L.T. Is Alive!

So that's what a 100-yard rushing game looks like.
We had forgotten, as it had been so long since LaDainian Tomlinson ran for 100 yards in a game.
But L.T. arose from the near-dead and rushed for 183 yards and two touchdowns -- plus 57 yards receiving and a TD reception -- in the Chargers' 38-24 win over the Rams on Sunday.
It was L.T.'s first 100-yard rushing game since Week 1 -- coincidentally against the other former Los Angeles team, the Raiders.
Chargers fans might want to enjoy this one while it lasts because the Bolts have only one more game left on the schedule against one of the former L.A. teams.
After five consecutive games without a 100-yard rushing performance, we were starting to wonder about L.T. We were considering giving him the Abe Vigoda treatment, maybe start a Web site that answers whether L.T. is dead or alive. But after Sunday's effort, we'll hold off on that for now.
And for those of you who took our advice and cashed in after the Chargers' big win, you're welcome. Remember us at Christmas time. And just as we expected, Shawne Merriman* had a big game, tying a career high with three sacks. Merriman* is expected to play again next weekend against Cleveland, then comes the appeal hearing for his four-game steroid suspension. It will be real interesting to see how the rest of the Chargers defense reacts to life without Merriman* for four games.
So after a convincing Chargers victory, all is once again right with the world ... The Chargers are again One Of The Elite Teams in The League (at least until their next loss), L.T. is the best running back of all time, Paris Hilton is finally getting some national exposure and Ryan Seacrest and Dick Clark are reuniting on "New Year's Rockin' Eve."
You couldn't really ask for anything more.