No LT? No Rivers? No problem: Undermanned Chargers stun Colts 28-24

San Diego Union-Tribune ^ | 1:24 p.m. January 13, 2008 | Barry Wilner (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

[sofaman]

That’s a newbie that appointed himself Hall Monitor.

[Donna in Decatur]

I think from now on the Colts should pass on any more byes! They are 0-4 whenthey have a bye.

[defconw]

AGREED! Former Hoosier.

[sofaman]

Well, wish him well for me.

I was much more relaxed this time. I felt that we had done well to get here considering the upheaval after Schottenheimer got canned and after we played so abysmally the first half of the season.

I felt that if the Chargers played hard and didn't make mistakes, they could hold our heads high. I've been pretty hard on them this season, but I really tip my hat to them. They have a lot to be proud of.

[purpleraine]

In the fourth quarter, there were 3 major penalties in a row. The first one, an interference call on the Chargers, was invisible. Then we got the make-up call against the Colts, and finally a real penalty against the Chargers.

[sofaman]

Cromartie's return for a touchdown that was negated by a holding penalty was one of the worst calls I've seen in a long time.

The PI call on Florence later in the 2nd half was the 2nd worst call.

Those officials should be put out to pasture. That could have cost the Chargers the game.

[sofaman]

Same thing happened to the Chargers last year, come to think of it. Good point...maybe they lose focus a little bit. Good point, although it sure didn’t hurt the Patriots.

[hole_n_one]

Free Republic isn’t really the place to talk smack about sports

You're absolutely right!

Posters should really stick to the topics that FR is known for world wide.....

American Idol, hot looking teachers that molest teenage boys, Spears, Lohan and the fashions worn at the Academy Awards!

[sofaman]

ROFL! Good one...

[defconw]

I will.

Congrats! It was fun last year having the Colts go to the show, but this year, they just didn't have it.

[sofaman]

Don't forget Dancing with the Stars!

[sofaman]

they were banged up for a lot of the year. we're going into New England pretty banged up. Finished the game without LT, Rivers or Gates.

We had Billy Volek in who, frankly, is awful. In fact, awful would be an improvement.

[defconw]

You have to be perfect to knock off NE, we are not. I hope your boys rally!

[pitbully]

Being a lifetime Chargers fan, I was happy not to have a Manning on our team.Rivers has heart and the rest of the team came to win today.As for New England we have beat them at home before so everyone will be watching to see what happens. As for me the Chargers will prevail against all foes this year.Way to go Norv and the whole Chargers team !!!!!

[redgirlinabluestate]

Woo Hoo Chargers!

[sofaman]

we don’t do perfect. We do cardiac arrest. There are times when the Chargers can give you a heart attack.

[sofaman]

I just want us to “show up” in New England. Plus, we have a little “motivation”.

[defconw]

LOL, well I hate the Patriots, so beat them!

[sofaman]

wouldn’t THAT be a shock? Talk about rocking the football world?

[steelyourfaith]

Hats off to the Chargers for showing a lot of character. Hopefully we have not seen the last of Mr. Dungy, perhaps the preeminent class act coach of long standing in the league.