Arizona Diamondbacks two field goals not enough for San Diego Padre touchdown

by Dex on Sep 11, 2011 4:39 PM PDT

Late in the third quarter, Aaron Hill made a spectacular tackle, but it was for naught as the Padres' touchdown was able to hold up.

On the first real day of football, the Padres were able to score a touchdown and hold the Diamondbacks to only two field goals, which was enough to start the Padres off 1-0 to start NFL's regular season.

Running Back Cam Maybin had a great day, but the firepower of the offense came out of his backfield mate, fullback Nick Hundley. Rookie wideout James Darnell also made short work of the Diamondback secondary.

Head Coach Bud Black was criticized late in the game for shifting to a prevent defense, effectively letting the Diamondbacks score their two field goals, but was later hailed for the decision to let quarterback Heath Bell continue to throw to close out the fourth quarter.

Final - 9.11.2011	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R
San Diego Padres	0	1	3	0	2	1	0	0	0	7
Arizona Diamondbacks	0	0	0	0	0	5	1	0	0	6

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Awesome.

Why ask a failed romance to come watch your successful one? You know, that's like inviting the Seattle Mariners to a World Series game. It's just weird for everyone.

by Friar Fever on Sep 11, 2011 4:42 PM PDT reply actions

Best game recap ever?

Best game recap ever.

25 years as a baseball fan and I'm still confused by the infield fly rule

by SolanaFan on Sep 11, 2011 5:01 PM PDT reply actions

I dunno. Not enough boo-cake.

No pants. No problem.

jbox likes it when the D hangs low.

by jodes0405 on Sep 11, 2011 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions

Needs more prospect talk

The Padres are good, but make no mistake: we've gotta beef up the linwup.

"I'm so psyched, I'm gonna smoke a doobie and poop on my hot dog." --Dex

by StrangeBroP25 on Sep 11, 2011 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions

Needs more cats

by athletics68 on Sep 12, 2011 11:15 AM PDT up reply actions

I will boo cake all over your prospect talk.

~Chicks dig unhittable sliders and sick changeups.~

by eastbaysd on Sep 11, 2011 6:27 PM PDT reply actions

Who on the Padres would be the kicker?

Because the Chargers are gonna need one.

25 years as a baseball fan and I'm still confused by the infield fly rule

by SolanaFan on Sep 11, 2011 6:47 PM PDT reply actions

Chad Qualls

Has a habit of punting when the offense gives up.

by Dex on Sep 11, 2011 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs

+1000

25 years as a baseball fan and I'm still confused by the infield fly rule

by SolanaFan on Sep 11, 2011 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions

feel good win

mark grace and darren sutton can kiss my white ass

cash rules everything around me CREAM get tha money dolla dolla bill yaaaaallll

by staceyaugmon4HOF on Sep 11, 2011 9:55 PM PDT reply actions

no pix. k thx.

~Chicks dig unhittable sliders and sick changeups.~

by eastbaysd on Sep 11, 2011 9:59 PM PDT up reply actions

Why does Black pull LeBlanc with two outs and men on every time?

Don’t say LeBlanc can’t work out of jams – he got one chance early last year and gave up
two runs in a 3-1 loss, and hasn’t had another chance since. A lot of runs charged to Wade
are scored when he’s in the dugout. LeBlanc led the team last year in inherited runners
charged to him after he left the game.

I see Bud’s action as a total lack of confidence. If he has such mistrust in Leblanc, why
doesn’t Bud start Bass? Could it be somebody else is insisting on using LeBlanc, over
Bud’s objections/preferences?

by wegotballsley on Sep 12, 2011 12:26 PM PDT reply actions