Monday, October 30, 2006

P-Riv Update: Week 8

P-Riv is my dogg.

My Chargers rebounded from a tough loss last week to whoop the quality St. Louis Rams 38-24. Big thanks to LT for helping ease our boy, P-Riv, into his first starting season. LT finished the game yesterday with 183 yards and 3TDs! While Rivers spent most of the day watching Tomlinson do his thing, he also delivered when called upon. He opened the game today by completing his first four passes for 70 yards and finished 15-of-23 for 206 yards and a touchdown (108 passer rating). Philip was 10-of-14 for 121 yards and a 97.6 passer rating in the first half. Of the four incomplete passes, one was an intentional throw-away. He was an incredible 6-of-9 for 101 yards and a touchdown today on third down plays, a rating of 141.

Moments after the Rams made it a two-possession game midway through the fourth quarter, his picture-perfect 25-yard floater to LT made it a 38-17 contest. Philip continues to be a joy to watch. We'll have to get ready for an improving Cleveland Browns team. It should, however, be an easy win.

If you end up dressing up this Halloween, be a Charger.

GO CHARGERS!!!

Monday, October 23, 2006

P-Riv Update: Week 7

P-Riv is my dogg.

Yesterday was a sad day for Chargers fans all over the world. The Chargers lost to the Kansas City Chiefs on a last second 53 yard field goal.

But for those of us who are much more concerned with P-Riv than the Chargers as a whole, have no fear. Philbo nearly brought them back from the dead putting up another fantastic performance yesterday as the Chargers fought an uphill battle against the revived Kansas City Chiefs. Philip finished 25 of 43 for 266 yards 2 TDs and 1 pick. After the game, Philip said he would make the throw again, but he just let it get away from him a little bit. He's a gunslinger with precision, not afraid to throw it around. I love it. To add insult to injury for the Chargers, the league's best linebacker, Shawne Merriman, was served a 4 game suspension for his use of a performance-enhancing substance. No wonder he is the league's best linebacker. Give Clay Aiken the right drugs (and maybe a few different genes) and he might become the best linebacker in the NFL.

Things don't get any easier for the ailing Chargers as the explosive St. Louis Rams come to town to next week. On the defensive side, my beloved Chagas will be missing their sack leader(Shaun Phillps) and their drug-using linebacker. A lot of bad news comes at once for the Chargers, but let's not kid ourselves. P-Riv will still be quarterbacking this team and with Philip at the helm, I am confident.

GO CHARGERS!!!

Tuesday, October 17, 2006

P-Riv Update: Week 6

Greetings fellow P-Riv followers,

Another beauty by our man, Philip Rivers. Move over MartyBall, you've been replaced by PhilipBall. It doesn't have the same ring to it, but it is much more appropriate when describing the best offense in the league led by the best, yeah you read it, best QB in the league. On four of the Charger's scoring drives, the Chargers made three touchdowns and a field goal. Rivers was perfect on all four, at one time completing 13 straight passes. He finished 29 of 39 for 334 yards, 2 Touchdowns and 0 interceptions. He also added another win. Look, if Rivers, basically a rookie in third-year clothing, really is this good – and he's given us little reason to think otherwise – Dan Marino better watch out. You keeping waiting for a mistake out of Rivers, but he will just not make one.

Next week my beloved Chargers have Kansas City and if you look at the rest of their schedule, I don't think they will ever be an underdog in Vegas. They have Cincy and Seattle on the road in 2 tough match-ups. They also have a home and away with the Broncos. Absolute worst case, I see them at 11-5. The season is starting to take shape and what a beautiful shape it is taking.

I'll leave you with the same challenge as last week. If you get a chance, this week, yell, "GO CHARGERS!!!", in a public venue.

GO CHARGERS!!!

Monday, October 9, 2006

P-Riv Update: Week 5

P-Riv is my dogg!!!

Wow,

Ladies and gentlemen, that was one fine performance out of our man, Philip Rivers.
I hope everyone had a chance to enjoy the game on Sunday. It was beautiful to watch P-Riv sting the Steelers as he shredded their secondary. Even after his receivers dropped 4-5 pinpoint passes, Rivers finishing stats looked like this: 24/37 for 242 yards 2 TD's and 1 INT. We will not count this as a real interception since pansy Parker let the defender rip the ball out of his hands after having the ball hit him in the chest. In addition to a wonderful passing game, Rivers was able pick up 24 yards rushing including a 15 yard scamper to keep the drive alive. He continues to exhibit uncanny decision making a superb skill.

Next week should be a lot of fun as my Chargers face the lowly 49ers.
I'll leave you with a challenge. If you get a chance, this week, yell, "GO CHARGERS!!!", in a public venue.

GO CHARGERS!!!

Monday, October 2, 2006

P-Riv Update: Week 4

I am going to gripe a little during this update.

Philip Rivers looked amazing in a really annoying loss to the Senior Citizen Baltimore Ravens. I am pretty sure the only thing that made me very angry about that game was Marty Schottenheimer calling a running play on every single third down; regardless of length. 3rd and 4=run, 3rd and 17=run, 3rd and 9=run. Rivers throws 1 pick early and Schott totally loses faith. Schott slips into the beloved (sarcastic) 'Martyball'. The Chargers have a reputation for losing late game leads and he still plays 'Martyball'. I would compare that logic to trying to swallow a machete knife over and over again thinking that eventually it will stop hurting. Nonsense.

A respectful and diplomatic Rivers responded perfectly as members of the media probed to catch a 1st year starting quarterback doubting his coach's decisions. "I'm obviously confident in what was called," Rivers said. "If we execute every play that's called, we win." Class comments from a wonderful leader and competitor. Did anyone see his reaction after not having the opportunity to throw a final pass? I thought it was a perfect reaction. His expression encapsulated the entire 2nd half.

I was very disappointed that my Chargers lost, but I am still pleased with Rivers's play. Another extremely difficult test faces us this week as we square off against the hungry and rested Steelers on Sunday Night Football.

On a side note, our Wolfpack look to go to 4 and 2 versus the 'Noles in their last 6 meetings. Pretty amazing considering the mediocrity of our program. We are sure to be riding high from the BC game and we are playing at home. Scattered thunderstorms are predicted all night in Raleigh, so I hope the game does not turn into a washout or worse, get delayed. Thank you all for reading this entire email and cheer us on to victory tonight and especially Sunday.

GO CHARGERS!