the insane root
That takes the reason prisoner?"

by aesimpleton on Dec 24, 2011 2:08 PM PST up reply actions  

not looking good at all

If Halladay, Lee, and Hamels all break their arms while playing tag in the clubhouse, We'll be set

by suicide bunting is a sin on Dec 24, 2011 2:07 PM PST reply actions  

Wow. this offense is good

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by Superduperboltman on Dec 24, 2011 2:07 PM PST reply actions  

Defense is awful

"The biggest thing..." - Norv Turner

by Cake or Death on Dec 24, 2011 2:09 PM PST reply actions  

the team is awful

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by Superduperboltman on Dec 24, 2011 2:10 PM PST up reply actions  

oh well merry christmas and such

barring an unforseen turnaround in the 2nd half i am looking forward to next year

by chaplinesque on Dec 24, 2011 2:12 PM PST reply actions  

I wish, if anything,

We beat the raiders just to show we know how.

by Lightning Hobo on Dec 24, 2011 2:14 PM PST up reply actions  

Those Geico commercials with Orakpo are just awful

So awkward.

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by aesimpleton on Dec 24, 2011 2:12 PM PST reply actions  

Philip Rivers is getting ready for his first losing season

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by Superduperboltman on Dec 24, 2011 2:13 PM PST reply actions  

Could easily still finish 8-8.

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by Richard Wade on Dec 24, 2011 2:15 PM PST up reply actions  

Stafford's process:

1. Snap ball and drop back
2. Look for defender #28 and throw to player that he is “covering”
3. Celebrate first down
4. Repeat

by jkvandal on Dec 24, 2011 2:13 PM PST reply actions   1 recs

I dont like Gregory in coverage.

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by Superduperboltman on Dec 24, 2011 2:14 PM PST up reply actions  

how can a team look pretty good 3 games in a row, and then look this horrible?

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by podpeople on Dec 24, 2011 2:13 PM PST reply actions  

Tough road game in Detroit is a different animal.

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by Richard Wade on Dec 24, 2011 2:18 PM PST up reply actions  

so are we looking at around the 15-20 order in the upcoming draft?

If Halladay, Lee, and Hamels all break their arms while playing tag in the clubhouse, We'll be set

by suicide bunting is a sin on Dec 24, 2011 2:14 PM PST reply actions  

Cannot cover anyone

Let alone Megatron.

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Or have we eaten on the insane root
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by aesimpleton on Dec 24, 2011 2:15 PM PST reply actions  

Huge hole in the zone

Jammer failed to jam him, then ‘handed off’ to Gregory, who was still in the end zone and ten yards away.

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That takes the reason prisoner?"

by aesimpleton on Dec 24, 2011 2:19 PM PST up reply actions  

Good coverage,

Steve Gregory.

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by Superduperboltman on Dec 24, 2011 2:17 PM PST reply actions  

At least my fantasy team has Calvin Johnson...

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by Superduperboltman on Dec 24, 2011 2:17 PM PST reply actions  

Same

"Were such things here as we do speak about?
Or have we eaten on the insane root
That takes the reason prisoner?"

by aesimpleton on Dec 24, 2011 2:18 PM PST up reply actions  

I was about to say that.

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by Superduperboltman on Dec 24, 2011 2:21 PM PST up reply actions  

That was an ugly drop.

"Were such things here as we do speak about?
Or have we eaten on the insane root
That takes the reason prisoner?"

by aesimpleton on Dec 24, 2011 2:21 PM PST reply actions  

on purpose

to stop the clock

On the other hand, you have different fingers.

by Hormel on Dec 24, 2011 2:21 PM PST up reply actions  

er.

That w’s an ugly drop half.

by classicmfk on Dec 24, 2011 2:22 PM PST up reply actions  

re-fixed

that was an ugly half season

On the other hand, you have different fingers.

by Hormel on Dec 24, 2011 2:23 PM PST up reply actions  

Like it matters.

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Bloody Elbow // "I think we're poking fun at Leland's 'boner.'" - Michael Fagan

by Richard Wade on Dec 24, 2011 2:23 PM PST up reply actions  

Indicative of an attitude.

Let’s see if they give up completely in the 2nd half

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by SDNativeinTX on Dec 24, 2011 2:32 PM PST up reply actions  

The same thing the Chargers always do in that situation.

Who would expect it?

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by aesimpleton on Dec 24, 2011 2:25 PM PST up reply actions  

end thread, game

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by Superduperboltman on Dec 24, 2011 2:25 PM PST reply actions  

I hate foosball.

Dielman on Rivers: "I've tried to get him to say s--- or f--- and all he'll ever do is say, 'Golly gee, I can't do that."
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by Superduperboltman on Dec 24, 2011 2:32 PM PST reply actions  

Indeed.

"Were such things here as we do speak about?
Or have we eaten on the insane root
That takes the reason prisoner?"

by aesimpleton on Dec 24, 2011 2:33 PM PST up reply actions  

not really.

I’m recovering from food poisoning

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by Superduperboltman on Dec 24, 2011 2:34 PM PST up reply actions  

Vincent Jackson is not proving

he’s worth a big contract extension, hurt or not. All year he’s been consistently losing 1v1 matchups against smaller DBs by not utilizing his larger frame to “box out.” He’s been lacking technical skills this year that he’d previously displayed in the past.

by Falawful on Dec 24, 2011 2:33 PM PST reply actions  

too many body catches

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