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Originally Posted by htismaqe
Martyball did NOT disappear in San Diego.
Martyball isn't just 3 yards and a cloud of dust. Martyball is risk avoidance to the point that it adversely affects the outcome of the game - aka "play not to lose".
Martyball doesn't just affect the offense. Marty had a propensity to use the prevent defense and other methods to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.
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I'll never forget the playoff game in San Diego between Marty's Chargers and Herm's Jets.
It was a war of attrition: Each coach was daring each other to lose.