‘Slant Scissors’ play helps L.T. slice and dice Raiders defense

Jason — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 14:34:07 +0000

Sunday, September 28, 2008

Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson runs by Oakland’s Ricky Brown in the fourth quarter Sunday.
K.C. Alfred/Union-Tribune

OAKLAND – In the end, inevitably, it got back down to child’s play. LT vs. the Raiders. Rock? Paper? Scissors?

Scissors, it is.

In the Chargers’ vernacular, actually, the play that LaDainian Tomlinson used this time to continue his personal vexation of the Oakland Raiders was called “Slant Scissors.”

Twin tight ends Antonio Gates and Brandon Manumaleuna did the pinching, turning their blocked victims inward on the right side, and Tomlinson did the cutting with a precise turn outside for a 41-yard touchdown.

“Big hole,” said Tomlinson, who was untouched until he was well inside the 10-yard line and still cruised in. “If you can’t get through that hole, you don’t need to be playing football.”

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Tomlinson thrives against Raiders

Jason — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 20:00:09 +0000

By Steve Corkran
Staff writer

ALAMEDA — For the record, San Diego Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson is listed as probable for Sunday’s game against the Raiders because of a sore toe.

Probable? Yeah, right. Tomlinson’s status is about as questionable as the sun rising this morning.

Tomlinson looks forward to games against the Raiders like none other. The Raiders bring out his best, which is saying something for a player who has carved out a career worthy of inclusion in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

“I enjoy playing there,” Tomlinson said of Oakland. “It’s one of the better places in the NFL to play, just because they have a great fan base. The field is always in good shape. The sun is always shining. It’s a great place to play.”

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‘Slant Scissors’ play helps L.T. slice and dice Raiders defense

Tomlinson thrives against Raiders