Wow. You don't hear LaDainian Tomlinson go off like this very often. On the field after the game Tomlinson had words with some of the Patriots' players about their celebrations on San Diego's field, which mocked Shawne Merriman's dance. During his post-game press conference, Tomlinson had this to say:"When you go to the middle of our field, when you start doing the dance that Shawne Merriman is known for, that's disrespectful to me. And I can't sit there and watch that. And so, yeah, I was very upset. And just the fact that they showed no class at all. Absolutely no class. And maybe that comes from their head coach. So you know, there you have it."
With that, the Chargers' PR person ushered Tomlinson out of the room. I'm not sure what Tomlinson has against Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, but if the Patriots lose to the Colts on Sunday, that means Belichick will be Tomlinson's coach at the Pro Bowl. That could be awkward.



















Reader Comments (Page 2 of 167)
1-14-2007 @ 9:43PM
j conklin said...
San Diego Chokers LT showed no class after the game.
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1-17-2007 @ 2:56PM
Donna D said...
LT...I as many have lost alot of respect for you. SOmeimes you win, sometimes you lose. Be a man
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1-14-2007 @ 9:46PM
JoJo said...
Chalk LT's comments up to the disappointment of having defeat ripped from victory. I consider LT to be one of the classiest individuals in the game, but accusing Belichik of having his team mock the Chargers is just silly. The Pats had to listen to steroid-Charger'd Merriman's nonsense since last weekend, when the networks interviewed him during the Jets game.and it is not surprising that one or two of them might have one-upped him at the end of the game. But using that as an excuse to not shake hands with the winners looks like poor sportsmanship, and I think that LT is less a poor sport and more a very hurting guy. This one's a mulligan for you, LT.
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1-14-2007 @ 9:46PM
Shawn Merriman said...
Hmm, maybe next year i'll work on my football skills alittle more vs my dancing skills.....did I even play in the second half? I better shoot up more in the off season
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1-14-2007 @ 9:45PM
Kevin B said...
It was an exciting game....The chargers were poised for victory,however this is the New England Patriots and this is what they do.The win may not be pretty but it is still a win.I don't blame "LT" for his reaction after the game,after all he played his heart out and his team came up short.As far as the Patriots dancing at the center of the field....well lets just say that it was directed toward Merrimaid and not you directly "LT".Merrimaid was talking smack during the week leading up to the game and the dance was for him.Next time stick up for somebody worthy of having a great player like you stand up for them.I understand that you are upset but I am trying to figure out how you could call the greatest post season coach classless....Then again you lost and now have to watch the Patriots win another Super Bowl.
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1-14-2007 @ 9:49PM
cd said...
Waaaaaaa....the Pats made fun of our no-class, cheating, steroid using loser's dance. that's the dance we use to taunt people with!!!!!!
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1-14-2007 @ 9:52PM
ERIC said...
SAN DIEGO LOST PERIOD, PATS ALL THE WAY BABY#1
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1-14-2007 @ 10:17PM
Rob said...
If the chargers were at New England and pulled off a huge comeback on the road you know there would have been a huge group of chargers on the field after the game taunting the Pats. Roided up Merriman probably leading the cheers!!!
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1-14-2007 @ 9:52PM
Mrs. Pats Fan said...
Fine comment posted by Mr. Shawn Merriman LMAO!!
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1-14-2007 @ 9:53PM
Noblesvillian said...
LT said the Pats acted without class following the game. He said the Pat's dance at midfield was disrespectful. He's right on both counts.
He's disappointed and perhaps regretful, but he's right. Whether the Pat's were entitled to do it or provoked into this action, it doesn't change the fact that it lacked class.
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1-15-2007 @ 7:19PM
cjtaddeo said...
LT......LT......Sticking up for Merryman? Not a cool thing to do, Go PATS!!!!!
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1-14-2007 @ 9:53PM
Unbiased In AZ said...
Looks like all PATS fans replying, and everyone decided to throw LT under the bus.
He's more classy than any other player in the league.
I'm sure all of you who don't think the Merriman-mock dance aftewards was classless, but all of you think what T.O. did on the Dallas star was classless. Hypocrites.
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1-14-2007 @ 9:55PM
Bob Kitchen said...
I thought Pittsburg had the crying towels. Hey LT, do you have a foursome yet"? I can get you a tee time at the putt-putt near the beach. See you next year. Get a real Coach. Great team. Baaaaaaaaad coach. The guy that called that challenge should be fired.
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1-14-2007 @ 9:56PM
Mike from Boston said...
Maybe you clowns could have spent more time focused on the game vs planning for next week's trip and where you would stay for the Superbowl. When you look ahead of a team, they will make you pay. Especially the Pats. It's about time teams show some respect. Best Owner...Best Coaching Staff...Best TEAM Players....Miami, here I come!!
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1-14-2007 @ 9:57PM
Shawne Merriman said...
Hey Mrs. Pats fan? Can Mr.Bill make me a winner instead of a man pumping roids in my weiner? Dam, that Brady....hes good!
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1-14-2007 @ 9:58PM
Pat's Fan said...
TOO BAD IT ENDED THAT WAY FOR LT, AFTER A BRILLIANT RECORD BREAKING SEASON IT MUST HAVE HURT TO WATCH THAT VAUNTED DEFENSE CRUMBLE. COOL HAND LUKE COMES TO THE RESCUE AGAIN! EVERYONE CELEBRATES A HUGE COMEBACK VICTORY. AND OH DID THAT POROUS PATS DEFENSE CRUMBLE - NOOOOOOOOOOOO! ONTO MANNINGVILLE!!!!!!!!!
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1-14-2007 @ 9:58PM
David said...
Sure.....a celebration at mid-field of your opponent after you beat your opponent is so disrespectful. Becuase when you play SuperChargers and exclaim.."We're going to the SuperBowl!!!!!!!!!!" 2 weeks before a divisional play-off isn't disrespectful to your opponent.It's classless.And had San Diego won, I am sure LT would have gathered th eteam together for a moment of silence and shaken everyone's hand's gracefully, congradulated them on a great game and then proceeded to make an ass of himself on national TV in th elocker room with a champagne bottle salute, because they were going to the SuperBowl...oh wait they would still have 1 more game to play. Don't look past anyone....any team can beat any other team on any given day.The Pat's proved they aren't just any team.
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1-14-2007 @ 10:00PM
The Bolt Jumper said...
As a fan of the Chargers, its very dishearten to see someone like LT coming to Merrimen rescue. patriots won the game and they deserved to celebrate especially after all week they were hearing how the Chargers were going to destroy the Patriots especially with the interviews that merrimen was giving. LT GROW UP!!! It was nice to see all your interviews this week but now you got some PR stuff you need to take care of...
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1-14-2007 @ 10:01PM
Jordan Wallace said...
Nice to see Pats fans come in and call LT a crybaby and mock him for losing a close game. NOW THAT CLASSY!!!!!
Gotta love Boston!!! Can't wait till this Brady thing ends and Boston retreats back to mediocrity and self-loathing on all fronts
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1-14-2007 @ 9:58PM
Pat said...
Please. I couldn't hear what you said because of how you said it. Thinking people don't need to use trashy language. Calling names is sooo fourth grade. Maybe you had something worthwhile to say. Don't know. Couldn't tell.
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