Chargers Fans Predicting a Trip to Tampa
by Neal Coolong on Jan 5, 2009 8:12 AM EST
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PrintAfter an energetic win over Indianapolis in the AFC Wild Card round, Chargers fans posting on the San Diego Union Tribune web site are predicting a victory over Pittsburgh in the Divisional round.
And a subsequent trip to Tampa for Super Bowl XLIII.
Shhh...don't tell the Steelers this. Not that they would care, but apparently, a win at home over Indianapolis is enough to wash their minds of an 11-10 loss to the Steelers in Week 11. The fans are saying the Chargers are a better team now, and that overrides the 410-213 yards gained disparity the Steelers owned.
Interestingly enough, they are leaving out the ridiculous 13-2 penalties against advantage the Chargers held in that game. Or the late Polamalu touchdown the officials took away. Or the fact Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger destroyed Phillip Rivers in their head-to-head match - Rivers posted a season-low 44 passer rating against Pittsburgh.
With all due respect to Indianapolis, it's really not a solid bet to think Darren Sproles is going to run over Pittsburgh the way he did the Colts. The Chargers had 66 yards rushing as a team in Week 11.
Ok, so the past is gone, and a regular season meeting doesn't really mean anything, win or lose. but the Steelers having a week to rest, and the Chargers having a week to get more injured (early reports are that RB LaDanian Tomlinson will not play) seems to favor the home team.
An early match-up to consider:
C Justin Hartwig vs. NT Jamal Williams
I love Jamal Williams, and he always seems to make any match-up column I'm writing, but this could be the first time I'm tilting the advantage to the Steelers. I haven't had the chance to watch the entire replay yet, but it looks like Colts C Jeff Saturday had some plus plays and some minus plays. He did a lot better than the Colts guards did, but Williams was usually double-teamed.
Chargers defensive coordinator Ron Rivera brought a lot of pressure from the edge, oftentimes hedging his bets on Manning sliding protection to one side or the other. He left RB Joseph Addai in the backfield quite a bit, and he did a pretty good job of picking up the outside blitz. It's a big reason why the Colts surrended an NFL-low 14 sacks this year. Manning and Anthony Gonzalez had their way with the Chargers secondary early, but couldn't hold onto that momentum throughout the game.
Hartwig and Roethlisberger will have to communicate at a Manning-like pace to provide adequate protection. If they are able to do that (not an easy task), you can count on Hines Ward having seven or eight catches against a Chargers nickel defense that showed a few flaws. But this all hinges on Hartwig's ability to keep Williams at bay, because the Chargers came after the B and C gaps all game long. Guards Chris Kemoeatu and Darnell Stapleton are going to have to focus more this game than perhaps any other due to the variety of pressure the Chargers can bring.
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It appears to me that almost every other fanbase is overly optimistic. Steelers fans are very cautious about getting excited. The colts and miami fans both thought they were headed to tampa. Whoops.
That might be....
The most arrogant thing I’ve ever heard. EVERY fan base has the guys that understand the game and the fanboys. The smart fans post their thoughts on the blogs and the idiots post at the local newspaper’s website comment section. I’m sure a look at the local Pittsburgh paper’s comment section would yield similar fanboys.
On the contrary, most Chargers fans had their expectations tempered over the first 13 weeks of this season and now treat our playoff run as playing with house money. Honestly, this IS a different team than the one you played earlier this year. But earlier this year the Steelers should’ve won by ten and didn’t because of the penalties and late TD that was taken away (as mentioned above). Now we’re more of an even match with your club.
I think Hines Ward is going to have a tough time in this game. Quentin Jammer is the perfect matchup against him (just as big, just as physical) and always plays WRs better the more he sees of them. I think in man situations he’ll be up against Ward with Cromartie and Cason taking Holmes and Washington.
The best matchup your offense has on Sunday is Heath Miller vs. our safeties. He’s bigger and stronger than Weddle and can probably outrun Clinton Hart. I’m looking for your offense to try and hammer the run with a steady stream of passes to Miller. I also look for San Diego to stop the run (our specialty the past few weeks) and to try and knock Ben out of the game. The winner will be determined by how well our offensive line does at buying Rivers time.
There are always exceptions but generalizations can always be made.
Steelers fans are overwhelmingly pessimistic – that’s just how it is. Trust me when I say I know a lot more about steeler nation than you do, even the part of the nation in the papers. I never said SD didn’t have good fans, and I never said that fans that think their team is going to the SB no matter what were bad fans, just that every other fanbase is overly optimistic about their team, while the steelers fans are overly pessimistic.
I can point out a few “smart fans that post their thoughts on the blogs” on various websites – you can start with the dolphins site last week.
Steelers fans are like most other fans...
If you’re team is hot, you get optimistic. If they’re not, you’re not. You see the flaws as a fan that outsiders just don’t see.
After the 1-15 season the Chargers had, where they lost 7 or 8 games after leading going into the 4th quarter, I said I’d never trust this team again. Even when they were great during Schottenheimer’s last year with the team, I was sure they’d lose to the inferior Jets in the first round and they did. But last year when we started slow and then won a whole bunch of games in a row I grew more confident in the team each game. That’s what most fans do. Since we just knocked off the team with the longest win streak, I think that leaves us with the longest current winning streak and therefore the “hottest team”.
We’re confident because we’ve won some tough games and our team seems to get better every week. The Chargers fans who believe we can beat Pittsburgh only believe so because we looked good against the Colts, who have a ridiculous number of weaknesses that are covered up by Mathis, Freeney and Manning. So take our confidence for what it’s worth. A belief that a hot team is something to get excited about. I think Steelers fans would be excited if they had won their last 5 games in a row, looking better each week.
sorry man
but he’s right about steel nation on this one….we’re a pretty pessimistic bunch.
by TheCincinnatiConqueror on Jan 5, 2009 8:57 PM EST up reply actions
So
in not being a member of any other “nation” – how would you have any basis for comparison?
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Uncommon Sportsman :: Absurdity in play
I’m pretty sure that people can draw comparisons while not having first-hand experience. I’ve never been to sierra leone, but based upon information I’ve gleaned from newspapers, movies, and people who have been there I deduce that it is an impoverished and poorly educated nation with pretty nice people and a burgeoning hip-hop scene.
That doesn’t mean these comparisons or deductions are always right, as admitted below regarding statement above, but saying you can’t make comparisons without first-hand knowledge would limit just about everything anyone can say.
Conversation:
“Yeah, I hear antarctica is cold, though I’ve only lived in miami all my life”
“Seeing as how you’ve never been there, how do you have any basis for comparison?”
World climates and perceptions
are more than miles apart and I sincerely hope you don’t take that argument anywhere else, for your sake.
I see a bunch of Steelers fans who are only Steelers fans talking about themselves like they got selected by some committee according to some criteria.
Newsflash, guys: You’re not special.
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Uncommon Sportsman :: Absurdity in play
This will be our 47th playoff game in 37 years
I’d say that’s pretty special.
You are right though, we aren’t any different. Where is your documentary?
http://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/2009/1/7/711533/wow-a-24-minute-school-pro
Is Ward always in the slot?
Legitimate question, as I didn’t watch enough of the Steelers this year to know. Since he had 11 catches last game I have to think that if we view him as the biggest consistent threat, Jammer’s going to follow him anywhere. Jammer’s big enough to play on the inside if he needs to, which is why a lot of fans are always pushing for him to move to safety.
Baltimore-Pittsburgh
It’s going to be a showdown in two weeks in Heinz Field.
I don’t think the Steelers care if the Chargers fans think they’re going to the Super Bowl.
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by BadMaafala on Jan 5, 2009 10:20 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
Hmmmmm
While I am the first to say that regular season meetings mean nothing in the playoffs, those number are hard to ignore. I was thinking to myself how the score could have been but a 1 point differential, but I forgot we got ripped off that final touchdown by Troy P! I think that’s pretty ballsy of San Diego peeps calling a trip to Tampa already. While I would like to think we will get there, I sure don’t announce it publically! Note to San Diego…."You’re not THAT GOOD". I’m surprised you even made it to the playoffs to tell you the truth. Good luck in the Burgh!
And don't forget
The TD SD got in that game came on a VERY questionable PI call on Ike at like the 2 or maybe in the endzone.
The fans.........,
Let ‘em run their mouths. I’ve NEVER been one to run my pie hole and make predictions. I do have a SD fan the texted me yesterday and told me that the Steelers are going down. I didn’t reply.
I will let the Steelers do the talking next Sunday~
Every day brings future to past, every breath leaves me one less to my last. DT
Semper Fi
"When Bellotti attempted to shake the hand of Oklahoma State quarterback Zac Robinson after the game, Robinson offered his left hand. His right was swollen and battered from the Ducks' defense."
by MarineCorpsDuck on Jan 5, 2009 12:03 PM EST up reply actions
Wise words
I think the last game we were dominant in everything but the score due to some questionable officiating. 13-2 (one being the “illegal pass” at the end) is a pretty sketchy penalty skew.
But it should prove to be a good game and I look forward to watching the Chargers get Grounded.
Concern
I’m concerned about San Diego, but if I was a SD fan, I’d sure be concerned about facing the best D in the last 17 years. That said, the way their D stepped up against Indy, I’m a little worried about Ben giving the game away.
by WolfpackSteelersFan on Jan 5, 2009 11:34 AM EST reply actions
Charger fan here...
and the idiots predicting a win need to shut their EFFING mouths. I am worried about facing the best D in the league…very worried. The Steelers are clearly the better team and the favorite in this game. I think we can win, partly because I think the snow will make it a close game, but anyone who says “the Steelers are going down” is clearly just an idiot.
"When Bellotti attempted to shake the hand of Oklahoma State quarterback Zac Robinson after the game, Robinson offered his left hand. His right was swollen and battered from the Ducks' defense."
by MarineCorpsDuck on Jan 5, 2009 12:03 PM EST reply actions
I’m sure the majority of Chargers fans have reasonable expectations, and you’re completely right that the Chargers CAN win this game. I mean hell, we won by a point a few weeks ago. You better watch our if the refs start calling holding penalties on McNeill, though ;)
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Yeah…I’d say if both teams play their “A game” the Steelers win. The beauty of cold weather games is that often times you don’t see that.
"When Bellotti attempted to shake the hand of Oklahoma State quarterback Zac Robinson after the game, Robinson offered his left hand. His right was swollen and battered from the Ducks' defense."
by MarineCorpsDuck on Jan 5, 2009 12:25 PM EST up reply actions
Sounds like you think like me
I’ll just say that after our losses to SD in ‘94 and the Pats* in ’01, I take no win for granted until it’s in the books.
by WolfpackSteelersFan on Jan 5, 2009 2:20 PM EST up reply actions
"MarineCorpsDuck"
I have the upmost respect for you for coming on this site and showing class. I don’t despise Charger fans at all, actually I live in Northern CA and the Raider fans piss me off the most but the Charger fans are pretty cool down here, they have a lot of respect for the Steelers.
I can add that, I understand why some Charger fans are excited and are making predictions. You guys just beat the Colts!!! I mean, you were the underdogs and you gave Peyton a lot of chances to take that game and your D stopped him. That scares me and my level of respect for your team has heightened after watching the D take care of Peyton in the end.
Anybody can win this game, I’m not giving the Steelers a “gimme” for this one either but I have a lot of confidence in our D to preserve a lead and prevent scores. As long as our Offense can get two scores, a TD and a field goal, or even 2 TD’s then I think our D can contain you guys, hopefully!!
Thanks! I think the other thing we have going for us is the run we made in last year’s playoffs. That gives us some hope too. It used to be that we were 1 and done every year. This is one of those games for me though that if my team is going to lose, the Steelers are one team I’d be okay with losing to.
"When Bellotti attempted to shake the hand of Oklahoma State quarterback Zac Robinson after the game, Robinson offered his left hand. His right was swollen and battered from the Ducks' defense."
by MarineCorpsDuck on Jan 5, 2009 3:10 PM EST up reply actions
No Fear
I’m sick of the worriers and the nay sayers who think because of Roethlisbergers injury that we can’t get it done. I hear that we can’t run the ball and the receivers aren’t good enough. . . Who cares! This D is gonna tear the throats out of anyone who stands between them and Superbowl glory!
My brother said it best and pardon my language " Welcome to Thunderdome. . .Bitch! "
Fans are just people
People are all idiots at one time or another.
by Varmint on Jan 5, 2009 1:33 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
+1
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Uncommon Sportsman :: Absurdity in play
Matchup
Of all the teams out there, I wanted the Steelers to get SD the most. Sproles will be slowed due the cold weather and questionable turf (expecially if there is precipitation). Gates is still nursing the hamstring and the Chargers are still missing their biggest weapon on D (Merriman). Rivers can be tough due to his escapability, but I like our secondary matchup versus his receivers (no Reggie Waynes in that bunch).
With all that being said, the SD defense is stepping up and beat a very good Colts team. The great equalizer is weather and the factor that has to lean towards the Steelers is quick turnaround and coast to coast travel. I like the Steelers by 3 to 10 points (right along the spread).
Hopefully there are no Popunus in the bunch……
I think the quick turnaround and coast-to-coast factors are HUGE. We haven’t been playing well on the East Coast.
"When Bellotti attempted to shake the hand of Oklahoma State quarterback Zac Robinson after the game, Robinson offered his left hand. His right was swollen and battered from the Ducks' defense."
by MarineCorpsDuck on Jan 5, 2009 3:12 PM EST up reply actions
Match-ups
I agree that the Bolts are a good first round match-up for the Steelers. NFL is all about rosters, styles of play and match-ups. The Brady-led Patriots were good against everyone but were particularly tough for the Steelers to beat. Their 5 wide package was too much for the Steelers to deal with – start with our corners. We just don’t have All-Pro corners and haven’t for a long time. With them out of the picture, the Colts and the Ravens are the toughest teams for the Steelers to face but for vastly different reasons.
The Colts receivers are typically tough to cover if Manning gets time, especially Wade. The Steelers DBs aren’t real big except for Taylor and Wade can dominate at times. The Colts don’t even bother to line up in 2 backs most of the time and the Steelers are geared to stop a pro-set offense and the accompanying run game.
The Ravens defense is perfectly suited to stop the Steelers, especially their I formation stuff. Conversely, the Ravens offense is slow to score but can pound the ball long term in a close game. This will be the third time they see each other if they both win and you know the old NFL adage – you can’t beat the same team 3 times in a season. I think they can beat the Ravens but it is conceivable that the Dirty Birds can win in another slug-fest, nail-biter. Flacco is impressive and so far looks very composed. Miami did a good job late in the game knocking his ass around, so whoever plays them will need to rattle his cage to good effect.
As stated, the notorious Heinz Field turf may hurt SD more than the Steelers. I love that they play on grass but that field is pretty bad for a pre-eminent NFL franchise. Better than it was a few years ago yet still not real good in this era of tabletop surfaces. Sproles is a great little player but will take a good shot or two before this one is over – perhaps Clark with the de-cleater that puts him on the sideline? Tomlinson is done for this year – no way he has a serious impact on the game. Love the kid from LSU – Jacob Hester… too bad he’s not with the Steelers. Good multi-purpose player who will probably carry the ball some this game.
I think we match-up with the Titans when they have the ball. Our offense is going to struggle but we can beat them in a close, defensive struggle. Here’s hoping the Titans and the Ravens pound the tar out of each other!!
"Franz" in NoCal
ANY GIVEN SUNDAY!!!!!!
I’m not going to bash Chargers fans, obviously they are excited after taking out the “hottest team” entering the playoffs, shit I would be excited too. But like so many of my fellow Steeler fans say, their are “smart” fans and their are “idiotic fans” the ones who talk trash after one win and predict a superbowl trip. It doesn’t work that way, in the playoffs you have to take it one game at a time because its do-or-die. The minute people start thinking four games ahead. and start expecting a superbowl, thats when they get a reality check!! Just look at last years Patriots, they expected that Superbowl win, they were already talking about it when the playoffs started and look what happeed to them, they took the Giants too lightley. One game at a time, any given sunday!!!
Scifres
punted out of his mind- or maybe he is always like that, still the guy is a special teams beast. Also, the Colts chose to shut down Vincent Jackson, which allowed for Sproles to get big. Not to take away from Sproles (even if he had a costly fumble).
He’s like that all the time. It’s so nice to have a punter that can kill the ball like that. He does that wierd style that makes the ball die and back up like a golfer. He barely ever punts touchbacks, which is extremely valuable. If it snows and becomes a field possession game, he could be the difference.
"When Bellotti attempted to shake the hand of Oklahoma State quarterback Zac Robinson after the game, Robinson offered his left hand. His right was swollen and battered from the Ducks' defense."
by MarineCorpsDuck on Jan 5, 2009 4:10 PM EST up reply actions
scifres
if i remember right he pinned us deep a few times in the previous matchup
by indianasteelers on Jan 6, 2009 5:00 PM EST up reply actions
Speaking of fans making predictions
Check this out. OOOOOOOOOH. BUUUUUUSTED!
"When Bellotti attempted to shake the hand of Oklahoma State quarterback Zac Robinson after the game, Robinson offered his left hand. His right was swollen and battered from the Ducks' defense."
Eh, when I checked the papers comments earlier every comment was about how SD was going to destroy the steelers and win the superbowl. I’m not sure that one comment on here that is too eagerly forward-thinking is representative of the majority opinion.
That being said, I don’t see anyone on bolts from the blue talking about SB MVP’s. So you’ve got me there.
You just had to come in with your fancy logic didn’t you? You didn’t say there would be logic involved on this blog. I’m outta here if I have to be rational.
"When Bellotti attempted to shake the hand of Oklahoma State quarterback Zac Robinson after the game, Robinson offered his left hand. His right was swollen and battered from the Ducks' defense."
by MarineCorpsDuck on Jan 5, 2009 5:44 PM EST up reply actions
I think I have a psychological block where I forget we have a few fanboys lurking around.
I know they didn’t exist most of the season and certainly not after each of our losses (fire ben, fire tomlin!), but now suddenly after kicking the browns ass and resting on our asses this last weekend we are the unbeatable.
Every team has them. After the Ducks KILLED the Beavers in the Civil War, stupid Duck Fanboys came out of the woodwork. Right after we made nice with the guys on the Beaver blog too. I’m still telling people to chill the hell out. Every fanbase has them. What you gonna do? Not much you can do.
"When Bellotti attempted to shake the hand of Oklahoma State quarterback Zac Robinson after the game, Robinson offered his left hand. His right was swollen and battered from the Ducks' defense."
by MarineCorpsDuck on Jan 5, 2009 5:52 PM EST up reply actions
Okay, how about this then? Hmmm…hmmm…hmmmmm?
"When Bellotti attempted to shake the hand of Oklahoma State quarterback Zac Robinson after the game, Robinson offered his left hand. His right was swollen and battered from the Ducks' defense."
by MarineCorpsDuck on Jan 5, 2009 5:50 PM EST up reply actions
I’m still sticking to my guns and saying that the pittsburgh fan base is one of the most pessimistic in the league. I’m basing this on local experience and the local experience I’ve had spending time and meeting fans, listening/reading local media around NE, giants, and baltimore territory. Our sports talk, newspapers and the fans who consume them are just not a half-glass full sort.
I realize that as far as this blog goes though, I am rapidly losing any credibility of an argument based on demonstrable experience, and will just have to go with the “I’m right you’re wrong” argument. I don’t suppose that will convince anyone though.
That works for me. I’m just givin’ ya a hard time anyway.
"When Bellotti attempted to shake the hand of Oklahoma State quarterback Zac Robinson after the game, Robinson offered his left hand. His right was swollen and battered from the Ducks' defense."
by MarineCorpsDuck on Jan 5, 2009 5:57 PM EST up reply actions
It's not that we're negative.
We’re spoiled. A high level of success breeds a high level of expectation. I f we when on Sunday, we will make our 7th AFCCG appearance in 15 years, dating back to 1994 when we lossed to the Chargers.
The problem with this whole discussion
is that it was started by reading a report about some random people posting comments on somewhere on the internet. Every team has good fans and bad ones, and the internet is full of people with uninformed, overly optimistic or pessimistic opinions. Blitz et al have done a nice job developing an optimistic, yet tempered sense on this site, but there are other sites (including our local newspapers) where Steelers fans post their uninformed, overly optimistic or pessimistic opinions.
Most fan bases are fairly equal relative to how their team is doing. We’ve been an “almost but not quite” team for a long time, so it makes sense that we have a strong follwing, perhaps with some pessimism among those fans from pre-2004. However, I live in OH, and I know plenty of Browns and Bengals fans who consider Steelers fans condescending jerks. I, of course, patronized them and told them they might make the wildcard someday… The only fan base I’ve come across that has been consistently obnoxious has been the Cowboys, because they all chose to like one of the most obnoxious teams in the history of sports when they grew up in the 90’s and they think they’re going to see those days again at any moment. Even Patriots fans liked a pretty likable team before 2007.
After some recent painful playoff exits, I can’t imagine that Chargers fans are an exceptionally optimistic bunch. I certainly haven’t met any Chargers fans who say they are going to dominate us (unless they’re half-joking), although I’m sure you can find one on the internet somewhere. My main point here is that we shouldn’t amplify the voices of an obnoxious minority to self-righteous ends.
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Amen!
"When Bellotti attempted to shake the hand of Oklahoma State quarterback Zac Robinson after the game, Robinson offered his left hand. His right was swollen and battered from the Ducks' defense."
by MarineCorpsDuck on Jan 5, 2009 6:04 PM EST up reply actions
Well now that I've seen THIS
Now that I saw this, I’m not even going to watch the game. I mean, if a sportwriter says it, it must be true…right?
"When Bellotti attempted to shake the hand of Oklahoma State quarterback Zac Robinson after the game, Robinson offered his left hand. His right was swollen and battered from the Ducks' defense."
Our bandwagon now has smiley-faced fuel in it. Ugh.
Not only are the steelers going to beat SD, but the titans are going to lose to the ravens?
Oh well, I give up on my argument completely. Thanks ron cook.
Sounds more like Ron Burgundy.
Did you see what I did there?
"When Bellotti attempted to shake the hand of Oklahoma State quarterback Zac Robinson after the game, Robinson offered his left hand. His right was swollen and battered from the Ducks' defense."
by MarineCorpsDuck on Jan 5, 2009 6:40 PM EST up reply actions
It's the job of writers and fans to look ahead.
Tomlin is a live in the moment guy so subsquently so are his players. They won’t be looking past you. trust me.
Those of us who remember THE ‘94 AFCCG, when we were 10 point favorites, aren’t looking past you guys, either. Believe me. There won’t be no SB video forthcoming anytime soon.
Looking ahead is different than “It’s going to happen. Write it down.” You don’t say shit like that.
Cook does have bad commentaries, but it’s kind of hard to dodge that bullet when he’s one of the three main writers for the PS on the PG.
That is stupid.
I would say the chances are more like 67%.
As an aside, titans fans and players must be livid that the media still has them as underdogs.
They are going to have a huge chip on their shoulder this saturday.
What? Are they underdogs in Vegas?
"When Bellotti attempted to shake the hand of Oklahoma State quarterback Zac Robinson after the game, Robinson offered his left hand. His right was swollen and battered from the Ducks' defense."
by MarineCorpsDuck on Jan 5, 2009 7:18 PM EST up reply actions
But they are only 3 point favorites. They give 3 points right away for home field, so Vegas is basically calling the 2 teams even.
"When Bellotti attempted to shake the hand of Oklahoma State quarterback Zac Robinson after the game, Robinson offered his left hand. His right was swollen and battered from the Ducks' defense."
by MarineCorpsDuck on Jan 5, 2009 7:19 PM EST up reply actions
I’m not talking about vegas, I’m talking about general sentiment. I see a lot more people talking about the ravens beating the titans than the titans beating the ravens. We’ll see how the “experts” come in this week, but the titans have been pinned as the “underdogs” down the stretch an awful lot.
Oh. Yeah I’m hearing that too.
"When Bellotti attempted to shake the hand of Oklahoma State quarterback Zac Robinson after the game, Robinson offered his left hand. His right was swollen and battered from the Ducks' defense."
by MarineCorpsDuck on Jan 5, 2009 7:35 PM EST up reply actions
That’s a fair percentage in my opinion. It actually might be slightly higher, but now we’re just getting nit-picky.
"When Bellotti attempted to shake the hand of Oklahoma State quarterback Zac Robinson after the game, Robinson offered his left hand. His right was swollen and battered from the Ducks' defense."
by MarineCorpsDuck on Jan 5, 2009 7:18 PM EST up reply actions
Yes,
I saw you had the Chargers winning 2 or 3 out of ten times, which is 25%, so essentially the same. But saying, “write it down!”, implies almost certainty. It’s way off base, but it’s a commentary. It’s more his job to sell papers than to make sense.
Trust me, I know ALL about that. The Ducks have a writer that does the same crap and everyone hates him. The people on this blog are clearly level-headed. I’m sure now some idiot Charger writer will do the same thing. Oh well.
"When Bellotti attempted to shake the hand of Oklahoma State quarterback Zac Robinson after the game, Robinson offered his left hand. His right was swollen and battered from the Ducks' defense."
by MarineCorpsDuck on Jan 5, 2009 7:25 PM EST up reply actions
Ty.
Most of us here have a thing called, “thinking for yourself”. We don’t always agree but we try to respect one another’s views for the most part.
That's no fun
I like group think and utter disregard for others.
"When Bellotti attempted to shake the hand of Oklahoma State quarterback Zac Robinson after the game, Robinson offered his left hand. His right was swollen and battered from the Ducks' defense."
by MarineCorpsDuck on Jan 5, 2009 7:34 PM EST up reply actions
I forgot to use the sarcasm font.
"When Bellotti attempted to shake the hand of Oklahoma State quarterback Zac Robinson after the game, Robinson offered his left hand. His right was swollen and battered from the Ducks' defense."
by MarineCorpsDuck on Jan 5, 2009 7:43 PM EST up reply actions
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