America's Game: The Missing Rings - 1981 San Diego Chargers (Part 6 of 7)

[mrmajikjr]

2:10 - 3:51

What song is that?

[sanjosesharks65]

@mrmajikjr

It's "I love it when you call me big Llama" by Snafu C.K. SuShi Tas S

[mrmajikjr]

@sanjosesharks65 Very Funny

You Idiot.

[sanjosesharks65]

@mrmajikjr

Oh I'm so sorry I got the song totally confused. The song is actually called "Newman" by Wayne Knight

[mrmajikjr]

@sanjosesharks65 You watch Seinfeld, don't you?

[sanjosesharks65]

@mrmajikjr

no this show doesn't ring a bell. Rhinoplasty

[inveca]

"they never pick up fat guys. we're gonna have to get off the field ourselves."

[fatcatsathat]

Wes Chandler belongs in the Hall of Fame as does Ed White and Russ Washington who were an intregal part of the success of Dan Fouts and the Air Coryell offense. They haven't received their due credit.

[quincee33]

@fatcatsathat pardon my ignorance but who were ed white and russ washington? i'm gonna assume offensive lineman, cuz that offense was awesome, and that defense was mediocre at best. and JJ and Wes Chandler - yur right, deserve to be in the HOF....maybe even Chuck Muncie.

[fatcatsathat]

@quincee33 In answer to your question, yes, Russ Washington and Ed White were offensive lineman.Chuck Muncie's career ended prematurely due to drug addiction. The 1981 Chargers pass defense was the worst in football. The loss of an outside pass rush from Fred Dean put added pressure on the secondary. Despite solid perfomances from defensive linemen like Gary "Big Hands" Johnson and Louie Kelcher, Fred Dean's absence had a huge imapct.

[quincee33]

@fatcatsathat ya idid a little research on the O-line, no HOFers but definately pro bowlers and did a good job protecting Fouts....owner was a cheap ass! Fred Dean is in the HOF and helped the 49ers win a SB... as for Muncie, i forgot he got into cocaine, but i hear he turned his life around and mentors youth... was Brooks the other RB at the same time as Muncie or did he come after.....i almost forgot that Wes Chandler and J. Jefferson weren't on the same team....Wes was a good replacement

[KevServo]

That game reminded me of a quote from Vince Lombardi, and I think of it every time I see that iconic image of Winslow being helped off the field.

"I firmly believe that any man's finest hour, the greatest fulfillment of all that he holds dear, is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle - victorious."

[FRSFreeStateES]

I don't consider the 1981 Chargers a Missing Ring team because they had one of the worst defenses in the NFL. And had an offense that wasn't built for all weather like the team they lost to the AFC Championship to.

[HAROLDSCH]

This was a really great team--the best offense that ever stepped onto the field. I am glad that you have this. Awesome man.

[quincee33]

@HAROLDSCH too bad they cheaped out on getting better defensive players....what a waste! Sounds like the Owner was a tight wad back then.

[disposeablehero757]

hahahahah i love at the very end "WOMEN AND CHILDREN FIRST!!!'

[holtzpackerfan]

R.I.P. Don Coryell!

[seanj666]

On like the break of dawn, cuz. lol. You gotta luv that...

[Drew914]

Did Hank Bauer ever have hair?

[disposeablehero757]

@Drew914 sadly no

[alanpeel1981]

@Drew914 I think he started going bald in 2nd grade.

[Jelperman]

@Drew914 No.

[Navdan87]

What a simple, but effective play-the hook and latteral! Why don't teams use that nowadays? Go figure...

[quincee33]

@Navdan87 checkout Boise State versus Oklahaoma in the orange bowl a few years back....very similar only the WR's are doing crossing patterns.

[Navdan87]

@quincee33 , that's a good example. Nice "Statue of Liberty" play too!

[quincee33]

@Navdan87 oh ya, for the 2 point convert! Boise St. is a fun offense too watch! too bad they have such a weak schedule.....that will change if they join the PAC 10 like they're talking about.

[nnnnnnnp]

This score is very moving makes me want to cry every time

[Jelperman]

Chandler made two incredible catches in this game where he was decked by Miami's DBs. The second one knocked him out of the game, but he still caught the ball.

[psufan001]

wes chandler was forgotten by most football fans. such a great talent in all aspects of explosive offense.

[quincee33]

@psufan001 was chuck muncie and james brooks on the same team? i always thought brooks came after muncie????

[shouavaj12]

Winslow great man!

Just great!

You know a Football player like him is great when he would overdue and wear out his body just to play the game of his life great man!

[holtzpackerfan]

@shouavaj12 gotta love Tight Ends like that! I'm a Tight End myself and constantly watch film of Kellen Winslow and hope someday I could be like him!

[quincee33]

@shouavaj12 Winslow was the best! Ozzie Newsome of the Browns was also a great TE back in the 80's.