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Post by cityofchamps on Oct 21, 2012 14:33:13 GMT -5
Last MNF against the Broncos, the Chargers were caught using a "stickum-like substance". A Chargers equipment man was seen hiding and giving the substance to players. A line judge caught it and confiscated the substance.
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Post by lostabroad2 on Oct 24, 2012 18:28:01 GMT -5
Most of the Chargers players spent the first half trying to inhale the substance. Clearly it didn't affect their performance.
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Post by Shaggzfate on Oct 24, 2012 20:39:23 GMT -5
None of this surprises me. Not saying I think the Chargers are cheaters, well not solely calling them cheaters. Every rule in the book was implemented to get rid of unfair advantages. And many teams, if not all, will "bend" the rules from time to time to gain an advantage. Been trying to find out when exactly they got caught. The first report on NFL.com would have us believe that the league was already monitoring the Chargers for this, so, did it happen before the game? Or did they get the towel during the game, and if so at what point. I'm more then curious to see if that was part of the "Meltdown."
Improper cleats, bounties, video taping, linemen gouging the eyes and holding... The list goes on, and will forever go on. Any advantage you can take in a serious game will be taken if the team feels the outcome is more important then the let down. With that said, of course no one would openly admit to it, thats committing career suicide. Also, I do not condone it, just know its there.
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Post by sirshockwave on Oct 25, 2012 7:57:22 GMT -5
According to Turner, this isn't an issue. We weren't using stickum. We were using a special towel laced with a product called Gorilla Gold and according to the manufacturing owner, it is one of the best kept secrets in the NFL. The towel was originally marketed toward golfers, but found its way into the NFL because it was used for drying surfaces and improving grip. The towel was used to dry off the arms of the players from sweat and the owner says that at least 70% of the league uses it, and has used it for the last decade, because it isn't banned nor sanctioned by the league. That being said, it is Norv Turner, whose word I wouldn't take seriously if my life depended on it. We were caught using a substance that is neither approved nor disapproved by the league and when it comes to the nature of why we were using it, that is up to the league and its investigation. IF this comes back to bite the Chargers in the ass, it will cost Norv more than anything, but I highly doubt that we used it for competitive advantages because we lost that game. More information on the product can be found here: espn.go.com/blog/afcwest/post/_/id/50179/chargers-get-backed-by-towel-presidentInformation regarding the rules on sticky substances are here: www.boltsfromtheblue.com/2012/10/24/3548314/chargers-nfl-towels-what-does-the-nfl-rule-book-say
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