rich wrote on Nov 16, 2008 5:21 PM:fire turner im tired of you defending him that is all the people that think he was a god send. you all hated marty for not winning in the playoffs what do you think of your guy norv now. nothing do you 4 and 6 what a record 40 years is a long time for me i hope its not any longer for all of you.

Could Be Worse wrote on Nov 16, 2008 6:13 PM:At least the Raider Fans have even less to feel good about. Not too many gangbangers wearing Raider hats on backwards lately. I take it the Charger's will be drafting for defense next time around? Coaching is suspect in that area as well. Nobody is proven yet there. Not too early to think about a back up for Rivers, either. So far, he hasn't impressed me as being worth the money, however he does have character.

fire Turner wrote on Nov 16, 2008 6:17 PM:well 4 and 6 you think its posible Turner needs to be fired we had a good team before Turner took over its washington all over again

fire Turner wrote on Nov 16, 2008 6:19 PM:fire turner now

BoltBacker65 wrote on Nov 16, 2008 6:19 PM:Where to begin...hmmm. Well let me put in my Christmas wish list now. I only have two wishes and they’re not asking for much. Dear Santa, wish #1, please fire Norv and bring us a decent head coach who has some back bone and can pick solid coordinators. I know we’ll have to deal with Norv for the rest of the season, but my gosh, this guy truly sucks as a head coach. And wish #2, please put AJ Smith on notice to smarten up or head him out of town.

What the hell kind of outing was that in Pittsburgh? Jeez. Piss away another game with lost opportunities and settling for FGs instead of sealing the deal with a TD...And Norv ..., how do you let Rivers tank the game? Yes, I understand that he really wants to win (and who doesn’t?), but hell, he forces too many plays and ends up killing the drive with a 3 and out or a turn over.

Also, ... Rivers ... single handedly gave the Steelers 8 points via turn overs...2 INTs and a fumble in the end zone that gave up a safety. Noticed also on two occasions (once in the 1st half and once in the 2nd half) on 2nd and 2 the Bolts ran LT and he got stuffed for considerable losses...this happened after effective passes drove the ball down field. I just could not believe that the Chargers would get going and move the ball in a solid and consistent manner only to change up and fold up. Sickening!

Defensively, the Bolts were average and that’s a shame. Poor tackling, again. And what about utilizing the 5 yard rule on pass coverage? How about a solid jolt to the receiver or back at the line of scrimmage or within 5 yards? Damn, their guys got off the line unabated. Heinz Ward was doing this to great effect...I guess the Bolts don’t do that type of game playing anymore...sad.

Yes, Rivera had the boys utilize more blitz packages which worked for a limited time until Big Ben picked it apart. Again, our D was wide open in the short zone. Roethlisberger’s quick releases to backs and receivers coming off tackle were devastatingly effective. Now, why can’t we do that when we have the ball? Maybe ‘cause we’re too predictable?

And what the hell was that crap on the final kick off return? Laterals? The Chargers looked pitiful. If that’s Norv’s idea of trickery, we’re really in deep kimchee. And what about the final play? ... laterals and a fumble that Troy Palomalo picks up and runs in to end zone just to add insult to injury...good thing it didn’t count, eh?

Yeah, we deserved to lose that one. Even Denver did what they had to do but not us. Oh the agony! Wonder if the Colts were watching? If so, we’re going to have our lunch served to us if the Chargers don’t straighten up in a hurry. Luckily, the Steelers couldn't get their act together or else the outcome could've been worse...especially since out D was on the field way to damn long and were tired. Let’s go Bolts and get on track or else it’s on to next season.

Ken wrote on Nov 16, 2008 6:22 PM:Great game! Our old Chargers are back! Welcome back, boys! We missed ya!!

James wrote on Nov 16, 2008 8:29 PM:You give up 11 points that's a winning defensive effort. Say what you want about time of possession but missing a field goal, throwing an interception in the red zone and settling for a field goal after starting 1st and goal from the five is ridiculous...Offense, scores touchdowns, Rivers manages the game...this game is not even close 21 or 24 to 8 at best....

Kaeding and Rivers are responsible...that's it.

Gotta keep the faith...Sam's right, only really one game down since the Bolts have Denver at home...stay within a game and there's still a shot...

Giants went 10-6 last year...just get to the playoffs...

2-7 For the Raiders...so that's always nice...Go Raiders beat the Broncos (do something good for once)

RVG wrote on Nov 16, 2008 8:37 PM:Wrong score NCT

To Textbook and Keep the faith wrote on Nov 16, 2008 9:03 PM:Ha,Ha,Ha...What happen to those San Diego Chas Cha's. Your see you thought the San Diego Cha's were going to win. My stomach hurts from so muc laughing when the Cha's lost. We do you two bandwagoners have to say

Glad to see... wrote on Nov 16, 2008 9:42 PM:the Steelers win!!!

norv wrote on Nov 17, 2008 6:18 AM:has to be fired immediately. He is a proven loser, get rid of him now

here we go wrote on Nov 17, 2008 6:21 AM:here we go steelers, here we go! As a born and raised San diegan who is a steelers fan there is no heart or soul in many charger fans. The minute things get tuff y'all r ready to bail. Support your team in good times and bad. Hang in there chargers.

Jaque wrote on Nov 17, 2008 7:08 AM:And we traded for Rivers? Come on! Like Jammer, I am cmoing to expect Rivers to make at least one or two BONE_HEADED plays a game. He didn't disappoint. Then he goes over to the sideline and smiles about it?

This season is full of unrealized potential, and now Imdy roles into town. Even if we win, what's to come the next game? This team needs to quit looking at statistics (Denver's record) and look at themselves

As far as the untenable Nurf Turner, when does managment give up on him? AJ can't be allowed hire a puppet. A real head coach has to be allowed the autonomy to run the team and kick some arse. Anyway, if AJ can swallow humble pie, and lure away who should be our real head coach (from the CBS football pregame show), then we might be in business. Until then........

Finally, I remember last year, when Nurf was hired. Folks exclaimed that if he couldn't take "this team" to the big show, his career was over. Year two, and it appears to be just about that.

Too bad Charger fans...we've waited 14 years for something special, and it looks to be another year before we can hope for it again. I'd have expected this if we had Dan Henning and Babe Lauflemburg, but we don't and the result appears to be about the same as it was then.

Stillers win wrote on Nov 17, 2008 7:12 AM:Let me just say to all those who have felt that, in the past, bad officiating have cost the Chargers a win: well, this is the game that the NFL made it up to you. And yet, somehow, the Chargers STILL managed to lose...

My Pixburgh Stillers all the way!!!

Karl wrote on Nov 17, 2008 7:40 AM:Turner has got to go.

Bob in Denver wrote on Nov 17, 2008 7:47 AM:You're right 'cause obviously Chargers are a near perfect team, 1 penalty vs flawed Steelers 13. If game had been called fairly, it wouldn't have been close.

To all Steeler fans wrote on Nov 17, 2008 8:06 AM:Do you actually think the Steelers are good, they actually suck as much as the Chargers do.

SDBroncoFan wrote on Nov 17, 2008 8:41 AM:What an officiating nightmare 1 penalty for the bolts to 13 for the Steelers? That's just ridiculous. Sorry fellow San Diegans but Rivers is not the QB of the future. He has how many years now in the league and still can't look off the coverage. Instead of calling for the head of Norv, you should be calling for the head of AJ. He hired him, he let go of Neal and Edwards Fired marty, oh and signed that arrogant hillbilly Rivers. I bet the D misses Edwards, LT definitely misses Lo, and the offense is offensive under Rivers. I know the whole team misses Marty. Martyball looks pretty good now doesn't it?

BOLT wrote on Nov 17, 2008 8:51 AM:FIRE TURNER!!!!!1

Gina wrote on Nov 17, 2008 8:56 AM:Why do all of you Chokers fans blame your losses on the head coach?? Just admit your team sucks. It always has and it always will...and what was that little game of HOT POTATO they played at the end of the game. WHAT A STRATEGY! HAHAHAHAHHAAAAAAAAAAAA!

Allen wrote on Nov 17, 2008 9:04 AM:What happen to the San Diego Cha's Cha's LOL...They choked like always, this coming Sunday evening game should be a go one. It will be a close game but I believe the Colts will come out on top.

BoltDan wrote on Nov 17, 2008 9:27 AM:Yes the D played better (3 field goals) but two LB's in the middle still haunt us. Wilhelm and Cooper. They could not stay up with anybody coming out in the back field. AJ is the fault for that. Hiring Norv (AJ), Hiring Cotrell (AJ), the list goes on and on. AJ and his ego (my rant last year and was told to shut it because the team Marty built went to the Championship game) have killed this team. Yes he brought Merrieman, Rivers, and a few other players to the team. But what about his failures. I guess we Chargers fans have to wait another year. It would be nice to beat the Ponies (broncos) out of the play-offs though. C'mon Bolts...

Keith wrote on Nov 17, 2008 9:43 AM:Let's face it, our team was over-rated. They do not in any way shape or form resemble a playoff team, let alone a super bowl contender. Call it the San Diego curse, our teams will tease us for a season and then not show up the next. The Chargers aren't who we thought they were. Maybe next year.

Sorry Bozo wrote on Nov 17, 2008 9:53 AM:But the Steelers don't "actually suck as much as the Chargers." To do so, the Steelers would need a vacuum the size of AJ Smith's ego.

Go Colts wrote on Nov 17, 2008 11:27 AM:So-called Charger fans sound like a broken record, every year...MAYBE NEXT YEAR LOL...Glad somebody brought the so-called Charger fans back to reality. The San Diego Chargers will never win a Super Bowl but maybe they will, once they head up North Los Angeles Chargers.

EL LOBO wrote on Nov 17, 2008 11:42 AM:The Chargers will never be a contender with Rivers at QB. Too bad we didn't keep Brees and sent Rivers packing.

bolt wrote on Nov 17, 2008 11:51 AM:fire turner and hire gina.ha ha haaaaa!

to Keith wrote on Nov 17, 2008 12:27 PM:its all about the coaching, fire norv

Toilet Duck wrote on Nov 17, 2008 12:42 PM:Now its Norv?

Your coaching is only matched by your lack of talent.

Whats the difference between the circus in SD and the circus in Oakland again?

The differences are very marginal now.

This team has major problems that go far beyond Norv.

Sam wrote on Nov 17, 2008 1:53 PM:What's up with the Colt Fan...Were it not for Sage Rosenloser and Ben having a bad game you'd be 4-6 along with us. Guess you have to come on this site when the Chargers lose because you're still feeling insecure about being ousted at home last year...Poor little Colt Boy!

Sean C. wrote on Nov 17, 2008 1:54 PM:Next 3 games are at home it is time to nut up & get to 7-6. One more loss & we might as well tank for draft placement

Sam wrote on Nov 17, 2008 1:55 PM:I like Bronco Fans coming on here like they own the division...Hilarious...Where do you guys get off talking about officiating....If it weren't for Ed Hochumoron we'd both be 5-5...no worries...the Bolts will catch you!

Maybe we need a vet QB wrote on Nov 17, 2008 2:02 PM:Even LT said in an interview that there's some internal problems going on that he is not at liberty to discuss.. Maybe the organization is having conflicts b/w the coaches and players with other players etc. Coaching aside, I wish this team had a veteran QB that played consistantly. Don't get me wrong, I like Rivers but my goodness this team cannot depend on him. One game he's up, the next day he doesn't show. I don't know. I'm still a Charger fan at heart. And to all the haters living IN SAN DIEGO, do us all a favor and get out of San Diego please. If you hate SD so much why live here? Do us all a favor, move, and quit driving our housing prices up!

Andy wrote on Nov 17, 2008 2:50 PM:The chargers lack the mental toughness to be a championship team, they got all kinds of talent though. This is why they couldn't get past the patriots in the playoffs, and the pats coach knew it. That all falls on the coaching, and leadership.

Andy wrote on Nov 17, 2008 5:56 PM:Sam are you upset the colts won the superbowl, the year the chargers were supposed to win it? Got to get past the patriots to be a champion.

KDOG wrote on Nov 17, 2008 6:29 PM:Let me see here...

Carolina (8-2) L 26-24 (bad ref call that got Caro a TD on a phantom fumble)

Denver (6-4) L 39-38 (Big arm ref theft)

New Orleans (5-5) L 37-32 (robbed by refs again - excessive penalties, one taking away a TD on a phantom hold)

Pittsburgh (7-3) L 11-10 (Rivers choke & Polomalu INT that was not an INT)

We should have won all 4 of these games if it wasn't for the refs going out of their way to make mistakes. Our record would be 8-2 so to say the Chargers suck shows how stupid the Charger-haters are. If we were blown out on all of our losses you'd have a point.

Sure, we still lost the games but it's not due to a lack of talent, anyone who knows football knows it's because of the head coach. The players need to know there's a HC who will chew them out if they keep screwing up, this isn't going to happen with Norv. He's never learned that you can't have a OC personality as the HC. Rivers would not be smiling with Marty as the HC when he throws another horrible INT in the red zone.

Enjoy it Bronco fans because your days are numbered once AJ or Spanos wakes up and gets rid of Norv and/or AJ. Remember you still have a crappy defense & no running game so that equals no Super Bowl.

Kentera wrote on Nov 17, 2008 8:15 PM:Hey KDOG,
The circus left town last week, why is there still a clown around? We will put the Chargers in the could of, should of, would of Super Bowl. Face reality. If you saw that game yesterday, you know the refs were giving the call against the Steelers. They had 13 penalties for over 100 yards.

Testament68 wrote on Nov 17, 2008 10:31 PM:KDOG, that WAS and interception and if it wasnt for 100+ yards in penalties the game wouldn't have been close. SD did play arguably their best game defensively of the season. Their offense was limited because they were facing the #1 defense in the league.

To KDOG wrote on Nov 18, 2008 10:39 AM:How funny, how you are crying a river to all of us. Face it, Chargers had several chances to stop the offense but we all defense steps up and wins games. The defense in all three games that you mentioned fell asleep. We enjoy making fun of Charger fans because you are all jokes. When your team wins a few games in the opening season, you guys/gals are shouting on TV "Super Bowl Bound" and then when you guys/gals start to see the Chargers loose, you put your little flags, stickers, and jerseys away in the closet. It's funny, how I don't see anymore people sporting Chargers gear.

Somebody wrote on Nov 18, 2008 10:43 AM:Somebody please bring back the so-called bandwagon Charger fans back to reality and that reality is the San Diego Cha's Cha's are chokers..Hey I saw that Walmart has Charger jersey that are going for $9.99 LOL

Zim wrote on Nov 18, 2008 5:28 PM:If San Diego had an NHL and NBA team, they'd be just as bad as the Chargers and Padres.

San Diego: Where professional sports teams go to lose.

Jimbo wrote on Nov 18, 2008 7:08 PM:Big Ben crushes Rivers. What a lousy trade AJ made for Rivers. Rivers chokes again and shows that his stats are just padded. What kind of leader laughs and smiles on the sidelines after throwing an INT? He should be laughing, all the way to the bank for fleecing the Chargers and wasting our salary cap. What a joker!

To KDOG wrote on Nov 18, 2008 8:01 PM:If it makes you feel better blaming the loss on the refs, go ahead. Maybe if the Chargers and everyone else didn't start the season saying they're Super Bowl bound and concentrate on one game at a time, then they'd actually win a few.
To-To allSteeler fans-The Chargers haven't won a single SB game, and the Steelers have won 5! So who's the team that sucks? It's not rocket science to figure that one out. Oh-and you wouldn't be hearing Steeler fans jumping off the band wagon or blaming the refs for a loss either. Hopefully the Chargers can shed the "chokers" label some day.