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May be the greatest RB of all time when all is said and done and this may have been his best shot to win it all. What a great competitor he is.
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<< <i>Just wondering, why was he so upset at the end of the game? He always seems like a class guy, but something really caused him to flip out at the end, as players were trying to congratulate him on his season. Seemed odd to me. >>
I think he wasn't happy about some of the celebrations of the Patriots players in "his house." Could be wrong, but that's what was being speculated and it seems to be the explanation that makes the most sense.
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True point about LT, but the truth is that most of these guys aren't as fierce about hating the opposing team's players as the fans are. Many of these guys are close off the field, even if they're from different teams. The NFL is a small fraternity in that sense.
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<< <i>He picked the wrong thing to complain about. I'd like to know how that late hit on Rivers near the end of the game wasn't a penalty? >>
looked to me that the Patriot defender was steered into Rivers, so no foul.
<< <i>What was with the slam on Bellichek by LT after the game? Said that the players were not showing class and that they probably get it from their coach. I can think of far less classier coaches than Captain Sweatpants. >>
That was out of line. Bellichick would be the LAST coach in the NFL to encourage excess celebration. LT was acting like a baby, which is out of character for him.
At the end of the day, LT is the best running back in the NFL and had an incredible season crushing the TD record...my hats off to him, that being said....WHATEVER!!!!! The Patriots are going to the AFC championship game, LT have a nice offseason. Thanks.
<< <i>emotional statement which i dismiss >>
count me in
<< <i>But to your point, this happened after "the very end." The game was over. No point in being bitter at that juncture. There are TONS of competitive players who congratulate the winning team after a hard fought loss. It shows character and good humanity. If you think being angry about football forever because your team lost is a good thing, then you and I just completely disagree on this issue. >>
Forever? As you stated it was "the very end" of the game. How does that translate to forever?
If you think that you can go from full tilt to being OK with a playoff loss within a matter of seconds, I would have to gather that you never played competitive sports beyond little league.
It's a battle out there, and when the game is over some guys handle disappointment differently. I have lost no respect for LT. I am neither a SD or NE fan, nor did I see what set him off as none of you did either. The sportscasters always put their input on things and that then, is assumed as fact. Either way, LT is a helluva player and a class act.
When TO did a dance on the Dallas star a few years back, people applauded the Cowboy that took him down. What's with the double standard?
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<< <i>I thought that was really poor sportsmanship on his part. If the roles were reveresed, I'm sure many of the Chargers would be doing the exact same thing. It's an emotional game and at the very moment you realize that you've sealed a spot on the AFC championship game, obviously you're going to be very excited, sometimes uncontrollably so. >>
Yes, he got mad because three dumb pats players decided to hold him on the field, he wanted to get off, leave, he just lost let him go, he gave some hand shakes and wanted out, but pats players felt it neccessary to hug it out for some reason, OBV he didn't want that and when they held him, he shouldve popped them upside the head, you don't hold a guy on the field that just lost a playoff game against his will.
<< <i><<Yeah, it's a bit of poor sportsmanship perhaps, but it shows he's a competitor to the very end. It's better than those jackoffs that immediately after the game that they lose are seen hugging and lauging with the opposing team. >>
First off, it's just a game. Yes JUST a game. There are SO many more important things in life. But to your point, this happened after "the very end." The game was over. No point in being bitter at that juncture. There are TONS of competitive players who congratulate the winning team after a hard fought loss. It shows character and good humanity. If you think being angry about football forever because your team lost is a good thing, then you and I just completely disagree on this issue. >>
This is the mans livelyhood, he does this for a living, for him its not just a game. Just because you watch this game that he plays doesn't mean its the same for you as it is for him. You played sports in high school right? After getting beat in the playoffs my senior year(2 years ago) knowing it was over and feeling awful, I sure didn't want to be on the field.
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Once it was over, Tomlinson, like Brady one of the most laid-back superstars in any sport, lost his cool. He went after an unidentified Patriots player and had to be restrained by a teammate and former Charger Reche Caldwell, who had a huge game for the Patriots.
Tomlinson yelled and pointed at the Patriots player, 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.
''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.
''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.
<< <i>''We lost to a better team today,'' Tomlinson said. ''Hopefully the next opportunity we have we'll learn something from this.'' >>
True dat. They lost to a better TEAM. Not necessarily to a team with better athletes or a team which dominated the game save for mistakes. But a better TEAM because they just don't beat themselves.
<< <i>Randy... what you see in the short time obviously doesnt tell the whole story why LT was upset...lol. >>
Right it was also a reason he was mad though....
Hey the pats coach did this too to his former Head coach who beat him, when you play sports you don't want to lose. I know all Pats fan think there team is class and all that but they aren't. Tom Brady complains too. The better team did not win, the team with god as their QB won.
<< <i>This pic of LT "staying classy" posted on profootballtalk.com
Everybody has that shirt, though...
<< <i>LaDanian Pujols anyone? >>
Funny, I was thinking the exact same thing!
Actually, I still can't believe his actions. I was listening to NFL Radio this afternoon, and they interviewed one of the Patriots DB's. When asked about LT's temper tantrum, he replied "Funny, they (meaning the Chargers) did the exact same thing on our field after the game when the Chargers beat us in the regular season - and, we had gotten word that the Chargers had already planned their victory parade before the game, and had scouts at both NFC games scouting possible Super Bowl opponents".
Then, during the post-game comments, LT actually has to tell us - "I'm a classy guy". Well, if you're a classy guy, you don't have to tell people...they just know. Apparently, like Pujols, the bloom is off the rose for LT.
I give LT a pass on this one. He did a heckuva job Sunday, and all year, only to see his teammates screw it up. No need to build him up then tear him down.
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<< <i>''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.'' >>
This seems to be getting a lot of play time with the press today. I guess there's not much to report until we get closer to this weekend. Anyway, my 2 cents - when I first heard him say this, my initial interpretation was:
"They are taunting us with the same taunt that we (Merriman) use to taunt them. They got no class."
Eh?? Now that may not be the point that LT was trying to make, but it certainly sounded like it and did nothing but make him look like a whiner. There's something to be said about being able to take it as well as dish it out.
<< <i>''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.'' >>
The other part that bugs me about his quote is "I would never react in that way"
Well, LT, obviously you would because you just did.
Obviously an emotional statement that has now snowballed. He doesn't seem to want to take it back.
Punishment for being stupid?
Maybe next season he should be required to say "I play for the Whale's Vagina Chargers" whenever he is interviewed.
Now that is staying classy.
<< <i>and had scouts at both NFC games scouting possible Super Bowl opponents". >>
Jerry,
EVERY team does that.
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<< <i>I give LT a pass on this one, too. He said what he said right after a crushing defeat that his team totally blew despite him playing a whale of a game, and he reacted in the moment. I'm sure most of us say things we don't really mean when emotions run high. Fact is, LT is the best football player on the planet and has been a class act throughout his career. This is much ado about nothing, IMO. >>
You know - I completely agreed with that assessment right after the game ended. But, LT hasn't backed off from his comments two days later, in fact - he reiterated them again. He also made sure to comment about Belichick again on Tuesday, when asked about him -
<< <i>Tomlinson was asked about the possibility of being coached by Belichick in the Pro Bowl, which could happen if the Patriots lose the AFC Championship game.
"It will be pretty interesting," he said. "I don't know how that would go over, but obviously I probably wouldn't say two words to him. I definitely wouldn't. In the heat of the moment and competitive nature, sometimes you say things. I don't know if that's where they get it from, the coach or not.
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<< <i>I give LT a pass on this one, too. He said what he said right after a crushing defeat that his team totally blew despite him playing a whale of a game, and he reacted in the moment. I'm sure most of us say things we don't really mean when emotions run high. Fact is, LT is the best football player on the planet and has been a class act throughout his career. This is much ado about nothing, IMO. >>
As already indicated, the problem I have is that he's still pounding his fists on the floor like a spoiled child. Boohoo buddy. Let it go. He's had time to think about it and he's still crying about it.
"It will be pretty interesting," he said. "I don't know how that would go over, but obviously I probably wouldn't say two words to him. I definitely wouldn't. In the heat of the moment and competitive nature, sometimes you say things. I don't know if that's where they get it from, the coach or not.
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He doesn't need to say anything to Belichick. If he's smart he'll shut up and listen to him. Unless he likes losing to less talented teams (and I mean that in the best way
Bosox1976
To all you Pats fans, deal with it. A few of your very own "Patriots" showed that they don't have class, and that's the truth. It's one thing to win, it's another thing to showup an opponent you already defeated. Now, yes the Patriots organization, well I don't look at it as classless. But every organization has some classless individuals, and it showed on the field postgame.
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