***Official Game 15 IGT: Chiefs vs Chargers 12/28***

[TopekaRoy]

The Kansas City Chiefs (8-7)
http://images.allposters.com/images/PHO/AAGL100.jpg

vs
The San Diego Chargers (9-6)

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41lAhA3G68L.jpg

Sunday, December 28, 12:00pm CST
at
Arrowhead Stadium

Kansas City, Missouri

http://www.commercialintegrator.com/images/photos/arrowhead_500.jpg

Television coverage:
CBS
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Kms4Bhrj7P0/SwX_5K28YSI/AAAAAAAACto/Lk9Pk-sQ8pk/s320/Nfloncbs.jpg

Watch online:
http://oi51.tinypic.com/98zfyu.jpg (http://www.wiziwig.tv/broadcast.php?matchid=298635&part=sports)
WiZiWiG.tv (http://www.wiziwig.tv/broadcast.php?matchid=298635&part=sports)

BossCast.net (http://bosscast.net/channel49.php)
Feed2All.eu (http://www.ifeed2all.eu/watch/309037/1/watch-kansas-city-chiefs-vs-san-diego-chargers.html)
FirstRowUs1.eu (http://firstrowus1.eu/watch/309037/1/watch-kansas-city-chiefs-vs-san-diego-chargers.html)

Before watching any streams please READ THIS (http://www.chiefscrowd.com/forums/showthread.php/23329-IMPORTANT-Tips-for-watching-online-streams) important message.

[TopekaRoy]

I'm on vacation, so it's just the basics this week. :smile

Weather Forcast: http://nflweather.com/assets/weather/small/clear-day.png 33 degrees f. Clear, 7 mph wind from southwest
Line: Chiefs -1, Over/Under: 40

for injury report click here (http://www.nfl.com/injuries)

ESPN Game Preview (http://scores.espn.go.com/nfl/nflpreview?gameId=400554413)

The San Diego Chargers (http://espn.go.com/nfl/team/_/name/sd/san-diego-chargers) simplified their road to a playoff berth with an improbable comeback victory.

The Kansas City Chiefs (http://espn.go.com/nfl/team/_/name/kc/kansas-city-chiefs)' path to the postseason is much more complex -- and unlikely.

San Diego looks to clinch its spot Sunday with a win, while Kansas City needs a victory and lots of help elsewhere.

The Chargers (9-6) are hoping their season ends in similar fashion to 2013 when they clinched a playoff spot with a 27-24 win over the Chiefs in Week 17. They're in position to do the same after overcoming a 21-point halftime deficit -- matching the biggest comeback in team history -- for a 38-35 overtime win against San Francisco on Saturday.

Meanwhile, Kansas City (8-7) needs a victory and two seemingly unlikely results -- a Baltimore loss to Cleveland and a Houston loss against Jacksonville -- to reach the postseason in two straight years for the first time since 1994-95.

Making matters even more difficult for the Chiefs is quarterback Alex Smith (http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/8416/alex-smith) will not play because of a lacerated spleen. Team trainer Rick Burkholder said Friday that Smith was likely hurt on a hit during the third quarter of last Sunday's 20-12 loss to Pittsburgh, but the injury was not initially obvious.

Chase Daniel (http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/12471/chase-daniel) will start in his place.

Philip Rivers (http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/5529/philip-rivers) struggled in the first half Sunday, throwing for 83 yards with two interceptions as he played through injury. However, he was 24 of 40 for 273 yards in the second half and overtime with three TDs, though he did throw another interception.

His final scoring strike was an 11-yarder to Malcom Floyd (http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/6016/malcom-floyd) that tied the game with 29 seconds left in regulation before Nick Novak (http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/9329/nick-novak) hit a 40-yard field goal in overtime to help San Diego avoid a third straight loss and keep its playoff hopes alive.

"It says a lot about him," coach Mike McCoy said of Rivers. "A lot of other teams, not just the quarterback, would have folded the way they played the first half. Philip's one of the fiercest competitors and toughest competitors I've ever been around."

Rivers, who owns an 81.4 passer rating over his last seven games after recording a 109.9 mark in his first eight, is reportedly dealing with a bugling disk in his back. He sat out two practices last week and could see a similar maintenance plan, though his playing status has not been in doubt.

"We'll do what's in the best interest of Philip Rivers and our organization," McCoy said. "Philip's as tough as there is in the business. Philip will play on Sunday."

He has posted a 112.1 rating over his last five matchups with Kansas City, throwing for 12 TDs against four interceptions.

San Diego will likely be without two key offensive pieces Sunday with running back Ryan Mathews (http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/13204/ryan-mathews) ruled out and wide receiver Keenan Allen (http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/15818/keenan-allen) listed as doubtful.

Mathews will miss his third straight game with what's believed to be a high ankle sprain, while Allen has a broken right collarbone.

The Chargers had won 11 of 13 in the series and four straight prior to a 23-20 home loss to Kansas City on Oct. 19, giving the Chiefs a chance for their first season series sweep since 2003.

Kansas City has dropped four of five, however, defeating only Oakland (3-12) in that span. Last week's loss put their playoff chances on life support.

"We're not even looking at it like that," said wide receiver Dwayne Bowe (http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/10467/dwayne-bowe), who suffered a shoulder injury but is likely to play. "We're just trying to get better at what we do, and if the chips fall like they may that's great."

The Chiefs have operated inefficiently down the stretch. After ranking near the top of the NFL with a 48.0 third-down percentage after 10 games, they've converted only 25.0 percent in the last five. They've also committed seven turnovers in the last four games after having 10 through their first 11.

"We just have to play as a team. Sometimes we find a way to play as a unit, sometimes we don't," said linebacker Tamba Hali (http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/9606/tamba-hali), who leads the team with three forced fumbles. "Most of these games we lose, it's not because the other team is whipping us. We shoot ourselves in the foot sometimes and we don't know how to bounce back from it."

Kansas City's running attack ranks 10th in the league at 120.5 yards per game but has struggled during the 1-4 stretch, averaging 79.0 yards with only two TDs. Jamaal Charles (http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/11307/jamaal-charles)has run for 52 yards or fewer in three of his last four games.

They'll likely lean heavily on the run considering Daniel has one career start in six NFL seasons.

Things could open up versus San Diego, which gave up 355 rushing yards Sunday -- the most ever by a losing team. The Chargers allow 125.0 per game, which ranks 26th, and Charles has averaged 5.6 yards per carry with six TDs over his last seven meetings.

Rivers will have to be wary of Justin Houston (http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/14048/justin-houston), whose 18 sacks are two shy of the Chiefs record set by Derrick Thomas in 1990.

Antonio Gates (http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/5362/antonio-gates) is one TD catch shy of becoming the ninth overall and second tight end with 100 in a career. His 15 versus Kansas City are his most versus one opponent.

San Diego has won five of seven in Kansas City.

[Eydugstr]

Good start by the offense.

[slc chief]

Defense turnover coming up

[matthewschiefs]

Dee Ford making a play

[kcvet]

Daniels is throwing bee bee's it get there fast

[OMGLadyGaga]

Oh look new qb who doesnt just throw it sideways and we can actually score touchdowns but guys guys it's not the qb!

[slc chief]

Boo ya Daniels td to a wr lets hope it stands it will be embarrassing if we dont throw one all year

[kcvet]

a WR TD ?? under review

[Eydugstr]

Waiting for the TD decision...Our guys need to learn how to hang on to the ball.

[kcvet]

No wr td

[Eydugstr]

TD!!!......Still not a WR TD but a TD..........

[matthewschiefs]

LMAO but Alex is the reason wrs havent had a td all year right

Our Wrs just refuse to score just won't do it lol

[slc chief]

Meh td kc boo ya

[Lewis_Chiefs]

Early days but I really like the look of Chase Daniel so far, reminds me of a less conservative Alex Smith. Hope he can keep it going.

[jap1]

What was that kick?

[Lewis_Chiefs]

You couldn't make up what just happened haha.

[jap1]

Just got in. Is the OL actually blocking today? From the stat sheet it looks like Reid is letting JC and KD do their thing.

[jap1]

This D could really be special if we had DJ and a decent #2 and nickel CB.

[jap1]

There was some confusion on the D lineup on that run.

[Chiefster]

This D could really be special if we had DJ and a decent #2 and nickel CB.

Those early season injuries really hurt.

[Chiefster]

Chase is looking pretty good though.

[kcvet]

Rivers good with that hurry up O

[jap1]

Bowe should have had that. Went right through his hands.

[matthewschiefs]

Bowe should have had that. Went right through his hands.

The next one could have been caught to but the WRs are fine right

[jap1]

Same. Avant should have had that.

[Chiefster]

The receivers knew they shouldn't have had that popcorn.

[slc chief]

Man it was almost like avant didnt expect to get thr ball thrown his way that far down the field. Should of caught that one

[Justin5772002]

That was a rocket of a throw by chase daniel

[matthewschiefs]

SACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[jap1]

Houston has another .5 sacks!

[Chiefster]

Good Defense!

[slc chief]

Houston is a bad ***

[matthewschiefs]

DAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!

[Chiefster]

Houston has another .5 sacks!

I like seeing that number 29 on his t-shirt.

[jap1]

Dat DAT!

[slc chief]

so is Thomas

[Chiefster]

OUTSTANDING run back!

[jap1]

For those watching, Jags are losing by 3, Browns are tied.

[Chiefster]

It is amazing to me that Bowe can catch the ball while being sandwiched between two defenders but can't bring in a wide open pass in stride down field.

[Eydugstr]

WTG Santos........but we really needed a TD.

[jap1]

Once again horrible OL play screws us.

[Eydugstr]

LMAO but Alex is the reason wrs havent had a td all year right

Our Wrs just refuse to score just won't do it lol

Sad but true

[Chiefster]

They have figured out that they can move the ball against our non existent run D.

[Chiefster]

SACK!

[jap1]

It is amazing to me that Bowe can catch the ball while being sandwiched between two defenders but can't bring in a wide open pass in stride down field.

Its a concentration thing, I had the same problem as a WR. I could make a circus one handed catch, because I would really focus, but the routine throw right in the chest wide open all alone ... I would lose focus on the ball because it would be an easy catch and I would drop it. Probably same situation for Bowe.

[matthewschiefs]

SACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I think the Chiefs have to PAY THAT MAN

[slc chief]

foster is out for Houston hopefully jax can step it up

[jap1]

SACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I think the Chiefs have to PAY THAT MAN

Im always torn when I see him get a sack. Part of me is like hell yeah! The other part is going, damn that is just going to make him that more expensive.

p.s. Just tied DTsingle season record.

[Chiefster]

Its a concentration thing, I had the same problem as a WR. I could make a circus one handed catch, because I would really focus, but the routine throw right in the chest wide open all alone ... I would lose focus on the ball because it would be an easy catch and I would drop it. Probably same situation for Bowe.

...Sounds plausible. Bowe has had ample time to work on it.

[slc chief]

Daniel is spot on

[jap1]

Another drop right in the hands.

[kcvet]

crap another FG

[jap1]

Dan fouts is commenting on how no one is running routes into the end zone or past 15 yards all game ...

[matthewschiefs]

Anther QB same problems

[Chiefster]

In the off season we need to work on scoring from outside the red zone.

[jap1]

Our redzone offense has been crap the last 4-5 weeks. We used to have one of the best in the league, now it seems like we can't get in at all anymore.

[Chiefster]

Good special teams.

[Chiefster]

Wow, just wow!

[jap1]

Seriously? Someone tackle him!

[matthewschiefs]

Can't let them get anything going into the half

[matthewschiefs]

PICK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Can he play wr?

[Chiefster]

Picked!

[jap1]

Finally someone catches a ball! INT!

[Eydugstr]

PICK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Can he play wr?


Finally someone catches a ball! INT!

LOL...

[Eydugstr]

Our D - especially Houston - is doing well. If we could get our Offense to start punching in TD's instead of field goals...

[slc chief]

16 points in the first half I will take it

[slc chief]

need Charles to close this out

[kcvet]

D don't fail us now

[kcvet]

with all the red zone trips we should be way ahead but...............

[matthewschiefs]

Anther Bowe drop

[slc chief]

great kick

[kcvet]

wow what a KICK

[matthewschiefs]

JUSTIN HOUSTON NEW CHIEFS RECORD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And let me say this again

PAY THAT MAN

[slc chief]

Houston is a bad ***

[Chiefster]

Good Special teams!
Great Defense!

I've had PC problems.

[Chiefster]

Well, I predict another FG

[Chiefster]

Hope the defense comes up big again.

[Eydugstr]

Good prediction...another FG for Santos

[slc chief]

Well, I predict another FG
how did you ever guess

[matthewschiefs]

Justin Houston needs just 2 more sacks to break the NFL record for sacks in a season

COME ON JUSTIN

[Eydugstr]

JUSTIN HOUSTON NEW CHIEFS RECORD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And let me say this again

PAY THAT MAN

ka-ching.

[slc chief]

td cleveland

[Chiefster]

how did you ever guess

LOL! In my defense I posted that before the unsuccessful third down attempt.

[kcvet]

just lettin' Rivers hang around

[Chiefster]

Justin Houston needs just 2 more sacks to break the NFL record for sacks in a season

COME ON JUSTIN

Agreed; although it seems that every time we do "pay" a player that players performance begins to drop off.

[ctchiefsfan]

POE!!!!

[Chiefster]

Poe is a LOAD of humanity!

[ctchiefsfan]

Cleveland takes the lead!

[Chiefster]

Offense needs to put this in the end zone!

[Chiefster]

Horrible!

[jap1]

That sack was either on Daniels or the WRs for not getting open.

[ctchiefsfan]

Maybe....just maybe!!!!

[Chiefster]

Putting an awful lot of pressure on our defense.

[matthewschiefs]

Jags just took the lead EVERYTHING IS HAPPENING

[jap1]

Jax just scored. They are up by 3.

[jap1]

I winder if Houston is going to get a half sack or if that one is all for Bailey?

[jap1]

Defense is playing really well. I want Hali to get a sack. It may be his last game as a Chief.

[jap1]

Holding? ... Thank you refs!

[jap1]

Another clothesline on Hali. Keep putting pressure on Rivers. Eventually he will start to make mistakes when he is pressured.

[jap1]

FG is NO GOOD!

[Chiefster]

Defense holds!

[ctchiefsfan]

Jags just took the lead EVERYTHING IS HAPPENING

This might just happen!!!!

[matthewschiefs]

This might just happen!!!!

I have the Chiefs on tv the other 2 games on streams going my wife just told me how sad i am lol

[ctchiefsfan]

Defense is playing really well. I want Hali to get a sack. It may be his last game as a Chief.

Sad to say, but I think you're right.

[jap1]

Gotta like dat DAT!

[slc chief]

omg a shot down deep boo ya

[ctchiefsfan]

Jax getting it done!

[matthewschiefs]

Damn Houston just took the lead

[ctchiefsfan]

damn houston just took the lead

dammit!

[jap1]

Freeney is making Fisher look like a little b!tch.

[Chiefster]

Ugh!

[jap1]

Did anyone else notice JC hobbling off the field?

[jap1]

I can't believe they are still within a TD and FG of taking the lead. Our O, mostly the OL, needs to figure this out.

[jap1]

Houston got mugged on that last play!

[Chiefster]

One possession game coming up.

[ctchiefsfan]

Got to held 'em here.

[jap1]

That is incomplete!

[Chiefster]

Ball might have hit the ground.

[matthewschiefs]

That SHOULD get overturned but you never no on replays what they will do

[ctchiefsfan]

Dammit!!!

[matthewschiefs]

Ravens just took the lead well it was fun while it lasted

[Lewis_Chiefs]

No way is that a catch.

[jap1]

That should have been PI on Parker, but that makes up for all the missed holding calls.

[2010chiefs]

Great stop Defense!!!

[matthewschiefs]

Good job defense YOU GET NOTHING Chargers

[Chiefster]

One possession game coming up.

I take it back!

[ctchiefsfan]

We just got to take care of our job. The rest is out of our hands.

[loyalchief91]

Good job Defense!

[Chiefster]

Good job defense YOU GET NOTHING Chargers

Defense bent but didn't break!

[ctchiefsfan]

Stopped the little bastids!

[Chiefster]

We need an insurance score here!

[Chiefster]

Good run Davis!

[slc chief]

still be fun to knock s.d out

[loyalchief91]

Can't get 3 yards. C'mon yall

[Chiefster]

It's all on the defense.

[Chiefster]

We need a turnover here in the very worst way.

[kcvet]

It's all on the defense.

usually is

[kcvet]

Houston up 23-17

[ctchiefsfan]

Got to go to work. Guys....PLEASE make Houston and Baltimore lose.

[Chiefster]

YES!!!!!!!!!!

[matthewschiefs]

Ravens just scored again I think that sticks a fork in our playoff chances oh well.

At least it looks like we will have back to back winning years for the first time in almost 10 years and the first winning year not with a last place schedule in who knows how long

[slc chief]

hell ya chiefs chiefs chiefs

[Chiefster]

We can be at the very least spoilers!

[Chiefster]

That was intentional grounding all the way!

[slc chief]

boo ya Houston oh so close

[Chiefster]

10 Second runnoff?

[matthewschiefs]

10 Second runnoff?

Clock wasnt moving so no

[Chiefster]

We win the battle but lost the war.

[Chiefster]

Clock wasnt moving so no

That's right.

[Chiefster]

Here are some positives.

1. We sweep the Chargers.
2. End the season on a high note.
3. We pick higher in the draft.

[Eydugstr]

Hey 9-7 that's saying something.

Sucks we're out of the playoffs, but anytime you have to rely on the Cleveland Browns and Jacksonville Jaguars to get you in...There's other problems.

[brdempsey69]

It was a better season than I thought it would be. A full stock of draft picks coming next year. This team could have been just as easily 12-4 and I won't be surprised if that is the case next year. The mission this off-season is to fix their Offense while picking up a few more Defensive players.

Possibly 11 draft picks coming, as I just heard from Mitch Holthus.

[kcvet]

at least we took the bolts with us.

[Eydugstr]

It was a better season than I thought it would be. A full stock of draft picks coming next year. This team could have been just as easily 12-4 and I won't be surprised if that is the case next year. The mission this off-season is to fix their Offense while picking up a few more Deensive players.

Next April is going to be interesting. If we can fix our WR's, improve our O-line and secondary, and find a possible heir for DJ..There's no reason why this team couldn't do some serious damage in the AFC West.

[Eydugstr]

at least we took the bolts with us.

San Diego...Super Chokers...

[kcvet]

Smith's injury was a warning and I think reid know's what has to be fixed

[matthewschiefs]

Next April is going to be interesting. If we can fix our WR's, improve our O-line and secondary, and find a possible heir for DJ..There's no reason why this team couldn't do some serious damage in the AFC West.

The WR spot is Number 1 thing WE HAVE To fix. O line sad as it sounds did show improvement they played like a young patched together O line but they did improve from where they were at the start of the year. WRs did not.

We saw again today it wasn't the Qb holding us from getting a WR Bowe had anther shot at one and found a way to screw it up

[brdempsey69]

Smith's injury was a warning and I think reid know's it

Gotta beef up the front line and improve the receiving core. Too many hits came on Smith because receivers didn't get open. The Chiefs Defense had a stellar season and played way better than anyone expected, in spite of DJ's injury.

[Eydugstr]

The WR spot is Number 1 thing WE HAVE To fix. O line sad as it sounds did show improvement they played like a young patched together O line but they did improve from where they were at the start of the year. WRs did not.

We saw again today it wasn't the Qb holding us from getting a WR Bowe had anther shot at one and found a way to screw it up

We overlooked the WR spot last draft and really paid the price for it. At one point in the game, they said the Chiefs were 29th in drops. People have complained about Smith not throwing a jump ball, today Daniels threw plenty, and guess what...same result!! Imagine just the yardage alone that we would have gained if we'd cut our drops in half.

[matthewschiefs]

We overlooked the WR spot last draft and really paid the price for it. At one point in the game, they said the Chiefs were 29th in drops. People have complained about Smith not throwing a jump ball, today Daniels threw plenty, and guess what...same result!! Imagine just the yardage alone that we would have gained if we'd cut our drops in half.

It's been the same reults no matter who they have brought in at QB. NOTHING at all will change until we FINALLY get talent around a qb. Bowe and random guys isn't and hasn't gotten the job done. Bowe had anther chance at a TD today. Guess who screwed it up. BOWE. No Qb is going to change that.

[slc chief]

It's been the same reults no matter who they have brought in at QB. NOTHING at all will change until we FINALLY get talent around a qb. Bowe and random guys isn't and hasn't gotten the job done. Bowe had anther chance at a TD today. Guess who screwed it up. BOWE. No Qb is going to change that.

screwed what up we won today quit whining.

[matthewschiefs]

screwed what up we won today quit whining.

Oh I'm sorry hes a wr we are only allowed to mention when the QB screws up i forgot

[NJChiefs]

Oh I'm sorry hes a wr we are only allowed to mention when the QB screws up i forgot

You are a broken record. Very tiresome.

[matthewschiefs]

You are a broken record. Very tiresome.

And whineing about the QB isn't tiresome?

[slc chief]

And whineing about the QB isn't tiresome?

yaaaaaaaaawn

[kcvet]

Royals play in 4 mons YAAAAAAHOOOOO

[slc chief]

chiefs have an interesting off season ahead.excited about our comp picks and the draft

[kcvet]

tomorrow is pink slip day for the coach' let's see who get's wacked

[slc chief]

Harbaugh gone no way tressman stays.

[ctchiefsfan]

Smith's injury was a warning and I think reid know's what has to be fixed

Y'know....Daniel hasn't done half bad when he has gotten on the field in a regular season game. Lord knows he get's paid a lot of money to collect pine splinters, but he has gotten it done when called upon.

[KCMASS]

Y'know....Daniel hasn't done half bad when he has gotten on the field in a regular season game. Lord knows he get's paid a lot of money to collect pine splinters, but he has gotten it done when called upon. I agree. I was stunned to hear his college (Missouri) numbers yesterday vs. SD. He has weird throwing mechanics. Not fluid looking @ all. I loved the fact to threw the Bolts out of the playoffs. Yesterday was a good day!

[N TX Dave]

His high school record is pretty impressive, I remember watching his team South Lake Carroll in those years and they were just stomping who ever they played. 2004 EA Sports National High School Player of the Year on the strength of impressive team and individual accomplishments. Proved to be one of the best dual-threat QBs in the country over the last two years, as he led a record-setting offensive attack that was deadly both in the air and on the ground ... Ranked as the No. 3 quarterback prospect nationally, according to analyst Max Emfinger ... Led his Southlake Carroll team to a perfect 16-0 record in 2004 and a Class 5A state championship, in addition to a No. 1 national ranking and mythical national championship by numerous publications, including USA Today and Student Sports Magazine ... Is described by his coach as a winner, and the facts back that up, as he played QB for his final two years, and all he did was lead his team to 31 wins in 32 games, one state title and one state runner-up showing. Played wideout as a sophomore and was part of another state championship squad that went 16-0, and was QB on the freshman team in 2001 that went 9-1 for a four-year record at Southlake of 56-2, including 47-1 on the varsity ... Two-year varsity QB stats included 11,252 total yards and 127 TDs, as he completed 529-of-811 passes for 8,298 yards and 91 TDs and added 2,954 rushing yards and 39 TDs ... Was a two-time state Class 5A player of the year, winning the award in each of his last two years ... Senior season statistics included 6,042 yards of total offense and 70 total TDs ... As a senior, completed 298-of-461 passes for 4,617 yards and 49 TDs with only 14 interceptions, while he also ran 248 times for 1,425 yards and 21 more TDs ... Drove his team 49 yards in the state championship game to set up a game-winning field goal as time expired to keep the perfect season alive ... Ended the title game with 295 yards passing and one TD and 84 yards rushing ... Was outstanding on a rare national television appearance for the high school ranks, when he led his team to a 52-27 win in October over rival Denton Ryan that was shown on ESPN2 ... Threw for three TDs in the game and ran for two more as he had 351 yards passing and 98 running on the night ... As a junior, threw for 3,681 yards and 42 TDs while rushing for 1,529 yards and 18 TDs in leading Carroll to a 15-1 record and 5A runner-up showing ... More honors include: EA Sports First-Team All-American (multipurpose) in 2004; Parade All-American in 2004; First-Team all-state in 2003 and 2004; First-Team all-district and all-area in 2003 and 2004, among many others ... Won 2nd-Team all-district honors as a wide receiver in 2002, as he caught 53 passes for 675 yards.