Pats have no class?

[Rascal]

If it was anybody but LT saying it I would just laugh it off.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/playoffs06/news/story?id=2731727

It was bad enough losing to New England, but the way the Patriots reacted to their AFC divisional playoff win is what made LaDainian Tomlinson lose his cool.

Nate Kaeding's missed FG set off the Patriots celebration that set off the Chargers' mouths.The San Diego Chargers running back, upset that some Patriots were dancing on the Chargers logo at midfield after they had silenced the record crowd of 68,810 at Qualcomm Stadium, went after an unidentified Patriots player, yelling and pointing, and had to be restrained by a teammate and former Charger Reche Caldwell, who had a huge game for the Patriots.

"I would never react in that way. I was very upset," Tomlinson said. "When you go to the middle of our field and start doing the dance Shawne Merriman is known for, that is disrespectful. They showed no class and maybe that comes from the head coach."

Merriman, nicknamed "Lights Out," did a spasmodic dance to celebrate each of his NFL-high 17 sacks. Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers said he some Patriots pointing to the scoreboard, mimicking the dance, and stomping on the Chargers logo at midfield.

"I think what got LT, and I was right there, was just a little of the taunting," Rivers said, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune. "Hey, celebrate -- we'd have been sprinting on the field, too, I guarantee you. But it was a little finger pointing and I don't know where it came from."

"It was upsetting to see because they won three Super Bowls," Merriman said, according to the Boston Herald. "It's like a guy on a fast break in basketball and dunking the ball and getting excited. You've won three Super Bowls. You don't do that."


"When you go to the middle of our field and start doing the dance Shawne Merriman is known for, that is disrespectful. They showed no class and maybe that comes from the head coach."
-- LaDainian TomlinsonThe Patriots rallied from eight points down in the fourth quarter. Tom Brady threw a touchdown pass to Caldwell with under five minutes remaining, then executed a fake on a direct snap to running back Kevin Faulk that helped spring the tying two-point conversion. Steven Gostkowski added a field goal with 1:10 to play to give the Patriots a 24-21 lead, and Chargers kicker Nate Kaeding missed his 54-yard attempt to tie in the final seconds.
The bottom line: No matter how they responded to the win, the Patriots are headed to next week's AFC Championship Game in Indianapolis against the Colts.

"They won and they deserve a lot of credit," Rivers said, according to the Union-Tribune. "Personally I was disappointed in the way they handled winning. ... But that's neither here nor there. They're playing next week and we're not."

"We lost to a better team today," Tomlinson said. "Hopefully the next opportunity we have we'll learn something from this."

Tomlinson ran for 123 yards and two scores, and caught two passes for 64 yards in the loss.

The Patriots and Chargers are scheduled to meet again in Foxboro next season, and some Chargers already have the date circled.

"Every time I will play New England it will be a personal grudge," linebacker Shaun Phillips said, according to the Union-Tribune. "That was very classless. ... When we went in and beat their head in New England [last season] ... we did nothing but compliment them and say they were a good team. We would never disrespect a team like that."

At least one Patriots player did not think the lack of class was so one-sided.

"[The San Diego players] talked from the beginning to the end," linebacker Rosevelt Colvin said, according to the Union-Tribune. "We'll take the win."

[loborugger]

I dont get into the spastic dances. Which one has less class? The dude with the invented dance or the dude that imitates it? I have a lot of respect and admiration for LT. However, as much as he didnt like watching Pats do the Merriman dance, I dont like watching Merriman doing his spastic gyration after sacking Plummer or Cutler. I figure if you have a dance, you gotta figure someone is gonna mock your stupid dance when you dont play well.

[theAPAOps5]

Sour grapes. I think the classless one is Roid Merriman. He is the one who publicly said that he will send Jason Taylor a shirt and popcorn to watch the playoffs at home. He is the one who is going to have the NFL change its criteria for defensive/offensive player of the year and other awards to exclude cheats who get busted for steroids. He is the one who should be flagged for taunting when he does his gay dance.

I especially like this quote from the cheat:

"It was upsetting to see because they won three Super Bowls," Merriman said, according to the Boston Herald. "It's like a guy on a fast break in basketball and dunking the ball and getting excited. You've won three Super Bowls. You don't do that."

Why don't you take your own advise and act with some class after a sack. Its the same thing as a dunk on a fast break. Listening to this whining makes the Choke job all that more entertaining.

[azbroncfan]

Just some sore losers who need to vent after a failure of a season. Rivers is one of the biggest whinning players in the league, does he forget his taunting after the denver game. Choke job couldn't of happened to a nicer group of players.

[Spider]

Lights out baby ........
with that said , if the Colts D shows up like it has done all Post season , pats will have their hands full ............ Colts + Saints SB ?

[Garcia Bronco]

LT is an asshole for spouting that garbage

"When you go to the middle of our field and start doing the dance Shawne Merriman is known for, that is disrespectful. They showed no class and maybe that comes from the head coach."
-- LaDainian Tomlinson

What a jackass.

[rbackfactory80]

Belichick is a d***head, that much is for sure.

[theAPAOps5]

I was over reading on bolttalk.com they are in full on implosion mode right now.

[rbackfactory80]

[QUOTE=ApaOps5;1445091]Sour grapes. I think the classless one is Roid Merriman. He is the one who publicly said that he will send Jason Taylor a shirt and popcorn to watch the playoffs at home. He is the one who is going to have the NFL change its criteria for defensive/offensive player of the year and other awards to exclude cheats who get busted for steroids. He is the one who should be flagged for taunting when he does his gay dance.

If Roidboy sent me anything that had to be ingested I would send it to the league.

[DBroncos4life]

**** Merriman

[Spider]

all Jason Taylor needs to do is google some golf courses around where Merriman lives , with directions and e mail them to Roid boy ............

[theAPAOps5]

Or photo copy his Defensive player of the year award and then write "Lights Out" on it.

[Garcia Bronco]

Loser Tomlinson

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBy2pA-j9Zc

[gunns]

I don't believe LT needed to say anything. The Pats are increasingly showing what a classless team they really are. Brady goes off if his team is losing, as if it's his birth right to win every game. I remember his anger last year at Lynch when Lynch was in his face the whole game. Also he goes "Marino" on his teammates during games they are losing when his play has been less than spectacular this year. Then the coach last week. And the TO type behavior yesterday. LT should have kept his frustration silent, it was really with his own team.

[Garcia Bronco]

I don't believe LT needed to say anything. The Pats are increasingly showing what a classless team they really are. Brady goes off if his team is losing, as if it's his birth right to win every game. I remember his anger last year at Lynch when Lynch was in his face the whole game. Also he goes "Marino" on his teammates during games they are losing when his play has been less than spectacular this year. Then the coach last week. And the TO type behavior yesterday. LT should have kept his frustration silent, it was really with his own team.

I hear you...but Brady has three Super Bowl rings...if he thinks he needs to yell at his players then so be it. The classless team last night was clearly the Chargers. Personal fouls, stupid dances, and a classless show of disrespect by LT2 shoving Pat's players after he and his team got beat.

[Spider]

yeah I didnt understand that head but ........... completely stupid

[55CrushEm]

Lights out baby ........
with that said , if the Colts D shows up like it has done all Post season , pats will have their hands full ............ Colts + Saints SB ?

God, I hope so. Honestly, the thought of the Pats going to/winning another Superbowl will honestly make me sick to my stomach.

[Garcia Bronco]

yeah I didnt understand that head but ........... completely stupid

With that kind of grabage, you could tell the Chargers thought all they had to do was show up

[Garcia Bronco]

I am still pulling for the Saints, but I don't care if New England wins

[Play2win]

Belichick is an Assh0le and the Pats have always been classless, its just the media has been bowing down to them for so long, the media deflects and defracts and spin, spin, spins until they build the pats up to something they are not.

Marsha Brady is a finger pointing crybaby. (S)he points his finger by what he say, and he also physically points his finger at people, mocking them on the field.

Nothing worse than a finger pointer (in either way), especially if they are a crybaby, to boot...

[watermock]

You should only pray we could get a back that great.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eH7QR7NWKLU&mode=related&search=

[Barry Ramey]

Actually, the more I think about it, there may be more to this. If I remember correctly, after the Chargers beat the Pats last year in a game, I don't remember exactly, but Marty said something about the Pats that they didn't like, especially Brady. I don't remember what he said, I think he was critiquing their team or something and I remember Brady saying something like "coach your team and let us worry about our own team" or words to that effect. Does anyone else remember that?

[Master___Pain]

Hey LT, if you are frusterated about how YOUR team played, why not let Eric Parker, McCree and Florence know about it rather than acting like a two year old who had a lolipop taken from them? I lost a lot of respect for LT after that. His team has done plenty of taunting, celebrating, etc that has rubbed others the wrong way yet you don't heat the superstars from those teams crying like a girl with a skinned knee.

[55CrushEm]

I don't believe LT needed to say anything. The Pats are increasingly showing what a classless team they really are. Brady goes off if his team is losing, as if it's his birth right to win every game. I remember his anger last year at Lynch when Lynch was in his face the whole game. Also he goes "Marino" on his teammates during games they are losing when his play has been less than spectacular this year. Then the coach last week. And the TO type behavior yesterday. LT should have kept his frustration silent, it was really with his own team.

Totally agree with you, Gunns. The fans up here, and everyone around truly believes that they should go 19-0 every season. It's ALWAYS been this way. After any Pats loss, they NEVER give the other team credit. It's always, "Well, we didn't play well. We gave it away.....blah, blah."

After we spanked the Pats in week 3 this year, the local news was interviewing fans coming out of the Gillette....one drunk turd was saying, "Man, I just don't get it when we lose. We lose to these teams we should beat. Man, we have Brady and Belichick.....we shouldn't lose a game."

[Play2win]

New England wins one more and the media will be saying they are twice as good as the Broncos ever were.

F-That!! New England needs to go DOWWWNNNNNN!!!!!!!!

[55CrushEm]

Belichick is an Assh0le and the Pats have always been classless, its just the media has been bowing down to them for so long, the media deflects and defracts and spin, spin, spins until they build the pats up to something they are not.

Marsha Brady is a finger pointing crybaby. (S)he points his finger by what he say, and he also physically points his finger at people, mocking them on the field.

Nothing worse than a finger pointer (in either way), especially if they are a crybaby, to boot...

Yep....and don't forget when Belichick tried to hold Marvin Harrison to prevent him from running back on the field during a play in which he ran out on the Pats sideline......

Yeah, Belichick is a a-hole.....no doubt.

[Barry Ramey]

If the Chargers are looking for a goat, start with Florence. What was that guy thinking? Idiot!

[cabronco]

I like LT, but maybe he should of channeled his anger some where else. Like on his team mate # 5? who after stopping a Pats drive head butted Ben Watson I believe it was, like a spaz and gave the Pats an easy 3 pts that eventually cost them the game. Dumb !

[brother love]

If you don't like it then win the football game chumps!

[Rascal]

Actually, the more I think about it, there may be more to this. If I remember correctly, after the Chargers beat the Pats last year in a game, I don't remember exactly, but Marty said something about the Pats that they didn't like, especially Brady. I don't remember what he said, I think he was critiquing their team or something and I remember Brady saying something like "coach your team and let us worry about our own team" or words to that effect. Does anyone else remember that?

Yeah I remember something along those lines.

[Orange_Beard]

When Phillis was here and lead the charges down for the go ahead score, He ran over to the South Stands and did the "I can't hear hand gesture to the crowd",

So F him. He was taunting me- Nice game pussy.

[Jason in LA]

I'm glad that the Chargers lost, and I'll be happy if the Pats lose next week. But I'll agree that the Pats have no class. It's never talked about because they won so much and they have the golden boy. But they taunted the Eagles a lot during the Super Bowl. They did they Eagles bird dance during the game, and then after the final drive when they stopped the Eagles. I wouldn't consider the Eagles dance as taunting, or classless. Not like Merriman's dance. Nobody said anything about the Pats being classless after that game.

[Spider]

i cant believe the turn around in the Colts D , Saints should go , I dont like how the saints D gives up the Big Play , with that said there is something phony about Da Bears .....
I think Reggie Bush will shred them , I have no reasons or stats for this , just a gut feeling .......

[sirhcyennek81]

Actually, the more I think about it, there may be more to this. If I remember correctly, after the Chargers beat the Pats last year in a game, I don't remember exactly, but Marty said something about the Pats that they didn't like, especially Brady. I don't remember what he said, I think he was critiquing their team or something and I remember Brady saying something like "coach your team and let us worry about our own team" or words to that effect. Does anyone else remember that?


I do. Marty basically said they were nicked up and not the same team that won superbowls. Brady got his panties in a twist over nothing.


:Broncos:

[Jason in LA]

Actually, the more I think about it, there may be more to this. If I remember correctly, after the Chargers beat the Pats last year in a game, I don't remember exactly, but Marty said something about the Pats that they didn't like, especially Brady. I don't remember what he said, I think he was critiquing their team or something and I remember Brady saying something like "coach your team and let us worry about our own team" or words to that effect. Does anyone else remember that?


I remember that, and I remember a lot of us questioning why Brady was so mad about the comments. Marty made a fair comment about the Pats. I think he said that they had lost some key players to free agency, which is why they were struggling. Wasn't disrespectfull in any way. But Brady took it as disrespect, and showed his lack of class by calling out Marty.

[Rock Chalk]

I hear you...but Brady has three Super Bowl rings...if he thinks he needs to yell at his players then so be it. The classless team last night was clearly the Chargers. Personal fouls, stupid dances, and a classless show of disrespect by LT2 shoving Pat's players after he and his team got beat.

Dont be a moron. LT shoved the Pats players after they were taunting his team.

What would you expect the Broncos to do if we had just been beat and they were taunting the team on the Broncos logo in midfield (even though we dont put our logo there)?

That was classless on their part. Merriman is a piece of ****, dont get me wrong, but LT was right in shoving. The Patriots stole one yesterday, at least that is what the Boston papers should say after the gift wraps they got by the Chargers. I mean, I think the better team lost.

Hell, thats all I heard last year when the Patriots got their asses beat in Denver. How the better team lost and how we stole one.

Same god damn situation in my mind.

[Los Broncos]

all Jason Taylor needs to do is google some golf courses around where Merriman lives , with directions and e mail them to Roid boy ............

LOL

[Dedhed]

Nothing makes me happier than completely owning Brady and Belichick.

[ro_50]

LT should've not said those things. The emotions got the best of him after the game.

I don't think this a big deal but I find it funny that Roid-rager can do his spasmic dances but when the other team wins the game and does it in front of you, then he say that's classless.

He just needs to shut up and pop his pills w/ his boy Bonds.

Chargers are doing so much talking for a team that fumbled the game away (the Pats did play great to come back and win BTW.

They should just shut their traps and move on to the offseason and get ready for '07.

What whiny babies.

But I do believe there is something to this thing about the Pats being classless.

Remember Bill after their regular season game against the Jets and Eric Mangini, he didn't even shake his hand.

You know, as a lifelong San Antonio Spurs fan, people have drawn comparisions between the Pats and Spurs for the way they go about themselves.

When it comes to organization and winning, the Pats are right there w/ the Spurs but when it comes to being classy and respectful, THEY DO NOT HOLD A CANDLE TO THE WAY THE SPURS.

You would never see TD, Manu or TP do the things the Pats players did after the game.

[azbroncfan]

Class is overrated especially in pro football. Quit whinning you are highly and overpaid professionals. Grow some thicker skin.

[elsid13]

Gee whiz LT, don't like, then next team make sure your teammates deliver.

I am so sick of hearing/reading about "respect" and all that crap, it ****ing football game, and end of the day everyone goes home and everyone on the team is getting a heck of a lot of money. Grow Up.

[-Slap-]

Actually, the more I think about it, there may be more to this. If I remember correctly, after the Chargers beat the Pats last year in a game, I don't remember exactly, but Marty said something about the Pats that they didn't like, especially Brady. I don't remember what he said, I think he was critiquing their team or something and I remember Brady saying something like "coach your team and let us worry about our own team" or words to that effect. Does anyone else remember that?

I do. I also remember the Chargers talking a gang of **** walking off the field after they broke New England's 21 game home winning streak with that beat down.

[24champ]

Hilarious!
http://www.profootballtalk.com/LTBaby.jpg

[Garcia Bronco]

"Dont be a moron. LT shoved the Pats players after they were taunting his team.

What would you expect the Broncos to do if we had just been beat and they were taunting the team on the Broncos logo in midfield (even though we dont put our logo there)?"

If you don't want the other team to celebrate after the game, then make sure they don't have anything to celebrate about.

"That was classless on their part. Merriman is a piece of ****, dont get me wrong, but LT was right in shoving. The Patriots stole one yesterday, at least that is what the Boston papers should say after the gift wraps they got by the Chargers. I mean, I think the better team lost."

I don't think they stole one at all, with all the bad calls and favors the Bolts got...they were lucky to be in the game. He was classless for shoving players after he got beat. He should have just headed on to the locker room to clean out his locker.

[/QUOTE]

[PatsWin2002]

:~ohyah!:

http://photos.signonsandiego.com/gallery1.5/albums/training-camp/UTI0784410_1.jpg

[24champ]

Those classy chargers...


"[Bleep] New England and their team," suggested cornerback Drayton Florence. Florence then said to the collection of onlookers in the hallway. "Get the look of shock off your faces. Don't be shocked. We beat your [butt]."

http://www.projo.com/patriots/content/projo_20051003_03pats.8ae0256.html

[Billy Clyde Puckett]

What was the deal about Belly turning off the NFL Network mike at the post game news conference? Just heard a quick reference to it on the radio this AM.

[PatsWin2002]

Here's some quotes from when SD beat us in Foxboro and ended our streak. See, this is a factor...and stuff the players don't forget:

http://www.projo.com/patriots/content/projo_20051003_03pats.8ae0256.html

FOXBORO -- One after the other, sweaty, smiling members of the San Diego Chargers walked through the massive concrete artery that leads to the visitors locker room in Gillette Stadium.

As they walked, tearing grass-stained tape from their hands, they gloated aloud about their just-finished, 41-17 hammering of the New England Patriots.

"That's a [butt]-whipping," said defensive coordinator Wade Phillips.

"21-1, now," tackle Leander Jordan announced, referring to the Patriots' punctured 21-game home winning streak.

"[Bleep] New England and their team," suggested cornerback Drayton Florence. Florence then said to the collection of onlookers in the hallway. "Get the look of shock off your faces. Don't be shocked. We beat your [butt]."

[-Slap-]

"[Bleep] New England and their team,"

I think when your name is Drayton Florence, which literally translates to 'gay man in the flowers', you talk a little extra tough just because.

[jonny1]

What goes around comes around . . .

I definitely remember Rivers doing that "I can't hear you" gesture against the Broncos, and didn't he do a mile-high salute also?

Don't give it if you can't take it.

[-Slap-]

What goes around comes around . . .

I definitely remember Rivers doing that "I can't hear you" gesture against the Broncos, and didn't he do a mile-high salute also?

Don't give it if you can't take it.

Good point. Once you factor in Merriman, Rivermouth and some of their DBs, the Chargers have one of the trashtalkingest teams in football. LT's throwing rocks from a glass house.

[PatsWin2002]

Good point. Once you factor in Merriman, Rivermouth and some of their DBs, the Chargers have one of the trashtalkingest teams in football. LT's throwing rocks from a glass house.

That's all I'm saying. By LT saying anything all he can do is tarnish his good name. He'll get a pass from almost everyone on this one, but he needs to separate himself from the assclown.

The Patriots have been smart enough to not employ any Merriman-types. This is what happens when you let your players give bulletin board material to the other team. That's why BB is such a boring robot most of the time and has everyone else to follow suit. Only say good things and keep the negative crap to yourself or behind closed doors.

[TailgateNut]

What goes around comes around . . .

I definitely remember Rivers doing that "I can't hear you" gesture against the Broncos, and didn't he do a mile-high salute also?

Don't give it if you can't take it.

Amen, brother. Karma sucks! **** Rivers and Marty!

[Barry Ramey]

Looks like LT should have a talk to his own guys about showing class.

[Jason in LA]

That's all I'm saying. By LT saying anything all he can do is tarnish his good name. He'll get a pass from almost everyone on this one, but he needs to separate himself from the assclown.

The Patriots have been smart enough to not employ any Merriman-types. This is what happens when you let your players give bulletin board material to the other team. That's why BB is such a boring robot most of the time and has everyone else to follow suit. Only say good things and keep the negative crap to yourself or behind closed doors.

Did you see the Pats act when they beat the Eagles in the Super Bowl? That was classless. Pats were doing the Eagles dance during the game, and they did the dance when they made big plays.

Lets bottom line this. Both teams have classless members.

[Willynowei]

If the Pats came into Denver and beat us, and proceeded to Dance at midfield on the Denver logo, with the mile high salute mixed in. And if Rod Smith charged out there yelling.

Would that make Rod Classless?

No question, Merriman's dance is a joke, Rivers should keep his mouth shut and so should the rest of the Chargers. But LT's outburst is totally understandable after the loss, he should be frustrated. Anyone who isn't pissed off after that game isn't a competitor. I hate the chargers, but i wish LT were a bronco.

[skpac1001]

Its always amusing when someone says that they themselves are classy, especially when they follow it up by insulting someone else's class. Its like bragging about how you are more modest then someone else.
And when did football become a class sport? Its nice when it naturally shows up in someone, but its not required and is pretty empty when forced. I dont check to make sure DE's are keeping thier pinky up when rounding the corner to kill a qb, and I am sure LT doesnt care if Merriman chews his steriods with his mouth open (he likes to mix up injectables and tablets to lessen bordom).

[elsid13]

Did you see the Pats act when they beat the Eagles in the Super Bowl? That was classless. Pats were doing the Eagles dance during the game, and they did the dance when they made big plays.

Lets bottom line this. Both teams have classless members.

Let be fair, EVERY team is the league has it share of classless members.

[Finger Roll]

He's right it was classless. When the patiots lose they make excuses and when they win they act like a bunch of 8th graders

[gunns]

I hear you...but Brady has three Super Bowl rings...if he thinks he needs to yell at his players then so be it. The classless team last night was clearly the Chargers. Personal fouls, stupid dances, and a classless show of disrespect by LT2 shoving Pat's players after he and his team got beat.

Regardless of what the media tries to portray, Brady got those rings as a team, not by himself. He needs to be accountable for his own play before he starts going off on the rest of the team.

[theAPAOps5]

There is no I in class but there is an ass!

[gunns]

Let be fair, EVERY team is the league has it share of classless members.

Been a fan for 36 years and NEVER, not even with the Raiders, have I seen such classlessness as with the Pats fans. Patswin is truly an exception to the rule. Yes every team does have it's classless fans, but not to the extent of the Pat fans.

[BroncoBuff]

Actually, the more I think about it, there may be more to this. If I remember correctly, after the Chargers beat the Pats last year in a game, I don't remember exactly, but Marty said something about the Pats that they didn't like, especially Brady. I don't remember what he said, I think he was critiquing their team or something and I remember Brady saying something like "coach your team and let us worry about our own team" or words to that effect. Does anyone else remember that?

Damn .... you're right. Good memory. I think Marty opined that they should have done something differently in the game - a strategy or play-calling thing. That spat came when NE was really hitting their rock-bottom last year.

[TailgateNut]

Been a fan for 36 years and NEVER, not even with the Raiders, have I seen such classlessness as with the Pats fans. Patswin is truly an exception to the rule. Yes every team does have it's classless fans, but not to the extent of the Pat fans.

I beg to differ. Although we like to think the Raiderfans are the worst, I vote for the Eagles fans as being the worst I've encountered. They are the bottom of the scum bucket! Haven't had any bad encounters with patsfan yet.

[BroncoBuff]

I'd like to see a replay of what the Pats did ... it's 3 hours to NFL Total Access. I'll have an opinion then ...

But LT was understandably really pissed. The Bolts were supposed to go all the way, remember, and LT was fresh off the ice-water splash of that dream-kill when he said this.

[boltaneer]

Damn .... you're right. Good memory. I think Marty opined that they should have done something differently in the game - a strategy or play-calling thing. That spat came when NE was really hitting their rock-bottom last year.

Marty didn't say anything of the sort. He mentioned that the Patriots had a lot of injuries and that might have played a factor in the game. Nothing derogitory at all.

[~Crash~]

Hey LT, if you are frusterated about how YOUR team played, why not let Eric Parker, McCree and Florence know about it rather than acting like a two year old who had a lolipop taken from them? I lost a lot of respect for LT after that. His team has done plenty of taunting, celebrating, etc that has rubbed others the wrong way yet you don't heat the superstars from those teams crying like a girl with a skinned knee.


I think what got LT, and I was right there, was just a little of the taunting," Rivers said,

What a Putz rivers is he was tunting all of Mile Highs fans!! and now all of there crapy fans show over and over rivers puting his hand to his ears !! F#ck him and his team mates for that matter there whole fake fan base !!!

[BroncoBuff]

Marty didn't say anything of the sort. He mentioned that the Patriots had a lot of injuries and that might have played a factor in the game. Nothing derogitory at all.

Could be ... I just recall that I halfway agreed with Brady, that Marty shouldn't have been kibbutzing from the winner's chair...

[TailgateNut]

I think what got LT, and I was right there, was just a little of the taunting," Rivers said,

What a Putz rivers is he was tunting all of Mile Highs fans!! and now all of there crapy fans show over and over rivers puting his hand to his ears !! F#ck him and his team mates for that matter there whole fake fan base !!!

TATA! that's the attitude!

[Bronx33]

**** Merriman


Exactly he brought this crap on himself this is just a little way for the players to let him know they don't like what he did to their great sport by pissing on in. You don't see LT saying anything about that as his name goes in the record books (this year) i wonder how LT would feel about some kid breaking his records in a few years (and they did it) with the help of roids. I would bet his tune would change mighty fast and have an opinion fact is his pussy got hurt last night everybody on the planet was saying they would win it all and he believed it. I lost some respect so LT last night he had the chance to take the high road and picked throwing a tantrum instead.

[Bronx33]

I found this...


What you fail to mention in your absurdly one-sided account of the “celebration” was the complete lack of sportsmanship by the Chargers throughout the entire game. The best seen example was the unsportsmanlike conduct on Drayton Florence right in front of the line judge, erasing what would have been a 4th-and-15. A head butt right in front of the ref? That was just the most obvious. Chargers players were jawing the entire game, which Roosevelt Colvin discussed in his post game interview. Even on the Chargers’ last drive down the field, as they were rushing to spike the ball and desperately needed every yard they could get, San Diego lineman were jawing and shoving New England lineman well after the whistle. Combine all of that with LT’s little saunter into the end zone on his touchdown run around the left end, and what you are left with is a very classless, to use LT’s terms, San Diego team. Yes, the Patriots celebration was out of character and inappropriate, but let’s not pretend that it was unprovoked.

[Archie]

Lights out baby ........
with that said , if the Colts D shows up like it has done all Post season , pats will have their hands full ............ Colts + Saints SB ?


That's what I predicted in my "Annual Playoff Picks thread". :)

[Bronx33]

LT acting like a two year old, sure hes sore and pissed but everybody can agree (LT did not handle this like a man) end of story.

http://photos.signonsandiego.com/gallery1.5/albums/070114ne-playoff/KC_ChargersNE267167x1190c.jpg

[azbroncfan]

Chargers win biggest whiner award for the 2006 season.

[Bronx33]

After reading this thread i can truthfully say (most bolts fans) do not have a freaking clue how to handle having a good team. (simply ****** amazing) it's like a bunch of mini LTs with a touch of marty chokenhiemer, really though! it's like a cookie cutter was passed out with season tickets. (how to be a fan 101 by the choke master)

http://forums.bolttalk.net/showthread.php?t=5910

[PatsWin2002]

Allow me to add this:

Shawne Merriman @ Chargers Rally Jan 10th
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[Jason in LA]

I found this...


What you fail to mention in your absurdly one-sided account of the “celebration” was the complete lack of sportsmanship by the Chargers throughout the entire game. The best seen example was the unsportsmanlike conduct on Drayton Florence right in front of the line judge, erasing what would have been a 4th-and-15. A head butt right in front of the ref? That was just the most obvious. Chargers players were jawing the entire game, which Roosevelt Colvin discussed in his post game interview. Even on the Chargers’ last drive down the field, as they were rushing to spike the ball and desperately needed every yard they could get, San Diego lineman were jawing and shoving New England lineman well after the whistle. Combine all of that with LT’s little saunter into the end zone on his touchdown run around the left end, and what you are left with is a very classless, to use LT’s terms, San Diego team. Yes, the Patriots celebration was out of character and inappropriate, but let’s not pretend that it was unprovoked.

I agree with this, except for the last sentence. That celebration was not out of character for the Pats. Nobody has ever called them out for it.

[Garcia Bronco]

"I'm gonna hit Tom Brady in his mouth"

"brady sucks!"


Wow....what a jerk. The NFL should fine him. :
)

[Paladin]

Pats are classless. Chuggers are classless. Only the Broncos are genuinely humble and gentlemanly at all times. (!)

Rivers was taunting the Denver fans. That is what makes him so classless. I was absolutely thrilled that he had a sh*tty day yesterday. May he have many more. Freaking twerp.

[Bronx33]

Any bets this clown drops off the earth as an NFL player, his acts this year have forced his team to hump the pooch, he knows the truth but can he deal with it. (That clip was classless) (iam going to hit him in da mouth)? kinda lets one know where there fans get this mindset. First class idiot bar none

[Bronx33]

I agree with this, except for the last sentence. That celebration was not out of character for the Pats. Nobody has ever called them out for it.


I think the poster was trying to be classy. (go figure)

[Billy Clyde Puckett]

"I'm gonna hit Tom Brady in his mouth"

"brady sucks!"


Wow....what a jerk. The NFL should fine him. :
)

Looks like TO is his mentor.

[Bronx33]

Charger fans even question Belichik marrital status as a test for (class)? All i can say is charger fans you are doing what LT did and that is whining like b**** and making excuses.


You mean like the fact that he has been named in a divorce suit-- Belichik has had a 20 YEAR affair with a married woman while he was married to his wife.

The suit isn't for alienation of affection (Does that exist anymore?). The court wants to know how much money he gives his honey...

He's been separated from his wife for two years; dating a sports commentator; and at least one of his kids seems to be feeling the effects....

CLASS ACT!

[Garcia Bronco]

Looks like TO is his mentor.

:)

What a miserable human being Shawn Lights Out Merryman is

[Sassy]

Hey...you don't want the Pats to celebrate on your field...WIN THE GAME!

[Garcia Bronco]

Charger fans even question Belichik marrital status as a test for (class)? All i can say is charger fans you are doing what LT did and that is whining like b**** and making excuses.


You mean like the fact that he has been named in a divorce suit-- Belichik has had a 20 YEAR affair with a married woman while he was married to his wife.

The suit isn't for alienation of affection (Does that exist anymore?). The court wants to know how much money he gives his honey...

He's been separated from his wife for two years; dating a sports commentator; and at least one of his kids seems to be feeling the effects....

CLASS ACT!

They are truly worse than Raiders Fans now.

[elsid13]

They are truly worse than Raiders Fans now.

Til, this year most of them were Raider fans

[Bronx33]

Til, this year most of them were Raider fans


TO ***in CHE"

[Bronx33]

Wow! one can join bolts talk (but you can't post) LMAO! sack it up bolt nation! be a man! like LT wasn't your just sending a pathetic message as a fan base.

[Regency]

The patsie fans still don't give us any credit for last year's win....this is in response to an ESPN article today from a pats fan.


Mark:

I read your article, in the title of this e-mail, and found it to be very interesting, and informative.

However, I would like to clarify one sentence that you wrote.

This one.

"Now Belichick's team, a three-time Super Bowl entry, comes off looking like it's so shocked to win a playoff game that it barely knows what to do. "

Winning this game goes a lot deeper, for Patriot players and all Patriot fans. It meant more than just beating the Chargers and advancing onto the AFC Championship game.

It goes back to last year's divisional playoff, in Denver, a game in which the Pats lost under very unusual circumstances.

The Pats played very poorly in that game, made several mistakes, and even at that, they outplayed the Broncos, for the most part.

But coupled with their errors came a couple of very important official's decisions that went against them.

One a very bad call against the Patriots for pass interference which was no where near interference, setting up a Bronco Touchdown.

And, the officials refusal to see the ball go in and out of the end zone on Champ Bailey's interception, and return, which would have given the ball back to the Patriots.

Those two decisions cost the Patriots the game.

Yes, they have no one to blame but themselves, but those two decisions put the frosting on the cake for the Broncos.

Since that game, it has eaten at the insides of, not just us, the fans, but of the players who were involved in that game, and of course the coaches and management.

The Patriots had something to prove, and they waited, and waited, knowing that the day would come.

It came yesterday, In San Diego.

Hence, a very un-patriotic like celebration.

And I, for one, see nothing wrong with it.

In fact, if you care to take the time, you will find a video of Merriman, at their rally, saying he was going to punch Brady in the mouth, followed by choruses of "Brady Sucks, Brady Sucks."

So, if LT wants to discuss "UN-class" he should begin at home first.

Just clearing the air a little.

[broncofan2438]

Oh my gosh i have been waiting all day to get home from work to write on this board! Wow thats all i can say. To all you Charger fans SUCK A FAT ONE! You guys blew it!!! Balme it on Marty Chokenheimer or Mcree, or your receivers or whoever you want to, you guys stank it up again. I think it was put best when Colin Cowheard said, "The Chargers were pathetic"

[Bronx33]

The patsie fans still don't give us any credit for last year's win....this is in response to an ESPN article today from a pats fan.


Mark:

I read your article, in the title of this e-mail, and found it to be very interesting, and informative.

However, I would like to clarify one sentence that you wrote.

This one.

"Now Belichick's team, a three-time Super Bowl entry, comes off looking like it's so shocked to win a playoff game that it barely knows what to do. "

Winning this game goes a lot deeper, for Patriot players and all Patriot fans. It meant more than just beating the Chargers and advancing onto the AFC Championship game.

It goes back to last year's divisional playoff, in Denver, a game in which the Pats lost under very unusual circumstances.

The Pats played very poorly in that game, made several mistakes, and even at that, they outplayed the Broncos, for the most part.

But coupled with their errors came a couple of very important official's decisions that went against them.

One a very bad call against the Patriots for pass interference which was no where near interference, setting up a Bronco Touchdown.

And, the officials refusal to see the ball go in and out of the end zone on Champ Bailey's interception, and return, which would have given the ball back to the Patriots.

Those two decisions cost the Patriots the game.

Yes, they have no one to blame but themselves, but those two decisions put the frosting on the cake for the Broncos.

Since that game, it has eaten at the insides of, not just us, the fans, but of the players who were involved in that game, and of course the coaches and management.

The Patriots had something to prove, and they waited, and waited, knowing that the day would come.

It came yesterday, In San Diego.

Hence, a very un-patriotic like celebration.

And I, for one, see nothing wrong with it.

In fact, if you care to take the time, you will find a video of Merriman, at their rally, saying he was going to punch Brady in the mouth, followed by choruses of "Brady Sucks, Brady Sucks."

So, if LT wants to discuss "UN-class" he should begin at home first.

Just clearing the air a little.


'
There fans do (an that's all that matters) screw some chowder smellin sports fan.

[Master___Pain]

This whole thing about LT is talking about how he has class reminds me of Husker fans, repeatedly, telling anyone that will listen how classy their fan base is. It's not classy to tell people how classy you are.

[elsid13]

:)

What a miserable human being Shawn Lights Out Merryman is

You just hate him because he a terp :approve:

[Bronx33]

This whole thing about LT is talking about how he has class reminds me of Husker fans, repeatedly, telling anyone that will listen how classy their fan base is. It's not classy to tell people how classy you are.



But the resemblance is uncanny (did you even read the chugger site?) they are out of control.

[broncofan2438]

F the chuggers, hey at least most of their fans still have the tags on their jerseys, they can return them for full refund.

[elsid13]

This whole thing about LT is talking about how he has class reminds me of Husker fans, repeatedly, telling anyone that will listen how classy their fan base is. It's not classy to tell people how classy you are.

IF you tell the same lie enough time and repeat over and over, some of folks start to believe it. Exhibit A - the Tobacco companies and smoking doesn't cause cancer. Exhibit B- Chugger Fans who claim they were 20 year fans. Exhibit C Marty is a good coach.

[broncofan2438]

Maybe if LT had a edjimication he might find out that his dumb s.h.i.t pack your bags coach will never be a coach like Bellicheck

[Boogerboots]

Loser Tomlinson

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBy2pA-j9Zc

"I am a very classy person...." - L.T.

Funny... usually classy people don't have to call themselves "classy".

And I dunno what Marty did to piss off the football gods but I guess his debt should be paid off after that one on Sunday.
Damn that gotta hurt!!
http://www.cantstopthebleeding.com/img/marty1120.jpg

[Cito Pelon]

Gee whiz LT, don't like, then next team make sure your teammates deliver.

I am so sick of hearing/reading about "respect" and all that crap, it ****ing football game, and end of the day everyone goes home and everyone on the team is getting a heck of a lot of money. Grow Up.

So you figure playing hard and winning is all about money and looking forward to going home after a loss? Come on . . . guys that play for pride is what you want on your team. I don't have a big, sneering problem at all with what LT2 did. He didn't want guys celebrating on his logo, he went in and busted it up, I don't see the big problem with that.

[theAPAOps5]

Calling yourself classy is like an oxymoron, truly classy people don't call themselves classy!


Shawne Merriman is a punk little cheat. The more I see him the more I think he is scumbag.

[Cito Pelon]

What goes around comes around . . .

I definitely remember Rivers doing that "I can't hear you" gesture against the Broncos, and didn't he do a mile-high salute also?

Don't give it if you can't take it.

Sure, what goes around comes around. NE probably felt goood about rubbing it in, as did the Chargers earlier in the year. LT2 didn't like it and wasn't going to walk away from it, I don't have a huge problem with that.

[theAPAOps5]

I will give LT2 a pass I really do think he is a class act and I like his passion. I do take issue with him getting upset over a classless teammate like Merriman who does a stupid dance after every sack. That is just as classless.

[-Slap-]

http://www.cantstopthebleeding.com/img/marty1120.jpg

Whoa. The "Gentlemen, find that gleam" speech.

^5

[BroncoBuff]

LT acting like a two year old, sure hes sore and pissed but everybody can agree (LT did not handle this like a man) end of story.

Okay - end of story, I agree.

But LT, in fact, IS a very classy guy and has been since TCU and before. Cut him a break at this moment in his life ... remember, like most of the rest of football America, he thought they were going all the way.

And although they're on the same team, don't lump a class-act like LT in with scumbag Shawne.

[Muddled]

What a non story after his team absolutely collapsed on him and he wasn't given the chance to help them out, he lost his head a bit, no biggie. He should start a support group with Bailey for great players with, ehem, less great teammates costing them a chance to win anything in their all world season.

[Garcia Bronco]

The Chargers should bench him for 4 games :)

[boltaneer]

The Chargers should bench him for 4 games :)

They will...




in preseason. ;)

[400HZ]

LT got pissed off at Pat players mocking his team after a heart breaking loss. Ya, he's definetely has absolutely no class.

This is a retarded thread.

Funny side note:

I just got home from the Boys and Girls Club. My wife sponsors a few kids there, and I went along with her since I had the day off. One of her kids was talking about how much fun she had at the game last night. Since most of the kids there come from dirt poor families, I asked her how she got tickets. Her and her sister got tickets courtesy of the "21 Club." It's a program that LT and his wife run where they bring underpriveledged kids to Charger games. The girls also got to go to a game last year, and LT and his wife took all 30some of the kids out to dinner after the game.

I'll try and get you their phone number. You can call them up and explain what an unclassy prick LT is.

[boltaneer]

LT got pissed off at Pat players mocking his team after a heart breaking loss. Ya, he's definetely has absolutely no class.

This is a retarded thread.

Funny side note:

I just got home from the Boys and Girls Club. My wife sponsors a few kids there, and I went along with her since I had the day off. One of her kids was talking about how much fun she had at the game last night. Since most of the kids there come from dirt poor families, I asked her how she got tickets. Her and her sister got tickets courtesy of the "21 Club." It's a program that LT and his wife run where they bring underpriveledged kids to Charger games. The girls also got to go to a game last year, and LT and his wife took all 30some of the kids out to dinner after the game.

I'll try and get you their phone number. You can call them up and explain what an unclassy prick LT is.

Don't bother.

For the ones here feel that LT is a prick, they don't know what class really is.

Some people are taking this opportunity to bash LT because it's probably going to be the only chance they'll ever get.

[elsid13]

So you figure playing hard and winning is all about money and looking forward to going home after a loss? Come on . . . guys that play for pride is what you want on your team. I don't have a big, sneering problem at all with what LT2 did. He didn't want guys celebrating on his logo, he went in and busted it up, I don't see the big problem with that.

When I wrote "gets to go home", I meant no one dies. Let put the thing in perspective, it a game were grown men get paid a lot of money, it not life and death contest.

I very sick of hearing professional athletes talk about respect, and how because someone is dancing at mid field on logo it somehow means something important. IT doesn't mean crap. As professional he needs to walk away and understand that in the end of the day it is a game. LT was anger because they lost fine, but let not turn what the Patriot did into of the greatest insults to mankind.

[elsid13]

Don't bother.

For the ones here feel that LT is a prick, they don't know what class really is.

Some people are taking this opportunity to bash LT because it's probably going to be the only chance they'll ever get.

So you would had no problem if one of the broncos, like Rod Smith, had went after Rivers for making the mocking jester of mile high salute to the fans at Mile High???

[epicSocialism4tw]

Some people are taking this opportunity to bash LT because it's probably going to be the only chance they'll ever get.

There's some truth to that statement.

It's just a shame that LT's class cant rub off on his teammates. Rivers, Castillo, and Merriman specifically. That bunch needs to move up the coast to Oakland.

[Paladin]

Chugger fans are classless, true. But those Pats fans are not the cat's meow for sportsmen. They are sore losers.....I'm pulling for mellonhead and his merry band, and then I will hope that the Saints can bump them outta the bowl..... Or Chicago....... Either one.......

[Dr.5280]

Elmer Fudd (Mellonhead) Never before have I imagined that I would pull for the Colts. If Elmer can keep his mouth shut. Fugg da Pats. Go NFC. Blaspheme. Bad year for the AFC West. Thanks Marty.

[Dr.5280]

That Colts defense is looking real good lately. Some inspired footballing.

[NFLBRONCO]

This thread is funny. I can't believe how this world goes overboard about everything these days. What is the big deal why make a mountain out of a mole hill. It's just a game a great game.

[Master___Pain]

And a day later LT is still talking about it in his presser. Let it go LT. If anything, you should be upset with your teammates, they are the ones that let you down.

[boltaneer]

So you would had no problem if one of the broncos, like Rod Smith, had went after Rivers for making the mocking jester of mile high salute to the fans at Mile High???

It depends on how and when it happens, just like the game yesterday.

If Rivers copied/mocked/whatever a Mile High salute after a TD pass, I don't know... Players copy other celebrations all the time after a big play so would it really be such a big issue? But at the same time, I feel that you just do your own celebration (or actually do nothing at all and just get ready for the next play) and don't copy or mock the other team.

But if the game ended and instead of going to shake Cutler's/Plummer's/Shanahan's/whoever's hand, he went and stood on the 50 yard line and did it, then I would have a big problem with it. That's poor sportsmanship.

But anyway, to answer your question, I guess I wouldn't have an issue if a Bronco player got angry about it in the first scenario even though it would seem a bit petty. Because it would be a little strange I guess, since this happens just about every week. But I would say the Bronco player would be 100% in the right to do something about it in the second scenario.

[boltaneer]

This thread is funny. I can't believe how this world goes overboard about everything these days. What is the big deal why make a mountain out of a mole hill. It's just a game a great game.

I agree. It's being blown way out of proportion but the media love it since it's great material for them.

I had a friend email me an article where LT made a statement and apologized about his comments about Belichick but I can't find any link to it so I don't know if it's legit.

Anyway, the only reason this is being talked about so much is because it makes great programming for EPSN and talk radio. I'm about sick of hearing about it.

[Odysseus]

That's all I'm saying. By LT saying anything all he can do is tarnish his good name. He'll get a pass from almost everyone on this one, but he needs to separate himself from the assclown.

The Patriots have been smart enough to not employ any Merriman-types. This is what happens when you let your players give bulletin board material to the other team. That's why BB is such a boring robot most of the time and has everyone else to follow suit. Only say good things and keep the negative crap to yourself or behind closed doors.

I like the fact the Patriots try to speak with one voice. I like the way the Patriots foster competition without developing the Merriman type braggarts. Guys like Merriman are magnets for crap and it's too bad that stupid fans don't understand a player defending his team isn't a horrible thing.

Because the Patriots never really apologized for the incident they are leaving that all on LT because it was "after the game" and the cameras were off. It's one of those "private" jabs that some coaches don't mind encouraging. FYI: The players on the field aren't always polite to each other verbally. Who knows what earful Drayton got to make him lose his frigging mind.

There is an obvious history between these two teams. I think what makes this loss a sour loss is that the Chargers COULD HAVE won this one. It was there own mistakes and lack of play that cost them the game. Brady didn't do anything incredible. He just played consistent.

I don't know if the Pats are classy or not but this left a sour taste. People are using this to attack the Pats or the Chargers and it's a bit of a bar fight with nobody coming out clean.

Let media makes money on blood, fear and hate. Golly. I wonder what powers online sports bulletin boards? Hmmm. Can I help you enjoy your Snickers bar?

[sonsofkraftybob]

Don't bother.

For the ones here feel that LT is a prick, they don't know what class really is.

Some people are taking this opportunity to bash LT because it's probably going to be the only chance they'll ever get.

Maybe if your boys didn't yell and hoot "F the Patriots, F that team, wipe the look of shock from your faces" last year, following the 41-17 REGULAR SEASON WIN, then they wouldn't have PUNKED you guys and made you their bicthes on the field, after the game and inside the locker room following it.

What come around goes around.

Put up or shut up.

The Pats put up.

The Chargers should SHUT UP!!!

[Darkdoc]

120 messages in this thread, and only about 10 recognizing that football players and their fans worrying about "class" and "respect", are like prostitutes arguing about virginity and love.

Are you kidding???

Most football players these days are no more than highly paid thugs and mercenaries looking for fame, money, and fleeting glory playing a game. This is not world peace or curing cancer. CLASS?? God, they should only hope to ever see it some day. And don't tell me about some single exception that is supposed to disprove the rule. Most of these guys don't earn their paychecks nor do they earn their fans respect. They are playing for money and personal glory - not the fans.

I love watching them beat each others brains in, and I love following the Broncos and seeing them win - but keep things in proper perspective. I'll continue to watch and cheer the Broncos to victory, and I'll be disappointed and depressed when they lose, but I see no reason to give these guys both huge paychecks and my love and loyalty. They are doing this for themselves, not for me or for you or any noble reasons.

So screw Merriman, and screw LT, and screw classless Pats and Chargers. Like who even cares....

[Bronco_Beerslug]

Maybe if your boys didn't yell and hoot "F the Patriots, F that team, wipe the look of shock from your faces" last year, following the 41-17 REGULAR SEASON WIN, then they wouldn't have PUNKED you guys and made you their bicthes on the field, after the game and inside the locker room following it.
What come around goes around.
Put up or shut up.
The Pats put up.
The Chargers should SHUT UP!!!
What a joke! The Patriots were given that game by the Chargers and sure as hell didn't "punk" anyone.

[bronco militia]

http://blogs.rockymountainnews.com/denver/drew/archives/drew0116toon.gif

[sonsofkraftybob]

This is why the Pats acted the way they did and I don't blame them. They had 15 months of this building up in them...

One after the other, sweaty, smiling members of the San Diego Chargers walked through the massive concrete artery that leads to the visitors locker room in Gillette Stadium.

As they walked, tearing grass-stained tape from their hands, they gloated aloud about their just-finished, 41-17 hammering of the New England Patriots.

"That's an ass-whipping," said defensive coordinator Wade Phillips.

"21-1, now," tackle Leander Jordan announced, referring to the Patriots' punctured 21-game home winning streak.

"F*** New England and their team," suggested cornerback Drayton Florence. Florence then said to the collection of onlookers in the hallway. "Get the look of shock off your faces. Don't be shocked. We beat your ass."

What comes around goes around. They can talk the talk but can't walk the walk. Put up or shut up. Whats good for the goose is good for the gander.

[Bronco_Beerslug]

What comes around goes around. They can talk the talk but can't walk the walk. Put up or shut up. Whats good for the goose is good for the gander.Only problem being the Chargers did indeed punk the Patriots and the Patriots were given their game by the Chargers.

[bronco militia]

I could care less....the 1997 broncos had a good time rubbing it in at KC (mock tomahawk chop) and Pittsburgh (mocking terrible towels)....

this kind of stuff goes on every week.....

[cutthemdown]

To the winner goes the spoils.

[Spider]

question is what kind of dance will the Colts do when they beat the Pats ?

[Garcia Bronco]

What a joke! The Patriots were given that game by the Chargers and sure as hell didn't "punk" anyone.

no way...the Chargers were lucky to be in the game the way they were playing. They got call after call..and committed penalty after penalty

[Bronco_Beerslug]

no way...the Chargers were lucky to be in the game the way they were playing. They got call after call..and committed penalty after penalty
We're talking about the game 2 days ago (Sunday). If you think they didn't give it away you didn't watch that game.

[-Slap-]

Don't bother.

For the ones here feel that LT is a prick, they don't know what class really is.

Some people are taking this opportunity to bash LT because it's probably going to be the only chance they'll ever get.

I'm not bashing him and I still like the guy, but he needs to shut up already.

[Clockwork Orange]

"**** New England and their team," suggested cornerback Drayton Florence. Florence then said to the collection of onlookers in the hallway. "Get the look of shock off your faces. Don't be shocked. We beat your ass."

How fitting is it that Florence is the one that took that absolutely braindead penalty for taunting and head butting Daniel Graham?

[BigBad]

Is Belicheck and his bunch classless?

Doesnt refer to an ex assistant by name in the media and then doesnt shake his hand.

Shoves a camera guy for no reason.

Routinely lets their field go to absolute crap every postseason so it will slow down Indy's passing game.(Nice accross the board leveling of the field by the NFL...joke.)

After we beat them last year Brady throws a hissy about Marty shouldnt talk about his God given team.

You tell me.


Yes Merriman does that stupid dance. I really cant stand it either. And I have NEVER had a problem with other players mocking it DURING the game. Chad Johnson did it this year although Merriman wasnt at the game so I kinda thought that was chicken bleep. Other players have mocked it DURING the game and like I said that is fine. The problem occurs when guys are meeting at half field to shake hands and guys instead are doing crap like this, this DOES cross over into the taunting zone. I really can see why LT was mad.


Tell me the truth. If the Patriots were running into the middle of the field after beating you guys in Denver. And if they were doing the mile high salute instead of shaking hands like half of the other guys. You really dont think some Denver players wouldnt have blasted them?

[Clockwork Orange]

Tell me the truth. If the Patriots were running into the middle of the field after beating you guys in Denver. And if they were doing the mile high salute instead of shaking hands like half of the other guys. You really dont think some Denver players wouldnt have blasted them?

Wouldn't happen, the Broncos own the Pats. ;D

[bloodsunday]

The Chargers are trash talking bunch anyway.... Colvin said they were yappin' the whole game.

Besides... how is Merriman's dance not considered to be classless to begin with?

[epicSocialism4tw]

The Chargers are trash talking bunch anyway.... Colvin said they were yappin' the whole game.

Besides... how is Merriman's dance not considered to be classless to begin with?

No doubt. How is anything associated with Merristeroid labled anything but classless? The guy is the epitome of what some would call a "flavor clown."

[azbroncfan]

Tell me the truth. If the Patriots were running into the middle of the field after beating you guys in Denver. And if they were doing the mile high salute instead of shaking hands like half of the other guys. You really dont think some Denver players wouldnt have blasted them?

Well how many of us pissed and moan about rivers in your pic at the bottom of your posts? How many players whined? Kind of funny rivers thinks it's okay to taunt until someone taunts him. Hypocrite if you ask me.

[Northman]

LT needs to shut the hell up. Plain and simple. I do find it ironic that some people say the Chargers gave the game away last Sunday but then will say the exact opposite about the Broncos beating the Patriots last year in the playoffs. Did the Chargers choke? Absolutely. But the Patriots still had to make the plays necessary to win the game in the end. Something Denver has a hard time doing in crunch time when given the same opportunities.

[Xenos]

Well how many of us pissed and moan about rivers in your pic at the bottom of your posts? How many players whined? Kind of funny rivers thinks it's okay to taunt until someone taunts him. Hypocrite if you ask me.

I guess the players feel there's a difference between doing during the game and after it. I mean you can do something about it during a game by making a big play for your team. Once the game's over then there's really nothing you can do about it.
Which is why what Hobbs did was kinda smart. If only he had done the Lights Out dance during the game.
Anyways, this whole thing is just blown out of proportion.

[Garcia Bronco]

We're talking about the game 2 days ago (Sunday). If you think they didn't give it away you didn't watch that game.


the pats took it away from them.

[TheChamp24]

I have two links here: http://cbs4boston.com/video/?id=27779@wbz.dayport.com

and: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHyLlL01tGA&mode=related&search=

[watermock]

Merriman is a real work of art isn't he.

[azbroncfan]

I guess the players feel there's a difference between doing during the game and after it. I mean you can do something about it during a game by making a big play for your team. Once the game's over then there's really nothing you can do about it.
Which is why what Hobbs did was kinda smart. If only he had done the Lights Out dance during the game.
Anyways, this whole thing is just blown out of proportion.

what's the big deal anyway? If you do a stupid ass dance such as that you know that it will rub people the wrong way and they will retaliate. Just be man enough if you dish it out to take it back. LT needs to talk to roid boy and tell him to cut the crap before calling out the other team or just win the game.