Top Piggington “Closers”

[rankandfile]

I am submitting this thread for all of those Piggingtonians who are searching for, nay, yearning for, those posters who have “closed the deal” better than all others. I will go out on a limb and say that it is I, rankandfile, who has submitted THE most posts on this website that have resulted in the LEAST responses. There is value in this statement! If I am wrong, then show me where I am wrong.

[Allan from Fallbrook]

rankandfile: You want to make it interesting? Pick a debatable topic and put it out there for discussion amongst the group. Pick something topical, but objective, and set some ground rules for participation.

You have some very sharp individuals that post here. I would be careful before casually throwing out that particular gauntlet (as regards your closing capabilities).

Given that we as of late have seemed to drift from the RE mainstream (discussing Ron Paul, gender roles, etc), I would pick something related to RE, but perhaps more geared towards monetary policy/monetarism, the influence of the FED and the repercussions of FED policy, etc, etc, etc. You get the drift.

[temeculaguy]

Don’t give us too much credit Allan, I don’t even understand the original question. Normally I’d vote for me but since I don’t get the purpose of the thread, I’ll pass.

The reality is that this is not an individual sport, it’s a team sport. Deciding who on team has thrown the most touchdowns is silly. We all have our position and our role. I look forward to certain people’s opinions but no one poster rules the roost. We have linebackers to take care of the trolls, offensive specialty players with specific skills for the technical questions, a fleet of quartebacks for seeing the field for what it is, insane special teams players and great fans. Me, I’m one of the kickers on this team (second string), extra points is my specialty but I’m terrible at tackling.

“Closer” is a baseball term, it’s football season right now, so let’s stay topical.

[Allan from Fallbrook]

TG: Speaking of football (trying to remain topical, doncha know), what the you-know-what is up with your Chargers? Every time I think I have this team figured out, they go in the opposite direction.

I watched last night’s game against the Broncos (an admittedly weak foe) and saw an absolutely dominating defense. The offense left something to be desired, but WR play is definitely better and LT is looking like his former scary self. I think the Jags and the Chargers might be the most dangerous teams in the AFC playoffs right now, due to their defenses (and the Jags bring the hat) and ability to run the ball.

And, by the way, Merry Christmas to you and Rustico. It has been a peach getting to know you guys.

[NotCranky]

Thanks Allan, I hope you and yours are having a nice time.

[NotCranky]

Thanks Allan, I hope you and yours are having a nice time.

[NotCranky]

Thanks Allan, I hope you and yours are having a nice time.

[NotCranky]

Thanks Allan, I hope you and yours are having a nice time.

[NotCranky]

Thanks Allan, I hope you and yours are having a nice time.

[SD Realtor]

rankandfile it happens. I posted way back when about the Transfer Tax which in my opinion is an OUTRAGE and it got 0 responses… Most likely the most discussed topics are those that stir emotions.

Allan/TG

I am not sold on the bolts yet. Rivers still has not developed to the point where he can look off his primary receiver nor has he commanded the art of getting the team to the line with much time on the play clock. In reality the beatdown they give to the likes of the Chiefs, Lions, Ravens, Broncos, and other clunker teams does not convince me of much. The Titans game was won due to a missed call by the officials (Chambers trapping a poorly thrown pass) while the Colts game was won by an act of God.

I agree that winning on Sunday in this league is quite difficult and winning 10-11 games does distinguish a team to be “better” then the rest of the muck. While the Chargers D has played better it has not faced an exceptional QB sans the Colts game or a team with a dynamic offense. Nor can they muster much of a rush with the base 4 and must always send at least another LB or DB in to get any heat on. Which is okay by me as long as they keep disguising it.

I am pretty concerned about playing the Brownies but I would rather face them then the Jags. It is a winnable game if Rivers doesn’t turn the ball over. After that though, to even fathom that they can go on the road and beat Indy or the Brady’s akin to finding a 500k home in Carmel Valley. They may have a small chance at Indy simply because they have won there and on turf our outside rush is pretty damn quick.

Once we go to Foxboro though…. yikes…

SD Realtor

[Allan from Fallbrook]

SDR: Couple of quick observations. First, I’ve played and coached a lot of football, and I will tell you that God shows up an awful lot. More games than you would believe are decided by calls (bad and good), as well as those plays that seem either impossible or unbelievable (Vinatieri ganking that kick against the Chargers). I had a coach tell me one time that football games are won by the team making less mistakes and with the refs on their side.

Second, I am believing less and less in the Patsie’s invincibility. I think Billick and Baltimore really exposed the age and durability of the NE linebacking corps when they dosed them heavily with McGahee and that running attack. Against either the Jags or the Chargers, I think NE has a problem. I think Belichick has gotten into a lot of coaches’ heads this year, and I honestly think Indy had them cold earlier this year, but blew it late in the game. I also think that San Diego has Indy’s number, and you guys match up better than you realize, especially if you can rattle Manning.

On an unrelated note, Rivers needs to grow up. That nonsense with Cutler during last night’s game was childish. I understand the AFC West rivalry (I am a Raiders fan, after all), but what was that?

[Allan from Fallbrook]

SDR: Couple of quick observations. First, I’ve played and coached a lot of football, and I will tell you that God shows up an awful lot. More games than you would believe are decided by calls (bad and good), as well as those plays that seem either impossible or unbelievable (Vinatieri ganking that kick against the Chargers). I had a coach tell me one time that football games are won by the team making less mistakes and with the refs on their side.

Second, I am believing less and less in the Patsie’s invincibility. I think Billick and Baltimore really exposed the age and durability of the NE linebacking corps when they dosed them heavily with McGahee and that running attack. Against either the Jags or the Chargers, I think NE has a problem. I think Belichick has gotten into a lot of coaches’ heads this year, and I honestly think Indy had them cold earlier this year, but blew it late in the game. I also think that San Diego has Indy’s number, and you guys match up better than you realize, especially if you can rattle Manning.

On an unrelated note, Rivers needs to grow up. That nonsense with Cutler during last night’s game was childish. I understand the AFC West rivalry (I am a Raiders fan, after all), but what was that?

[Allan from Fallbrook]

SDR: Couple of quick observations. First, I’ve played and coached a lot of football, and I will tell you that God shows up an awful lot. More games than you would believe are decided by calls (bad and good), as well as those plays that seem either impossible or unbelievable (Vinatieri ganking that kick against the Chargers). I had a coach tell me one time that football games are won by the team making less mistakes and with the refs on their side.

Second, I am believing less and less in the Patsie’s invincibility. I think Billick and Baltimore really exposed the age and durability of the NE linebacking corps when they dosed them heavily with McGahee and that running attack. Against either the Jags or the Chargers, I think NE has a problem. I think Belichick has gotten into a lot of coaches’ heads this year, and I honestly think Indy had them cold earlier this year, but blew it late in the game. I also think that San Diego has Indy’s number, and you guys match up better than you realize, especially if you can rattle Manning.

On an unrelated note, Rivers needs to grow up. That nonsense with Cutler during last night’s game was childish. I understand the AFC West rivalry (I am a Raiders fan, after all), but what was that?

[Allan from Fallbrook]

SDR: Couple of quick observations. First, I’ve played and coached a lot of football, and I will tell you that God shows up an awful lot. More games than you would believe are decided by calls (bad and good), as well as those plays that seem either impossible or unbelievable (Vinatieri ganking that kick against the Chargers). I had a coach tell me one time that football games are won by the team making less mistakes and with the refs on their side.

Second, I am believing less and less in the Patsie’s invincibility. I think Billick and Baltimore really exposed the age and durability of the NE linebacking corps when they dosed them heavily with McGahee and that running attack. Against either the Jags or the Chargers, I think NE has a problem. I think Belichick has gotten into a lot of coaches’ heads this year, and I honestly think Indy had them cold earlier this year, but blew it late in the game. I also think that San Diego has Indy’s number, and you guys match up better than you realize, especially if you can rattle Manning.

On an unrelated note, Rivers needs to grow up. That nonsense with Cutler during last night’s game was childish. I understand the AFC West rivalry (I am a Raiders fan, after all), but what was that?

[Allan from Fallbrook]

SDR: Couple of quick observations. First, I’ve played and coached a lot of football, and I will tell you that God shows up an awful lot. More games than you would believe are decided by calls (bad and good), as well as those plays that seem either impossible or unbelievable (Vinatieri ganking that kick against the Chargers). I had a coach tell me one time that football games are won by the team making less mistakes and with the refs on their side.

Second, I am believing less and less in the Patsie’s invincibility. I think Billick and Baltimore really exposed the age and durability of the NE linebacking corps when they dosed them heavily with McGahee and that running attack. Against either the Jags or the Chargers, I think NE has a problem. I think Belichick has gotten into a lot of coaches’ heads this year, and I honestly think Indy had them cold earlier this year, but blew it late in the game. I also think that San Diego has Indy’s number, and you guys match up better than you realize, especially if you can rattle Manning.

On an unrelated note, Rivers needs to grow up. That nonsense with Cutler during last night’s game was childish. I understand the AFC West rivalry (I am a Raiders fan, after all), but what was that?

[temeculaguy]

(Just so everyone knows this is an offtopic thread and we apologize for hijacking it into football, we can’t help ourselves and in a few weeks it will stop for 8 months, so bear with us).

SD, I remember in the preseason right after the moss trade you thought the patsies would be hard to beat or unbeatable (you were right), the chargers don’t stand much of a chance but it would really be good for them to win one playoff game, the downside is that it will seal our fate with Norv.

I’m not sold on them to win the superbowl but they should win one, maybe two playoff games. They are too young and emotional and do not have any strength at the helm. When it goes their way it goes well, when something goes wrong, they fold. This team needs strong leadership, it was depressing to see Parcels pack for Miami when he could have been our savior. The Browns are pretty much the same team as the chargers(emotion, talent and weak coaching) and the only one they can beat. The Jags bring too much pressure and Rivers doesn’t improvise well, Manning or Brady are better suited to face the jags. Depending on the Tenn/Indy game, the Browns may not make the playoffs and we will face Tennesee who the Chargers can beat. The Chargers also match up well against Pittsburgh but won’t see them the way the seedings are shaping up. I’m just glad they pulled out of their funk and look respectable, even if it was against some weak teams. It’s an emotional game, they are peaking at the right time and are riding high on emotion, so anything is possible. The Pats will win it all and go undefeated, the Chargers just need to end up a top five team so they can be in position next year when the pats melt down in the offseason from all the hype.

[Allan from Fallbrook]

TG: The Pats are vulnerable to the run. The Jags bring a very strong run game, and a hard-hitting defense. I like Jack Del Rio, and I like his mentality (former middle linebacker), which has translated to the team at large.

I still think you are over-rating the Patriots. Indy is better than they are given credit for, and the Chargers might surprise you (yes, this is a Raiders fan saying this). One thing to consider about Norv Turner: In both DC and Oakland, he was not given a team as talented as this one. As much as I enjoyed gaffing he and Cottrell earlier in the year, it seems like both the offense and the defense are picking up the schemes and playing well.

Sorry, Enorah. Shutting up about football now.

[NotCranky]

Some of you ladies and gents are looking at this this “closer” thing the wrong way. When nobody responds to your post it is because it was deep insightful and completely perfect. If that is happening often you should pat your self on the back! You rule! Everybody agrees with you!

[Allan from Fallbrook]

Rus: Kiss ass. You should be ashamed of yourself! And on Christmas of all days! What would Jesus say?

The word of the day is “smarmy”.

[NotCranky]

Allan , You just don’t know what to think when I am agreeable because you have not seen much of that come your way!

[Allan from Fallbrook]

Rus: Puh-leeze. So this is you being agreeable? You know, when you’re right, you’re right. I think I like the disagreeable version better!

[Enorah]

Waiting with baited breath to see who will reign as killer of this thread

[rankandfile]

It's Christmas day, I am bored, and thought I'd go snooping on piggington.com. I clicked on this thread for no particular reason. I started reading from the latest thread (as I usually do) and worked my way backwards. I began to see some earlier references to my name and thought I'd investigate further back in time. I got to the first post of the thread and noticed that it was created by me. I must have been either super drunk, super tired, or both, but I totally forgot about creating this thread! Has that ever happened to anyone else?

Regarding football, if the Bolts win one playoff game, the decision to replace Marty will be confirmed. If not, there will be controversy. Indy looks very strong and should give the Patriots a tough time in the AFC. The Jags are playing really well right now, but have done so in past years and laid an egg in the playoffs. The Patriots have the greatest challenge – they have the most to lose. Going 16-0 is meaningless if they don't at least make the Super Bowl.

Here is my Piggington avatar:

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[Enorah]

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[rankandfile]

It's Christmas day, I am bored, and thought I'd go snooping on piggington.com. I clicked on this thread for no particular reason. I started reading from the latest thread (as I usually do) and worked my way backwards. I began to see some earlier references to my name and thought I'd investigate further back in time. I got to the first post of the thread and noticed that it was created by me. I must have been either super drunk, super tired, or both, but I totally forgot about creating this thread! Has that ever happened to anyone else?

Regarding football, if the Bolts win one playoff game, the decision to replace Marty will be confirmed. If not, there will be controversy. Indy looks very strong and should give the Patriots a tough time in the AFC. The Jags are playing really well right now, but have done so in past years and laid an egg in the playoffs. The Patriots have the greatest challenge – they have the most to lose. Going 16-0 is meaningless if they don't at least make the Super Bowl.

Here is my Piggington avatar:

[img_assist|nid=5949|title=|desc=|link=node|align=left|width=352|height=500]

 

 

 

[rankandfile]

It's Christmas day, I am bored, and thought I'd go snooping on piggington.com. I clicked on this thread for no particular reason. I started reading from the latest thread (as I usually do) and worked my way backwards. I began to see some earlier references to my name and thought I'd investigate further back in time. I got to the first post of the thread and noticed that it was created by me. I must have been either super drunk, super tired, or both, but I totally forgot about creating this thread! Has that ever happened to anyone else?

Regarding football, if the Bolts win one playoff game, the decision to replace Marty will be confirmed. If not, there will be controversy. Indy looks very strong and should give the Patriots a tough time in the AFC. The Jags are playing really well right now, but have done so in past years and laid an egg in the playoffs. The Patriots have the greatest challenge – they have the most to lose. Going 16-0 is meaningless if they don't at least make the Super Bowl.

Here is my Piggington avatar:

[img_assist|nid=5949|title=|desc=|link=node|align=left|width=352|height=500]

 

 

 

[rankandfile]

It's Christmas day, I am bored, and thought I'd go snooping on piggington.com. I clicked on this thread for no particular reason. I started reading from the latest thread (as I usually do) and worked my way backwards. I began to see some earlier references to my name and thought I'd investigate further back in time. I got to the first post of the thread and noticed that it was created by me. I must have been either super drunk, super tired, or both, but I totally forgot about creating this thread! Has that ever happened to anyone else?

Regarding football, if the Bolts win one playoff game, the decision to replace Marty will be confirmed. If not, there will be controversy. Indy looks very strong and should give the Patriots a tough time in the AFC. The Jags are playing really well right now, but have done so in past years and laid an egg in the playoffs. The Patriots have the greatest challenge – they have the most to lose. Going 16-0 is meaningless if they don't at least make the Super Bowl.

Here is my Piggington avatar:

[img_assist|nid=5949|title=|desc=|link=node|align=left|width=352|height=500]

 

 

 

[rankandfile]

It's Christmas day, I am bored, and thought I'd go snooping on piggington.com. I clicked on this thread for no particular reason. I started reading from the latest thread (as I usually do) and worked my way backwards. I began to see some earlier references to my name and thought I'd investigate further back in time. I got to the first post of the thread and noticed that it was created by me. I must have been either super drunk, super tired, or both, but I totally forgot about creating this thread! Has that ever happened to anyone else?

Regarding football, if the Bolts win one playoff game, the decision to replace Marty will be confirmed. If not, there will be controversy. Indy looks very strong and should give the Patriots a tough time in the AFC. The Jags are playing really well right now, but have done so in past years and laid an egg in the playoffs. The Patriots have the greatest challenge – they have the most to lose. Going 16-0 is meaningless if they don't at least make the Super Bowl.

Here is my Piggington avatar:

[img_assist|nid=5949|title=|desc=|link=node|align=left|width=352|height=500]

 

 

 

[Enorah]

Waiting with baited breath to see who will reign as killer of this thread

[Enorah]

Waiting with baited breath to see who will reign as killer of this thread

[Enorah]

Waiting with baited breath to see who will reign as killer of this thread

[Enorah]

Waiting with baited breath to see who will reign as killer of this thread

[Allan from Fallbrook]

Rus: Puh-leeze. So this is you being agreeable? You know, when you’re right, you’re right. I think I like the disagreeable version better!

[Allan from Fallbrook]

Rus: Puh-leeze. So this is you being agreeable? You know, when you’re right, you’re right. I think I like the disagreeable version better!

[Allan from Fallbrook]

Rus: Puh-leeze. So this is you being agreeable? You know, when you’re right, you’re right. I think I like the disagreeable version better!

[Allan from Fallbrook]

Rus: Puh-leeze. So this is you being agreeable? You know, when you’re right, you’re right. I think I like the disagreeable version better!

[NotCranky]

Allan , You just don’t know what to think when I am agreeable because you have not seen much of that come your way!

[NotCranky]

Allan , You just don’t know what to think when I am agreeable because you have not seen much of that come your way!

[NotCranky]

Allan , You just don’t know what to think when I am agreeable because you have not seen much of that come your way!

[NotCranky]

Allan , You just don’t know what to think when I am agreeable because you have not seen much of that come your way!

[Allan from Fallbrook]

Rus: Kiss ass. You should be ashamed of yourself! And on Christmas of all days! What would Jesus say?

The word of the day is “smarmy”.

[Allan from Fallbrook]

Rus: Kiss ass. You should be ashamed of yourself! And on Christmas of all days! What would Jesus say?

The word of the day is “smarmy”.

[Allan from Fallbrook]

Rus: Kiss ass. You should be ashamed of yourself! And on Christmas of all days! What would Jesus say?

The word of the day is “smarmy”.

[Allan from Fallbrook]

Rus: Kiss ass. You should be ashamed of yourself! And on Christmas of all days! What would Jesus say?

The word of the day is “smarmy”.

[NotCranky]

Some of you ladies and gents are looking at this this “closer” thing the wrong way. When nobody responds to your post it is because it was deep insightful and completely perfect. If that is happening often you should pat your self on the back! You rule! Everybody agrees with you!

[NotCranky]

Some of you ladies and gents are looking at this this “closer” thing the wrong way. When nobody responds to your post it is because it was deep insightful and completely perfect. If that is happening often you should pat your self on the back! You rule! Everybody agrees with you!

[NotCranky]

Some of you ladies and gents are looking at this this “closer” thing the wrong way. When nobody responds to your post it is because it was deep insightful and completely perfect. If that is happening often you should pat your self on the back! You rule! Everybody agrees with you!

[NotCranky]

Some of you ladies and gents are looking at this this “closer” thing the wrong way. When nobody responds to your post it is because it was deep insightful and completely perfect. If that is happening often you should pat your self on the back! You rule! Everybody agrees with you!

[Allan from Fallbrook]

TG: The Pats are vulnerable to the run. The Jags bring a very strong run game, and a hard-hitting defense. I like Jack Del Rio, and I like his mentality (former middle linebacker), which has translated to the team at large.

I still think you are over-rating the Patriots. Indy is better than they are given credit for, and the Chargers might surprise you (yes, this is a Raiders fan saying this). One thing to consider about Norv Turner: In both DC and Oakland, he was not given a team as talented as this one. As much as I enjoyed gaffing he and Cottrell earlier in the year, it seems like both the offense and the defense are picking up the schemes and playing well.

Sorry, Enorah. Shutting up about football now.

[Allan from Fallbrook]

TG: The Pats are vulnerable to the run. The Jags bring a very strong run game, and a hard-hitting defense. I like Jack Del Rio, and I like his mentality (former middle linebacker), which has translated to the team at large.

I still think you are over-rating the Patriots. Indy is better than they are given credit for, and the Chargers might surprise you (yes, this is a Raiders fan saying this). One thing to consider about Norv Turner: In both DC and Oakland, he was not given a team as talented as this one. As much as I enjoyed gaffing he and Cottrell earlier in the year, it seems like both the offense and the defense are picking up the schemes and playing well.

Sorry, Enorah. Shutting up about football now.

[Allan from Fallbrook]

TG: The Pats are vulnerable to the run. The Jags bring a very strong run game, and a hard-hitting defense. I like Jack Del Rio, and I like his mentality (former middle linebacker), which has translated to the team at large.

I still think you are over-rating the Patriots. Indy is better than they are given credit for, and the Chargers might surprise you (yes, this is a Raiders fan saying this). One thing to consider about Norv Turner: In both DC and Oakland, he was not given a team as talented as this one. As much as I enjoyed gaffing he and Cottrell earlier in the year, it seems like both the offense and the defense are picking up the schemes and playing well.

Sorry, Enorah. Shutting up about football now.

[Allan from Fallbrook]

TG: The Pats are vulnerable to the run. The Jags bring a very strong run game, and a hard-hitting defense. I like Jack Del Rio, and I like his mentality (former middle linebacker), which has translated to the team at large.

I still think you are over-rating the Patriots. Indy is better than they are given credit for, and the Chargers might surprise you (yes, this is a Raiders fan saying this). One thing to consider about Norv Turner: In both DC and Oakland, he was not given a team as talented as this one. As much as I enjoyed gaffing he and Cottrell earlier in the year, it seems like both the offense and the defense are picking up the schemes and playing well.

Sorry, Enorah. Shutting up about football now.

[temeculaguy]

(Just so everyone knows this is an offtopic thread and we apologize for hijacking it into football, we can’t help ourselves and in a few weeks it will stop for 8 months, so bear with us).

SD, I remember in the preseason right after the moss trade you thought the patsies would be hard to beat or unbeatable (you were right), the chargers don’t stand much of a chance but it would really be good for them to win one playoff game, the downside is that it will seal our fate with Norv.

I’m not sold on them to win the superbowl but they should win one, maybe two playoff games. They are too young and emotional and do not have any strength at the helm. When it goes their way it goes well, when something goes wrong, they fold. This team needs strong leadership, it was depressing to see Parcels pack for Miami when he could have been our savior. The Browns are pretty much the same team as the chargers(emotion, talent and weak coaching) and the only one they can beat. The Jags bring too much pressure and Rivers doesn’t improvise well, Manning or Brady are better suited to face the jags. Depending on the Tenn/Indy game, the Browns may not make the playoffs and we will face Tennesee who the Chargers can beat. The Chargers also match up well against Pittsburgh but won’t see them the way the seedings are shaping up. I’m just glad they pulled out of their funk and look respectable, even if it was against some weak teams. It’s an emotional game, they are peaking at the right time and are riding high on emotion, so anything is possible. The Pats will win it all and go undefeated, the Chargers just need to end up a top five team so they can be in position next year when the pats melt down in the offseason from all the hype.

[temeculaguy]

(Just so everyone knows this is an offtopic thread and we apologize for hijacking it into football, we can’t help ourselves and in a few weeks it will stop for 8 months, so bear with us).

SD, I remember in the preseason right after the moss trade you thought the patsies would be hard to beat or unbeatable (you were right), the chargers don’t stand much of a chance but it would really be good for them to win one playoff game, the downside is that it will seal our fate with Norv.

I’m not sold on them to win the superbowl but they should win one, maybe two playoff games. They are too young and emotional and do not have any strength at the helm. When it goes their way it goes well, when something goes wrong, they fold. This team needs strong leadership, it was depressing to see Parcels pack for Miami when he could have been our savior. The Browns are pretty much the same team as the chargers(emotion, talent and weak coaching) and the only one they can beat. The Jags bring too much pressure and Rivers doesn’t improvise well, Manning or Brady are better suited to face the jags. Depending on the Tenn/Indy game, the Browns may not make the playoffs and we will face Tennesee who the Chargers can beat. The Chargers also match up well against Pittsburgh but won’t see them the way the seedings are shaping up. I’m just glad they pulled out of their funk and look respectable, even if it was against some weak teams. It’s an emotional game, they are peaking at the right time and are riding high on emotion, so anything is possible. The Pats will win it all and go undefeated, the Chargers just need to end up a top five team so they can be in position next year when the pats melt down in the offseason from all the hype.

[temeculaguy]

(Just so everyone knows this is an offtopic thread and we apologize for hijacking it into football, we can’t help ourselves and in a few weeks it will stop for 8 months, so bear with us).

SD, I remember in the preseason right after the moss trade you thought the patsies would be hard to beat or unbeatable (you were right), the chargers don’t stand much of a chance but it would really be good for them to win one playoff game, the downside is that it will seal our fate with Norv.

I’m not sold on them to win the superbowl but they should win one, maybe two playoff games. They are too young and emotional and do not have any strength at the helm. When it goes their way it goes well, when something goes wrong, they fold. This team needs strong leadership, it was depressing to see Parcels pack for Miami when he could have been our savior. The Browns are pretty much the same team as the chargers(emotion, talent and weak coaching) and the only one they can beat. The Jags bring too much pressure and Rivers doesn’t improvise well, Manning or Brady are better suited to face the jags. Depending on the Tenn/Indy game, the Browns may not make the playoffs and we will face Tennesee who the Chargers can beat. The Chargers also match up well against Pittsburgh but won’t see them the way the seedings are shaping up. I’m just glad they pulled out of their funk and look respectable, even if it was against some weak teams. It’s an emotional game, they are peaking at the right time and are riding high on emotion, so anything is possible. The Pats will win it all and go undefeated, the Chargers just need to end up a top five team so they can be in position next year when the pats melt down in the offseason from all the hype.

[temeculaguy]

(Just so everyone knows this is an offtopic thread and we apologize for hijacking it into football, we can’t help ourselves and in a few weeks it will stop for 8 months, so bear with us).

SD, I remember in the preseason right after the moss trade you thought the patsies would be hard to beat or unbeatable (you were right), the chargers don’t stand much of a chance but it would really be good for them to win one playoff game, the downside is that it will seal our fate with Norv.

I’m not sold on them to win the superbowl but they should win one, maybe two playoff games. They are too young and emotional and do not have any strength at the helm. When it goes their way it goes well, when something goes wrong, they fold. This team needs strong leadership, it was depressing to see Parcels pack for Miami when he could have been our savior. The Browns are pretty much the same team as the chargers(emotion, talent and weak coaching) and the only one they can beat. The Jags bring too much pressure and Rivers doesn’t improvise well, Manning or Brady are better suited to face the jags. Depending on the Tenn/Indy game, the Browns may not make the playoffs and we will face Tennesee who the Chargers can beat. The Chargers also match up well against Pittsburgh but won’t see them the way the seedings are shaping up. I’m just glad they pulled out of their funk and look respectable, even if it was against some weak teams. It’s an emotional game, they are peaking at the right time and are riding high on emotion, so anything is possible. The Pats will win it all and go undefeated, the Chargers just need to end up a top five team so they can be in position next year when the pats melt down in the offseason from all the hype.

[SD Realtor]

rankandfile it happens. I posted way back when about the Transfer Tax which in my opinion is an OUTRAGE and it got 0 responses… Most likely the most discussed topics are those that stir emotions.

Allan/TG

I am not sold on the bolts yet. Rivers still has not developed to the point where he can look off his primary receiver nor has he commanded the art of getting the team to the line with much time on the play clock. In reality the beatdown they give to the likes of the Chiefs, Lions, Ravens, Broncos, and other clunker teams does not convince me of much. The Titans game was won due to a missed call by the officials (Chambers trapping a poorly thrown pass) while the Colts game was won by an act of God.

I agree that winning on Sunday in this league is quite difficult and winning 10-11 games does distinguish a team to be “better” then the rest of the muck. While the Chargers D has played better it has not faced an exceptional QB sans the Colts game or a team with a dynamic offense. Nor can they muster much of a rush with the base 4 and must always send at least another LB or DB in to get any heat on. Which is okay by me as long as they keep disguising it.

I am pretty concerned about playing the Brownies but I would rather face them then the Jags. It is a winnable game if Rivers doesn’t turn the ball over. After that though, to even fathom that they can go on the road and beat Indy or the Brady’s akin to finding a 500k home in Carmel Valley. They may have a small chance at Indy simply because they have won there and on turf our outside rush is pretty damn quick.

Once we go to Foxboro though…. yikes…

SD Realtor

[SD Realtor]

rankandfile it happens. I posted way back when about the Transfer Tax which in my opinion is an OUTRAGE and it got 0 responses… Most likely the most discussed topics are those that stir emotions.

Allan/TG

I am not sold on the bolts yet. Rivers still has not developed to the point where he can look off his primary receiver nor has he commanded the art of getting the team to the line with much time on the play clock. In reality the beatdown they give to the likes of the Chiefs, Lions, Ravens, Broncos, and other clunker teams does not convince me of much. The Titans game was won due to a missed call by the officials (Chambers trapping a poorly thrown pass) while the Colts game was won by an act of God.

I agree that winning on Sunday in this league is quite difficult and winning 10-11 games does distinguish a team to be “better” then the rest of the muck. While the Chargers D has played better it has not faced an exceptional QB sans the Colts game or a team with a dynamic offense. Nor can they muster much of a rush with the base 4 and must always send at least another LB or DB in to get any heat on. Which is okay by me as long as they keep disguising it.

I am pretty concerned about playing the Brownies but I would rather face them then the Jags. It is a winnable game if Rivers doesn’t turn the ball over. After that though, to even fathom that they can go on the road and beat Indy or the Brady’s akin to finding a 500k home in Carmel Valley. They may have a small chance at Indy simply because they have won there and on turf our outside rush is pretty damn quick.

Once we go to Foxboro though…. yikes…

SD Realtor

[SD Realtor]

rankandfile it happens. I posted way back when about the Transfer Tax which in my opinion is an OUTRAGE and it got 0 responses… Most likely the most discussed topics are those that stir emotions.

Allan/TG

I am not sold on the bolts yet. Rivers still has not developed to the point where he can look off his primary receiver nor has he commanded the art of getting the team to the line with much time on the play clock. In reality the beatdown they give to the likes of the Chiefs, Lions, Ravens, Broncos, and other clunker teams does not convince me of much. The Titans game was won due to a missed call by the officials (Chambers trapping a poorly thrown pass) while the Colts game was won by an act of God.

I agree that winning on Sunday in this league is quite difficult and winning 10-11 games does distinguish a team to be “better” then the rest of the muck. While the Chargers D has played better it has not faced an exceptional QB sans the Colts game or a team with a dynamic offense. Nor can they muster much of a rush with the base 4 and must always send at least another LB or DB in to get any heat on. Which is okay by me as long as they keep disguising it.

I am pretty concerned about playing the Brownies but I would rather face them then the Jags. It is a winnable game if Rivers doesn’t turn the ball over. After that though, to even fathom that they can go on the road and beat Indy or the Brady’s akin to finding a 500k home in Carmel Valley. They may have a small chance at Indy simply because they have won there and on turf our outside rush is pretty damn quick.

Once we go to Foxboro though…. yikes…

SD Realtor

[SD Realtor]

rankandfile it happens. I posted way back when about the Transfer Tax which in my opinion is an OUTRAGE and it got 0 responses… Most likely the most discussed topics are those that stir emotions.

Allan/TG

I am not sold on the bolts yet. Rivers still has not developed to the point where he can look off his primary receiver nor has he commanded the art of getting the team to the line with much time on the play clock. In reality the beatdown they give to the likes of the Chiefs, Lions, Ravens, Broncos, and other clunker teams does not convince me of much. The Titans game was won due to a missed call by the officials (Chambers trapping a poorly thrown pass) while the Colts game was won by an act of God.

I agree that winning on Sunday in this league is quite difficult and winning 10-11 games does distinguish a team to be “better” then the rest of the muck. While the Chargers D has played better it has not faced an exceptional QB sans the Colts game or a team with a dynamic offense. Nor can they muster much of a rush with the base 4 and must always send at least another LB or DB in to get any heat on. Which is okay by me as long as they keep disguising it.

I am pretty concerned about playing the Brownies but I would rather face them then the Jags. It is a winnable game if Rivers doesn’t turn the ball over. After that though, to even fathom that they can go on the road and beat Indy or the Brady’s akin to finding a 500k home in Carmel Valley. They may have a small chance at Indy simply because they have won there and on turf our outside rush is pretty damn quick.

Once we go to Foxboro though…. yikes…

SD Realtor

[Allan from Fallbrook]

TG: Speaking of football (trying to remain topical, doncha know), what the you-know-what is up with your Chargers? Every time I think I have this team figured out, they go in the opposite direction.

I watched last night’s game against the Broncos (an admittedly weak foe) and saw an absolutely dominating defense. The offense left something to be desired, but WR play is definitely better and LT is looking like his former scary self. I think the Jags and the Chargers might be the most dangerous teams in the AFC playoffs right now, due to their defenses (and the Jags bring the hat) and ability to run the ball.

And, by the way, Merry Christmas to you and Rustico. It has been a peach getting to know you guys.

[Allan from Fallbrook]

TG: Speaking of football (trying to remain topical, doncha know), what the you-know-what is up with your Chargers? Every time I think I have this team figured out, they go in the opposite direction.

I watched last night’s game against the Broncos (an admittedly weak foe) and saw an absolutely dominating defense. The offense left something to be desired, but WR play is definitely better and LT is looking like his former scary self. I think the Jags and the Chargers might be the most dangerous teams in the AFC playoffs right now, due to their defenses (and the Jags bring the hat) and ability to run the ball.

And, by the way, Merry Christmas to you and Rustico. It has been a peach getting to know you guys.

[Allan from Fallbrook]

TG: Speaking of football (trying to remain topical, doncha know), what the you-know-what is up with your Chargers? Every time I think I have this team figured out, they go in the opposite direction.

I watched last night’s game against the Broncos (an admittedly weak foe) and saw an absolutely dominating defense. The offense left something to be desired, but WR play is definitely better and LT is looking like his former scary self. I think the Jags and the Chargers might be the most dangerous teams in the AFC playoffs right now, due to their defenses (and the Jags bring the hat) and ability to run the ball.

And, by the way, Merry Christmas to you and Rustico. It has been a peach getting to know you guys.

[Allan from Fallbrook]

TG: Speaking of football (trying to remain topical, doncha know), what the you-know-what is up with your Chargers? Every time I think I have this team figured out, they go in the opposite direction.

I watched last night’s game against the Broncos (an admittedly weak foe) and saw an absolutely dominating defense. The offense left something to be desired, but WR play is definitely better and LT is looking like his former scary self. I think the Jags and the Chargers might be the most dangerous teams in the AFC playoffs right now, due to their defenses (and the Jags bring the hat) and ability to run the ball.

And, by the way, Merry Christmas to you and Rustico. It has been a peach getting to know you guys.

[temeculaguy]

Don’t give us too much credit Allan, I don’t even understand the original question. Normally I’d vote for me but since I don’t get the purpose of the thread, I’ll pass.

The reality is that this is not an individual sport, it’s a team sport. Deciding who on team has thrown the most touchdowns is silly. We all have our position and our role. I look forward to certain people’s opinions but no one poster rules the roost. We have linebackers to take care of the trolls, offensive specialty players with specific skills for the technical questions, a fleet of quartebacks for seeing the field for what it is, insane special teams players and great fans. Me, I’m one of the kickers on this team (second string), extra points is my specialty but I’m terrible at tackling.

“Closer” is a baseball term, it’s football season right now, so let’s stay topical.

[temeculaguy]

Don’t give us too much credit Allan, I don’t even understand the original question. Normally I’d vote for me but since I don’t get the purpose of the thread, I’ll pass.

The reality is that this is not an individual sport, it’s a team sport. Deciding who on team has thrown the most touchdowns is silly. We all have our position and our role. I look forward to certain people’s opinions but no one poster rules the roost. We have linebackers to take care of the trolls, offensive specialty players with specific skills for the technical questions, a fleet of quartebacks for seeing the field for what it is, insane special teams players and great fans. Me, I’m one of the kickers on this team (second string), extra points is my specialty but I’m terrible at tackling.

“Closer” is a baseball term, it’s football season right now, so let’s stay topical.

[temeculaguy]

Don’t give us too much credit Allan, I don’t even understand the original question. Normally I’d vote for me but since I don’t get the purpose of the thread, I’ll pass.

The reality is that this is not an individual sport, it’s a team sport. Deciding who on team has thrown the most touchdowns is silly. We all have our position and our role. I look forward to certain people’s opinions but no one poster rules the roost. We have linebackers to take care of the trolls, offensive specialty players with specific skills for the technical questions, a fleet of quartebacks for seeing the field for what it is, insane special teams players and great fans. Me, I’m one of the kickers on this team (second string), extra points is my specialty but I’m terrible at tackling.

“Closer” is a baseball term, it’s football season right now, so let’s stay topical.

[temeculaguy]

Don’t give us too much credit Allan, I don’t even understand the original question. Normally I’d vote for me but since I don’t get the purpose of the thread, I’ll pass.

The reality is that this is not an individual sport, it’s a team sport. Deciding who on team has thrown the most touchdowns is silly. We all have our position and our role. I look forward to certain people’s opinions but no one poster rules the roost. We have linebackers to take care of the trolls, offensive specialty players with specific skills for the technical questions, a fleet of quartebacks for seeing the field for what it is, insane special teams players and great fans. Me, I’m one of the kickers on this team (second string), extra points is my specialty but I’m terrible at tackling.

“Closer” is a baseball term, it’s football season right now, so let’s stay topical.

[Allan from Fallbrook]

rankandfile: You want to make it interesting? Pick a debatable topic and put it out there for discussion amongst the group. Pick something topical, but objective, and set some ground rules for participation.

You have some very sharp individuals that post here. I would be careful before casually throwing out that particular gauntlet (as regards your closing capabilities).

Given that we as of late have seemed to drift from the RE mainstream (discussing Ron Paul, gender roles, etc), I would pick something related to RE, but perhaps more geared towards monetary policy/monetarism, the influence of the FED and the repercussions of FED policy, etc, etc, etc. You get the drift.

[Allan from Fallbrook]

rankandfile: You want to make it interesting? Pick a debatable topic and put it out there for discussion amongst the group. Pick something topical, but objective, and set some ground rules for participation.

You have some very sharp individuals that post here. I would be careful before casually throwing out that particular gauntlet (as regards your closing capabilities).

Given that we as of late have seemed to drift from the RE mainstream (discussing Ron Paul, gender roles, etc), I would pick something related to RE, but perhaps more geared towards monetary policy/monetarism, the influence of the FED and the repercussions of FED policy, etc, etc, etc. You get the drift.

[Allan from Fallbrook]

rankandfile: You want to make it interesting? Pick a debatable topic and put it out there for discussion amongst the group. Pick something topical, but objective, and set some ground rules for participation.

You have some very sharp individuals that post here. I would be careful before casually throwing out that particular gauntlet (as regards your closing capabilities).

Given that we as of late have seemed to drift from the RE mainstream (discussing Ron Paul, gender roles, etc), I would pick something related to RE, but perhaps more geared towards monetary policy/monetarism, the influence of the FED and the repercussions of FED policy, etc, etc, etc. You get the drift.

[Allan from Fallbrook]

rankandfile: You want to make it interesting? Pick a debatable topic and put it out there for discussion amongst the group. Pick something topical, but objective, and set some ground rules for participation.

You have some very sharp individuals that post here. I would be careful before casually throwing out that particular gauntlet (as regards your closing capabilities).

Given that we as of late have seemed to drift from the RE mainstream (discussing Ron Paul, gender roles, etc), I would pick something related to RE, but perhaps more geared towards monetary policy/monetarism, the influence of the FED and the repercussions of FED policy, etc, etc, etc. You get the drift.

[NotCranky]

rankandfile,

Don’t be so down on yourself…I have enjoyed your posts enough to wonder where you have gone a few times when your participation dropped off.

Have a good day

[NotCranky]

rankandfile,

Don’t be so down on yourself…I have enjoyed your posts enough to wonder where you have gone a few times when your participation dropped off.

Have a good day

[NotCranky]

rankandfile,

Don’t be so down on yourself…I have enjoyed your posts enough to wonder where you have gone a few times when your participation dropped off.

Have a good day

[NotCranky]

rankandfile,

Don’t be so down on yourself…I have enjoyed your posts enough to wonder where you have gone a few times when your participation dropped off.

Have a good day

[NotCranky]

rankandfile,

Don’t be so down on yourself…I have enjoyed your posts enough to wonder where you have gone a few times when your participation dropped off.

Have a good day

[Enorah]

LOL

make it stop

got the “Sports Night” (“Sports Center” ????? you know, that show on espn that always seems to be in the background right now while I am on-line) theme stuck in my head

Rankandfile on another forum I frequent we refer to one who has the last post as a thread killer. We even had a poll going to see who the biggest thread killer was. ‘Tis quite an honor.

[oxfordrick]

Well let’s see who closes this thread before we decided closer of the year.

Seriously, I’ve always felt bad about closing a thread – I mean, nobody thought what I was posting was interesting?

[SD Realtor]

Okay I will simply say that Allan, TG and I could probably hang out and talk sports for more then a few moments. Maybe even more then real estate!

It is quite enjoyable and sorry for hijacking the thread.

SD Realtor

[SD Realtor]

Okay I will simply say that Allan, TG and I could probably hang out and talk sports for more then a few moments. Maybe even more then real estate!

It is quite enjoyable and sorry for hijacking the thread.

SD Realtor

[SD Realtor]

Okay I will simply say that Allan, TG and I could probably hang out and talk sports for more then a few moments. Maybe even more then real estate!

It is quite enjoyable and sorry for hijacking the thread.

SD Realtor

[SD Realtor]

Okay I will simply say that Allan, TG and I could probably hang out and talk sports for more then a few moments. Maybe even more then real estate!

It is quite enjoyable and sorry for hijacking the thread.

SD Realtor

[SD Realtor]

Okay I will simply say that Allan, TG and I could probably hang out and talk sports for more then a few moments. Maybe even more then real estate!

It is quite enjoyable and sorry for hijacking the thread.

SD Realtor

[oxfordrick]

Well let’s see who closes this thread before we decided closer of the year.

Seriously, I’ve always felt bad about closing a thread – I mean, nobody thought what I was posting was interesting?

[oxfordrick]

Well let’s see who closes this thread before we decided closer of the year.

Seriously, I’ve always felt bad about closing a thread – I mean, nobody thought what I was posting was interesting?

[oxfordrick]

Well let’s see who closes this thread before we decided closer of the year.

Seriously, I’ve always felt bad about closing a thread – I mean, nobody thought what I was posting was interesting?

[oxfordrick]

Well let’s see who closes this thread before we decided closer of the year.

Seriously, I’ve always felt bad about closing a thread – I mean, nobody thought what I was posting was interesting?

[Enorah]

LOL

make it stop

got the “Sports Night” (“Sports Center” ????? you know, that show on espn that always seems to be in the background right now while I am on-line) theme stuck in my head

Rankandfile on another forum I frequent we refer to one who has the last post as a thread killer. We even had a poll going to see who the biggest thread killer was. ‘Tis quite an honor.

[Enorah]

LOL

make it stop

got the “Sports Night” (“Sports Center” ????? you know, that show on espn that always seems to be in the background right now while I am on-line) theme stuck in my head

Rankandfile on another forum I frequent we refer to one who has the last post as a thread killer. We even had a poll going to see who the biggest thread killer was. ‘Tis quite an honor.

[Enorah]

LOL

make it stop

got the “Sports Night” (“Sports Center” ????? you know, that show on espn that always seems to be in the background right now while I am on-line) theme stuck in my head

Rankandfile on another forum I frequent we refer to one who has the last post as a thread killer. We even had a poll going to see who the biggest thread killer was. ‘Tis quite an honor.

[Enorah]

LOL

make it stop

got the “Sports Night” (“Sports Center” ????? you know, that show on espn that always seems to be in the background right now while I am on-line) theme stuck in my head

Rankandfile on another forum I frequent we refer to one who has the last post as a thread killer. We even had a poll going to see who the biggest thread killer was. ‘Tis quite an honor.

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