Open Thread: San Diego Chargers at Oakland Raiders, 2nd Half
by John Gennaro on Jan 1, 2012 2:56 PM PST
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PrintOh, what could've been had this San Diego Chargers team just showed up in Detroit last week.
In Norv Turner's final game as head Coach, the Bolts have turned back into an incredible offense that simply cannot be stopped (zero punts for Mike Scifres in the first half) unless they stop themselves (Philip Rivers threw one interception).
The running game, without Ryan Mathews, hasn't been particularly good. Actually, the Chargers defense hasn't been particularly good. They haven't done a great job of stopped the run or the pass, but they're scoring every time they touch the ball (including once on a Richard Goodman KO return TD) and winning because the Oakland Raiders cannot keep up with that pace.
The score is 24-13 at the half, the Chargers with the 11-point advantage. Elsewhere in the AFC West, Kyle Orton and the Chiefs hold a 7 point lead over the Broncos in Denver. I think if the Chargers and Chiefs win, the Broncos still go to the playoffs at 8-8 as the division winner. This, of course, means that the AFC West has taken over from the NFC West the crown of "Most Pathetic Division".
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I think 3 8-8 teams
cancels out the one 2-14 team.
This division has really bad coaches
One has already been fired, Norv should be fired tomorrow, and Hue is young and unproven.
John Fox is probably the best HC in the division and he doesnt have a real QB.
by SDBear on Jan 1, 2012 3:05 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Raiders own the record for penalties.
"Were such things here as we do speak about?
Or have we eaten on the insane root
That takes the reason prisoner?"
C'mon Oakland, go for 170
It’ll set the bar really high to aim for next season.
North Texas REALLY needs a Rubio's franchise.
Ouch. Jammer just got beat.
"Were such things here as we do speak about?
Or have we eaten on the insane root
That takes the reason prisoner?"
Jammer needs to move to safety
He has lost a step
by SDBear on Jan 1, 2012 3:09 PM PST via mobile reply actions
To be fair, not keeping up with the Raiders isn't a big deal
They’re all fast. He did get beat though.
"Were such things here as we do speak about?
Or have we eaten on the insane root
That takes the reason prisoner?"
Agree.
"follow @radio2012, trust me, you will find his optimism, innocence, and honesty quite refreshing. as a jaded bastard, i sure do." justdave2103
http://twitter.com/#!/radio2012
by Jonathan Holmes on Jan 1, 2012 3:10 PM PST up reply actions
I'll certainly take the FG-TD trade offs we've seen so far, as long as the Bolts
are the ones getting the TD’s…
North Texas REALLY needs a Rubio's franchise.
I think that just further proves how good RM is
by SDBear on Jan 1, 2012 3:19 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
I'm sure that's part of it, but the Raiders do seem pretty stout on the D-line
North Texas REALLY needs a Rubio's franchise.
TD Jackson
"Were such things here as we do speak about?
Or have we eaten on the insane root
That takes the reason prisoner?"
without the run
carson palmer isn’t that great
by chargerclipperfan on Jan 1, 2012 3:26 PM PST reply actions
Beautiful catch from Rivers to Jackson.
And now Rivers has gone back-to-back seasons where he’s thrown for over 4500 yards, joining Brees, Marino, Manning, and Brady as the only QB’s to do this.
"follow @radio2012, trust me, you will find his optimism, innocence, and honesty quite refreshing. as a jaded bastard, i sure do." justdave2103
http://twitter.com/#!/radio2012
Even when Carson was at Cincy, he has always shredded the Chargers
A defensive TO would be great right about now.
by SDBear on Jan 1, 2012 3:34 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Flags, flags everywhere.
"Were such things here as we do speak about?
Or have we eaten on the insane root
That takes the reason prisoner?"
Another FG try as the faders add to their penalty record
North Texas REALLY needs a Rubio's franchise.
Heading to 4th quarter. Chargers have looked great on offense
and decent on D. Can’t complain when you’re holding a team to 3 every time. LOL Tebow.
by Aaron Vazquez on Jan 1, 2012 3:44 PM PST up reply actions
Stellar catch by Jackson
"follow @radio2012, trust me, you will find his optimism, innocence, and honesty quite refreshing. as a jaded bastard, i sure do." justdave2103
http://twitter.com/#!/radio2012
Nice job getting him to jump
"Were such things here as we do speak about?
Or have we eaten on the insane root
That takes the reason prisoner?"
Come on, Phil
That was a free play. Just chuck it into triple coverage for s*** n giggles.
I was hoping for that, too.
"Were such things here as we do speak about?
Or have we eaten on the insane root
That takes the reason prisoner?"
I love the counter pitch
Seems to work well whenever we call it
North Texas REALLY needs a Rubio's franchise.
Novak?
No good.
"Were such things here as we do speak about?
Or have we eaten on the insane root
That takes the reason prisoner?"
A rare miss by Novak.
"follow @radio2012, trust me, you will find his optimism, innocence, and honesty quite refreshing. as a jaded bastard, i sure do." justdave2103
http://twitter.com/#!/radio2012
It does... it gives the Raiders hope
Not a good thing. Have to step on their throats now.
by Aaron Vazquez on Jan 1, 2012 3:53 PM PST up reply actions
C'mon Jammer, gotta go for the ball there
by classicmfk on Jan 1, 2012 3:55 PM PST via iPhone app reply actions
He did
DHB got there first.
"Were such things here as we do speak about?
Or have we eaten on the insane root
That takes the reason prisoner?"
Yeah that was just a good play by DHB
by SDBear on Jan 1, 2012 4:03 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
4 minutes to go in Denver
Tebow Time? 4/14 so far, LOL.
That looked awfully painful.
"Were such things here as we do speak about?
Or have we eaten on the insane root
That takes the reason prisoner?"
Vicious shot by Greggory.
"follow @radio2012, trust me, you will find his optimism, innocence, and honesty quite refreshing. as a jaded bastard, i sure do." justdave2103
http://twitter.com/#!/radio2012
You really think so?
I thought he held up. It was just a bad situation all around.
"Were such things here as we do speak about?
Or have we eaten on the insane root
That takes the reason prisoner?"
IMO it looked worse than it actually was
by SDBear on Jan 1, 2012 4:05 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
That's what I mean.
They collided, but Gregory didn’t even hit him, as much as Boss fell onto him badly.
"Were such things here as we do speak about?
Or have we eaten on the insane root
That takes the reason prisoner?"
Goodman, you idiot.
"Were such things here as we do speak about?
Or have we eaten on the insane root
That takes the reason prisoner?"
Fire that man right now.
"Were such things here as we do speak about?
Or have we eaten on the insane root
That takes the reason prisoner?"
Of course on a day when Goodman has his best day, he also makes a dumb mistake
by SDBear on Jan 1, 2012 4:06 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Overconfidence.
Though, really, he was just dumb there.
"Were such things here as we do speak about?
Or have we eaten on the insane root
That takes the reason prisoner?"
Oh, just the half yard line.
Well that’s good.
"Were such things here as we do speak about?
Or have we eaten on the insane root
That takes the reason prisoner?"
Goddamn you, Goodman!
"follow @radio2012, trust me, you will find his optimism, innocence, and honesty quite refreshing. as a jaded bastard, i sure do." justdave2103
http://twitter.com/#!/radio2012
M80!
"follow @radio2012, trust me, you will find his optimism, innocence, and honesty quite refreshing. as a jaded bastard, i sure do." justdave2103
http://twitter.com/#!/radio2012
Haha bitches.
19 yard completion.
"Were such things here as we do speak about?
Or have we eaten on the insane root
That takes the reason prisoner?"
Well I was hoping for a 99 yard TD catch
But I’ll take that
by SDBear on Jan 1, 2012 4:07 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Floyd again
If I had a vote, pay him and let V-Jax join DeSean Jax on the all head case team.
North Texas REALLY needs a Rubio's franchise.
If we win this game Norv gets to fly home and be fired
If we lose just fire him right there in the Oakland.
by SDBear on Jan 1, 2012 4:08 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Sometimes, Norv Crack works.
"Were such things here as we do speak about?
Or have we eaten on the insane root
That takes the reason prisoner?"
True.
I was expecting a horrifying fumble and return for 6 the other way.
by Aaron Vazquez on Jan 1, 2012 4:10 PM PST up reply actions
HAHAHAHAHA
"The biggest thing..." - Norv Turner
Floyd TD
He deserves it today.
"Were such things here as we do speak about?
Or have we eaten on the insane root
That takes the reason prisoner?"
Especially with the donleys losing and all...
{snicker}
North Texas REALLY needs a Rubio's franchise.
LOLOLOLOLOL
Floyd just schooled that fool.
F-in, M80!!!
Game. Over. See you next year, Raider nation.
"follow @radio2012, trust me, you will find his optimism, innocence, and honesty quite refreshing. as a jaded bastard, i sure do." justdave2103
http://twitter.com/#!/radio2012
LOL at the raiders defense giving up a 99 yard TD drive
by SDBear on Jan 1, 2012 4:12 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Ahem. 99.5
"Were such things here as we do speak about?
Or have we eaten on the insane root
That takes the reason prisoner?"
I wish he could stay healthy.
Floyd is so damn good.
"Were such things here as we do speak about?
Or have we eaten on the insane root
That takes the reason prisoner?"
They need to force him to have surgery this offseason.
adamantium skeleton.
by Aaron Vazquez on Jan 1, 2012 4:14 PM PST up reply actions
We might have to extend Floyd's contract
That man is killing it today.
by SDBear on Jan 1, 2012 4:13 PM PST via mobile reply actions
So where's that Raider helicopter dude that hangs out here too much.
AWOL today.
by The Land Of Real Beer on Jan 1, 2012 4:13 PM PST reply actions
Matthews ain't playing -- I think that dude is Fresno State Alum
But he usually has decent manners for a follower of satan’s team…
North Texas REALLY needs a Rubio's franchise.
Yup
Mathews fan. Not a bad guy, aside from the Raider thing.
"Were such things here as we do speak about?
Or have we eaten on the insane root
That takes the reason prisoner?"
See what Cason can do in man coverage?
"Were such things here as we do speak about?
Or have we eaten on the insane root
That takes the reason prisoner?"
Two in a row, even
Amazing what happens when he’s allowed to play to his skills, as opposed to the scheme.
"Were such things here as we do speak about?
Or have we eaten on the insane root
That takes the reason prisoner?"
Yeah I'm still a big Cason fan
He is better in man coverage and he has a rough start to the season with the broken hand.
by SDBear on Jan 1, 2012 4:20 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Thank you Norv
for a going away present.
"The biggest thing..." - Norv Turner
Cason with a PICK? OK, for real,WTH are these guys and where are OUR Bolts?
North Texas REALLY needs a Rubio's franchise.
He dropped like 5 interceptions today.
He was bound to get atleast one.
Rivers with the block!
HAHAHA
"Were such things here as we do speak about?
Or have we eaten on the insane root
That takes the reason prisoner?"
Norv's audition
"Were such things here as we do speak about?
Or have we eaten on the insane root
That takes the reason prisoner?"
Let's just enjoy this. We've got 8 months to whine about what went wrong this year.
by Aaron Vazquez on Jan 1, 2012 4:22 PM PST up reply actions
if they fire Norv and AJ
there will be no whining this off-season
On the other hand, you have different fingers.
LOL Norv is in full audition mode for his next job
by SDBear on Jan 1, 2012 4:22 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Do you really think anyone will offer him more than a OC gig at any point in the future?
North Texas REALLY needs a Rubio's franchise.
Never happen.
"Were such things here as we do speak about?
Or have we eaten on the insane root
That takes the reason prisoner?"
I feel like Cartman licking tears
Seeing that Oakland crowd leave early
Narrator: I am Jack's smirking revenge.
Possibly.
That would suck.
"Were such things here as we do speak about?
Or have we eaten on the insane root
That takes the reason prisoner?"
Yeah, I think so.
"Were such things here as we do speak about?
Or have we eaten on the insane root
That takes the reason prisoner?"
I'm not sure I would want Romeo Crennel as our next HC
But I would love to have him here as our next DC.
by SDBear on Jan 1, 2012 4:24 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Ahhhhhh....
Disappointed boos from the crowd of Team Voldemort… music to my ears!
Nothing like a little schadenfreude
"The biggest thing..." - Norv Turner
by Cake or Death on Jan 1, 2012 4:31 PM PST up reply actions
Ha. Murphy'
"Were such things here as we do speak about?
Or have we eaten on the insane root
That takes the reason prisoner?"
Man
we should have cruised to the playoffs in this sorry division.
"The biggest thing..." - Norv Turner
Eh, it's done.
I hate the tie-breakers in division. Should go DIV, CONF, common opp.
by Aaron Vazquez on Jan 1, 2012 4:29 PM PST up reply actions
Yes we should have
We should have never lost at home to the donkeys or raiders and we should have won at kc.
by SDBear on Jan 1, 2012 4:32 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Thus endeth the Norvell Turner era.
And possibly the AJ era as well.
"follow @radio2012, trust me, you will find his optimism, innocence, and honesty quite refreshing. as a jaded bastard, i sure do." justdave2103
http://twitter.com/#!/radio2012
They should give us the Division
Because well, we are more likely to win a playoff game than the other 3 clown teams.
by The Land Of Real Beer on Jan 1, 2012 4:29 PM PST reply actions
Well, that's over.
In a lot of ways.
"Were such things here as we do speak about?
Or have we eaten on the insane root
That takes the reason prisoner?"
Monday Night Fumble
Looks like that fumble against the Chiefs and overtime against the Broncos cost Norv his job “in the end”.
"I think your brain has a thick candy shell on it"
post game ramblings are up
closing this. use the post game thing as your SNF thread if you’d like.
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