claspats wrote on Jan 22, 2008 4:17 AM:karma baby.....

no class, maybe it comes from they head coah:)

Andy wrote on Jan 22, 2008 5:50 AM:Talk is cheap -- he should have been in that game. While I'm proud of the way the Chargers played this season, I'd be just as happy seeing LT get traded this off-season. We need football players, not self-interested guys who put extending the length of their careers ahead of getting a championship victory. Turner runs harder anyways, LT ducks hits and turns to the sidelines rather than fight for a few extra yards.

They why the helmet on the entire game! wrote on Jan 22, 2008 6:28 AM:Who wears a helmet and doesn't play! He couldn't find a watch cap to throw on! He hid and sulked! Plan and simple!

If he was so injured that why suit up! wrote on Jan 22, 2008 6:30 AM:How come cheering on the side line! What is wrong with this guy? It isn't about him, so screw the rest of the team! That's all the fans are saying! Be a team player! The world revolves around Tomlinson. Just be a Team Player! Geez!

It wasn't yhat he might be injured! wrote on Jan 22, 2008 6:32 AM:He sat there and said, nor did he do anything! Come on! Cheer on your team!

He is young! wrote on Jan 22, 2008 6:33 AM:The whole team is! This Tomlinson is all about him! You can't make excuses for what we all saw!

Excuses! Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa! wrote on Jan 22, 2008 6:38 AM:"For me to get to this point, to reach the AFC Championship Game and not be able to play, was incredibly difficult. I've fought through a lot of stuff, but this was something that I couldn't work through. It was a horrible feeling to be in that situation."

That is the Chargers will always struggle! wrote on Jan 22, 2008 6:39 AM:We needed you Tomlinson! Where were you! Step up and take it on the chin! A blip on the screen, so substance in this kid! Definitely not a public speaker! ha!

I am glad his teammates love him so! wrote on Jan 22, 2008 6:43 AM:You say, "LaDainian Tomlinson was voted the team MVP and offensive player of the year by his teammates." Well he isn;t the MVP by the fans! We paid alot of money to get on board wuth yuo guys and someone came up short on sucking up an injury and motivation! Not to mention team spirit! This guy is out for the money only! He has no heart! How come he hid behind his helmet liek a dunce? Get up Tomlinson and cheer on the rest of your team! Instead of snuggling up over there, hiding your face! Be a man!

charger fan wrote on Jan 22, 2008 6:50 AM:no need to defend yourself LT...we know you would have played if you could...next season is the year!!!

This guy is making more excuses for not doing his job! wrote on Jan 22, 2008 6:51 AM:He is a sports entertainer! He did not motivate the crowd. He can say what ever he wants about his looser team supportinig him and voting him MVP Step up and have seome guts! Get in the cemera and play! The biggest game of the year and your sore! Please! " I was listening to my doctor! I want to have a long career! This is a long way from the attitude of the US MArines who refused to be taken out of the war game, after being injured or shot! They continue to fight! What about your team, Tomlinson? I hate this team! I wish they would recruit some players with spirit and courage! Please San Diego don't fail your fans! STep up! We will support yu win or loose if you just play with heart! Your making millions while, we working stiff fans, are just getting bye! Show me agood game! Get excited Tomlinson! Rivers stepped up this time and so did many other players! But Tomlinson, yu let your fans down! Take responsibility and be a man. Stop talking to the press about how you cry and whine! What the hell! You make the team look like a bunch ... boys! We are the Chargers dame it! We need players with heart! Players who at least play for all they have!

Frank wrote on Jan 22, 2008 6:52 AM:Did his knee injury prevent him from cheering on his team or was it too difficult to get off the heated bench.

All media hype is lame! wrote on Jan 22, 2008 7:06 AM:This year, the media made Tomlinson out to be te second coming of Christ! A talented kid. But he has no heart! Suck it up kid and or get up out of your little warm spot and be a team player! Not on the injured list! This is the NFL! This is the big boys! All I can see in my head is two images:

1. Tomlinson sitting on the bench, with his face covered for no reason. All suggled up, while his fellow team amates were toughing it out! Many playing injured and needing surgery, but playing anyway!

2. That stupid commercial where Tomlinson is playing street ball with his sissiy friends and his MOMMIE calls out "LaDainian" time to come home for dinner! What a mommy;s boy for sure! THAT IS WHAT HE LOOKS LIKE!

We KNOW what we saw! We don't care what you have done in the past Tomlinson. Play football and suck it up! I'd take a hundred mediocre players with heart, then rellay talent ..., who can;t pack it! What lame excuses! It doesn't hold water! You shoudl have stepped up! You have to really bring it next year, boy! Expect to get boooed by the fans the first game and start earning soem respect! To the rest of the Chargers, good effort! Great job! It was the AFC game for crying out loud!!!!

We want a team with heart! wrote on Jan 22, 2008 7:08 AM:Do not put this guy Tomlinson out there like he is the heart of the team! It is not about the many games you may have or have not won or played so tough in! Bring it every game! You getting paid millions! Or go out and more stupid soup commercials with your mommy! What the hell is wrong with this guy! Who puts this guy in the front! That s why the Chargers have an image problem! Show me tough!

Jaque wrote on Jan 22, 2008 7:16 AM:Then why wasn't he cheering on his teammates? And why, after the game did he run out on the field to congratulate the Pats? I for one hope he suffers a bit of scrutiny about this. Attitude means everything, and body language can be a great indicator of such. L.T. you blew it dude, and everybody saw it!

Jimbo wrote on Jan 22, 2008 7:19 AM:LT, no need to defend yourself. Deion was nothing compared to you. It's still a team game. We'd rather have you healthy and back next season than to be under the knife this offseason. Inspirational? Rabbit ears Rivers tantrums are only exceeded by Ryan Leaf.

Jaque wrote on Jan 22, 2008 7:20 AM:Again, LaDainian, you should be ashamed, especially after your whining at the beginning of the season. I think it was you who said if "you're not here to win, then people will notice and you'll be taken care of [released]"
Your actions seem to resonate louder than your words my Poway neighbor!

Hey claspats wrote on Jan 22, 2008 7:26 AM:What the hell does that mean? This is about Tomlinson and how he failed us! He shuodl have played and sucked it up!

BoltDan wrote on Jan 22, 2008 7:59 AM:WOW.. the hate you guys have... LT couldn't take it... getting there and not being able to help.. he was disappointed and could not take it. I do agree that maybe he should have been helping his teammates with plays, etc... but c'mon. We do not want to trade him and are all just mad at the wrong person.

Incredulous wrote on Jan 22, 2008 8:23 AM:For NEON DEION Sanders to be attacking Tomlinson for alleged lack of toughness and dedication to is like having the hen calling the rooster chicken. Sanders is still Sanders, now using his commentator position to seek his own glory by dissing a Hall of Fame player. Sure, it's disappointing that
Tomlinson couldn't play. And it's disappointing that the Chargers couldn't step it up and win without him, like they did in Indy the previous week. But, from where I sit, there's more of team spirit in a star taking himself out of the game, rather than insisting on playing and pretending that he can be effective. One only has to think back to Super Bowl XXXIX, when T.O., only partially recovered from a severe ankle injury, made 10 inconsequential catches, with the Pats basically ignoring him until he caught the ball, knowing that he had no ability to outrun or evade the defenders.

dan wrote on Jan 22, 2008 8:26 AM:Wuss!

Teeboo wrote on Jan 22, 2008 8:41 AM:... Instead of finding something to complain about, support your team and the players. You just proved to the rest of the country that San Diegans are indeed difficult to please. So withhold your critisms of one of the finest players and human beings to grace this Charger team & our community until you know all the facts. Tony Gwynn was never accused of not having heart when he didn't play due to injury. Does sitting in the dugout and chewing on sunflower seeds instead of standing at the railing equate to not not being a cheerleader for your team? So why the double standard? Nuf said.

Raider Ray wrote on Jan 22, 2008 8:46 AM:I used to really think Tomlinson was something special. But he's about the biggest whiner I've seen play the game. Add his whining to Phillip Rivers and it's tough to watch. But at least Rivers toughed it out when the team needed him and he's having surgery now for a TORN ACL. How do you not play or at least be a motivating factor for your team in the biggest game of your life? I'm not a charger fan but I had to root for them against the evil cheaters they played in that game, and to watch Tomlinson stand there expressionaless made me sick. Come on man, you're SUPPOSED to be a super star. Step up to the plate. You weren't the only one hurt, you were just the only one to completely wuss out. Hats off to Rivers for playing through a Torn ACL. Man that is gutty.

Riversider wrote on Jan 22, 2008 8:48 AM:What a bunch of idiots you people are. Instead of finding something to complain about, support your team and the players. You just proved to the rest of the country that San Diegans are indeed difficult to please. So withhold your critisms of one of the finest players and human beings to grace this Charger team & our community until you know all the facts. Tony Gwynn was never accused of not having heart when he didn't play due to injury. Does sitting in the dugout and chewing on sunflower seeds instead of standing at the railing equate to not not being a cheerleader for your team? So why the double standard? Nuf said.

Mark wrote on Jan 22, 2008 8:49 AM:Hey would all the wanna be Charger fans please stand up! Well, everybody stands up except Mark, lol Lt, yes I agree, we can all judge him and his toughness, I however do not! How many times has he been hurt and played? Several times he has played hurt. Yes, I agree we did need him on Sunday! we did not know how bad he is hurt, But! come on, do not think for a minute! that LT did not want to play in this game! I can name several reasons why he wanted to play. Did you all forget how the Pats beat us on our home turf? If that wasn't enough reason already. For Anybody to think LT did not want to play is absurd! Yes, we did need him, but if he could not go, HE COULD NOT GO! Patriots still and always will suck. I will be there in 2008 when the Pats come to our house to play1 will you? I want revenge, and so does LT! i'M OUT!!!!

Hey BoltDan wrote on Jan 22, 2008 8:53 AM:It isn't hate! We just don't like Tomlinson not stepping up! Everyone else did! It is about team! This guy ran his mouth all year only to not step up! Please! He has to be held accountable! He makes millions and ran his big mouth! If he had been on the sideline cheering and at least supporting the team! He has been cry baby the whole year! No is arguing he talented! But he has a slef esteem problem! He is too into LT and not the team or the fans! So he needs to admit he has been a ...! If he can't take the heat get out of So. cal!

All you Tomlinson lovers! wrote on Jan 22, 2008 8:57 AM:Give it a rest, yourself! This guy did not step up when he was suppose to. The Chargers don't need him if he is always bring the team down and can't take it on the chin! We do support our team. Just LT needs to do more. Not just look out for LT. Get your butt off the bench and cheer on your boyz! We have watched this guy all year cry about one thing or another! Sanders had nothing to do with it! It is all Tomlinson! He has to still rely on all you lover boys who have to stand up and once again fight his fight! Be a man! Be a Charger!

Long time Charger Fan wrote on Jan 22, 2008 8:58 AM:I would rather see LT healthy next year than destroy his knee for one game. Talk to Jim Otto about his quality of life now, he can't even put on his own socks. NO game is worth that. check out a video called "Disposable Heroes". There is life after football. I have yet to see a Patriots fan with ANY class, they are arrogant and don't deserve the success their teams have had. They take trash talk to a new level, baiting the players and expecting them to stand there and take it. My hats off to Antonio Gates, as he was heading for the locker room at halftime the crowd was all over him, you could see the hate they had. He kept his focus and ignored them. Well done AG. As for judging LT, none of you were in his shoes, so get off his back, he was probably more upset that he couldn't play than any of you who tried to trash him.

Tony Gwynn was always cheering on his team! wrote on Jan 22, 2008 9:01 AM:Tony Gwynn was a team player. Tony Gywnn was talking about going anywhere and loyal to San Diego for years! To try and compare what happened in this game and the whole year for that matter with LT, to the icon like Gywnn is crazy! Lt could only wish he was half the warrior that Gwynn was! SD loves Gwynn! Good guy, team player. Gave it his all! Lt needs to get up off the bench! Maybe go to a speech coach as well! Not to mention a character coach! Or just go running homoe to his mommy for his little soup commercials! What a baby! Go CHargers!

Self centered wrote on Jan 22, 2008 9:07 AM:nice job of cheering the team on!!!

What is with San Diego wrote on Jan 22, 2008 9:07 AM:The Chargers are a great team! We need to have a warrior spirit! We as fans pay a lot of money for tickets! We want results, and that doesn't include LT sitting his expensive ass on the bench. We expect him to get us pumped up as we do all the Chargers! Where was the energy from Tomlinson as a Bolt! No where. He had plenty of energy to run out and hug all over the Patriots though! Sorry ...! Yeah LT, you save yourself for your career. We want a team player! You are just like A Rod for the Yankees! Those fans can't stand him! reat player maybe, but he is all about A Rod! We want a loyal player, loyal to the fans as well. We are the customer! Don't forget it!!!!!!

The Chargers are my team! wrote on Jan 22, 2008 9:09 AM:That is why I get angry when a overpaid ... acts like he is doing me a favor! I paid for a ticket and want to see some guts! I want to be proud of my town! I want football! ...! Get off the bench and be a team players! Cheer on the the Chargers! Oh is that above you LT??????? Go Chargers! Go away LT!!!!!!!

YOUR ALL HATERS!! wrote on Jan 22, 2008 9:11 AM:You all jump ship on 21 because he was hurt in the playoffs! You should turn in your Chargers jerseys right away! Your the same people that give us the bandwagon image that us true fans hate! Dude was hurt...leave it alone and support your team!!! CHARGERS AND LT BACKER, ALL THE WAY...EVERYDAY!

This Franchise is screwy! wrote on Jan 22, 2008 9:15 AM:We have no stadium. They are looking at putting it in a more remote location than it alrady was! Money wise, it would have been better in Oceanside. Near the water, near tranportation, and a market fro Riverside, Orange and all of San Diego County! Now we have a player like Tomlinson, who I don't like giving him any credit by calling "LT", who doesn't have any warrior spirit! HEY OWNERS, rethink the Chula Vista idea and put these guys where you can make some money! Plus give us some animals on the field. Players who are smart, killers spirit on game day, all the way up to the AFC and Super Bowl Game! Who doesn't get excited on the AFC game? Why wasn't this guy up and cheering for our team? Why did he all of a sudden go to the Patriots when they won! Both teams played well, but if you have the energy and strength to hug on Pats Players, how about encouraging your own team! That is why the fans are angry! We watch you! We support you and we buy the tcikets that pay your fat salaries!!!!!!! Now go win a Championship! Is that so tough? AGAGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

Seen it before... wrote on Jan 22, 2008 9:20 AM:Yep, I saw this happen with Barry Sanders, same kind of attitude and next thing you know he was gone. I would not be surprised to see LT moving on to another team.

Hello Tomlinson! wrote on Jan 22, 2008 9:21 AM:In case you didn't know! We the fans love San Diego and the Chargers. That is why we are so angry when you don't feel the same way! Get some game! True Charger Spirit and be a team player! Stop making lame ass excuses! Owners stop this nightmare crap of Chula Vista as a real venue for the Chargers! the place that is stable is Oceanside! The huosing market in Chula Vista is going to crap faster than LT can make excuse for his disloyal behavior! The fans have spoken! Go Chargers!!!!!!!

What is with the Chargers! wrote on Jan 22, 2008 9:25 AM:You never see the Steelers or the Jets threatening to leave the area! Money hungry punks! We have been loyal fans here for a long time! The Patriots can get the players to take pay cuts to play for them! There fan base is suportive and the Franchsie supports the Fan Base! How is LT helping that! How is the Franchsie helping the fans! You guys make me sick! We want the Chargers! I just do not want to travel all day into almost Tiajuana to see a game! I want to be see a team of warriors! LT you failed us all, end of story!

We are not band wagon fans! wrote on Jan 22, 2008 9:29 AM:I amloyal, But I apy a lot of money for that wuss to not step up! He wanted to play, did he? Why didn't he cheer o the others who were in the game! Was he having another crying fit, like he always does! So there!

ppc50 wrote on Jan 22, 2008 9:32 AM:he should have tried to play. he had 2 carries, in that weather - not even a warm up. i would keep turner and sproles and trade lt for 2 ist rounders

I can hear momma calling now! wrote on Jan 22, 2008 9:32 AM:"LaDainian Honey! Time to come now child and get your hot soup from Campbells!" HA Ha Ha! PLeaseeeeee! What a mommy's boy! He doesn't pack it! Kick his weak ... to the curb! Play ball or get the hell out!

ppc50 wrote on Jan 22, 2008 9:33 AM:he should have tried to play. he had 2 carries, in that weather - not even a warm up. i would keep turner and sproles and trade lt for 2 ist rounders - look at seattle

Karl wrote on Jan 22, 2008 9:36 AM:Glad to see all the bandwagoneers jumping off, it was getting crowded. Tuyrner at 100% is better than Tomlinson at 60%. Whoever said get rid of Tomlinson has got to be kidding. If he was put on the trading block every other team in the NFL would be foaming at the mouth. To all complaining about him not being a cheerleader, where you there? Have you not heard his teammates backing him up. You are getting your opinion from 3 or 4 3 second shots. That's kind of like listening to 1 hour of a 3 month trial and deciding guilt or innocence from that snippet.

Ortmeyer wrote on Jan 22, 2008 9:37 AM:Anyone blaming or criticizing LT for what happened Sunday is a moron. For you morons, that's spelled m-o-r-o-n. Get a freakin clue!

aj wrote on Jan 22, 2008 9:43 AM:I see nothing but PURE bandwagon fans that do nothing but whine and complain when the chargers lose. LT has carried this team numerous times and for you to talk s.... you're the loser.

Mike wrote on Jan 22, 2008 9:46 AM:LT you are a sissy with no heart, and all you do is complaint. You will never be a champion, so now you and your mom can eat soup and watch the superbowl!!

JAMES wrote on Jan 22, 2008 9:52 AM:
Bill Werndl was trying to intimate that T.O. was tougher or more of a gamer

than L.T. It's really irresponsible. If I remember correctly, T.O.
got injured with the Eagles around the 12-13th game of the season with

his broken leg. So that gave him roughly 6-8 weeks to come back from
the injury for the SuperBowl, probably akin to Lo Neal's
comeback...that would be a fair comparison Owens and Lo Neal. Even
with his high ankle sprain Owens had about 3 + weeks to comeback. LT
tried to comeback from a 4 week recovery injury in seven friggin'
days. Why not compare him to Adrian Peterson who had the same injury
and didn't play the next week and was out 3-4.

Also Werndl tried to somewhat compare Rivers to LT. Two totally
different positions. There's a reason why Craig Morton, Brad Johnson,

Dan Marino play quarterback, because they could never run a lick...
You can play quarterback taking a seven-three step drop on bad knees
(see Joe Namath)..but a running back who's a slasher/jump cutter are
you kidding me.

Bill Werndl ...
DRAWING FALSE METAPHORS AND PARALLELS...AND IT'S REALLY IRRESPONSIBLE
AND FRANKLY IF I WERE LT OR ANY OTHER CHARGER QUESTIONING LT'S
TOUGHNESS OR COMMITMENT, ...

aj wrote on Jan 22, 2008 9:53 AM:... LT has carried this team year in and year out. Get out of SD you bandwagon fans.

pph.org wrote on Jan 22, 2008 10:07 AM:Looks like Tomlinson went to pph.org for answers to his health questions. He needs better care than that!

Disappointed wrote on Jan 22, 2008 10:12 AM:I only hope that LT looks and reads some of these comments and realizes that San Diego does not have stupid or arrogant fans and there is a concensus that its not about the pain but about the heart. He should be disappointed in his failure as a teammate not as a player. I agree that Chula Vista is not the place for the team. Northern Cal does not put its teams in Redding for a reason. Wise up Spanos.

eddiem wrote on Jan 22, 2008 10:13 AM:Please people, The real question is why he was listed as probable before the game on the injury report. He played one set of downs and out for the game. Yet Rivers and Gates both listed as questionable or doubtful played the entire game.
Clearly a rules violation by the chargers. Norv Turner all but admitted it in a post game Q & A, when he heatedly responded to a question of LT's heart, that he couldn't go and that is what the trainers and doctors told him.
And why tell the press he was ready to play and feeling at least 90 %.
Hmmm....if you aint cheating...???

Lil wrote on Jan 22, 2008 10:17 AM:Tomlinson is a ...! I used to have respect for his game but no longer. He is always quick to point his finger at Rivers or get ticked when another team does Meriman's Lights OUT dance. Never can talk to cameras when he has a bad day. Good thing Willie Parker broke his leg, otherwise he would have beat Tomlinson for Rushing Yards this season. I haven't heard of Parker ever crying. LT is just a MOMMAs boy that needs to grow up. If you're gonna cry on the sideline... it's OK you don't have to wear your helmet to hide it! We understand, maybe you can get traded to the Saints and reside with NFLs other whining back Reggie Bush who cried when he didn't get first round draft yet took him a year to get a touchdown!! Maybe they're related!

Sid G. wrote on Jan 22, 2008 10:23 AM:Tick tock tick tock...

What's the average life expectancy of an NFL RB these days?

Isn't it obvious? LT does not like the current situation in SD. Otherwise, he would have either played or been there supporting his team... WITH PRIDE... not sulking behind a visor.

I'd want out too, actually, if my QB was a linebacker, my head coach was a perennial loser, and my star defensive player was a lying ...

Too funny! ..

James wrote on Jan 22, 2008 10:24 AM:As AJ Smith just said in regards to Deion Sanders, the national media and fans going off on LT: "They're going down the wrong (expletive) road!" That about sums it up!

Deion Sanders talking about meeting HIS expectations...WHAT AN IDIOT...same guy who avoided contact at all costs...same idiot who dumped water on McCarver (classy)...same idiot who self-promoted himself above the team at every opportunity...same idiot who shared with the media that he was addicted to fornication (as if anyone cared)...same idiot who professed he found God and was a changed person (riiiiight), same idiot who defended Michael Vick and dog fighting....just WANTED TO LET SOME OF YOU BANDWAGON FANS KNOW WHO'S MENTALITY YOU SHARE AND WHO'S ON YOUR SIDE!

Pete wrote on Jan 22, 2008 10:29 AM:I think LT said it best when he said Sproles and Turner at 100% are far better than him at 50%. How about giving the guy some credit for making a tough decision to step out for his teams sake. That is a team player! He got the team this far so give him a break. I am glad he is sitting out the pro bowl too......Get healthy LT..can't wait for next year.

LDSDFan wrote on Jan 22, 2008 10:30 AM:How can anybody compare Rivers to Ryan Leaf. Idiotic! Obviously, repeating what you have heard from some "talking Heads" on TV like Shaun ... King.

Bolts FORVER - wrote on Jan 22, 2008 10:39 AM:He should be ashamed of himself. The fact is that he didn't have the heart to play because I think he was SCARED of losing again to the Patriots.

Rivers has heart and guts, you could guarantee him that he would lose, and he'd still give it his all. LT should have HALF that kind of heart.

If it were a weaker team out there, LT would have suffered through the injury. Gutless coward.

Jaque wrote on Jan 22, 2008 10:50 AM:Sorry Pete. LT gets no credit for acting like a baby on the sidelines, then running spiritedly to Pats to congratulate them. Loser.

Steve wrote on Jan 22, 2008 10:54 AM:LT is a a great player and asset to the Chargers. Anyone talking about booing him or questioning his toughness is viewing the siutation from a very narrow perspective. He knew he would have been a liability. He wanted to play, but could not. Turner and Sproles were far more effective than he could have been without his usual burst and ability to cut. The only thing he did wrong was not show enough team spirit. Keep in mind he is young and that he was devastated by not being able to play. How would you feel if you were unable to play in the game your had dreamed to be a part of your whole life? How many of you were miserable after the loss and didn't do things you normally would want to do or simply watched a great NYG/GB game with half interest? Just move on. Everyone here has had a similar moment is one way or another where they failed to show the right level of team spirit or sulked more than they should have. Guess what - he's just as human as the rest of us. This is such a non-issue. Get some perspective.

Marc wrote on Jan 22, 2008 10:55 AM:No heart at all....instead of sitting on the bench go in and get it retaped, try a brace, get some treatment...something!! but instead you sit there and the whole team sees you and were probably deflated that you werent there...if you arent going to play, go to the locker room.

And comments about saving yourself for the future....remember the superbowl the Patriots played against the Panthers. Rodney Harrison BROKE HIS ARM on a play....AND MADE A TACKLE ON THE NEXT PLAY!!!! that is heart.

LT may think he has a long career to get back to that point, but what about his teammates who may never get there, who put it all on the line every week to get to that point. Who may retire, be cut, injured, traded to the Jets, or any other situation that would make them never sniff a superbowl again. A huge disservice to them LT

HAHA wrote on Jan 22, 2008 10:56 AM:...LT is the best player in the league and you are crying because he didn't put his career on line for one game. HA-HA still waiting on that Lombardi trophy?

KC wrote on Jan 22, 2008 11:03 AM:all of you people who think LT should have played through the pain have no idea what an injury like that feels like. you people call in sick to work if you have a cough or aches and pains.It's easy to sit at home and complain about things you know nothing about.

Saints Fan in SD wrote on Jan 22, 2008 11:32 AM:It's one thing to see Deon Sanders or other ignorant media people say these things about LT, but to see it coming from Chargers fans is incredible. That is a sign of a true fair weather fan. When LT is helping you win, you're all happy to brag about having the best player and highest character guy in the NFL on your team. But if they lose, then you throw him and the rest of the team to the wolves. Come on, be a true fan and support your team. Honest criticism is one thing, but to question LT's character over assumptions made by Deon Sanders is ludicrous.

Larry wrote on Jan 22, 2008 11:32 AM:You guys suck! Most of you must suffer from self esteem issues. you just have to bash someone about an issue you know nothing about. How can you question the toughness and dedication of a player that has gained 10,000 yards and carried the ball 350-400 times a season when every defense is trying to put him out of the game? Most of you would be on the DL after one practice let alone an NFL game. How easily you turn, I hope that no one is dependent on you, Jaque, because at the 1st bump in the road you bail out. As for the Patsy fans, your trash talk is expected, because the world revolves around you and only you. Isn't it ironic that the Patsy fans ... at Rivers for trash talk when trash is really their second language?

Nate wrote on Jan 22, 2008 11:34 AM:Don't feed the trolls.

jean wrote on Jan 22, 2008 11:34 AM:It is sickening to hear so many putting down LT. If he says he was too hurt to play then he was too hurt to play. End of story. They still had a chance to win without him.

Jim wrote on Jan 22, 2008 11:37 AM:This is the most pathetic chain of stupidity I have ever read. I am a San Diego native, a Charger fan for all my 40 years. I am now embarrassed to be one because of the way you fake Chargers fan are treating L.T. Get out of town ... and move to Denver. L.T. has nothing to explain to real Charger fans that have seen it all. He has a Champions heart, mark my words without L.T. we don't even make the playoffs...Beat it ...

Hey KC! wrote on Jan 22, 2008 11:48 AM:Playing through pain is his job! He is a srtinking millionaire! Geez! Why all the sissy hugs for this wimp? He is so yesterday! Booooooooooo, Tomlinson! You Stink! You have no Heart! "You don't understand what the pain feels like! Whaaaaaaaaa! Yes I do, and I suck it up every day in cinstruction! Except, I don't get a chance at a Championship Ring and a million dollars like this punk! Get some guts and be a man! What kind of football team is this?

LT should be fired for his overall sorry performance! wrote on Jan 22, 2008 11:53 AM:Maybe it wasn't Marty!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! How about that LT. Now we see the real problem! I bet you really wnated to be in the game! ha ha HA! Now let's blame your sorry attittude on the Coach! How about a press conference LT, why don't you explain why you failed us!

Proud Charger Fan wrote on Jan 22, 2008 11:55 AM:I know many people are mad because we didn't win the AFC championship game but just let it go. I'm 39 now and I've been a fan since I was 10 so I know all about disappointment. We should be proud of our team for having gotten this far with a new coaching staff and all. I'm sure if LT could play that he would. He definitely would not have preferred to stay on the side line and watch his team struggle scoring touchdowns. It's easy for you all to say, tough it out and play when you are not the one feeling the pain. How would you know how bad the pain is? You are not the one with the injuries. He would have to run with that knee not just stand around and take a few steps like Rivers with his position. It's better to have LT healthy for next year. You are supposed to support your team through good and bad times. That's what a true fan is all about. The rest of the country think San Diegans are fair weather fans and by trashing our players the way you guys are doing, you proved that's just what you are. Be a proud fan! Support your team and the players through thick and thin!

Hey Larry! wrote on Jan 22, 2008 12:00 PM:No Patriots Fans are talking here! It is all Charger Fans! Real Fans! That expect more from thier team! Everybody showed up exept that punk LT!

To KC wrote on Jan 22, 2008 12:02 PM:KC, you are the first one to get it right. Those who have not suffered from the pain of this type injury should keep their mouths shut! And when the injury is reasonably latent (you can run without pain) and you then get a sideways hit, the pain is excruciating. I know; I've been there and have lived with the consequences for the adult portion of my 80 years. And it can be very different from one knee/one guy to another(LT and Rivers). Watching the game, I knew LT was in trouble even before he crossed the sideline on that last play.

Hey LT! wrote on Jan 22, 2008 12:04 PM:Your sissy fans! Jeanm Nate, Jim, Larry, and the whole lot of sorry pathetic Charger Fans who support you are bring my team down! I want a Super Bowl! Get it done! If you don't then show me a good game! Everyone your team did, except you! It isn't about how much youd did all the year! It is about consistency, about what have you done for me lately! LT image is not a good one for the Chargers! Chargers are warriors! You didn't come close to looking anything about a pro! Stop hiding behind your coach, and all the love fest for your sorry butt! The Chargers need to self examine if they really want it!

I am a proud Fan! wrote on Jan 22, 2008 12:10 PM:No other franchise coddles it players like we do! That is why we can never reach the golden ring! I am just as proud as any of you! I want what is best for the team as well. But we will never reach the gold without calling it how it is! We have the talent, but can never reach it becuase we don't call out each player! Yes, LT has hasd good games, but doesn't give him a pass when he has been acting like ...! He needs to adress it or we will have another cry baby, who doesn't want to win! So yes, I am proud, but I don't support little atitudes! What is he paid to do! It is business! If he were in a real job, he wouldn't be getting paid the millions. He also would have been docked pay and or fored! We needed him and he failed us! So stop supporting a sorry performance! We must strive for excellance! Go Chargers!

Steven wrote on Jan 22, 2008 12:12 PM:Rivers and Gate showed their manhood bigtime on that game, and LT slipped down to a junior. Speaking of Juniors, this was not a good year in San Diego for names that are legendary in the San Diego sports scene with "Junior" attached. At the end of the baseball season, Trevor Hoffman was about to strike out Tony Gwinn Junior and bring the Padres into the playoffs. Instead, Junior hit the ball out of reach into the outfield and the Padres lost that game and other games which would have brought them to the playoffs and possibly lead to a match with that other Boston team. Now, Junior Seau tackles Charger MT to stop a probable game changing touchdown.

Ok, if KC and Larry think he was in real pain! wrote on Jan 22, 2008 12:15 PM:What about his lack luster support of his team! Why did he hide behind the helmet! What a fool he lloked like! Please! That is not the Chargers we need! Cheer the rest of the team on! Unless, he really isn't a team player at all! Are we such whores that we will accept his services and not expect him to be a team player! If so, what the hell are the fans doing! You want a buy in by the fans, then act like it yourself! You want my money, I pay for a service. Bring it! Or get out! That is what my Chargers need!

Lisa wrote on Jan 22, 2008 12:16 PM:I see alot of selfish Charger fans. Maybe if LT played he could have damaged himself forever. Perhaps Rivers being as hurt as he was should have been taken out and replaced by Volek. The end result may or may not have been different. They played very well during the season and I for one enjoyed watching them. Next season hopefully everyone will be 100% and our hidden talents can show us what they can do. Thanks Chargers it was a great year.

Noodles wrote on Jan 22, 2008 12:28 PM:IMO, all of these analysts are just trying to stir up trouble. Creating buzz and controversy for their own benefit.

Do they really believe the stuff they say or are they trying to anger fans and draw more people to their shows?

Do internet writers believe what they say or are they just saying stuff to generate website traffic.

This isn't about LT. LT's heart isn't on trial, the media's soul is. The media's integrity is.

Where is the media now in regards to the stripping of the Patriot draft pick? It was pretty much a one week story. No media person wants to anger the NFL. No one wants to tick off the golden goose.

So we now have a SB with a QB on one team that refused to play for the team that drafted him and we have another team that was stripped of a draft pick.

Those two stories are far more important than LT, but you won't hear much about them. No one wants to make the NFL angry. You won't like it if the NFL is angry.

Goodell, you should be proud of the two SB participants you have this year. You will definitely get the ratings, but at what price? The story isn't the Patriots unbeaten streak. The story is the media that rolled over and basically let this story go away.

Jack wrote on Jan 22, 2008 12:33 PM:Being from Boston I felt that the game lacked something without L.T. That being said, I will never forget Emmitt Smith running through a seperated shoulder to give the Cowboys the NFC East title in the meadowlands in the early 90's. L.T. you are a great player but you will never, ever be an Emmitt Smith in this fans eyes no matter what your stats are.

Xtreme Chharger Fan wrote on Jan 22, 2008 12:37 PM:Heres a little hitory lesson for you bandwagoners. Just so you know, it took Peyton Manning 7 or 8 years to get to the Super Bowl. It took him 3 years to beat the New England Cheaters. For you people to scrutinies a the Chargers, is heart breaking. As a true Charger fan that BLEEDS BLUE AND PEES YELLOW, i am sickened by all the negativity. San Diego Chargers and Padres is all i have ever known. This era "the LT era" is what its called, has got to be the best team we have ever had, including the 94' season. I dont know about you, but SD is going all the way next season! Mark my words. LT we love you man, I know how you feel, I have been in that situation of helplessness and it hurts far more that playing and losing. The part that sucks is that if LT did play and we did lose, the same crap talk from the band wagoners would still be here. To all the Chargers, Keep your heads up, we are in the right direction and things will be better. Thanks again for a great year. In Jim Rome's words " You fans are Riiiiidiculous". Peace
Im out.

JK wrote on Jan 22, 2008 12:39 PM:Us born in San Diego fans have been putting up with this BS for many years. Our sports teams fan base has been hijacked by the shear nuumber of sports fan idiots from other cities that came to San Diego on vacation and never left, including the local media hacks. They all sew their old team jerseys on the inside of their Charger jersey so they can run into the bathroom and change loyalties if the Chargers aren't winning. Please, all of you I have described above, shut up.

I have been a fan since they beat the Boston Patriots in 63. wrote on Jan 22, 2008 12:39 PM:But I will tell you, the players of today could learn something about heart from the players of yesterday! A lot of people are upset about the AFC game! I am too! But we need to unite! I also do agree that if LT is going to make it in this game and we in San Diego are going to enjoy a Championship, we need to harden up and shore up up some loose ends! Big wins come from sacrifice! I didn't see sacrifice from LT! Being a team player even when you aren't playing! When you demonstrate support for your fellow team mates and as a member of something, it gets others excited and the fans too! Ball players from years ago would remember that there a lot of hard working people out there, buying tickets they probably cannot afford! So they live through the heroes of the game as a distraction we need some professional athlete heroes! That is all the blue collar guy has! So when LT complains about the other players not having heart, and gets upset when he is not on the center stage or another player makes the big play! He may not even know he is doing it. I must say, I am curious and I cannot understand why he apparently hid under the helmet while the game of the year was going on! Not once did I see him get up off that bench and support his team! It could appear to be that if it doesn't go his way, he doesn't care! That might just be a PR problem! Thanks for indulging me and allowing the perspective from an oldtimer and longtime fan of many years. Best of luck Chargers! I am behind you all the way!

We want a win! wrote on Jan 22, 2008 12:42 PM:No more second!

lucyyone wrote on Jan 22, 2008 12:44 PM: L.T. IS A FRIGGIN FRAUD, ANOTHER CHRISTIAN HYPOCRITE, HIDING BEHIND HIS HELMUT AND HIS FAITH.....

WHAT? BECAUSE HE'S SUPPOSEDLY A CHRISTIAN, HE'S BELIEVEABLE....N O - THEY ALL LIE..

HE WAS HOWEVER ABLE TO HIDE BENEATH HIS HELMUT AND BLACK FACE SHIELD, JUST LIKE DARTH VADER..

TO; SAN DIEGO CHARGERS, LOSE L.T. HE'S SHOULD BE EMBARRASING TO YOU AS AN ORGANIZATION.... BUT THEN AGAIN MAYBE NOT...

Lisa yourself wrote on Jan 22, 2008 12:46 PM:It is people like you that will keep San Diego in the loosers column! No way! Get rid of Lt or have him step up! That is the Chargers spirit! We are loyal! We are loyal to players who are loyal to this game and us!! The Fans! this guys doesn't care about us! So what would you know about being selfish! I bought a ticket for a game! I help to pay the salary of this lame duck! So LT yu work for me a season ticket holder! I was here first! Your in my town. I have a great team! If you don't feel like you are part of a team, then get out! We need men! Go Chargers!

This has gone far enough! wrote on Jan 22, 2008 12:48 PM:LT is being carried!

SEAN C. wrote on Jan 22, 2008 1:03 PM:Ignorance is what I`m seeing here. This was not about playing through pain, it was about having the ability to push off the injured knee. Deion Sanders showed what an ignorant fool he is calling out LT`s toughness. Lisa these are not Charger fans ...

Thank you Chargers!! wrote on Jan 22, 2008 1:03 PM:Thank you every Charger player and the coaching staff for a great year! Looking forward to next year!

Article entitled: Tomlinson finds he must defend self wrote on Jan 22, 2008 1:04 PM:WELL YEAH! WHAT THE HELL WAS UP WITH THE SULKY ATTITUDE! GET ON BOARD LT!!!!!
IT'S NOT JUST ABOUT YOU!

Why can't this guy speak out? wrote on Jan 22, 2008 1:09 PM:When is LT going to step up to the microphone and be a man! I know, as we speak he is consulting with his mommie over some hot tasty Campbells Noddle Soup! Ha Ha Ha ! Atl4eats speak out and defend yourself or be a man and admit you made a mistake! One or the other! It's the SD Chargers not the LT Chargers! It's about a team Tomlinson!

Jaque wrote on Jan 22, 2008 1:15 PM:I don`t know much about football but I enjoy annoying Charger fans. It`s all in good fun.

Hey: Xtreme Chharger Fan wrote on Jan 22, 2008 1:18 PM:Give it a rest! Lt era! Your right! The era where, Tomlinson caused us to fall back three steps awy from our goal! We could have had it this year! We could have had it last year! It isn't LT who is bring this far each time. It's Lt who is bring us down! We need a leader! He is too young and immature!

GET OUT RAIDER FANS!! wrote on Jan 22, 2008 1:20 PM:Funny how most of these negative coments are being made by raider fans posing as charger fans. They did a good job of making other charger fans think that the majority of charger fans question LT's heart.

Tomlinson needs to speak out! wrote on Jan 22, 2008 1:32 PM:Explain himself! Oh that's right he can speak well in public! Ooooohhhh! That's so sad! In fact it makes me want to cry!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Boo Hoo Boo Hoo Boo Hoo! HA HA Ha Ha

Look at me! Look at Me! wrote on Jan 22, 2008 1:33 PM:I'm LT! I'm the greatest! I'm better than all the other players on the team! I'm a religious person! Please! What a Cop Out! You suck!

Let me clear this up! wrote on Jan 22, 2008 1:36 PM:I am a Charger fan. Although, I am saddened by all this negativity and bad press on LT! He needs to step up and explain himself to us! We want an answers! Explain away all this negative press! Clear the air! Go Chargers!

I don't even think a Raiders Fan could have come up with such good press as this! wrote on Jan 22, 2008 1:39 PM:Your sorry RB Tomlinson did it better than any one of us could! That's all on you! The nation saw what sulking punk he was over the last few weeks. I'm not gonna lie. I enjoy seeing your star sitting thier having tantrum! I wish I could have thought of it! The Charger fans saw it for what it was! I don't envy you all. That is a complicated problem! Good player with a bad attitude! Ha HA HA ! Thanks Lt for taking the light off us!

Man that is cold! wrote on Jan 22, 2008 1:40 PM:Lt needs to clean this mess up! Raider Nation! Better for you guys! ha ha Ha!

BoltDan wrote on Jan 22, 2008 1:41 PM:And now AJ, oh Norval his minion is firing Lofton the WR coach... that makes sense. the only good thing sunday was the WR's and how well they performed. Good job AJ!

SEAN C. who do yuo think you are! wrote on Jan 22, 2008 1:44 PM:I am more Charger fan than you will ever be! No LT isn't a bad kid! but he needs to bring it up a notch! This is not Friday Night High School game! It's the AFC game! Please! Who are you! I am more Charger Fan than you will ever be! Stop defending this crappy attitude of LT's, that he has been showing on and off! The game is over, but this needs to be addressed! I want to win next year! We won't if so-called fans like you keep encouraging this sissy attitude! LT was whinning! He needs to grow up! He could start by talking to the press and starting a new! Go Boltz!

I agree, The Chargers need to rethink! wrote on Jan 22, 2008 1:48 PM:The Stadium wuld be better in the long run in Oceanside! It's the perfect place! If the Chargers go to Chula Vista, they will not do well. Mney wise and it will come to an end. They will leave the County! If they go to Oceanside, they will do great money wise and last for many years! That is what the team needs a boost in the arm! Lets keep the Chargers! Let's do that by making it happen in Oceanside! No one goes to Chula Vista! Everybodey goes to Oceanside. Vacation or just the weekend! It is a great town. ESPN is always there! Chula Vista? What are they thinking?

I agree with: Let me clear this up! wrote on Jan 22, 2008 1:50 PM:LT should go to the press! He needs to speak with his fans!

BOLTBELIEVER wrote on Jan 22, 2008 2:01 PM:LT, WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO ANOTHER RUSHING TITLE NEXT SEASON & HOPEFULLY THE SUPERBOWL. TO ALL THE CHARGERS THANKYOU FOR AN EXCITING SEASON. AND TO ALL OF THE IMPOSTERS POSTING HERE THE CHARGERS WILL RULE THE AFC WEST FOR YEARS TO COME

BL wrote on Jan 22, 2008 2:16 PM:Man, tough crowd. Do you really think he would have sat out if he thought he could have been the least bit effective? How many of you have played running back in your lives? I have, although only in high school, and I can tell you, if you can't plant and explode on that leg, you're going to be a hindrance to your team. Especially the type of runner LT is, a weak knee makes him worthless except as a decoy. No cutting, no explosiveness. Hell, it's not track and field, it's not dropping back in the pocket and it's not running straight fly patterns. Without the ability to stop on a dime, change direction and burst through holes, he'd be worthless. I think he realized that. Turner was a better option. I actually can't believe that people here are questioning his dedication. He carried this friggin' team into the playoffs and every arm-chair QB in SD is taking their disappointment out on him. Give it a rest and look to next year. Yeah, I like to think of what could have been, but what's done is done. I'm glad I don't live in SD anymore. You fans are so damn fickle. And for those who say he should be traded, you must not have been SD fans past 2005 because this is the best they've ever been and it's because of LT. Be careful what you wish for.

SDHATER wrote on Jan 22, 2008 2:20 PM:Yo! Charger fans you won't have LT's back-up (michael turner)to fill in next year, he's a F.A. so what are you going to do? And don't talk about sproels he can't take 20 -25 carries a game! So have fun hitching your wagon to Rivers the jerk that will have a bullseye on his knee expectally against other AFC opponents ...!!!!

SEAN C. wrote on Jan 22, 2008 2:22 PM:To 1:44 post I have been a Charger fan since 78 & if LT says his knee was not up to NFL speed I believe him. & apparently you didn`t see but LT did address the press. & as for the rest of your inane babbling you sound like your in the 3rd grade so I`ll cut you some slack

PBRanger wrote on Jan 22, 2008 2:31 PM:The Chokers' Lament I & 2:

Another NFL season has come and went and your chance to appear in a Super Bowl as usual was never ment. Cry me a Rivers, cry me a sea, there's always next year and the year after that. Give a cheer for the N.Y. Giants and Elie Manning who was wise enough to never come here.

There are winners and losers, that's understood (a team that could not even sell out a playoff game because of a little rain and LT sitting on the bench in NE, did he even move an inch?). Why contine to support the only team in the AFC West that has failed to ever win a Super Bowl game? Wake up and stop playing the fool, go back to high school and get your GED.

Retxed wrote on Jan 22, 2008 2:56 PM:Your two sons are in a world class race when one son has a heart attack and dies on the track, why aren't you cheering for the other son by jumping up and down and running around to fire up your alive son? Well, could be that you injured your knee and can't jump up and down or you be in the game which by the way in that it means more to you at that moment then life itself, plus your in new ungland so no fans to get up and cheer on, again your entire football life you busted your gut and you get here and your only thought is, it's not worth going to the superbowl by playing in this stupid game, cause I know all those stupid fans in san diego will smack me down anywho, plus the entire football world after they find out I really had a kerry type war-ero injury!

...

RUPeopleSerious? wrote on Jan 22, 2008 3:27 PM:LT. Back to back rushing titles and a LEAGUE MVP. He has nothing to prove to you ... Other AFC West fans posting here, how did you enjoy no plyaoffs for your teams, again?

RAIDERS SUCK wrote on Jan 22, 2008 4:05 PM:RAIDERS SUCK AND ALWAYS WILL.

Thank you Chargers! wrote on Jan 22, 2008 4:13 PM:Thank you LT. I am very sorry to see these stupid remarks. I trust your decision and would rather have you healthy! Winning at any cost isn't worth it.

He can walk can't he? wrote on Jan 22, 2008 4:29 PM:LT and all his little fan who have to cry on command to join his sorry fan club shuld get the hell out of San Diego! We want winners!

John wrote on Jan 22, 2008 4:30 PM:Poetic justice, LT. You called out Bill Belichick last year
when you had no reason to. I doubt Chargers fans remember how their players were cussing out the fans in Foxboro back in '06.

Remember, Mr. Holier than Thou, you reap what you sow.

HarrisonHits wrote on Jan 22, 2008 4:30 PM:LT remains the biggest whining little girl in the game. WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA everbody thinks I`m not tough because I was afraid of the Pats WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA those mean ol` Pats and our mean fans WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

heartofaplayer wrote on Jan 22, 2008 4:37 PM:Its real easy to sit on the couch and point blame. If there was a definition of class act it would be Tomlinson. He just so happens to be the leading rusher and MVP.... Now I get it, the one on the top gets picked on the most from the bottom.

LT wussy wrote on Jan 22, 2008 4:41 PM:ni team spirit. Sat and pouted keeping warm. there is no "I" in team.

BOLTERGIEST wrote on Jan 22, 2008 4:48 PM:If any of you so called fans ever played rb you would understand...beings most are just couch rats with nothing better to do than make yourselves feel better at others expense. Lets see...until LT got to SD i remember them sucking BAD...best RB playing the game..gracious..the whole package...i hope he leaves SD...then you guys can cry like little babies...i am sure you are the same a holes that chanted Marty as well...LT doesn't need to defend himself to a bunch of 2 faced fans. You don't deserve a RB like LT...you boo your own team at home...talk about not supporting your team...what a bunch of trash talkers on this forum.

Sam wrote on Jan 22, 2008 5:09 PM:The Chargers’ have such a player on their roster. Pro Bowl fullback Lorenzo Neal was an All-American wrestler at Fresno State. You can’t fake being tough around Neal, who has been blocking for Tomlinson the past five seasons.

"This is a guy that has played with a separated shoulder, a guy that has played eight weeks with a strained groin, a guy that has played with bruised ribs," Neal said. "I think it was the most selfless thing he could do. People ask, 'What do you mean selfless?'

"Well, a selfish person would have tried to play in the game, even though he knew he was ineffective. A selfless person would say, 'Michael Turner and Darren Sproles give us the opportunity to win.'"

Tomlinson came out for the first series, but he didn’t return after a third-down screen pass ended with a 1-yard gain when aging inside linebacker Tedy Bruschi forced Tomlinson out of bounds.

"He said he ran a screen and Teddy Bruschi ran him down," Neal said. "Everybody knows Teddy Bruschi can’t run with LT. When that happened, the guy made a decision for the team."

Neal said Tomlinson tried to stay warm and get ready before he took a seat on the bench. He said he watched him at halftime as he put his head in his hands at his locker.

"He said, 'Lo, why this time? Why now?'" Neal said. "He was a like a prize fighter who trained for the biggest fight of his career and then got hurt and couldn’t fight."

I'LL TELL YOU WHAT WHY DON'T YOU LOSER NO-NOTHING COWARDS GO UP TO LO NEAL AND TELL HIM WHAT YOU THINK ABOUT LT...YEAH, THAT'S WHAT I THOUGHT...NOW SHUT UP AND GO BACK TO YOUR INSIGNIFICANT LIVES!

LT IS THE MAN wrote on Jan 22, 2008 5:30 PM:TOMLINSON IS A MAN OF ROCK SOLID CHARACTER. THE PEOPLE BASHING HIM ARE LOW LIFES & OBVIOUSELY ARE NOT I REPEAT NOT CHARGER FANS

BRUCE wrote on Jan 22, 2008 6:42 PM:COMPARE LT'S SITTING ON THE BENCH-I DON'T FAULT HIM FOR NOT PLAYING IF HE 'CAN'T GO'-TO SAM MADISON IN THE 4TH QUARTER AFTER GETTING A PERSONAL FOUL PENALTY THAT KEPT A PACKER DRIVE ALIVE. MADISON BITCHED TO THE OFFICIALS,TRIED TO EXPLAIN TO STRAHAN WHO CRITIQUED HIM, AND THEN WHEN A PLAYER CAME OFF FOR THE GIANTS,MADISON HUSTLED TO COVER HIM UP WITH A COVER TO KEEP HIM WARM. BOTH THE GIANTS AND PATS HAVE MORE 'TEAM SPIRIT' THAN THE CHARGERS;MAYBE THERE ARE TOO MANY 'STARS' ON THE CHARGERS OR MAYBE IT'S THE COACHES; IT WILL BE INTERESTING IF NORV CAN-IN HIS SECOND SEASON- BRING ABOUT THE 'TEAM SPIRIT' THE GIANTS AND PATS HAVE. PERSONAL FRUSTRATION/DISAPPOINTMENT IS NO RATIONALE FOR NOT 'CHEERLEADING' THE REST OF YOUR TEAMMATES(UNLESS THE COACHES THINK DOING SO ISN'T 'CORRECT').

Jimbo wrote on Jan 22, 2008 6:47 PM:Deion Sanders can't recognize that LT is a team player because he doesn't know what that means. LT knew that running on his bad knee wouldn't give the Chargers the best chance to win against the Pats. So he sat. Had Rivers done the same thing and let Volek play, the Chargers could have won that game.

Hey BOLTERGIEST wrote on Jan 22, 2008 6:50 PM:Give me break! We would kick him down like the dog he is!

Listen to oyu guys! wrote on Jan 22, 2008 6:52 PM:LT is not all that! I like the Chargers but whe have our heads in the sand! He blew it, plan and simple! You all know it! You can make up all kind of excuses for this cry baby! He is still a cry baby!

You all can say what you want! wrote on Jan 22, 2008 6:54 PM:San Diego and all of California and America for that matter saw LT in his best Sulky form he had to offer! he is too immature! He will never stand up, becuase he diesn't pack it! He needs to answer to the fans! Who is he! Nobody!

LT is hardly the man! wrote on Jan 22, 2008 6:56 PM:He is more like the Cry Baby! Please!

LT Stayed warm alright! wrote on Jan 22, 2008 6:58 PM:He stayed all snuggly while his team battled it out! HE WAS SUCH A TEAM PLAYER HE HAD HIS HELMET ON SO ONLY HE COULD HEAR THE CHEERS FOR HIS FELLOW TEAM MATES! SICKENING! THIS KID IS WEIRD!!

You all all nuts!!! wrote on Jan 22, 2008 6:59 PM:LT didn't earn his keep sunday!

Response to: heartofaplayer wrote on Jan 22, 2008 7:03 PM:What would you know! The heart of a team is all players! The MVP award is overrated! At least in the Chargers house! Who would pick the biggest cry baby in the NFL! Oh I knw they all said lets vote, LT becuase he will cry and embarras the team if he doesn't get it! He will cry foul! Boo Hoo! He is a kid in a man's game! He showed his real colors on Sunday! He is selfish! All of you protecting him and making excuses is so typical! Poor LT, LT is sensitive! Please! Thi si football, get with it! Tough Love baby! Go Chargers!

How about we change the name of this article? wrote on Jan 22, 2008 7:07 PM:Let's call it: Tomlinson finds he must DEFINE self! Because if he did define himself, he would realize that he needs to answer to his fellow team amtes who talk about him behind his back! Define himself by answering to the all important fans! Then of course re-define his attitude about loyalty and courage! Gut it out man!

Yeah Right! wrote on Jan 22, 2008 7:13 PM:You say!ROCK SOLID CHARACTER! Give me a break! He is coward and a narcisis who only cares about LT! That is the real deal! Fool!

Charles O. wrote on Jan 22, 2008 7:14 PM:As a person who has had several athletic knee injuries and two knee surgeries I guess I'm the only one who's on your side L.T.

AND I'M AN OAKLAND RAIDER FAN !

Florida Charger Fan wrote on Jan 22, 2008 7:53 PM:I left Escondido almost 20 years ago and have always loved the Chargers. With today's technology...high speed internet, etc., it's great to see all the vidoes, read newspaper articles, to very easily follow the team. However on the flip side, now I get to read all these posts. There are a bunch of you that are instant gratification seeking idiots pure and simple. If nothing else, the fact that half of you don't even know how to spell correctly shows your intelligence. Do you really abandon LT just like that after all he's done for San Diego and the Chargers? Do you forget that easily? You're pathetic.

Dan wrote on Jan 22, 2008 8:30 PM: Everyone needs to shut there trap. Why would everyone think the guy who has carried this team on there back for 6 years wouldn't play if he could. L.T. is not a whiner. I'm tired of reading people juding someone who has done nothing but be a leader in the comunity as well as on the field. L.T. has more class than anyone who has something bad to say about him. He didn't take his helmet off because he was ashamed of himself not being able to play. He is the one most dissapointed by not being able to play. Everyone wants to blame someone for this loss, but we did lose, and not because of L.T. Have some class, and think more about your comment before you write it.Without L.T. were not playing the patriots in January. Keep being hard on him he might leave, and who would blame him for that. All who has something bad to say is just a wanna be Charger fan in the first place, and are just mad because you dropped your last favorite team to root us on, and because we didn't win u take a shot at one of the games best. Oh by the way Micael Turner Burner did a great job, and the score would of been the same most likely, anyhow. You are whiners get over it we lost!!!!!!!!!!!

Dave wrote on Jan 22, 2008 8:56 PM:To Charles O.
Thanks for your input. A good number of fairweather charger fans are worse than raiders fan.

mp wrote on Jan 22, 2008 9:26 PM:what a bunch of idiots! Are you serious, doubting LT's toughness! If he had tried to play on at 50% and hurt the team, then you all would be calling him selfish. Do you have a clue about a sprained MCL? Could Philip Rivers play QB with a sprained ligament in his right elbow? No way! Wait, you guys are right! Let's trade LT for a cheerleader. Good luck in the red zone. Instead of "wait till next year", we can yell "wait till next decade". Hey, maybe the Chargers will move to a city where real football fans know what they're talking about. Give New England credit, they are the best team in football. We were outcoached, New England made better adjustments at halftime. I'm glad A.J. Smith is the GM instead of some of the knuckleheads here who don't have a clue about what they are talking about. They must be Raider fans.

Ross wrote on Jan 22, 2008 11:06 PM:LaDainian Tomlinson has proven over the years that he is the ultimate warrior and ultimate teammate. Hats off to LT for trying to play running back on a strained MCL after one week of rest. Hats off to LT for not being selfish and trying to be the hero at the expense of the team, and insist that he play even though he realizes he has no burst or power. Hats off to LT for being smart enough to shut it down and allow a healthy Turner and Sproles to do their thing and earn their paycheck! LT continues to be the greatest Charger in history.

rx619 wrote on Jan 23, 2008 2:10 AM:Wow, so many wanna be bandwagon charger fans. You guys are finally showing your true colors. All you wanna be charger fans complain about spending all this money for tickets, LT has not guts, LT not cheering for his team, and so forth. LT has been there for the chargers through the BAD times and now the good times (winning AFC West Champion 3 out of 4 years). You think we could have won all these recent AFC West titles without him,..guess again. He's the one who held a gut check team meeting when chargers was 5-5 during this season. Apparently you so called charger fans are the ones whose being selfish. I would rather see a healthy Turner and Sproles play than an injured LT. How's this for a headline for all you selfish wanna be charger fans: "LT Reinjures and ruptures knee during AFC Championship game...Doubtful to RETURN NEXT SEASON" Think about it. Turner is out next season due to free agency and Darren Sproles can't carry this team like LT can. Is this what you selfish so called charger fans want? I would rather see LT play next year and give us another chance at a Superbowl run along with all our talented charger players (Rivers, Gates and so forth) than risk season or career ending injury. Remember, our team is loaded with talent and we will have another shot into the playoffs next year and so forth. LT get better soon and I'm looking forward to seeing our charger team this upcoming 2008 season and into the playoffs!

Boltbackersince65 wrote on Jan 23, 2008 12:01 PM:Everyone is entitled to his/her opinion about the Chargers coaches and players. I admire that LT stepped aside for the good of the team unlike Rivers (despite his gutsy play) who really wasn't playing as well as he could've.

LT deferred to Turner and Sproles. I didn't see Rivers stepping down to let Billy V do his thing (at 100%!) Afterall, the Chargers are a team, right? A team isn't just few players it's a full squad.

Sam said best about selflessness vs selfishness. LT showed selflessness. Rivers was selfish. How can you expect to help your team win when you're at 60-75% moblility and not able to pass effectively (on target) or move out of the pocket when under pressure? To hell with guts! I believe every starting NFL player has guts (afterall it's a violent sport with pain an expected outcome!).

As much as it is unfair to berate LT's motivation (is it really that critical to know why he didn't cheer on the team?), it's unfair to attack each other about our views (expression of our views is a guaranteed right in this country).

If LT had played the duration of the Pats game and did irreparable, career ending (and life-long permanent) damage to his knee and say we still lost the game what would we be saying then? and who would we be blaming for his misfortunes or the teams? It's LT's health and livlihood at stake here plus he is young and it shows.

Also, don't forget that many Chargers players had said that Norv, unlike Marty, is not a rah rah kind of coach and that Norv leaves it up the the players to get motivated and prepared. So maybe what we're seeing is the manifestation of the Norv Turner coached Chargers dynamic??

Good luck LT and heal quickly and show the doubters when your on the field your value to the Bolts organization and community. As for AG, PR, and the rest of the banged up Chargers get well and best of luck next season. Go Bolts..

phil wrote on Jan 23, 2008 12:04 PM:If you are criticizing LT, you are either not a bolts fan and are jealous, or you are an idiot (so much so that you will never know). Like LT said, Turner is better at 100% than he is at 50%. LT is the ultimate team player...he has played in many a meaningless game with injuries. And Dion Sanders, what a joke! He just said of his good buddy Terrell Owens, that he didn't want to see him go if he was only 70 or 80%...what a hypocrit!

Thadden71 wrote on Jan 23, 2008 4:37 PM:Anyone who is bagging on LT for anything regarding this game is an idiot. Pack your bags, leave your jerseys, flags, chairs, etc. and go back the F where you came from. Apparently, you are not a true San Diegan or Charger's fan. I'm born and raised SD and have gone through all the bad and good with my team. For anyone to question one of our greatest players ever is ludicrous. And whoever the idiot is that keeps posting the same crap under different names. Get a life you freaking loser!

its sad wrote on Jan 23, 2008 6:42 PM:take it from a giants fan, its really too bad tomlinson's attitude is so bad. the dude is worlds more talented then any RB on our roster, but you guys might be better off to lose the ego-back (a tiki) and just go with turner and sproles. let rivers work his leadership, the young RBs can fill in, and you guys can trade LT for an entire secondary and some draft picks.

TrueBoltFan wrote on Jan 24, 2008 1:35 PM:All you fake charger fans need to make up your mind about what team you really want to be a fan of and move to that city. Get the bleep out of SD.

And for all the other haters you all now your team and your fellow fans would love to have LT on your team. Can you tell me what team wouldn't love to have LT?
I could only think of maybe 5 of the 32 NFL teams, So if you think your team has a better RB come with it, and we'll look at the history of each back....

patriot wrote on Jan 25, 2008 9:38 AM:rivers , gates, chambers, turner, suprized me. merryman didnt, LT is a quitter, crying bout the dance on the logo, etc. should of beaten my team, when you had a chance, your career is over, you do not have championship toughness, the colts, knew it and now new england knows, it wasnt your knee, it was your heart, and a couple of things smaller south of your heart.

Mark wrote on Jan 25, 2008 6:47 PM:My father was a military man, I was a military man. We moved all the time. I don't know who I am anymore I have moved so much! I lived in SD for about 17 yrs. My sisters and mother still live in SD. I love SD! I have lived in Maryland (20 miles from DC., Columbia, MD.), for now 10 years. I don't get to see the Chargers play every week. Any week I do see them, is a serious joy. They have been my team! I have sneaked into that stadium to see so many concerts and events (let's just say, they have built new walls), because of me. I have tried to push fish tacos, taquitos, desert, ocean, mountains, sports, and my "way of teenagehood" to these damn "New Yorkers" so many times, I am now damned. Not really; trying to make a point. Here's the point. SD is a joke as far as football goes to the East Coast. LT is a joke! Yes, you are LT! These bread lovin, pizza lovin, hot dog lovin, philadelphia cheese steak lovin, no "jack in the box" havin, laugh at SD once again. Why didn't you play? No excuse LT, none!!! I have thrown away my (c)hargers (not worth caps.), sweatshirts for good! I work 70+ hours a week and do everything I can for my kids and "x" wife. WAKE UP LT! WHAT WERE YOU THINKING?

ktchargers wrote on Jan 26, 2008 8:42 AM:To all the fan whom critize about LT get out of town and to those people who
want to trade LT are you out of your
freaking mind? Or you don't know anything about FootBall? I personally will kick your butt and send you to
Black Hole you don't deserve to be chargers fan. Get your sorry butts and
stupid comments with you out of town
Chargers loyalty fans don't want you
around next year

EDCO DRVR wrote on Jan 26, 2008 5:57 PM:Tomlison is a cry baby. You suck! Way to show kids how to cowardly quit when you know you are going to lose. My kids
looked at you as a role model in pop warner. ... and another thing ... stop calling yourself LT, the REAL LT PLAYED WITH THE GAINTS.

Matt wrote on Jan 27, 2008 2:16 PM:What I've seen here is that people are attacking someone based on what they see on TV. If you don't know this by now (which is a truly sad thing to think about), TV can portray a completely different picture of someone than is actually the truth. Everyone heard that LT was able to go back into the game, absolutely believed it (because TV is never wrong, right?), and assumed that he was sulking on the sideline. I'm sorry, was the camera on LT the entire game? Hmmmmm, maybe the fact that LT's teammates voted him the offensive player of the year and have never had ANYTHING bad to say about LT means something. I guess not, because all these people who so quickly attack LT's character, his religious persuasions, his heart, etc. without having the slightest idea of what kind of man he is personally. I'm pretty sure that the people who know him personally probably have a better idea of what kind of guy he is more than some fans that came out of the woodwork when the Chargers won their first playoff game this year. I just feel bad as a truly diehard Chargers fan that people are attacking the player who, more than any other player on this team, has meant more to this team's turnaround in recent years than anyone else on the roster. Bandwagoners, go back to the hole you crawled out of. Meanwhile, I'll be eagerly anticipating the start of the next season, when the Chargers have their best chance of winning a championship for true Chargers fans that support the team and players like LT. ...

fan of #21 wrote on Jan 28, 2008 11:00 AM:How many of you ... have ever sprained your knee? How would you know if you could run and collide with these prof. athletes. The guy has played with bruised ribs and other injuries. These fairweather fans make me sick, bad mouthing L.T. So I believe Turner gave the Chargers the best chance to win. If L.T. had played on a bum knee and the Chargers lose then all the comments would be L.T. playing injured cost them the game his ego suck. Screw all of you haters.

Guys a Wimp wrote on Jan 29, 2008 6:15 PM:Walter Payton played hurt all the time. Brady played hurt. L.T. is a wimp in comparision. He wants to keep making those big bucks - winning and pleasing the fans is completly unimportant - it's just the money.