Times-Advocate from Escondido, California • 35

TIMES-ADVOCATE, Escondido, Sunday, December 3, 1989 D5 Chargers unsettled since Fouts retired Chicago management put up with his antics. However, its questionable how long Chargers management will tolerate the punky QB if hes not winning. Barring a trade which for a top-quality quarterback is nearly impossible Tolliver appears to be the best answer. Tolliver has many of the ingredients to be a quality NFL quarterback. He has a rocket arm that ranks near the top of the league in terms of strength.

He seemingly has unflappable confidence, certainly a necessary commodity for a quarterback. But Tollivers decision-making process and the ability to read defenses, among other things, are still very much in doubt. I know that this is an important four-game stretch for me," Tolliver said. Ive said all along that I plan on taking over this team at some point. Whether that point is now, or somewhere down the road, I dont know.

But its got to start somewhere. Who knows, maybe this start is getting me prepared to take over three years from now. But Id like to think that this could be the start of something big for me. Maybe Tolliver is the piece of the Chargers puzzle at quarterback. Time will tell.

Scouting Report New York Jets (3-9) vs. Chargers (4-8) Time: 1 p.m. Site: Jack Murphy Stadium (60,750) Expected crowd: 38,000 TV: Game blacked out. TV: Channel 39. Charlie Jones and Jimmy Cefalo call the action.

Radio: XTRA-AM (690). Lee Hamilton, Pat Curran and Jim Laslavic describe the action. The pregame show starts at 10 a.m. The game can also be heard in Spanish on XEBG-AM (1550) with Raul Mosso and Enrique Mayans Ferrero. Series: The Jets and Chargers haven't met since the 1983 season when the Jets scored a 41-29 victory in San Diego.

It was only the Jets sixth win in 21 games against San Diego. The Chargers hold a 14-6-1 advantage. The Chargers are 10-3 in home games against New York. Last week: The Jets beat another hapless team, the Atlanta Falcons, 27-7 for their first home win after five losses. The Chargers dropped another last-minute decision, 1 0-6 at Indianapolis, their second straight loss.

Key matchups: Charger QB Billy Joe Tolliver vs. Jets defense While Tolliver's inexperience might be exploited by some defenses, the Jets may not have the team to do it. With the worst ranked defense in the NFL, the Jets could provide easy pickings for the rookie quarterback. On the other hand, is Tolliver ready to take apart the Jets as some other teams have? The winner of this battle wins the game. Jet QB Ken OBrien vs.

Chargers front seven O'Brien has suffered concussions in two straight games, and he has not faced a defense in either game as good as the Chargers. Combined with the fact the Chargers have one of the best pass rushes in the league and the Jets have allowed more sacks than all but one team, could make this afternoon an interesting one for O'Brien. Injury report: Jets TE K.D. Dunn (ankle), TE Billy Griggs (shoulder), WR Michael Harper (knee), RB Mark Konecny (knee), QB Kyle Mackey (elbow), LB Kevin McArthur (ankle), Rich Miano (knee), CB Ste-von Moore (knee), TE Mickey Shuler (knee), CB Terry Williams (knee), Mike Withycombe (knee) are on injured reserve. DE Marty Lyons (knee) is out.

RB Freeman McNeil (ankle) is questionable. TE Greg Werner (neck) and LB Alex Gordon (neck) is probable. For the Chargers, Dennis McKnight (knee), WR Quinn Early (knee), HB Joe Caravello (knee), HB Rod Bernstine (knee), TE Chris Gannon (knee) and DE Gerald Robinson (knee) are on injured reserve. RB Marion Butts (knee) is questionable. LB Gary Plummer (ankle), CB Gill Byrd (ankle), DE Lee Williams (knee), NT Joe Phillips (ankle), Brett Miller (neck) and QB Jim McMahon (knee) are quarterbacks stand for just a second longer, in order to get off a pass in spite of the hits they endure by doing so.

As one Charger coach pointed out this week, McMahon hasnt loss any games, but he also hasnt won any, either." That leaves Tolliver. The rookie was rattled in his first start. It would be hard to imagine a more unimpressive debut than Tollivers. Tolliver found out quickly how much different the regular season is compared to the preseason. So what are the Chargers to do if the rookie cant cut it in the next month? They could draft another college quarterback.

At 4-8, and with a decent chance to finish 5-11, the prospects loom that the Chargers would have one of the top five draft picks. However, this years crop of college quarterbacks is not expected to be strong. Plus, that most likely wouldnt solve the problem for next season. Another option would be to stick with the veteran McMahon and bring Tolliver along slowly. But the Chargers must ask themselves if they want to chance potentially embarrassing off-the-field incidents with the classless McMahon.

When the Bears were winning, cer in the Chargers one-back offense. Since Butts is ready to play, the Chargers did not make the anticipated move of activating rookie running back Victor Floyd from the developmental squad. Notes: Charger wide receiver Anthony Miller needs 116 yards to reach the mark. Miller has four 100-yard games this season, the most by a Charger since tight end Kellen Winslow had four in 1984 Jets quarterback Ken OBrien suffered his second concussion in two games last week against Atlanta. Of the Jets three wins, two have come on the road When the Chargers were 4-8 last year at this point of the season, the team lost their next two games.

Chargers Report Ui By Kevin ScattareggiaT-A Sports writer reach. The picture should become clearer by seasons end. But if Tolliver performs anywhere near the lowly level he did in his NFL debut five weeks ago at Seattle, the Chargers will be in turmoil again at quarterback. McMahon, 31, has demonstrated beyond a doubt that he is not even a short-term answer. Jimbos talents have eroded from his Super Bowl-winning days with the Chicago Bears.

His greatest strength feeling pressure and being able to slide away from it to avoid sacks is also a weakness. Too often, McMahon has fled a collapsing pocket to avoid being hit. However, its those exact situations where top an, said tackle Joel Patten. We have to do a better job of giving him time to throw. Said Tolliver: Im not the type of guy whos going to let pressure shake me.

Ill stay in the pocket because of the simple fact I cant run. Ill take the shots in there. But you do have it in the back of your mind, Ive got to get it off quicker. And if Tolliver self-destructs like his last start? Id better not or else my dad will let me know that Im a flop again. Marion Butts is expected to be available for action today.

The rookie running back has practiced on a limited basis this week as he has nursed a strained knee. Butts will not play on special teams, and will back-up Tim Spen $20 off any alignment with Rosters EVANSITIRETtfSERVICE'CENTERS Raiders put Marcus Allen back on roster EL SEGUNDO (AP) Marcus Allen and Dennis Price were activated Saturday by the Los Angeles Raiders, who play host to the AFC West champion Denver Broncos today (1 p.m., Channel 39). Both had been on injured reserve, Allen for seven weeks and Price, a defensive back, for 11 weeks. To make room for them, the Raiders released veteran backup quarterback Vince Evans and placed wide receiver Tim Ware on injured reserve. Ware has a hamstring injury.

Allen suffered a partially torn medial collateral ligament in his right knee Oct. 9. FRONT DISC PACKAGE McslS A Ftmgr Cars Sanaa a JQC nwi paos oacA mne- A outer Hon! y4ur0 Hearings anere ica Soac wst A msoecr -03- iaaAaK ty se-nuneiallic pads SERVICE COUPONS EVPIRE 1 31-1 ShocksStruts HEAVY DUTY SHOCKS 1 0M GAS CHARGED SHOCKS 1 8 HYD. STRUT CARTRIDGES 83M pair Includes instilinwi Most US A Foreign Ca Most I 5 8 Foreign Cars SERVICE COUPONS EXPIRE 1 1 $2495 Iff cambar Road toff 1345 FRONT END AUGNMENT NAojJ ftvegn Car Aug troH-eoS Sff CimMt ase roe Nee apo fnaoaci tor worn parts Road i COMP THRUST LINE COMPENSATED AUGNMENT 62 45 63 45 67 45 66.45 74 45 82 45 78.45 81.45 SERVICE COUPONS EXPIRE 1-31-90 CUSTOM WNKIL HEADQUARTERS SAN DIEGO Where have you gone Dan Fouts? Ever since the bearded quarterback retired following the 1987 season, the Chargers have been in turmoil over that position. Six quarterbacks have tried, unsuccessfully, to fill his shoes.

In the last 22 games, the Chargers have changed quarterbacks nine times. In order, they are: Babe Laufenberg, Mark Malone, Mark Vlasic, Malone, Jim McMahon, David Archer, McMahon, Billy Joe Tolliver, McMahon and now Tolliver. Is there an answer to be found in there somewhere? The Chargers hope the latest change is the first step in answering that question. Tolliver, so dreadful in his first NFL start, represents an important piece of the Chargers puzzle. If the rookie quarterback can perform up to acceptable standards in the next four games, it will make heading into next season a little easier.

It will also help determine if the Chargers want to re-sign McMahon, who becomes a restricted free agent at the end of the season. The Chargers hope that Tolliver is the quarterback they were so high on when they drafted him in the second round. So far, theres little evidence to judge whether the selection was wise choice or a Chargers Continued from page D1 the unflappable Tolliver came out of the Seattle game with his confidence intact. I know I stunk up the place the last time I started, he said. But I wanted to get back in and even out the situation from Seattle.

Im not going to go out there and throw timidly. Despite Hennings assertion that the move was not made because of dissatisfaction with McMahon. Tolliver would not be playing if the offense had been more productive. In the last six games, the Chargers have scored just six offensive touchdowns. The teams two-min-ute offense has been consistently inconsistent throughout the season.

Of course, the last time Henning thought Tolliver was the answer, he looked every bit like a rookie Im not the type of guy whos going to let pressure shake me. Ill stay in the pocket because of the simple fact I cant run. Ill take the shots in there. Billy Joe Tolliver quarterback. However, the conditions have changed.

At Seattle, Tolliver had been off injured reserve for just two weeks after being sidelined six weeks with a broken collarbone. He had also had just one week of preparation as a starter. In addition, he was facing a good Seattle defense at the King-dome, one of the toughest stadiums for visiting teams. This time, however, Tolliver has another month under his belt. Although his NFL experience is limited, at least he knows what to expect having gone through a game already.

And he will be playing in the more friendly confines of San Diego Stadium. I think he has a chance to be more effective this time, Tollner said. We werent very effective as an offense up there. He didnt hit the passes that he needed to hit. This time, Id like to think that hell make the plays that are there.

Asked what he expects from Tolliver, Henning replied, I expect him to play better than he did last time. At least no one can blame the Chargers for having high expectations. In reality, it shouldnt be difficult for Tolliver to improve on his first-game performance, considering he is facing the NFLs worst defense. The Jets also rank last against the pass. I dont think theres anything thats easy in this league, said Tolliver.

They have some talented people lining up on defense, just like every team in the NFL does. One factor that does not figure to come into play today, as it did in Seattle, is the defensive pressure applied on Tolliver. The Jets (3-9) have just 19 sacks. The Seahawks pressured Tolliver early in the game, most notably linebacker Rufus Porter. The pressure seemed to unnerve Tolliver, something his offensive linemen later noted.

I think any quarterback whos going to get hit like that, its going to bother him. I dont care who he is, whether hes a rookie or a veter purchase of 2 tires STEEL BELTED RADIAL WHITEWALLS FOR DOMESTIC CARS CASH! CHECK PRICE OR Off- Reg Pnces. Selected Sizes. While they last fcv rrsi2E WAS SALE Yer-End Mimitactufer 1t5fl13XZ)BVV Special Mean Extra 155R13xzxbw Savings for You on Slecti Sizes of Top Pi957SR14XZ-4BW Quality Micftelin Tire riJSmbw lot Your Carlruck lesmsxzxBW P20575R1 5 XH WW P21 570R1 5 LX-1 BW 30000 MILE lIMiTEDWABRANTY PERFORMANCE1 Chargers Statistics fAlignmenfl MADE IN A DIVISION Of KEiLY SPftlNGFlElO HEAVY DUTY TRUCK TIRES SIZE PR PRICE HIGH PERFORMANCE SPEED RATED SIZE CASHCHECK PRICE WiS 16566R14 SAN DIEQ0 CHARGERS 1989 Statistics PASSING AVG TO INT 195'60R14 195 60R15 205'60Ri5 21565R15 255'60R15 195 50HR15 205'65HR15 21555MR15 700 15 TT 3110 50 15 750 16 TT 800 16 5 875 16 5 950 16 5 19 5 46 45 4 80 45 0 51 45 6 54 45 0 5745 0 65.45 0 84.45 STEEL BELTED RAOtAL LT23W5R15 30x950Rl5 3110 50R15 750R16 TT LT23S85R16 875R165 950R165 8R195 6 05.45 6 87 45 6 04 45 6 80 45 10 87.45 0 82 45 8 92.45 6 117.45 HP 5PEEC 6066 SRES WArWTv SR SPO "5055 P22550HR15 HrED up 0 30 MPh 4C30C ME JD WEAR PA'FC IPT0112MPH SERIES 91.95 145.95 1 1m nr RADULS FOR SMALL A IMPORT CARS LIFETIME LTD WORKMANSHIP WRNTY CASH SIZE CHECK PRICE '553R'3 165SR13 175SR13 iiSI-'Z 165SF05 17570SFI13 '850SFH3 1850SR4 19570SR14 21.95 2395 2395 23.95 28.95 3095 3295 3595 37.95 70 SERIES All SEASON StEFL BELTED 'RT'A'-SkI J.WI Because ECESSAffiCALSUBSI HUSHING So Much Is Riding On Your Tires? MICHBLINlMICHILINlMICHBLINlMICHELINlMICHBLIN Xh STEEL BELTED RADIAL WHITEWALLS FOR DOMESTIC CARS ALL SEASON XCH4 ALL TERRAIN STEEL BELTED RADIAL FOR 4k4, CAMPER. TRUCK RV SIZE PR CASHCHECK XZX'MXL STEEL BELTED RACHALS FOR IMPORT SMALL CARS $3045 (145SR13) HIGH PERFORMANCE EXOTIC HANDLING SPORT XGT-V CASHCHECK MXV HIGH PERFORMANCE STEEL BELTED RADIALS $6845 (P175I80R13) CASHCHECK PRICE (17570HR13) SIZE CASHCHECK PRICE $5385 RECEIVING IT23575RI5 30 9 50R5 6 31 1050FH5 6 32-n 505 33-'2 50fl'5 6 '50R16 I rasssRie io BODR'BS I BV6; 95DR165 I SIZE CASHCHECK PRICE SIZE 155SR12 155SR13 165SR13 175SR14 185SR14 165SR15 17570R13 18570R13 18570R14 19570R14 SUPei'ESUMi 36.45 36.45 43.45 47.45 54.45 48.45 52.45 56.45 62.45 66.45 TED P'85i80R13 P18575R14 P19575R14 P20575R14 P2C575R15 P21575R15 P23575R15 105.45 lit AS 122 AS 12545 140 AS 110 AS 12545 110.45 12145 139.AS SIZE P21560VR15 12545 P22560VR15 128.45 P22550VR16 191.45 P24550VR16 19545 P25550VR16 217.45 VP ZP RATED OVER 130 MPH PRICES PLUS FET SUPPLIES LIMITED 61.45 66.45 70.45 72.45 74.45 80.45 87.45 18570HR13 18570HR14 19570HR14 20570HR14 18560HR14 19560HR14 19560HR15 20560HR15 105.45 ho SPEED RA'ED TO 3CMm SlJPP.iES lM 'tD 76.45 84.45 76.45 91.45 85.45 96.45 89.45 SUPPLIES LIMITED SCORE BY QUARTERS ow with 88 locations teryeyotn Oregon Cl service centers INTERCEPTIONS Know, Keeping You on the Go! EL CAJON 1445 Magnolia Ave El Caon CA 92020 (619) 440-0701 SAN DIEGO 5433 Games Si San Diego CA 92110 (619) 291-9150 People in the LEMON GROVE 7289 Broadway Lemon Grove CA 92045 (619) 466-6616 CHULA VISTA 1135 Broadway Ave Chula Vista CA 92011 (619) 427-9655 TIRE PRICES GOOO THRU 12-3VM KEARNEY MESA 3747 Convoy Si San Diego CA 92111 (619) 576-0054 ESCONDIDO 550 Broadway Escondido CA 92025 (619) 741-8280 8pmSat SamlSpi MIRAMAR 6696 Miramar Rd Ste San Diego CA 92121 (619) 535-8112 POWAY 13205 Poway Rd Poway CA 92064 (619) 748-1120 6 DAYS Mon-fi 8am 6pmZIbursT8am i k.k.

a- -p-w-P-5ii 1 1 R- 1 fc- R-t- A. r. R-u-s-p-ap. h.a. Mh w- a.

a. s.jl w- w- wa-p-p-R- Ji 1 I.