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I'll admit it. I gave the San Diego Chargers no chance yesterday against the defending champs, the Indianapolis Colts. I was wrong.Beyond winners and losers, I think it was the one of the best games I've seen in a long time, if ever. The Chargers overcame bad luck, a hostile environment and terrible officiating, to advance to the AFC Championship in New England next Sunday.
About that terrible officiating. The lead referee, Gerry Austin, always seems to inject himself into playoff games. Does he have a thing for getting his face on television or is he just a power-tripper? Calling ten penalties (mostly minor, some imagined) on one team in a game of this magnitude is irresponsible and deserves some NFL oversight. Jerry's judgment calls for some questioning.
How, for example, do you negate a interception return for a touchdown by Antonio Cromartie by an invisible holding call? Weddle didn't hold Addai, he blocked him.
But more about the winners. The Bolts lost their two superstars, soldiered on with backups and still won. How about that? Sweet.
Speaking of, how sweet would it be to knock off the Patriots next weekend to advance again? To the Super Bowl? With Norv Turner as coach?
posted by Kent at 8:45 AM
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I don't think anyone would have predicted that Eli Manning would outlast his brother this season. It settles the argument as to who is the number one and number two QB this season. Speaking of which, I'll take Brady and Moss over a banged up Philip Rivers and Chris Chambers any time.
LT and Gates are also hurting? It's gonna take next to a miracle to knock us off next week. I'd wish your team good luck, but I wouldn't mean it so I won't. You're goin' down!
I agree. But miracles happen.
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