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<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">sagagsr</div><div class="date">12-27-2006, 08:03 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">being at the seattle game, that 12th man is very effective.  Their fans are very educated and know to be loud the whole time they'e on defense and to shut the hell up when on offense.<br />
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we need to start a similar campaign to educate the casual/bandwagoner fan.  This forum is a great place to start.  Most, if not all, the members on this board already know the rules of cheering.  However, the members on this board probably only represent a third of fans that are at the Q.  <br />
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Maybe we need to email Mighty XX and Rock 105.3 to help jump start the education of cheering edicate!  Maybe Joelbolt can tell the folks at the charger front office to start some kind of anouncment on the various tv and radio stations?<br />
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With homefield advantage right in front of us.  we need to know how to shut the hell up on offense and get loud on every play  on defense! not just on 3rd down, and especially when the other team is in the huddle trying to call their play.<br />
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So take this thread and tell your friends.  we all need to do our part to help our chargers go to miami!  screw the 12th man.  we are the 67,000th man!</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">chargers4real</div><div class="date">12-27-2006, 08:24 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">being at the seattle game, that 12th man is very effective.  Their fans are very educated and know to be loud the whole time they'e on defense and to shut the hell up when on offense.<br />
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we need to start a similar campaign to educate the casual/bandwagoner fan.  This forum is a great place to start.  Most, if not all, the members on this board already know the rules of cheering.  However, the members on this board probably only represent a third of fans that are at the Q.  <br />
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Maybe we need to email Mighty XX and Rock 105.3 to help jump start the education of cheering edicate!  Maybe Joelbolt can tell the folks at the charger front office to start some kind of anouncment on the various tv and radio stations?<br />
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With homefield advantage right in front of us.  we need to know how to shut the hell up on offense and get loud on every play  on defense! not just on 3rd down, and especially when the other team is in the huddle trying to call their play.<br />
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So take this thread and tell your friends.  we all need to do our part to help our chargers go to miami!  screw the 12th man.  we are the 67,000th man!<br />
I don't think there are 22,000 plus fans in this board.  No way is a third represented here.  I think the team will need to deal with education of the fans if they think it is necesary. The jumbotron is the best way to do that.</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">mdsd77</div><div class="date">12-27-2006, 09:22 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Real fans know to yell before the Opposing offense gets into the huddle.<br />
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and to continue to yell.<br />
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you WILL need the local media to edumacate the masses for sure..good luck !</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">Sanitation Man</div><div class="date">12-27-2006, 09:28 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Real fans know to yell before the Opposing offense gets into the huddle.<br />
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and to continue to yell.<br />
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you WILL need the local media to edumacate the masses for sure..good luck !<br />
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You're right.  Another way would be the guy who controls the scoreboard to &quot;bring the noise&quot; more consistently for the &quot;new&quot; fans.  It's way too far in between.  Kind of like Laker games, Charger games are starting to be afforded to the more fortunate (cash money y'all), so less &quot;die hards&quot; can afford to show up.</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">TouchTed</div><div class="date">12-27-2006, 09:31 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">I don't think there are 22,000 plus fans in this board. No way is a third represented here. I think the team will need to deal with education of the fans if they think it is necesary. The jumbotron is the best way to do that.<br />
Too bad the jumbotron and its operator suck.  The announcer needs to make a comment such as &quot;the Cardinals are entering the huddle&quot; (like he did when Gnats played here, &quot;Eli Manning at Quarterback&quot;... that got everyone making noise).   And, of course, announcing to be quiet when the Chargers are in the huddle and calling audibles.</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">TD_Sandy_Eggo</div><div class="date">12-27-2006, 09:41 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Just letting everyone know, that Paul Allen, Microsoft co-founder and owner of the Hags, was intimately involved in the building of Qwest Field (then known as Seahawk's Stadium, PURPOSELY had the stadium designed to jack up the decibel level.<br />
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From Wikipedia:<br />
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Allen was intimately involved in the stadium design. He rejected plans for a retractable roof, and directed the architects to minimize the stadium footprint as much as possible to bring fans closer to the action. Also, he had the architects design the structure of the stadium, especially the roof, to direct as much crowd noise as possible on the field. In addition, the north end zone seating, called the &quot;Hawks Nest&quot;, was specifically designed for rowdy fans; the seating consists of metal bleachers which reflect sound, and fans often stomp to create even more. Qwest Field has since earned a reputation as arguably the loudest stadium in the NFL. During the 2005 season, more penalties for false starts were called against visiting teams in Qwest Field than in any other NFL stadium. At one point during the 2006 season, the New York Giants (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Giants) complained that Qwest Field was artificially piping in noise in order to distract visiting quarterbacks from running a count. During the 2005 NFC Championship Game against the Carolina Panthers, the decibel (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decibel) level recorded by Fox reached 137db. <br />
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qwest_Field<br />
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My point is that we can make all the noise we want, but we won't be able to duplicate the scientifically-assisted decibel level of Qwest. <br />
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But do it anyway.</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">Sanitation Man</div><div class="date">12-27-2006, 09:47 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">;) Just letting everyone know, that Paul Allen, Microsoft co-founder and owner of the Hags, was intimately involved in the building of Qwest Field (then known as Seahawk's Stadium, PURPOSELY had the stadium designed to jack up the decibel level.<br />
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From Wikipedia:<br />
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qwest_Field<br />
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My point is that we can make all the noise we want, but we won't be able to duplicate the scientifically-assisted decibel level of Qwest. <br />
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But do it anyway.<br />
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Though the points you have stated are true, remember to never cite wikipedia as a source in school.  ;) <br />
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The professor has spoken. :Beer:</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">JudeAwakening</div><div class="date">12-27-2006, 09:51 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">I was at the 49er game last weekend and with all their championships I was surprised to hear their crowd cheering loadly during their offensive drives while on their failed comeback attempts.  It was comical how it got LOUDER once they broke the huddle.<br />
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This would be a great topic for &quot;Leitner Strikes&quot; on channel 8.  LOL!!!<br />
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The next time I see the Jumbotron/DiamondVision display &quot;QUIET&quot; across the screen would be the first time.  I've NEVER seen that done at any football game.  I'm curious if any team - pro or college - actually does this.  Let the Bolt management know if so. <br />
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Here's an idea...  Someone make huge props - one of a ZIPPER and the other of LIPS (and the leave the LIGHT SWITCH IN THE OFF POSITION and FENCE at home).  ZIPPA THE LIPPA<br />
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GO BOLTS!!!</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">Chargerizer</div><div class="date">12-27-2006, 10:12 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">I think the point of the original post is that we all need to do what ever we can to spread the word.  Educate anybody that you know is going to the game.  Educate people at the game.  I don't care how Seattle is built, SD fans can crank out enough noise to cause the other team problems.  Let's get it done.</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">mdsd77</div><div class="date">12-27-2006, 10:20 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">I have been a season ticket holder for a long time, and this year has been the loudest ever.....<br />
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in fact I have been impressed with the amount of sound generated, so its not a &quot;get them to yell loud enough&quot;<br />
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its just a &quot;when to start yelling&quot; thing.........<br />
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so educating people to do that is ALL WE HAVE TO DO.....<br />
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I have been to other stadiums and they put a &quot;make some noise&quot;sign up when the opposing team takes the field...<br />
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SD fans wait till they get their huddle done, then start to pick up the sound.....it just cracks me up...we have a guy who sits in front of us, his name on his jersey is JAKE JR.<br />
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he tries to get people to yell sooner to no avail....props to you Jake Jr.<br />
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in fact if anyone knows how to get in touch with the tribune, ask them to post on the inevitable &quot;FOOTBALL SPECIAL EDITION&quot;  right on the front page... MAKE SOME NOISE...instructions !!!!!</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">1.21Gigawatts</div><div class="date">12-28-2006, 12:08 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">My point is that we can make all the noise we want, but we won't be able to duplicate the scientifically-assisted decibel level of Qwest. <br />
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But do it anyway.<br />
Arrowhead stadium is loud, and I don't think their's is designed like Qwest.<br />
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Someone, or all of us need to email the radio, the news stations (KNSD, KGTV, KFMB, etc.), the people who control the jumbotron, the newspapers, the guy who flies those banners in the air, the paperboy and tell them to tell the Charger fans to GET LOUD on defense and SHHH on offense. <br />
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Spread the word!</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">6thSun</div><div class="date">12-28-2006, 12:39 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">How about showing video of a bitter old librarian lady on the jumbotron shushing people when the offense is on the field.lol</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">mrcwalk619</div><div class="date">12-28-2006, 01:53 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">if there was a way to get this topic to the news and have them report it during thier sport section or in the sports page on the UT... i think that will be the best way to tell everyone...... anybody have connects???</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">3DSumoWrestler</div><div class="date">12-28-2006, 02:04 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">Are Jeff and Jer still doing radio down there?  If I recall, those guys can get the bulk of the city to do anything they say.  If you guys can just phone into their radio station and give them the idea, &quot;Make Some Noise&quot; education is definitely something those guys would champion.</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">Jubilation T. Cornpone</div><div class="date">12-28-2006, 02:25 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">Just letting everyone know, that Paul Allen, Microsoft co-founder and owner of the Hags, was intimately involved in the building of Qwest Field (then known as Seahawk's Stadium, PURPOSELY had the stadium designed to jack up the decibel level.<br />
<br />
From Wikipedia:<br />
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qwest_Field<br />
<br />
My point is that we can make all the noise we want, but we won't be able to duplicate the scientifically-assisted decibel level of Qwest. <br />
<br />
But do it anyway.<br />
just what we should do with our new stadium</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">AlbertaLovesLT</div><div class="date">12-28-2006, 02:31 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">And I can only assure you the playoff intensity will only multiply the loudness in the Q, Seattle claims to be the loudest, show them what a deserving division champ fan's are like!!</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">dahoopref</div><div class="date">12-28-2006, 02:31 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">The stadium audio guy will just play &quot;We Got More Bounce in California.....&quot;  I really hate that song; I really do.  :eek: <br />
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They need to play Tupac &amp; Dr. Dre's &quot;California Love.&quot;</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">TD_Sandy_Eggo</div><div class="date">12-28-2006, 09:43 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">Actually, I used the Wiki reference because in this case, it IS correct.  Paul Allen was once interviewed on TV as to his wishes to replicate the crowd noise directed to the field a few years ago, but I couldn't find that TV reference.  <br />
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The student has spoken.</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">Satcong_21</div><div class="date">12-28-2006, 09:48 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">Actually, I used the Wiki reference because in this case, it IS correct. Paul Allen was once interviewed on TV as to his wishes to replicate the crowd noise directed to the field a few years ago, but I couldn't find that TV reference. <br />
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The student has spoken.<br />
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Let's try to get the Chargers a new stadium first...The design on how to make the stadium louder second...Hehe...Those damn microsoft boys, they are wicked in every way....</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">dagodozen</div><div class="date">12-28-2006, 09:52 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">Hey Fellas I'm A Season Ticket Holder At Section F 10 Right On The Bar Between Plaza And Field . I Have Noticed The Stadium Being As Loud As I Have Ever Heard It But It Could Be Louder. We Where Going Crazy Screaming Clapping And All But I Noticed All The Charger Fans In Plaza Right Behind Us Were Sitting There With There Arms Crossed Not Doing Anything We Need Our Homefield To Be The Loudest It Could Be. Is Anyone Down From Different Sections To Make The Same Signs To Help Pump These People Up.</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">stanfouts</div><div class="date">12-28-2006, 09:58 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">It is ok to make some noise during the offensive series but making a noise and being obnoxiouly loud are two different things!!!<br />
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I was at the Ten game for the home opener and the section I was in.. field level rocked!!<br />
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When Kerry Collins came to the line we were so loud. I dont even know what I say when I scream I just generate as much noise as humanly possible. <br />
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But yeah the team needs to help out the casual bandwagon fan. For thos eof us who know we need to educate. If you see fans yelling there heads off during the offensive series just stay quite and hope they see what jack's they are being. Or you can politely inform them.</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">Dougie Fresh</div><div class="date">12-28-2006, 10:19 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">How about police helicopters roving the city 24 hours a day announcing how and when to cheer at Charger games on the loudspeaker. You like?</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">1.21Gigawatts</div><div class="date">12-28-2006, 10:29 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">How about police helicopters roving the city 24 hours a day announcing how and when to cheer at Charger games on the loudspeaker. You like?<br />
They can also catch Raider fans too.</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">TD_Sandy_Eggo</div><div class="date">12-28-2006, 10:40 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">I'm not really worried about the crowd being too loud for the Charger's Oline or the backs.  If the crowd is too loud, all Rivers has to do is to hold up his hands, like a concert maestro just before the performance, and the noise will subside to the point of normal playcalling noise level tolerance.<br />
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Let's not get TOO scientific here!</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">ChargerSmokey</div><div class="date">12-28-2006, 11:03 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">Oh...well then I guess problem is solved.<br />
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By the way, Chargers cannnot be even considered a dynasty until they win a couple. Might want to change the sig.<br />
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Not tryin to be an azzhole, just calls em hows I sees em.</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">SkubaSteve</div><div class="date">12-28-2006, 11:39 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">I've had season tickets for 7 years now, and this year is obviously the loudest, but I agree with most, it could be louder, while I am cheering and screaming, there are still others that are in their seats enjoying the game quietly. If we could get everybody to just make some noise it could be a lot louder.</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">3DSumoWrestler</div><div class="date">12-28-2006, 11:44 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">I'm telling you guys...just get this idea into Jeff and Jer's heads and get them to tell the city to get loud during defensive plays and you'd think we we had QWEST for a stadium.</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">ChargerSmokey</div><div class="date">12-28-2006, 11:55 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">I've had season tickets for 7 years now, and this year is obviously the loudest, but I agree with most, it could be louder, while I am cheering and screaming, there are still others that are in their seats enjoying the game quietly. If we could get everybody to just make some noise it could be a lot louder.<br />
Agreed. It has been very loud lately but can be louder. Ive tried to sit in as many sections as I can to gauge the fans. People are still sitting on their hands in some sections and waiting for an offensive play to make noise. Others I have been told to sit down on Defense. This just makes me yell at everyone to get up. Still, there are plenty more sections with crazy, hardcore fans that love to make noise. <br />
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Special thanks to the SOUTH Endzone.</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">LT LT LT</div><div class="date">12-28-2006, 12:06 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">no south only east and wast and i bet you mean the west endzone</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">ChargerSmokey</div><div class="date">12-28-2006, 12:16 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">no south only east and wast and i bet you mean the west endzone<br />
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hahaha! Yea I know, I like to call it the SOUTH though. Inside joke I guess. Good catch.</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">LightingBOLT51</div><div class="date">12-28-2006, 12:21 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">GET LOUD ON D the whole time!!! And shut up on O.....I've been to 5 games this year and just got my playoffs tickets and season tickets for next year...No Dought this year has been loud but it could be better.<br />
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Just think how hard of a time O line have with our pass rush now.....Now if they are a half step, step slow its over for there O.....Jumbo Tron would help rookie football fans  &quot;be quiet O at work&quot;....<br />
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Keep it up CHARGERS FANS  ROCK IT SOUND THE CHARGE !</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">dagodozen</div><div class="date">12-28-2006, 12:42 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Hey Maybe We Could Get A Big Banner Going And See If We Could Meet Up With The Boltpride And Walk In With Them People Always Get Happy To See That Banner Maybe That Would Help We Need Something To Wake Them People Up In Them Boring Sections Plaza And Lodge. Or Any Other Ideas It Just Sucks To Know How Loud We Could Really Be If Everyone Was In On It</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">sagagsr</div><div class="date">12-28-2006, 01:02 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">i emailed eddie from the mikey show about our concerns and gave him a link to this thread.   Hopefully he can give me some kind of response.  <br />
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Is there any way to notify the Charger front office about this issue?  <br />
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I could not find the email address of Scott and BR.  I'm sure there will be another power rally, and the mention of this issue would be a perfect time to educate the charger fans.  Although, the fans who actually do go to the rallies are pretty hardcore and already know the rules.  therefore, it would be like preaching to the choir.<br />
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Making a banner would help and have people parade around the parking lot during a charger tailgate.</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">dagodozen</div><div class="date">12-28-2006, 01:08 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Ya Let's Try Scott And Br And All The Radio Stations And See If Billy Ray Can Metion Something On The Power Report Or On The Charger Preview About It</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">Empyre03</div><div class="date">12-28-2006, 01:15 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">I emailed a couple of the local tv stations to see if perhaps the sportscasters could mention it during before or after a segment on the Chargers.</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">TouchTed</div><div class="date">12-28-2006, 01:16 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Did anyone email the DSC?</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">Foutsfan1</div><div class="date">12-28-2006, 01:16 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">It's too bad you guys couldn't get someone who works at the Q to have flyers made and handed out to everyone at the gates when they enter. Just explaining to the fans to be loud on D and quiet on O. I'm not sure everyone will be paying attention to the jumbotron.</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">run21lt</div><div class="date">12-28-2006, 01:19 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">I leave tomorrow morning for San Diego!  I can't wait!  <br />
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I'm bringing my wife and daughter, and my brother from Las Vegas and his wife will be at the game, too, so you can count on five fans who know when to be loud and when to shut up.</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">punkitty</div><div class="date">12-28-2006, 01:22 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">I'm telling you guys...just get this idea into Jeff and Jer's heads and get them to tell the city to get loud during defensive plays and you'd think we we had QWEST for a stadium.<br />
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I don't live in SD anymore, so Im not sure how to get ahold of them. <br />
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If you would post an email addy or phone number, I would be glad to pester them to make some sort of announcement. If enough people did it, maybe we could get the word out to those who don't know.</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">TouchTed</div><div class="date">12-28-2006, 01:22 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">It's too bad you guys couldn't get someone who works at the Q to have flyers made and handed out to everyone at the gates when they enter. Just explaining to the fans to be loud on D and quiet on O. I'm not sure everyone will be paying attention to the jumbotron.<br />
The jumbotron is horrible, not very noticble and small.  Flyers are a good idea... hand them out with whatever freebie they are giving out.</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">punkitty</div><div class="date">12-28-2006, 01:25 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">They used to say &quot;Quiet please, audible zone&quot; on the jumbotron, but I havent seen it for a few years.</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">SD4Life</div><div class="date">12-28-2006, 02:54 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">This is a great post.  We all know the Chargers are a &quot;Super&quot; threat, but OUR 12th man is the only thing that will make us &quot;Super&quot;.  The reason you go to a NFL football game is to be loud and throw the other team off balance.  Over the past years I have seen nothing of it from our fans.  This year is a huge turn around but with the playoffs coming soon not only do the players need to step it up but the fans need to as well.  Get loud and be proud.  This is our year and the players need the support of our great fans.</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">1.21Gigawatts</div><div class="date">12-28-2006, 03:01 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">I don't live in SD anymore, so Im not sure how to get ahold of them. <br />
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If you would post an email addy or phone number, I would be glad to pester them to make some sort of announcement. If enough people did it, maybe we could get the word out to those who don't know.<br />
Try this:<br />
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http://jeffandjer.star941sandiego.com/contact.html<br />
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You can also try the local San Diego news stations too.</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">3DSumoWrestler</div><div class="date">12-28-2006, 04:13 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">I don't live in SD anymore, so Im not sure how to get ahold of them. <br />
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If you would post an email addy or phone number, I would be glad to pester them to make some sort of announcement. If enough people did it, maybe we could get the word out to those who don't know. I don't live in SD anymore either, but last I heard they quit Star 100.7 and are on 94.1 or something.  I'll be down for the Cardinal game so I'll try to catch their Friday morning show and call in or something.  I'll definitely email as well.  <br />
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I remember way back when Kevin Brown left the Pad for the Dodgers, they really got the city to boo the crap out of him when the Dodgers visited.  They even got the sound guys to play &quot;Money Money Money&quot; when he took the field.<br />
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Edit: Spelling.  Also, thanks, 1.21Gigawatts (http://forums.chargers.com/member.php?u=62205), for putting up the contact link.</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">LaDeezie21</div><div class="date">12-28-2006, 04:18 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">I'm about to head home and didn't have time to read everyones posts so excuse me if this has already been proposed but the chargers could maybe put something about the noise in the programs they give the fans on their way in.</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">JerryinCA</div><div class="date">12-28-2006, 04:23 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Real fans know to yell before the Opposing offense gets into the huddle.<br />
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and to continue to yell.<br />
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you WILL need the local media to edumacate the masses for sure..good luck !<br />
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Yep that's what I always said too, you should be yelling the whole time the play is being called and everything not just when they are on the line.</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">Empyre03</div><div class="date">12-29-2006, 08:56 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Hey guys,<br />
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I wrote a few of the local news stations asking if they would mind helping educate Charger fans on when to make noise during the game.  Here's a response from Derek Togerson @ NBC 7/39:<br />
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<br />
  Thanks for the suggestion.  My wife and I were actually talking about this very thing the other day (she's learning the game slowly but surely), and she suggested a story on it.  Maybe there's something to this!  I'll see what we can do for the playoff run.  If you have any other story ideas feel free to lob them our way!<br />
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Regards,<br />
Derek Togerson<br />
NBC 7/39 Sports</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">sagagsr</div><div class="date">12-29-2006, 11:19 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">I also sent out an email to eddie papanni of the mikey show.  I sent him a link to this thread and he agrees with us completely.  Hopefully he can mention something this sunday during the pre game show!<br />
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Keep those emails comin' guys!</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">Sanitation Man</div><div class="date">12-29-2006, 11:24 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Actually, I used the Wiki reference because in this case, it IS correct. Paul Allen was once interviewed on TV as to his wishes to replicate the crowd noise directed to the field a few years ago, but I couldn't find that TV reference. <br />
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The student has spoken.<br />
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Easy Sandy.  I said you were correct, but to never cite Wikipedia in school, that's all. :Beer:</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">SillyBoltsFan</div><div class="date">12-30-2006, 01:12 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">As game time begins to draw nigh, remember to do your part to help the team :Beer: <br />
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:Bolt: Be Proud, Chant Loud!:Bolt: <br />
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YOU CAN'T RUN!<br />
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Keep the home win streak and the dream alive :LightsOut:</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">SDBoltsGirl</div><div class="date">12-30-2006, 01:13 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">i'd like to be considered one of the loudest stadiums. it makes it more difficult for the other team :)</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">ChargersForLife</div><div class="date">12-30-2006, 01:23 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">i'd like to be considered one of the loudest stadiums. it makes it more difficult for the other team :)<br />
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I agree. Because it is much harder to hear plays being called when people are screaming so loud. Merriman said when the defense was on the sideline for last sundays game vs Seattle. That they couldnt hear each other talk when they where trying to correct there defense. And thats what us fans need to do when we go to the game. We need to be loud so they get more false start calls and the opposing offense cant hear when they call plays. So pretty much we need to get loud when the team is on Defense and then not say a word when our team is on offense. <br />
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SO LETS GET LOUD!!!!!!!!!!</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">SD4Life</div><div class="date">12-30-2006, 03:28 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">The Chargers have never had as good of a team as they do now.  In fact they were never ever close to as good as they are now.  San Diego fans have never been able to root loudly for the Bolts becuase, well, let's face it, we weren't that good.  Now that we are a super bowl contender fans don't quite know how to react to the situation.  They don't know that fans are one of the biggest parts of winning games.  With home field advantage in our grasp, fans must be educated on the importance of being loud during the game.</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">GoMathews</div><div class="date">12-30-2006, 03:43 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">The noise on defense has been getting better but is no where near as loud as we need it to be.</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">Tomlinson21</div><div class="date">12-30-2006, 03:48 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">I would love to see the Chargers stadium rocking tomorrow. Sucks I can't go...but to those great fans that do: pleaase represent and make it so loud in there that we just dominate Arizona. :Bolt: :Bolt:</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">LVSupercharged</div><div class="date">12-30-2006, 04:54 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Been to a lot of Charger and Padres games at good ol' Jack Murphy.  The loudest game(s) were when the Padres played the Braves in the NLCS.</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">LlGHTS OUT 56</div><div class="date">12-30-2006, 05:46 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">I know the Q can be VERY VERY loud i.e. when we played the giants and the playoff game against the jets.  I will be doing my part to keep Plaza 14 loud on D and not loud on O though out the playoffs this year.</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">dfioc</div><div class="date">12-30-2006, 05:50 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Been to a lot of Charger and Padres games at good ol' Jack Murphy. The loudest game(s) were when the Padres played the Braves in the NLCS.<br />
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I was there too.  That was the loudest I've heard the Q/Murph.  That and the waving white towels was quite a sight!<br />
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Unfortunately, the architecture of the stadium, especially the distance between the fans and the field on the sidelines, hampers the noise level on the field.  If we had a stadium like the Seahags or Ratbirds, they'd be talking about us being one of the loudest out there!</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">TCUFAN5</div><div class="date">12-30-2006, 06:19 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">if you look at the way Qwest field is made its built to resonate.. deeper sections in the stadium make the acoustics in a place that size is ridiculous.. we should build a field like that.. and it will be ridiculous.. Qualcomm is too open to get that loud..</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">Thunderstruck21</div><div class="date">12-30-2006, 06:36 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">if you look at the way Qwest field is made its built to resonate.. deeper sections in the stadium make the acoustics in a place that size is ridiculous.. we should build a field like that.. and it will be ridiculous.. Qualcomm is too open to get that loud..<br />
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i agree, when they build the new stadium they should definently plan it out to establish some sort of home field advantage and make it one, if not the loudest stadiums out there.</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">hankster</div><div class="date">12-30-2006, 07:06 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">I agree the jumbotron should be used to educate some of the less sophisticated fans. The people behind us routinely scream at all times, including when we have the ball. Drives me crazy but they are always too drunk to listen to reason.</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">sagagsr</div><div class="date">12-30-2006, 08:18 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">I just emailed Jim Laslavic from KNSD.  Hopefully he can give me some kind of response.<br />
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Help me out guys!  Email as many local TV and radio sports personalities as you can!<br />
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:LightsOut:</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">SillyBoltsFan</div><div class="date">01-01-2007, 04:15 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">The fans helped the team again and even got kudos in a local newspaper story (http://www.nctimes.com/articles/2007/01/01/sports/professional/chargers/21_21_412_30_0.txt):<br />
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Even the crowd of 66,492 stepped up its game, cranking up the decibel level noticeably when the Cardinals had the ball and forcing at least one false-start penalty.<br />
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BTW - it was three false starts... 2 in a row on one key 3rd down play :LightsOut:<br />
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Now - just like the players, the fans need to step it up a notch for the playoffs :Bolt:</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">DarksideBOLT51</div><div class="date">01-01-2007, 04:45 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Now it counts......Step it up even more......Keep up the good work......Remember 'we must protect this house' !!!!!!!!! Get the Q rockin....</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">TouchTed</div><div class="date">01-01-2007, 05:23 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Hank &quot;Hammer&quot; mentioned it on his postgame show.</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">mdsd77</div><div class="date">01-01-2007, 05:31 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">yep, I heard it too, I was out at Gordons Wells for New Years and we could.nt hear the 2 commentators, but we said man can you hear the crowd !!<br />
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must have been loud.<br />
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now what do we do for two weeks??</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">sagagsr</div><div class="date">01-01-2007, 07:49 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">good job with the crowd noise guys!<br />
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HOWEVER,  we still heard some people chant LT MVP when were on offense.  and it was getting pretty loud.  =\<br />
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as much as we want LT to be the league mvp, we need to calm down and wait til he scores to chant.</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">SB06CHARGERS</div><div class="date">01-01-2007, 08:09 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">maybe LT should turn and do the quiet signal.</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">ChargersForLife</div><div class="date">01-07-2007, 03:26 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Did anybody see that show last night? Well member when all of us where talking about when we are supposed to get loud. Like when the offense is on the field be quiet and when our defense is on the field be loud so there offense cant hear anything. Well they did like a 5 minute special on that on that show on NBC. They asked fans what we should do. And most of the fans where saying we should be loud when the opponent is on offense and be quiet when the Chargers are on offense. So right at the end of the segment the guy says so what everybody is saying is there is a right time to get loud and a right time to be quiet. Be very quiet when the San Diego Chargers are on Offense but when they are on Defense make it loud so it pumps them up and the opposing offense cant hear.</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">ChargersForLife</div><div class="date">01-07-2007, 03:52 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">So what do you all think?</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">joelbolt</div><div class="date">01-07-2007, 03:55 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">I think if you�re on this forum you know you shouldn�t cheer when we are on offense. But we do at times have fans that are chanting &quot;LT, LT, LT!&quot; and yelling when our offense is working.</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">TD_Sandy_Eggo</div><div class="date">01-07-2007, 03:58 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">And I STILL think that it doesn't matter what we say or how it's portrayed by the media or so called pundits.  If Rivers needs quiet, all he has to do is to raise his arms, and he will get his quiet.  Trust me, the offense APPRECIATES the noise, and Rivers knows when to quiet the crowd.  If he doesn't need to quiet the crowd, he won't raise his hands.<br />
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Ain't rocket science here...</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">Da_Cha-gers</div><div class="date">01-07-2007, 03:59 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">The fans helped the team again and even got kudos in a local newspaper story (http://www.nctimes.com/articles/2007/01/01/sports/professional/chargers/21_21_412_30_0.txt):<br />
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BTW - it was three false starts... 2 in a row on one key 3rd down play :LightsOut:<br />
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Now - just like the players, the fans need to step it up a notch for the playoffs :Bolt:<br />
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I agree! ..... now more than ever - the Chargers players need the help and voice(s) of their &quot;12th man/fans&quot;. A challenge for ALL Charger fans attending the Pats game - is to show the rest of the NFL (and Texas A &amp; M - who coined the &quot;12th man&quot; phrase) that Charger fans can be as loud as ANY teams fans/stadium out there - period. <br />
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This team and it's players have provided us ALL with some great moments this yr - and it's been a tremendous ride ....... keep it going (all the way to Miami!) and show your Charger pride ...... help rock the &quot;Q&quot; - and give our players a boost! ..... send Tom and the Pats home with a &quot;L&quot;.<br />
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Go Chargers!<br />
:Helmet:</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">ZEBRA-X</div><div class="date">01-07-2007, 04:02 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">So what do you all think?<br />
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I think this and hope that,<br />
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People who don't know this already, don't have tickets to the game</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">ChargersForLife</div><div class="date">01-07-2007, 04:02 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">I know but a week or so back there was a thread about this topic. <br />
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here it is:<br />
http://forums.chargers.com/showthread.php?t=37993&amp;page=7</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">SD4Life</div><div class="date">01-07-2007, 04:38 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">No matter what the Q is going to be loud.  Just not as loud when the Bolts are on offense (except when LT runs down Richard Seymour's throat).  <br />
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Bolts - 38  <br />
Boston Douchebags - 10</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">dan_of_nlv</div><div class="date">01-07-2007, 04:47 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Did anybody see that show last night? Well member when all of us where talking about when we are supposed to get loud. Like when the offense is on the field be quiet and when our defense is on the field be loud so there offense cant hear anything. Well they did like a 5 minute special on that on that show on NBC. They asked fans what we should do. And most of the fans where saying we should be loud when the opponent is on offense and be quiet when the Chargers are on offense. So right at the end of the segment the guy says so what everybody is saying is there is a right time to get loud and a right time to be quiet. Be very quiet when the San Diego Chargers are on Offense but when they are on Defense make it loud so it pumps them up and the opposing offense cant hear. stomp your feet to the ground this will make a very low octave noise vibration like..just imagine 70.000 plus doing this'..</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">TouchTed</div><div class="date">01-07-2007, 05:46 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">on last night's &quot;Chargers Preview&quot;, Billy Ray and KM both chuckled at how the fans cheer while on Offense and BR made some comment about the fans learning when to cheer.... but they also mentioned that has been much louder this season then in the past.</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">Clint Beastwood</div><div class="date">01-07-2007, 06:31 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">San Diego has never really been known as a hostile environemtn. Time to change that this Sunday against the Pats. We need to get as loud as we can to help our guys out. We need to be screaming our lungs out on EVERY SINGLE DEFENSIVE SNAP of the game. Save your energy up while we are on offense and go crazy when our Defense is out there. Its imperative that we get as loud as we can on every play while on defense. Look at how the crowd changed the Giants/Eagles wildcard game.<br />
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I'm sick of always hearing about how Indy and Seattle are such hard places to play because of the crowd noise. Come sunday, lets show the NFL the San Diego is the hardest place for an opposing team to come to. Lets make Indy and Seattle look like a McDonald's playground!<br />
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I know that 60,000+ fans arent a part of this forum. But if YOU do your job, others will follow and the noise will be infectious throughout the Q. Get loud on EVERY DEFENSIVE SNAP, not just 3rd down. None of us should be able to talk for 2-3 days after sunday.<br />
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Mods, please keep this thread near the top of the general discussion forum for everyone to see throughtout the week.<br />
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We need to cause atleast 4-6 false start penalties against the Pats!<br />
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GET LOUD ON EVERY DEFENSIVE SNAP</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">SolarSpectra</div><div class="date">01-07-2007, 06:33 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">ROFL, do you think this thread will honestly change anything?</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">Clint Beastwood</div><div class="date">01-07-2007, 06:34 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">its worth a try, anything to help the Chargers win</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">joelbolt</div><div class="date">01-07-2007, 06:37 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">JumboTron is the key in my opinion. A few years back I was in Indy and had a video message that read �quiet please, offense at work.� You could hear a pin drop in that place when Manning was on the field. I hope it�s something we do</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">espanto619</div><div class="date">01-07-2007, 06:39 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">I think that if the members of this board who are going to the game would step up, make some signs, and coach their sections, then we would surely make a difference.  Have signs saying GETLOUD!!!!, and others saying SHHHHH!!!!.  Then hold them up and face the crowd just before the plays.</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">mccharger</div><div class="date">01-07-2007, 06:39 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">its worth a try, anything to help the Chargers win Agreed ... Keep up the good work!</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">lightningstrike14</div><div class="date">01-07-2007, 06:40 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">ROFL, do you think this thread will honestly change anything?<br />
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Way to work yourself into the forum rookie. Do you think not making a thread would change anything?<br />
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Personally I will make a &quot;make some noise sign&quot; that will hopefully help get the usual docile fans in sec P 5 fired up:Bolt:</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">joelbolt</div><div class="date">01-07-2007, 06:44 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">ROFL, do you think this thread will honestly change anything?yeah, I do actually</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">Clint Beastwood</div><div class="date">01-07-2007, 06:46 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">yeah, I do actually<br />
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can you guys keep this merged thread up near the top for this week? Lets make sure everyone see its. Noise can have such a huge impact on a game.</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">SDBoltsGirl</div><div class="date">01-07-2007, 06:49 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">do a &quot;pass it on&quot; thing :P<br />
get loud on defense.. PASS IT ON! anything to get more noise, right?</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">mdsd77</div><div class="date">01-07-2007, 07:19 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">GET LOUD BEFORE THE OPPOSING TEAM EVEN HUDDLES, otherwise they can hear when the silent snap is coming</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">Sharocko</div><div class="date">01-07-2007, 07:32 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">&quot;It's always a huge advantage for us playing at home,&quot; Brady says. &quot;I know going on the road, it's real tough when it's loud. From an opposing team's view, it's awfully tough when the other crowd is very loud - and our fans are loud.&quot;<br />
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Peyton Manning says in tough road games, the opposing crowd usually gives his offense just enought quiet while in the huddle (giving him a chance to call a play without any problems), and won't start to get really loud until the offensive unit disperses into formation. He can still call an audible, but by that time it gets a little harder because the opposing crowd is already into it.  <br />
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So it seems like the best time to get loud is right when the opposing offense starts to take the field (with the idea being to try and make it very hard just to hear what play the QB is trying to call from the get go.)</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">hankster</div><div class="date">01-07-2007, 08:08 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">The stadium audio guy will just play &quot;We Got More Bounce in California.....&quot; I really hate that song; I really do. :eek: <br />
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They need to play Tupac &amp; Dr. Dre's &quot;California Love.&quot;<br />
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You're among the very few who don't like it.  It really gets the ladies going with the dancing and most fans love it.  We don't need more gangsta rap.  <br />
There's already enough of it, and I think if the Spanos' knew the words it would mostly stop.</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">BoltFanSoCal</div><div class="date">01-07-2007, 08:20 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Did anybody see that show last night? Well member when all of us where talking about when we are supposed to get loud. Like when the offense is on the field be quiet and when our defense is on the field be loud so there offense cant hear anything. Well they did like a 5 minute special on that on that show on NBC. They asked fans what we should do. And most of the fans where saying we should be loud when the opponent is on offense and be quiet when the Chargers are on offense. So right at the end of the segment the guy says so what everybody is saying is there is a right time to get loud and a right time to be quiet. Be very quiet when the San Diego Chargers are on Offense but when they are on Defense make it loud so it pumps them up and the opposing offense cant hear.<br />
I just heard that about an hour ago driving home on 1090 a.m.  A Charger fan called in and asked why so many fans yell while the Chargers are on offense.  I think most of us are astute diehard fans on here but why so many fans that don't have a clue.   Simply amazing.</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">jc.deleon</div><div class="date">01-07-2007, 09:21 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">I'll be loud. Drunk and loud.</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">sagagsr</div><div class="date">01-07-2007, 09:34 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">good job guys!  keep this thread going and email all the sports personalities you know to get this info spread around sd county!<br />
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get loud before the huddle!   <br />
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i'm excited!  the Q is gonna be rockin!</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">georgehimself</div><div class="date">01-07-2007, 10:08 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Yeah, I think its just common sense if you have been watching football for a while.</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">GoMathews</div><div class="date">01-07-2007, 11:25 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">I don't think it's a matter of when to get loud or not, but how loud we can get.  I'm sure it will be the loudest I've ever seen the Q next Sunday.</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">sdthrowback</div><div class="date">01-07-2007, 11:40 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">I agree we need to be a little more quiet. As soon as we hit the gold zone fans are going to continue to chant LT, LT, LT.</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">SuperBowlBound!</div><div class="date">01-07-2007, 11:49 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">:Helmet: I know I will get flagged for this but I started a revolt on craigslist and others are catching on.  Please go there and help.  We need this stadium packed with Blue and Gold.  Go to the Game, but if you have to sell tickets make sure its a charger fan!:Bolt:</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">joseph04</div><div class="date">01-08-2007, 12:24 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">I think if you�re on this forum you know you shouldn�t cheer when we are on offense. But we do at times have fans that are chanting &quot;LT, LT, LT!&quot; and yelling when our offense is working.<br />
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you know the people who run the scoreboard and stuff...the guys who flash OFFENSE and DEFENSE on the big scoreboard...anyway canttt you just tell them to put a sign up saying &quot; QUIET OFFENSE WORKING &quot;</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">Rivers+LT=SB</div><div class="date">01-08-2007, 12:41 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">Did anybody see that show last night? Well member when all of us where talking about when we are supposed to get loud. Like when the offense is on the field be quiet and when our defense is on the field be loud so there offense cant hear anything. Well they did like a 5 minute special on that on that show on NBC. They asked fans what we should do. And most of the fans where saying we should be loud when the opponent is on offense and be quiet when the Chargers are on offense. So right at the end of the segment the guy says so what everybody is saying is there is a right time to get loud and a right time to be quiet. Be very quiet when the San Diego Chargers are on Offense but when they are on Defense make it loud so it pumps them up and the opposing offense cant hear.<br />
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Wow no ****ing way, thank you captain obvious.</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">ChargersForLife</div><div class="date">01-08-2007, 02:35 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">Wow no ****ing way, thank you captain obvious.<br />
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I just remember a thread about this and they where seeing if they could get some stations to talk about the hoise level issue. And I saw a segment on it on a show and I thought I would share it with you all. No need to be mean about it. I was just trying to share info. That is all. And anyways some people dont do what I stated in my first post. So I was just saying.</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">roberta</div><div class="date">01-08-2007, 03:23 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">If Rivers needs quiet, all he has to do is to raise his arms, and he will get his quiet.  Trust me, the offense APPRECIATES the noise, and Rivers knows when to quiet the crowd.<br />
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i disagree with this -- charger fans should know to be quiet when our offense is on the line, rivers shouldn't have to tell our home crowd to quiet down (he's sorta got some other things to focus on!)<br />
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educate those around you!  and be loud on defense!!</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">chiro972</div><div class="date">01-08-2007, 06:13 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">I was in the RCA dome for the Charger game two years ago and the big screen would read &quot;Quiet, offense at work&quot; when Peyton and company were on the field and it got deathly quiet. Then when Drew and the boys came on it was absolutely deafening. I wish the Q would do that.</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">BeWaReDaBoLt</div><div class="date">01-08-2007, 09:26 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">I think everyone on this forum that is going to the game should bring a sign that says quiet on offense...lol...I would if I lived in san diego...o yah and put your tag name so we know who you are if it shows on TV...lol..</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">wck3</div><div class="date">01-08-2007, 09:33 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">I could hear LT being chanted through the TV when on offense. It should be quiet enough to hear a pin drop on offense, period. When the defense steps on the field, it should be painful.....</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">HBBoltGirl</div><div class="date">01-08-2007, 09:42 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">I think this and hope that,<br />
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People who don't know this already, don't have tickets to the game<br />
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Agreed!!   lol  :17:</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">TD_Sandy_Eggo</div><div class="date">01-08-2007, 09:53 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">i disagree with this -- charger fans should know to be quiet when our offense is on the line, rivers shouldn't have to tell our home crowd to quiet down (he's sorta got some other things to focus on!)<br />
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educate those around you!  and be loud on defense!!<br />
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Hmmm... I've been to several stadiums in the NFL and college for over 20 years.  In every... EVERY... instance that the home QB raised his hands for quiet, it was as if you turned the stereo down from full to half in an instant.  Even if you couldn't tell it with some individuals, the overall roar is what was affected.<br />
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Again...the OLINE would MUCH RATHER have exhuberant, loud cheering than silence.  Keep in mind I didn't say that Rivers had to spend 5 precious seconds trying to quiet the crowd.  I'm saying that the collective human nature is going to prevail and provide the maximum benefit to the home team at all times.<br />
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This argument is similar to that of foul balls.  I have yet to see a home team person PURPOSELY stay out of a home fielder's way to allow him to make a play, ala Steve Bartman.  Human nature is human nature, regardless of the sport.</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">SDjoe269</div><div class="date">01-08-2007, 10:00 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">I concur with the &quot;Offense working sign&quot; this wil lhelp remind people that might be less seasoned in football etiquette....<br />
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WHAT!?!?!?! FOOTBALL ETIQUETTE?!?!?! Someone ban me for such an egregious statement</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">Flowsomuch</div><div class="date">01-08-2007, 10:59 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">Did anybody see that show last night? Well member when all of us where talking about when we are supposed to get loud. Like when the offense is on the field be quiet and when our defense is on the field be loud so there offense cant hear anything. Well they did like a 5 minute special on that on that show on NBC. They asked fans what we should do. And most of the fans where saying we should be loud when the opponent is on offense and be quiet when the Chargers are on offense. So right at the end of the segment the guy says so what everybody is saying is there is a right time to get loud and a right time to be quiet. Be very quiet when the San Diego Chargers are on Offense but when they are on Defense make it loud so it pumps them up and the opposing offense cant hear. <br />
I think it's pretty obvious.<br />
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That it should be like that.<br />
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Those who didn't know this probably don't know much about football.</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">stanfouts</div><div class="date">01-08-2007, 11:02 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">I so hope the stadium is rocking this week. I hope also no Pats fans try to show up... wishful thinking I know.. but damn if your going make sure you use all your energy when making noise when Brady is lined up under center.</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">Empyre03</div><div class="date">01-08-2007, 11:07 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">And I STILL think that it doesn't matter what we say or how it's portrayed by the media or so called pundits.  If Rivers needs quiet, all he has to do is to raise his arms, and he will get his quiet.  Trust me, the offense APPRECIATES the noise, and Rivers knows when to quiet the crowd.  If he doesn't need to quiet the crowd, he won't raise his hands.<br />
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Ain't rocket science here...<br />
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You would THINK it's not rocket science but for some fans it is.  Not all fans understand that when Rivers raises his arms to decrease the noise level that he's signaling to them.  They think it's some &quot;football signal&quot; that he's sending to his team.  Not all Charger fans are as educated about the game as many of us on this MB are.  Most of them are casual fans or bandwagoners.  If it truly weren't rocket science we wouldn't have this problem in the first place.  However, the fans are definitely learning!</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">ChargerSmokey</div><div class="date">01-08-2007, 11:08 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">Trust me, the offense APPRECIATES the noise, and Rivers knows when to quiet the crowd. If he doesn't need to quiet the crowd, he won't raise his hands.<br />
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Its statements like these that make these threads useful. Whats wrong with this statement boys &amp; girls?</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">ChargerSmokey</div><div class="date">01-08-2007, 11:13 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">You would THINK it's not rocket science but for some fans it is. Not all fans understand that when Rivers raises his arms to decrease the noise level that he's signaling to them. They think it's some &quot;football signal&quot; that he's sending to his team. Not all Charger fans are as educated about the game as many of us on this MB are. Most of them are casual fans or bandwagoners. If it truly weren't rocket science we wouldn't have this problem in the first place. However, the fans are definitely learning!<br />
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The SD fanbase is not MOSTLY bandwagon fans. MOST (especially San Diegans) are hardcore fans. But as expected, there are thousands of bandwagon fans. Just the price of success. <br />
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I say if you get on, you better stay on. Educate yourself, so you dont sound silly.</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">DarksideBOLT51</div><div class="date">01-08-2007, 11:37 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">You would THINK it's not rocket science but for some fans it is. Not all fans understand that when Rivers raises his arms to decrease the noise level that he's signaling to them. They think it's some &quot;football signal&quot; that he's sending to his team. Not all Charger fans are as educated about the game as many of us on this MB are. Most of them are casual fans or bandwagoners. If it truly weren't rocket science we wouldn't have this problem in the first place. However, the fans are definitely learning!<br />
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Couldn't agree more. This being a playoff game there are probably gonna be a lot of the bandwagoners there or people who don't usually go to regular season games, but want to go because its a playoff game. We need to educate these fans so they know whats up. We may think its common sense, but not all know.</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">zenias</div><div class="date">01-08-2007, 11:40 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">you think the offensive line appreciates not being able to hear the audibles and snap count?</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">GoMathews</div><div class="date">01-08-2007, 11:47 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">Couldn't agree more. This being a playoff game there are probably gonna be a lot of the bandwagoners there or people who don't usually go to regular season games, but want to go because its a playoff game. We need to educate these fans so they know whats up. We may think its common sense, but not all know.<br />
<br />
Every week someone new has sat behind our seats all season.  On two occassions we were asked to &quot;quiet down&quot; or &quot;sit down.&quot;  We don't swear or try to be obnoxious, we just yell on the top of our lungs every play our defense is on the field.  Is that too much to ask?</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">Empyre03</div><div class="date">01-08-2007, 11:48 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">The SD fanbase is not MOSTLY bandwagon fans. MOST (especially San Diegans) are hardcore fans. But as expected, there are thousands of bandwagon fans. Just the price of success. <br />
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I say if you get on, you better stay on. Educate yourself, so you dont sound silly.<br />
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Really?  Most SD fans are hardcore?  Are these the same hardcore fans that didn't go to games until the past couple seasons?  Are these the same hardcore fans that didn't purchase a Chargers jersey until this year?  I'll agree that there are a lot of hardcore Charger fans out there but they definitely don't make up the majority.  The numbers are there, Smokey.  Just look at how many times we sold out the Q prior to last season.  I'm sure you remember the many bleak years this team had.  How many times did you find yourself surrounded by &quot;hardcore fans&quot; then?  If you can honestly say you were always surrounded by Charger faithful then ignore me.  But many of the fans the Chargers have now are jumping on the bandwagon due to their recent success.  <br />
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I'm with you, though.  If they jump on they'd better stay on.</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">getfresh</div><div class="date">01-08-2007, 11:50 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">I was in the RCA dome for the Charger game two years ago and the big screen would read &quot;Quiet, offense at work&quot; when Peyton and company were on the field and it got deathly quiet. Then when Drew and the boys came on it was absolutely deafening. I wish the Q would do that.<br />
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<br />
On TV yesterday there was a shot of the scoreboard in Foxboro and the Patriots had the same thing on their screen.  I remember at the Jets playoff game two years ago there were a lot of people who bought tickets that normally don't, and are not aware of this idea.  Maybe this is a good idea.</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">NorCalBoltBrain</div><div class="date">01-08-2007, 12:23 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">There's nothing wrong with cheering for our offense.  The audience just needs to quiet down for the huddle and the snap count.</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">ChargerSmokey</div><div class="date">01-08-2007, 01:12 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Every week someone new has sat behind our seats all season. On two occassions we were asked to &quot;quiet down&quot; or &quot;sit down.&quot; We don't swear or try to be obnoxious, we just yell on the top of our lungs every play our defense is on the field. Is that too much to ask?<br />
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Not at all.</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">ChargerSmokey</div><div class="date">01-08-2007, 01:24 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Really? Most SD fans are hardcore? Are these the same hardcore fans that didn't go to games until the past couple seasons? Are these the same hardcore fans that didn't purchase a Chargers jersey until this year? I'll agree that there are a lot of hardcore Charger fans out there but they definitely don't make up the majority. The numbers are there, Smokey. Just look at how many times we sold out the Q prior to last season. I'm sure you remember the many bleak years this team had. How many times did you find yourself surrounded by &quot;hardcore fans&quot; then? If you can honestly say you were always surrounded by Charger faithful then ignore me. But many of the fans the Chargers have now are jumping on the bandwagon due to their recent success. <br />
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I'm with you, though. If they jump on they'd better stay on.<br />
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Hmmm, maybe its just the fans ive been associated with. I see your point, i really do. The point i was trying to make is that there were thousands of real fans that had to endure the losing seasons. Faithful charger fans. I remember when basically the tailgate parties were the best part of the games. I dont like the genreal idea that the majority of SD fans are bandwagon. I just dont believe it.<br />
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BUT, I am very aware of all the new LT &amp; charger gear everyone seems to be wearing nowadays. Its like &quot;Where the F where all you guys all these years&quot;. I used to never mind being the underdog. New fans, believe it or not, there was a time not to long ago when unless you were from SD, wearing a bolt jersey was taboo.<br />
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With success comes the bandwagon. Theres nothing we can do except try to educate the new booties, so they dont start spewing nonsense and make the rest of us look stupid. The same ones talking loads of crap when we lose or something doesnt go the chargers way. <br />
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If your on, stay on! Its going to be a long ride.</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">daboltfan13</div><div class="date">01-09-2007, 02:37 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">We must be loud and rock the Stadium!Disturb the PATS offense and be QUIET when our offense has the ball.I know after a few drinks we just LOVE saying LT LT LT but I think we should unit and just ROCK OUR &quot;Q&quot;<br />
when needed!<br />
GO BOLTS!!<br />
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<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">mccharger</div><div class="date">01-09-2007, 02:42 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">agreed....we must make the most of our home field advantage......GO CHARGERS!!!!!!!!!!</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">711dirty</div><div class="date">01-09-2007, 03:37 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">Aghhhhh I Wanna Hurt The Damn Patriots!!!!!! Go Chargers!!!!!!</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">LightingBOLT51</div><div class="date">01-09-2007, 09:59 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">Bump this up!!! We must have this place rockin......4 qtrs of yelling your arse's off!!! Act like this is your home !!! We must protect this house and make it hell for brady and co.....U CANT RUN U CANT RUN ......</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">fregon</div><div class="date">01-09-2007, 10:28 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">The stage could not be better!<br />
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National audiance<br />
Brady boy &quot;arguably one of the best QB in the league&quot; getting hammered by the Defense<br />
Playoffs on the line<br />
The Q rocking on Defense!<br />
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We must be heard in Defense</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">SDRANGER619</div><div class="date">01-09-2007, 10:38 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">I searched and searched and didn't see this posted...Chargers Football Xtra posted an awesome article about 12th man responsibilities...<br />
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Pass this along to everyone you know, who may not know what to do when our offense/defense is on the field. <br />
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This is going to be important come Sunday. <br />
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A few excerpts from the story:<br />
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As you�re probably aware, up until THIS season, Qualcomm Stadium was often heavily populated with fans of the Chargers� opponent. Season ticket holders often sold some of their ducats via auctions or brokers, and those seats ended up being occupied by fans of the Bolts� RIVALS. Based on crowd noise alone, it was often difficult to tell that the Chargers were playing a HOME game. <br />
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But all that changed in 2006. Charger fans...Castillo makes it clear, though, that the offense feeds off the support and encouragement of the home crowd.  &quot;After a big catch or a first down, or even a five yard gain, MAKE NOISE,� Luis implores. �Let us hear and feel the energy. You can do that and still quiet down as the team returns to the huddle, but MAKE A BIG DEAL OUT OF ALL SMALL THINGS, not just the big 20 yard runs or 40 yard catches.�...<br />
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http://weblog.signonsandiego.com/sports/chargers/cfx/2007/01/the_12th_man_1.html<br />
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:LightsOut:</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">BOLT_PRIDE</div><div class="date">01-09-2007, 10:39 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">(skips to last page)<br />
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 <br />
I dont know if this was suggested already but if anyone has connections it should be mentioned at the Charger Ralley tomorrow. If they could announce it on stage it would be good. I dont know anyone that could make this happen so I just figured I would throw it out there.</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">BOLT_PRIDE</div><div class="date">01-09-2007, 10:41 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">Good post. We have to educate people. I often see Charger fans screaming when were 3rd and short.</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">ChargerSmokey</div><div class="date">01-09-2007, 10:43 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">&quot;CHANGED IN 2006&quot;<br />
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Actually the momentum has been shifting for a few years now. Now just this year.</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">SDRANGER619</div><div class="date">01-09-2007, 10:44 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">As a fairly noob season ticket holder (4 years) this season brought significant change; from my vantage point especially on the &quot;away&quot; side of the stadium.</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">mawp</div><div class="date">01-09-2007, 11:13 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">Well, I think there will be more than normal visiting fans (as far as this year goes)<br />
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Just look on craigslist or eBay.  Greedy charger fans are selling their tix for 2x-4x face value.  <br />
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I'm not a season ticket holder but I paid 2x face just to be able to go, yeah i'm a charger fan, but how many NE fans will pay that as well?  I'm betting alot..</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">lightningstrike14</div><div class="date">01-09-2007, 11:18 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">As a fairly noob season ticket holder (4 years) this season brought significant change; from my vantage point especially on the &quot;away&quot; side of the stadium.<br />
 <br />
No doubt about it. I sit on the visitors side P5, five years ago I was surrounded by opposing teams fans. This years Raiders game we were hard pressed to find any in our section.</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">SDRANGER619</div><div class="date">01-09-2007, 11:22 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">yeah I sit in Loge 55, I can see down on the P level...usually you'd see TONS of orange for a Bronco game for example, this year although there was some, it was very noticable that there were way fewer opposing fans.<br />
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I do also agree that greedy people are selling their tickets to whomever will buy.  It's something that will be around for ever, IMO.  That means we got to yell and cheer that much louder.  Do what we can as fans attending the game.</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">sagagsr</div><div class="date">01-09-2007, 11:23 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">(skips to last page)<br />
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 <br />
I dont know if this was suggested already but if anyone has connections it should be mentioned at the Charger Ralley tomorrow. If they could announce it on stage it would be good. I dont know anyone that could make this happen so I just figured I would throw it out there.<br />
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I emailed eddie from the mikey show.   He hasn't gotten back.  But i suggested that tmw's rally would be a perfect time and place to educate some fans.   <br />
<br />
EMAIL EDDIE ASKING FOR THE SAME THING!<br />
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bostonians everywhere will be saying, &quot;wow, these guys are wicked loud&quot; =P</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">DarksideBOLT51</div><div class="date">01-09-2007, 11:27 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">bostonians everywhere will be saying, &quot;wow, these guys are wicked loud&quot; =P<br />
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LMAO...too funny!</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">BOLT_PRIDE</div><div class="date">01-09-2007, 11:37 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">I emailed eddie from the mikey show. He hasn't gotten back. But i suggested that tmw's rally would be a perfect time and place to educate some fans. <br />
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EMAIL EDDIE ASKING FOR THE SAME THING!<br />
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bostonians everywhere will be saying, &quot;wow, these guys are wicked loud&quot; =P<br />
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How do I email eddie? Can you put his email out for everyone? I suggest a good amount of people email him and he will have to address it. Thanks Sagagsr :Beer: :Beer:</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">vheman</div><div class="date">01-09-2007, 11:42 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">The cheerleaders can really help out with this. I noticed they're waving more for the fans to get loud at the appropriate times.  And there are many of us who notice the Charger Girls, a lot.</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">Dougie Fresh</div><div class="date">01-09-2007, 11:45 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">Alot of people seem to freak about this stuff on this board, yet, I don't remember any games this season where this was a real problem for the Chargers. Why the angst? Preaching to the choir on this message board anyway, like preaching abstinence to Nuns.</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">Flowsomuch</div><div class="date">01-09-2007, 11:46 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">Good post. We have to educate people. I often see Charger fans screaming when were 3rd and short.<br />
<br />
It's because they're noobs and don't know much about football.</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">run21lt</div><div class="date">01-09-2007, 11:46 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">You can count another three Chargers AFC Divisional Playoff tickets sold through StubHub as having been sold to Chargers fans.  My wife, my daughter and I will be there cheering for our Bolts!  I'm more than happy to pay $600 to help keep our tickets out of enemy hands!</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">BOLT_PRIDE</div><div class="date">01-09-2007, 11:55 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">You can count another three Chargers AFC Divisional Playoff tickets sold through StubHub as having been sold to Chargers fans. My wife, my daughter and I will be there cheering for our Bolts! I'm more than happy to pay $600 to help keep our tickets out of enemy hands!<br />
 <br />
Congrats man!! I know if I had the money I would go. Im doing my best to save for season tickets next year.</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">BOLT_PRIDE</div><div class="date">01-09-2007, 12:22 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">::Bump::<br />
 <br />
 We need to do something about this.... Let me know if im wrong...</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">sonsofkraftybob</div><div class="date">01-09-2007, 01:03 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">I heard that Brady is taking snaps in total silence this week in preparation of the expected crowd noise.</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">SDRANGER619</div><div class="date">01-09-2007, 02:40 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">I heard that Brady is taking snaps in total silence this week in preparation of the expected crowd noise.This isn't the smack shack, lets not drive this thread to the ground like the other countless threads.<br />
 <br />
:LightsOut:</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">56lightsout56</div><div class="date">01-09-2007, 02:43 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">I heard that Brady is taking snaps in total silence this week in preparation of the expected crowd noise.<br />
 <br />
good, when the loud chants of <br />
 <br />
&quot;Whose your Daddy?&quot; <br />
 <br />
start coming through your speakers you'll at least know what they mean.</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">boltsrock</div><div class="date">01-09-2007, 02:49 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Has anyone ever thought about taking control of their sections?  When I'm at the game I'm pretty good about getting those sitting around me to shut up when it's important, and to get pumped up and loud when we're on defense.  <br />
 <br />
Maybe the educated fans should take some initiative and silence our home crowd when we need it!</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">robdog</div><div class="date">01-09-2007, 02:57 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">We should sticky that link or put it somewhere on the home page.</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">gsilverm</div><div class="date">01-09-2007, 03:02 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Can anyone tell me the lyrics and name of the song played after the Bolts score a TD....&quot;We got no&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;in california and we party all the time&quot;??  just curious...thanx!!!</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">kutsie2</div><div class="date">01-09-2007, 03:17 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Can anyone tell me the lyrics and name of the song played after the Bolts score a TD....&quot;We got no&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;in california and we party all the time&quot;?? just curious...thanx!!!<br />
 <br />
We got MORE BOUNCE in California...........</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">Empyre03</div><div class="date">01-09-2007, 03:38 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Great post SDRanger...let's hope folks take the time to read this.</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">SDRANGER619</div><div class="date">01-09-2007, 04:05 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Great post SDRanger...let's hope folks take the time to read this.Thanks...the thing is, &quot;most&quot; of us here know what to do at a game. It's the new fans (bandwagon or not) that may be new to football that don't know...<br />
 <br />
Then again like someone already stated, there a lot of common sense involved...if everyone around you is shutting up then yeah you should too...haha<br />
 <br />
:Beer:</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">Pupunu_Platter</div><div class="date">01-09-2007, 04:05 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">I think this should be stickied.  Lots of fans will be perusing these boards before the game, and the ones that don't can fill them in.<br />
<br />
Let's keep this bumped till everyone sees it!</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">NorCalBoltBrain</div><div class="date">01-09-2007, 05:48 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">good, when the loud chants of <br />
 <br />
&quot;Whose your Daddy?&quot; <br />
 <br />
start coming through your speakers you'll at least know what they mean.<br />
<br />
<br />
Brady: &quot;Dad, where do babies come from?&quot;<br />
<br />
Merriman: &quot;I'll tell you when you're ready, son.  When you're ready.&quot;</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">sagagsr</div><div class="date">01-09-2007, 07:00 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">How do I email eddie? Can you put his email out for everyone? I suggest a good amount of people email him and he will have to address it. Thanks Sagagsr :Beer: :Beer:<br />
<br />
<br />
eddie@kioz.com</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">PatsNufCed</div><div class="date">01-09-2007, 07:06 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">I know you kinda new to this<br />
By &quot;this&quot; I mean being a football fan<br />
but<br />
do you really need a thread to tell your fellow fans<br />
when<br />
how<br />
and how loud<br />
to cheer?<br />
funny.</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">LighTningMuggs</div><div class="date">01-09-2007, 07:11 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">I know you kinda new to this<br />
By &quot;this&quot; I mean being a football fan<br />
but<br />
do you really need a thread to tell your fellow fans<br />
when<br />
how<br />
and how loud<br />
to cheer?<br />
funny.<br />
<br />
Just worry about  what your get well card to  brady is gonna say after we put him in the hospital:LightsOut:</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">PatsNufCed</div><div class="date">01-09-2007, 07:15 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Just worry about what your get well card to brady is gonna say after we put him in the hospital:LightsOut:<br />
 <br />
You really think your Bolts will try to put<br />
Tommy Boy<br />
in the hospital?<br />
Thats terrible!<br />
I hope your only joking<br />
friend</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">BoltMark</div><div class="date">01-09-2007, 07:27 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">I know you kinda new to this<br />
By &quot;this&quot; I mean being a football fan<br />
but<br />
do you really need a thread to tell your fellow fans<br />
when<br />
how<br />
and how loud<br />
to cheer?<br />
funny.<br />
 <br />
 <br />
Hmmm.... If supposed &quot;Pats fans&quot; didn't bring radios to listen to a baseball game and instead pay attention the football game they were actually at, just maybe they would have made a little more noise to disrupt the Charger's offense to prevent the 41-17 shellacking they received last year.  (On second thought, it probably wouldn't have mattered.)</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">PatsNufCed</div><div class="date">01-09-2007, 07:29 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Hmmm.... If supposed &quot;Pats fans&quot; didn't bring radios to listen to a baseball game and instead pay attention the football game they were actually at, just maybe they would have made a little more noise to disrupt the Charger's offense to prevent the 41-17 shellacking they received last year. (On second thought, it probably wouldn't have mattered.)<br />
 <br />
I'm sorry<br />
Did I rub you the wrong way?<br />
Carry on with your pep rally thread<br />
No really<br />
friend</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">SkubaSteve</div><div class="date">01-09-2007, 07:55 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">I know you kinda new to this<br />
By &quot;this&quot; I mean being a football fan<br />
but<br />
do you really need a thread to tell your fellow fans<br />
when<br />
how<br />
and how loud<br />
to cheer?<br />
funny.<br />
<br />
maybe we do, but where's this game gonna be? oh, thats right, san diego, don't cry because we got home field and you didnt</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">Thunderstruck</div><div class="date">01-09-2007, 07:58 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">PatsNufCed has been banned.  Pats fans--if you want to talk smack go to the Smack Shack.  Otherwise show some restraint.  You're annoying.</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">Raider_Nation00</div><div class="date">01-09-2007, 08:27 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Yes I really like this thread. I hate when I show up to support my team and the crowd gets crazy loud  when we are on offense (although the past couple of years there has been no reason to get loud).  Great thread. Get loud when your team is on D!</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">SaDiSuCh</div><div class="date">01-09-2007, 08:37 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">I don't know if this has been posted and if I should post it in General D. or 2006 P/O.<br />
<br />
http://weblog.signonsandiego.com/sports/chargers/cfx/2007/01/the_12th_man_1.html<br />
<br />
The 12th Man<br />
<br />
                                                                                    http://www.signonsandiego.com/sports/chargers/cfx/12th_man2.gif<br />
  by Forrest Overin<br />
  This has been a miraculous season for the San Diego Chargers.  <br />
  Finishing the regular season with a franchise best 14-2 record, despite being quarterbacked by a first year starter??? Astounding!<br />
  A division championship, a first round playoff bye, and the #1 seed in the AFC tournament?  Remarkable!<br />
  And although you may not realize it, the fans have played an important role in the Bolts� amazing run toward what could be the club�s first ever Super Bowl win.<br />
  As you�re probably aware, up until THIS season, Qualcomm Stadium was often heavily populated with fans of the Chargers� opponent. Season ticket holders often sold some of their ducats via auctions or brokers, and those seats ended up being occupied by fans of the Bolts� RIVALS. Based on crowd noise alone, it was often difficult to tell that the Chargers were playing a HOME game. <br />
  But all that changed in 2006. Charger fans held on to their tickets, and if they parted with them, tried to ensure that those seats went to fellow Bolt diehards. Consequently, for the first time in recent memory the Chargers had a significant 12th Man presence, and it made a difference. <br />
<br />
                            <br />
                                                           Football is a game of emotion and momentum, and the team that has a rabid crowd urging it on and providing encouragement has a distinct advantage. Yes, the 12th Man provides a tangible benefit that can make the difference between winning and losing.<br />
  Now� I don�t expect you to take CFX�s word for it, but I assume you WILL accept Luis Castillo�s. Luis took the time to outline how Chargers fans can create a more powerful 12th Man presence, and provide the team with an important edge. <br />
  http://www.signonsandiego.com/sports/chargers/cfx/charge_have_ball.jpg<br />
  When the Bolts are on offense, it�s important for the fans to keep the noise DOWN while Philip Rivers and Company are in the huddle, and at the line of scrimmage. The fans can play a key role in helping the offense to minimize errors. Yes, there are times at which SILENCE is golden.<br />
  �One of the biggest things is allowing the offense to work,� Luis affirms. �It�s important for (each player) to get the call, hear what�s going on, and make adjustments at the line.� <br />
  Keep in mind that as the offense lines up, Rivers FREQUENTLY calls for adjustments in the protection scheme, depending on what he sees in the alignment of the defense. If crowd noise interferes with teammates being able to hear Rivers, errors are FAR more likely to occur. This can easily result in a �wasted� down when the ball must be thrown away to avoid a sack. Worse, it can contribute to a sack, or even a turnover.<br />
  Castillo makes it clear, though, that the offense feeds off the support and encouragement of the home crowd.<br />
  &quot;After a big catch or a first down, or even a five yard gain, MAKE NOISE,� Luis implores. �Let us hear and feel the energy. You can do that and still quiet down as the team returns to the huddle, but MAKE A BIG DEAL OUT OF ALL SMALL THINGS, not just the big 20 yard runs or 40 yard catches.� <br />
  Why? Because that energy from the fans amps up the players. It inspires and encourages. We may not understand exactly HOW that �transfer of energy� takes place, but it�s nonetheless clear that it DOES, indeed, take place!<br />
http://www.signonsandiego.com/sports/chargers/cfx/opponent_ball.jpg<br />
  �Deafening noise distracts the opponent�s offense when they�re in the huddle�, Castillo explains, �and ESPECIALLY once they�re on the line of scrimmage, attempting to make audibles and hear the snap count.�<br />
  If opponents can�t hear the calls, they�re going to make errors. The fact of the matter is that fans can collectively make a difference in what takes place on the field. <br />
  �Two or three false starts can completely change the course of a game,� Luis explains, to say nothing of the havoc caused by missed blocking assignments that occur only because the opponents were unable to hear their quarterback�s signals.<br />
  <br />
<br />
There are other ways that fans can create a 12th Man impact, too.<br />
  �As defensive players,� says Castillo, �one of our favorite chants is �YOU CAN�T RUN!!!� Believe us, when a team tries a run, gets stuffed, and all of a sudden the stadium explodes into a �YOU CAN�T RUN!!!� chant, it has a way of destroying (the opponent�s) confidence.�<br />
  �Leading into these playoff games,� he continues, �we would like to see the fans defend our house every series, from start to finish. Obviously, some plays are bigger than others, but hearing the roar of the crowd on a consistent basis mentally wears on opposing teams.�<br />
  As the Chargers move into the postseason, the margin for error decreases. After all, one loss in the playoffs, and a team�s season is OVER. Much has been made of the importance of the Chargers bringing their �A� Game, with maximum focus and intensity. Again, a rabid home crowd provides a big assist. <br />
http://www.signonsandiego.com/sports/chargers/cfx/special_teams_play.jpg<br />
  The rule of thumb is, if the Chargers are the team snapping the ball, QUIET can only help. If the opponent is snapping the ball, that�s an opportunity for Charger fans to exert an influence by means of NOISE. <br />
  �Regardless of how much kickers say they don�t hear the crowd, there�s no avoiding the added pressure when you can�t hear yourself think,� Luis contends. <br />
  Fans CAN make a difference, both in terms of disrupting the opponent, and encouraging the Chargers, although historically, San Diego fans have NOT been a strong 12th Man presence. <br />
  Let�s change that. If you�re going to the game this Sunday against the Patriots, we�re urging you to practice the guidelines discussed in this article. If you AREN�T going to the game, but you know people who WILL be there, print this article out (or e-mail the url), and pass it along to others who�ll have that opportunity to make a difference. <br />
  The 12th Man---  it�s up to us.  Let�s make it happen.<br />
  ROCK THE &quot;Q&quot; !!!</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">SaDiSuCh</div><div class="date">01-09-2007, 08:59 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">theres actually a video with castillo explaing this, but im still looking.</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">SDBoltsGirl</div><div class="date">01-09-2007, 09:05 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">this is a good post.</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">SDRANGER619</div><div class="date">01-09-2007, 09:08 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">OHHH believe me it's been talked about in many many ways...<br />
 <br />
http://forums.chargers.com/showthread.php?t=37993&amp;page=13<br />
 <br />
head down to post 128...all the replies have been merged into a mega thread.</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">Thunderstruck21</div><div class="date">01-09-2007, 09:18 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">just shut up when we are on offense and on defense scream your head off every play</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">benji929</div><div class="date">01-09-2007, 09:22 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">They should seriously hand out some instructions with the basic principles on them at the stadium on gameday. Yeah, other fans and writers may laugh and say that San Diegans aren't knowledgeable, but at least everyone will know how they can potentially help the team. Anyone browsing this forum probably already knows all the rules.</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">miciti2000</div><div class="date">01-09-2007, 09:26 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">I gave the ticket to a good friend of mine, and I am making sure he follows Luis' instruction. I guess I will be a crazy American with a win this Sunday, and celebrate SB win in Feb in Asia.<br />
<br />
Good luck to all Chargers fans for the excitment year. I will scream my brain out in the bar on the other side of the globe.</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">mccharger</div><div class="date">01-09-2007, 09:41 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">I gave the ticket to a good friend of mine, and I am making sure he follows Luis' instruction. I guess I will be a crazy American with a win this Sunday, and celebrate SB win in Feb in Asia.<br />
 <br />
Good luck to all Chargers fans for the excitment year. I will scream my brain out in the bar on the other side of the globe. Very good post. Hopefully the word spreads. Maybe they could make an anouncement before the game to make sure everybody has it right.....GO CHARGERS!!!!!</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">SaDiSuCh</div><div class="date">01-09-2007, 10:24 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">this is a good post.<br />
thanks :LightsOut:</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">Dougie Fresh</div><div class="date">01-09-2007, 10:54 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Geez, thanks Luis, I didn't know when to cheer. Say, what time is the first pitch? What is icing? How does a team score a homerun?<br />
 <br />
Let's bottom line why the fans were better this year....the team was better. Why were there so many fans of other teams throughout the years? Because going to a Charger game was masochistic with the bad teams we've been forced to watch.<br />
 <br />
I guess this sort of &quot;How To Cheer&quot; garbage is good for Chick Football 101 or foreigners, but this has been a football town since 1961. I look at it the other way, the Spanoses have learned &quot;How To Run A Franchise&quot;. Took long enough.</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">r3con</div><div class="date">01-09-2007, 11:15 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Not to be pessimistic (spelling?), but Dougie, since when was Pats an acronym?</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">Dojo</div><div class="date">01-10-2007, 01:52 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">bump bump bump bump bump.  I just wish the jumbotron would get the crowd going a little more on the You can't run chants!</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">Empyre03</div><div class="date">01-10-2007, 10:59 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">What fans dont know this? Seriously? Ive been a Charger fan my whole life and lately Ive been ASTOUNDED by the stupidity of the fans around me.<br />
YOU YELL ON D<br />
YOUR QUIET ON O(except after big plays)<br />
 <br />
DRRRRR<br />
<br />
<br />
My sentiments exactly.  A few folks on here have stated that it's just common sense but if you've ever been to a game you know how many folks are yelling while we're on offense.  When they yell,&quot;Go L.T.!!!&quot; or &quot;Let's go Chargers!!!&quot;, they mean well but they just don't know.</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">sagagsr</div><div class="date">01-10-2007, 11:35 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">My sentiments exactly.  A few folks on here have stated that it's just common sense but if you've ever been to a game you know how many folks are yelling while we're on offense.  When they yell,&quot;Go L.T.!!!&quot; or &quot;Let's go Chargers!!!&quot;, they mean well but they just don't know.<br />
<br />
<br />
or the &quot;LT,LT&quot; chants when the chargers offense is in the red zone :nono:<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
remember to chant this AFTER he scores the TD</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">1.21Gigawatts</div><div class="date">01-10-2007, 12:25 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Someone should Sticky this thread and spread the word throughout Chargers forums everywhere.</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">ChargerSmokey</div><div class="date">01-10-2007, 12:46 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Geez, thanks Luis, I didn't know when to cheer. Say, what time is the first pitch? What is icing? How does a team score a homerun?<br />
 <br />
Let's bottom line why the fans were better this year....the team was better. Why were there so many fans of other teams throughout the years? Because going to a Charger game was masochistic with the bad teams we've been forced to watch.<br />
 <br />
I guess this sort of &quot;How To Cheer&quot; garbage is good for Chick Football 101 or foreigners, but this has been a football town since 1961. I look at it the other way, the Spanoses have learned &quot;How To Run A Franchise&quot;. Took long enough.<br />
 <br />
Thank You. :Beer:<br />
 <br />
No offense to LC, your still the man!</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">sandyk</div><div class="date">01-10-2007, 01:10 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">I guess this sort of &quot;How To Cheer&quot; garbage is good for Chick Football 101 or foreigners, but this has been a football town since 1961. I look at it the other way, the Spanoses have learned &quot;How To Run A Franchise&quot;. Took long enough.<br />
<br />
Be careful not to offend us &quot;chicks&quot; that know how and when to make noise at the opposing teams offense. There are a lot of men that don't. They start making noise when OUR offense is at work and get upset when those around try to settle it down.<br />
Our crowd does tend to be quiet when the opposition in in the huddle and gets loud when they go to the line. We do need to get loud and stay loud to disrupt the huddle time as well.</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">GoMathews</div><div class="date">01-25-2007, 01:00 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">We still have plenty of educating to do.  For the Pats game, the crowd was louder as opposed to other games this season when we had the ball on offense.  Luckily the noise subsided in my area after people literally had to tell others to shut up.</div></div><hr />


<div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">ChargerSmokey</div><div class="date">01-25-2007, 01:41 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Let this thread die already. The article is an embarassment anyways.</div></div><hr />


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