It's obvious L.T. ducked this game folks

[R8RFOX]

Originally Posted by toobs cruiser

It's comedy on those forums right now. Check out this one: http://forum.signonsandiego.com/showthread.php?t=83048

They're already turning on Tomlinson. As the Emperor once said, "everything is proceeding as I have foreseen..."

That is fuking hillarious...

[southshield]

If this is true, I have gained some respect for Rivers, but lost a lot for LT

LT has sprained MCL; surgery for Rivers?
Whatever the speculation was on TV or the lie the Chargers announced to the media at Gillette Stadium, here's the bottom line from LaDainian Tomlinson:

"It's obvious that I couldn't play. If I could have played, I would have been in there.''

Tomlinson, who suffered a hyperextended left knee in last week's win over Indianapolis, got hit on the same knee on the first play of the AFC Championship Game and said he sprained the medial collateral ligament. The Chargers announced he could have returned to the game, but Tomlinson said that wasn't the case. Coach Norv Turner confirmed that after the game.

"It was just the impact of getting hit that first play, right on it,'' Tomlinson said. "I thought that would be the test, taking a hit on it. I don't know how I get direct hits on it ... it's just been two bad weeks for me. I usually don't take shots like that. It just happened.''

Tomlinson was in for a total of four plays -- two carries, a reception and one play where he stayed into block. He did not play after the Chargers' second series.

"LT tried to go and he just couldn't go,'' Turner said. "The pain in the knee, what he felt, he couldn't push off it and he couldn't go. ... The doctors and trainers said he couldn't go.''

Meanwhile, QB Philip Rivers confirmed he has a partially torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee in addition to a sprained MCL. Rivers said he "probably'' would need surgery.

Posted by Jay Posner on January 20, 2008 05:12 PM |

[3peet]

How could LT consciously pick up his paycheck?

[3peet]

lol...your right. he's getting crucified by San Diego right now on the boards. Trade talk, quitter, etc..etc.

[RaiderSithLord]

funny ****.

[RMB]

LT is such a wuss for backing out on his team like that. What an a**hole

[Mad Bomber #5]

LT has no credibility. He can run on us for 200 yards twice a year and taunt The Raider Nation but when his joke of an organization really needs him to be "Superman," he turns into "Lois Lane." Quick message for LT:You bring that San Diego Super Charger crap into The Black Hole next year and I'll personally have a fresh, cold cup of Miller-Lite waiting for you. Good night!

[RaiderFan1987]

lol do you think we can trade for him now? Maybe the Dolts are dumb enough to give him up for say a 2nd rounder?

[trur8r]

He should have at least been up and cheering his team on. He had AWFUL body language, his helmet on and he's the team Captain.

[Stabler2Branch]

It was almost Michael Jackson-like weird seeing him sitting there with his alien-looking helmet on like an idiot.

[Blackened]

What I want to know is how quick will the NFL take action for the Chargers filing a false injury report.

Tomlinson wasn't listed as questionable or doubtful. He was completely left off which means he was 100% healthy.

“LT tried to go and he just couldn't go,” Turner said. “The pain in the knee, what he felt, he couldn't push off it.”

I've never seen Turner really upset, but he got red in the face after the game when a “reporter” asked him:

“I'm sure Philip Rivers and Antonio Gates had pain and they played. What do you think his (LT's) teammates think?”

“Well,” Turner said, “don't get into that. I mean, that's the stupidest thing you could ask.

The guy was not able to go. The doctors and trainers said he couldn't go.”

The pain in the knee. Isn't that the injury that occurred in Indianapolis?

Norv, you got some splainin to do..

[DarkLordAlDavis]

There is only one "L.T", Lawrence Taylor......

No one played through more injuries, not just hurt, then our own 00 Jim Otto........

[RighteousRayda]

what good would it do for him to play injured?

Turner healthy > LT injured

As a coach, I make LT sit for the good of the team.

Now - if they don't have a Turner to backup LT, then I agree with this discussion.

[AutumnWind32]

Originally Posted by Blackened

What I want to know is how quick will the NFL take action for the Chargers filing a false injury report.

Tomlinson wasn't listed as questionable or doubtful. He was completely left off which means he was 100% healthy.


The pain in the knee. Isn't that the injury that occurred in Indianapolis?

Norv, you got some splainin to do..

Good catch Blackened. The NFL will have to address this with statements as black and white as these.

[AutumnWind32]

Originally Posted by RighteousRayda

what good would it do for him to play injured?

Turner healthy > LT injured

As a coach, I make LT sit for the good of the team.

Now - if they don't have a Turner to backup LT, then I agree with this discussion.

He spent the entire game on the bench with his helmet on. That, as much as anything, is what people are taking exception with.