Yeah buddy! I wish I wasn't at work now, gonna be a long Sunday. Get off 7am EST, no sleep till AFTER the game! Go Bolts!
Just got up to get ready and tailgate!!! I can't wait for this. Darn cold right now 33 degrees outside this morning before the sun's up.
I'm ready for the game even though I wont be able to view it. After next week I'll have Direct TV back and Sunday ticket. All I want today is a win at Arrowhead, it doesn't matter to me if it's 1 point or 30, just a win and solid play from all of our units. :icon_toast:
KC Star Chiefs try to rebound - KC Star One huge hit - Shawne Merriman’s tackle of Priest Holmes last year altered the careers of three players. - KC Star CHIEFS SCOUTING REPORT - KC Star Herm Edwards recalls Martyball days - KC Star Union Tribune Chargers feel running game hasn't hit stride - UT Workhorse Johnson languishes as K.C. labors - UT Magee In a way, this is Chargers' division opener Five things to watch Stats: Chargers at Chiefs
These sportwriters act like KC being loud is something new. Try a fresh approach. We've heard this a million times before ... Arrowhead mob knows how to grill opponents - NC Times Chargers well aware of noisy task ahead - NC Times Chargers-Chiefs starting lineups Pos. No. Name Ht. Wt. WR 88 Eric Parker 6-0 180 LT 73 Marcus McNeill 6-7 336 LG 68 Kris Dielman 6-4 310 C 61 Nick Hardwick 6-4 295 RG 79 Mike Goff 6-5 311 RT 70 Shane Olivea 6-4 312 TE 85 Antonio Gates 6-4 260 WR 87 Keenan McCardell 6-1 191 QB 17 Philip Rivers 6-5 228 FB 41 Lorenzo Neal 5-11 255 RB 21 LaDainian Tomlinson 5-10 221 K 10 Nate Kaeding 6-0 187 CHARGERS DEFENSE Pos. No. Name Ht. Wt. DE 93 Luis Castillo 6-3 290 DT 76 Jamal Williams 6-3 348 DE 74 Jacques Cesaire 6-2 295 OLB 56 Shawne Merriman 6-4 272 ILB 58 Randall Godfrey 6-2 245 ILB 59 Donnie Edwards 6-2 227 OLB 95 Shaun Phillips 6-3 262 LCB 23 Quentin Jammer 6-0 204 RCB 29 Drayton Florence 6-0 195 FS 48 Terrence Kiel 5-11 207 FS 20 Marlon McCree 5-11 202 P 5 Mike Scifres 6-2 236 CHIEFS OFFENSE Pos. No. Name Ht. Wt. WR 18 Samie Parker 5-11 190 LT 74 Kyle Turley 6-5 285 LG 54 Brian Waters 6-3 320 C 62 Casey Wiegmann 6-2 285 RG 68 Will Shields 6-3 320 RT 79 Kevin Sampson 6-4 312 TE 88 Tony Gomzalez 6-5 251 WR 87 Eddie Kennison 6-1 201 QB 11 Damon Huard 6-3 218 RB 27 Larry Johnson 6-1 230 FB 42 Ronnie Cruz 6-2 237 K 1 Lawrence Tynes 6-1 202 CHIEFS DEFENSE Pos. No. Name Ht. Wt. LE 91 Tamba Hali 6-3 275 LT 95 Ron Edwards 6-3 315 RT 92 James Reed 6-2 283 RE 69 Jared Allen 6-6 270 LOLB 56 Derrick Johnson 6-3 242 MLB 50 Kawika Mitchell 6-1 253 ROLB 99 Kendrell Bell 6-1 245 LCB 24 Ty Law 5-11 200 RCB 23 Patrick Surtain 5-11 195 SS 29 Sammy Knight 6-0 215 FS 25 Greg Wesley 6-2 206 P 2 Dustin Colquitt 6-3 210 CHARGERS MATCHUPS vs. CHIEFS - NC Times Chargers on offense (Edge to Chargers) Pick your poison, Chiefs. Want to have LaDainian Tomlinson run the ball down your throat or let Philip Rivers fling it around with his envious accuracy? The past two teams were burnt trying to load up against the run; Rivers proved he's much more than a novice behind center. A peak at the Chiefs reveals a shaky run defense and a dynamite pass defense. So while Rivers was the star last week ---- although Tomlinson rushed for four TDs ---- look for old-school coach Marty Schottenheimer to lean on his running game. Antonio Gates usually shines when Tony Gonzalez is on the other sideline; expect a big day from him. Rivers, while riding a hot streak, has to handle the secondary with care as it's loaded with big-play players in CBs Ty Law and Patrick Surtain. Chargers on defense (Edge to Chargers) The run defense, which was No. 1, slipped to No. 3 this week and is in a sour mood. The key here is stopping Larry Johnson, and the Chargers will stack the line in doing just that. If Johnson can be kept under wraps ---- tougher, though, with run-stopping DE Igor Olshansky (knee) missing ---- the Chargers can set their GPS toward the pocket and QB Damon Huard. The Chiefs' line isn't what it once was along the edges, meaning Shaun Phillips (an AFC-high six sacks) and Shawne Merriman (5 1/2 sacks) will attack Huard with gusto. A good pairing here is Gonzalez going against SS Terrence Kiel. But it all revolves around Johnson ---- the last man to gash the Chargers' run defense for 100-plus yards. Special teams (Edge to Chargers) The coverage teams have a supreme test in the Chiefs' Dante Hall. He should be back to full speed after missing the previous game because of a hip injury. Hall hops on returns to the tune of 23.2 yards on kickoffs and 12.8 on punts (second in league); he has a touchdown on a 60-yard punt return. The coverage teams have been fine on punts ---- thanks to Mike Scifres' work ---- but the kickoff return coverage still comes with a deep breath. The Chargers' legs get the nod ---- K Nate Kaeding has nearly been perfect ----but Chiefs P Dustin Colquitt is having a solid year. What to expect (Edge to Chargers) Careful men, as many an NFL trap has been set on favored teams going on the road in a divisional contest. Especially with the Chiefs being red-faced about going toes up against the Steelers. The Chargers are well aware of the land mines at Arrowhead Stadium, where they have left unhappy in nine of their past 11 visits. Last year, their playoff dreams were punctured on a gray day here, which matched the Chargers' mood. Coach Marty Schottenheimer would love showing his old fans what his new team has ---- an explosive offense and a dynamite defense. But don't let the Chiefs hang around because they aren't terrible and their rabid fans demand nothing but an all-out effort. Pick: Chargers 27, Chiefs 10 D-Flo Diary - NC Times
Cool fun. Shammys wife is gonna hear alot of screaming and yelling coming from the T.V. room today. :five: :football:
This game worries me. Bolts have trouble run-blocking against most anyone, both of our OT's are banged up, LT never does well in Arrowhead. I look for yet another sub-50 yd game from LT; this will be on Rivers and the passing game to pull out a win. That said, I hope you guys are right and this turns out to be a comfortable victory. :yes: PS. I know KC has a poor run defense statistically. I will still be shocked if LT gets over 50 yds.
Some of my best stuff comes from being a drunk astute mother fugger from hell. It is the consummate contradiction. Toxic waste dumps fear me. :icon_mrgreen:
:nana_rasta: :rockout: :nana_guitar: :nana_dance: :icon_beer: GO CHARGERS ! :nana_rasta: :rockout: :nana_guitar: :nana_dance: :icon_beer:
IMO this is a statement game for the Chargers. Everybody has been sucking our dongs all week. We have a chance to put the Chiefs away despite all the crap they are talking. Our defense better come out strong and knock some people out. I'm nervous; I'm always nervous no matter who we play. I want domination. F*ck Arrowhead and f*ck LJ. Get it done fellas. :yes:
He went to opening day with me and I asked him how the fuc he handled all the jet lag ???? The dude looked bleary eyed and he had no hits off la pipa' :icon_mrgreen:
