Keys to Victory

This week the bolts matchup with the Dolphins. I'm expecting them to be able to run all over us. That is not easy for me to say, but the bolts just aren't good at stopping the run right now. Hopefully they will prove me wrong.

Here are the "Keys" to victory:

1. The defense must limit the run yardage. Everyone in the league knows the best way to get yardage on the bolts is on the ground. The fins are going to run the ball... lets just try to limit the yardage, in other words I know we can't stop the run, we can only hope to contain it.

2. Just like last weeks number 2 key to victory. Rivers... stay hot, that is all!

3. Turn overs. If the bolts are able to contain the Dolphins run attack, we will need to generate turnovers through the pass rush. Lights Out, Phillips and the pass rush attack need to get after Pennington. If we can rush Pennington, I think our secondary will have a few opportunities. Look for a Cro-ception (patent pending)!

4. Ball control. If we are able to win the time possesion battle, the Chargers will an increased opportunity to win the game. It takes the Dolphins tons of time and plays to score. Limit the time they have the ball, limit their score!

In the words of Jim Rome... "Chargers need to take some advice from Jim Rome... light suckers up, knock out chumps, smoke fools, talk noise about it and beat the Fins!"

Note: These comments are in now way shape or form endorsed by Keyshawn Johnson.

Thank You NFL Network!

Thank you NFL Network for airing the Chargers Dolphins game from 1995. This is the comeback game before the bolts went to Steel-town to beat the Steelers and eventually go to the superbowl! I remember this playoff run like it was yesterday! After Stan "the man" Humpries, Natron Means "business," Junior "Say-Ow," and one of my favorites Stanley "the sherif" Richards take down the Dolphins I remember a young Tyler losing my shirt and running like a mad man through the neighborhood! Besides the win, my favorite part was Don Shula riding around on the Rascal! HAHA Here is what a RASCAL is...

For those of you who don't have NFL network here is a link to the last few minutes of the game! Enjoy!

For a blast from the past here is the '94-'95 roster.

Lowered Expectations

Remember that Mad TV skit called lowered expectations. Well Kevin Acee of the UT is trying to get us to buy into this theory but replace date matching with the Chargers. Here is the UT Article if you want to reference my comments...

I feel it is quite presumptuous of the UT to think they have the power to lower our expectations. And I do expect them to win every game! Or at least have a chance to win every game. They very well had that chance (many times in the redzone) to win that game. A lot of the blame is on the shoulders of Norv and some has to fall on the players for not getting in the endzone. Personally, I blame Norv, bad call at the end of half with 10 seconds left and on the last play of the game. The players got them in position for Norv to make a play call to get them in the zone.

Kevin Acee... I'm not buying what you are selling. I watch each week (just like the bolts step on the field believing) they can win this game.

Week Two is in the Books

The good news is, I found a good bar in SF to go to for the games that are not of National Television. Bad news, we lost. At times we looked REALY good(offensively). At times our defense stepped up!

Norv is going to get a shit storm starting tomorrow and for weeks to come until the Bolts are above .500 again. Rightly so, I must say. What kind of call was the 4-2 run to Sproles. A similar call worked against Oakland last Monday. Imagine if that was a PLAY ACTION PASS!?!? Would have been a TD for sure, right?

I know Norv is going to man up and take the blame for the loss, as he should. As of now, I'm not worried. THE BOLTS WILL BE BACK! Good news... 14 games to go and one game out of first!

Keys to Victory

In the words of Jim Rome... "Chargers need to take some advice from Jim Rome... light suckers up, knock out chumps, smoke fools, talk noise about it and beat the ravens!"

This weeks "Keys" to victory are simple:

1. Without Jamal Williams, STOP THE RUN. Even though Joe Flacco beat the Cheifs last week because they were forced to pass, the best way to win is to make Joe Flacco beat you. MAKE FLACCO BEAT YOU...

2. Rivers... Stay hot, that is all!

3. Chargers need Sproles to keep his head on his shoulders. The Ravens hit hard, can Sproles make his moves and move right around them? That is offensively and in the special teams game too.

4. If the bolts can stop the run, I believe we will get a better pass rush today and take down Flacco. That said, field position will be big!

Note: These comments are in now way shape or form endorsed by Keyshawn Johnson.

Bolts on TV

Charger fans! The game will be on TV in SD! ENJOY!

Best Charger Bar in San Francisco?

To all my loyal readers... After pulling out a close one against Oakland, I am finding myself looking for a bar on Sunday to watch the game at. Are there any charger bars in San Francisco. If no body knows of a charger bar in san francisco, why don't we make a specific bar in san francisco our charger game day bar in san francisco? Ideally this charger bar will have the bar stool shown above!

Any suggestions? Last season I went to the Bus Stop on Union St often. But it gets so damn crowded there, but on the other hand, the Bus Stop is the sister bar to THE BEACH COMBER!!!! Either way I'm open to suggestions, so leave a comment and let me know what you guys think?!?!

Chargers Vs Raiders 2009

Duh duh duh DDUUUUUHHHH! Badom badom! If you can't read that, click here!

Game day baby! GO BOLTS! I don't think the Raiders stand a chance! But I will be at the game for a sideline report! (By sideline, I of course mean upper deck/Mt Davis Report)

Thunder and lightening will light up the sky!!!

WOW! Loudest thunder I have ever heard in the Bay Area. Literally thunder and lightening, not a figurative making a metaphor for the Chargers. But I think it is a great metaphor for the Chargers coming to town!!!!

And they rode in like lightening!

Whaaa?!?!

As all Charger fans know by now, Shawne Merriman has been accused of a few felonies! Not good, not good at all!

Shawne did issue this statement: "On September 6, 2009 the San Diego Sheriffs Department responded to a citizens complaint that was initiated by Tila Nguyen (aka Tila Tequila). I was taken into custody based upon that complaint. At the time, I was concerned about her welfare given the intoxicated state she appeared to be in and I encouraged her to stay until safe transportation could be provided. We would all do our best to help a friend if we considered their actions to be detrimental to their personal safety. I in no way caused any harm to Ms Nguyen, however, paramedics were called and she was examined but no injuries were reported. She was released and has since returned to Los Angeles, California. There have been no charges filed against me. I want to thank the San Diego Sheriffs Department for their professionalism. I will continue to cooperate fully with the Department and I look forward to clearing my name regarding these false allegations. I want to put this behind me so I can continue to focus on a successful season for the San Diego Chargers."

The facts from this statement appear to clear his name. First, paramedics found no injuries. What I do want to know, Tila's blood alcohol level? This could be the missing piece to the puzzle. Second, Shawne cooperated with the police. That's all I got though.

This all said, Shawne did something that upset her in one way or another. I do believe Shawne will be cleared of all accusations simply by the inconsistencies in the story.

I'm giving him the benefit of the doubt as of now. Innocent till proven guilty right?

GO BOLTS!