Three Wins and Three Losses: 2009 Chargers = Groundhog Day

Doesn't 2009 really feel like 2008? And 2007? As Chargers Fans we are Bill Murray's Groundhog Day character; living life over, and over, and over again. San Diego's samsara

At halftime of the Bolts contest at Arrowhead I sent the following text message:

I'm sorry but it should be 31-0 right now. I don't mean to complain......but 31-0.....defense looks alright though.

F*cking fans are never satisfied. A legitimate complaint though. The offense laid yet another egg on their opening drive.....three and out.....one minute and six seconds of futility on a Sunday morning. However, the offense got it going, played with a lead, and oh how the day became easier for the defense. But still......they should have been up 31-0 and that's worth complaining about because the Chiefs....errr, Dallas Texans came out and scored on their first drive of the second half and the faithful were left to inquire; "Are you F*cking serious? 20-7 now! Are you F*cking serious?".

Even Phillip Rivers agreed with my assessment of the scoring. From today's Union Tribune:

The Chargers scored a dominating 37-7 victory at Arrowhead Stadium, and the offense made some spectacular plays. But by Rivers' own admission, San Diego could have scored 50-something points against a faulty opponent that is now 1-6 and has lost all four of its home games.

Could have? SHOULD HAVE!!!

Beggars can't be choosers. We needed a win, we got a win, I'll shut the f*ck up.

What the hell is wrong with Chris Chambers? He catches like he's Renaldo Nehemiah.

Hey! Shawne Merriman was active and making tackles. Did you see the one where he went down the line of scrimmage, hurdled a player and made the tackle? Of course I saw it, that's why I'm asking you. 'Twas a good sign. If the Chargers are any good they should have blown out the Chiefs.....and they did.....so there's a chance they may get it together, yet.

Fouts and Emberg we're discussing LT's woes, attributing his failings to the line as well as the absence of Lorenzo Neal. Number 14 and Mr. "Oh, My!" pointed to a run that LT was stopped on and then lamented on LT's behalf how Lo Neal was no longer there to blow-up holes for the future Hall-of-Famer. Here's the problem though.......I watched Jacob Hester go into the hole, line his man up, and then drive him out of the picture......and LT didn't follow Hester's block but instead cut it back inside. I noticed this on another occasion as well. Just sayin'. Maybe Hester's not a wrecking ball but he doesn't ole his blocks.

The bells of criticism always ring loudest concerning our offensive line (and why shouldn't they when you have seven tries from inside the 5 rd line to punch it in and you can't) but here's something to consider: Marcus McNeal and Kris Dielman are pro-bowlers on the left side of the line. Which side do we generally run to? The left. So what's the problem? Is it all Hardwick's absence? I'm not prepared to begin breaking down tape so that I can be more accurate and pointed with my criticisms.......I'll just continue to complain haphazardly and assert that I could run this team better than Norv.

Editor's Notes:

• Is it poor form to change your FF team's name this late in the game? The Tila Tequila Choke Slam to Chris Chambers' Hands Hate The Football
• Raider Week. Laughing Out Loud
• (Photo Credits: San Diego Chargers: www.chargers.com)