Jan

30

AFC Championship Game Update (or Why the Patriots ARE Dirty)

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January 30, 2008 | 1 Comment

Patriots’ Vince Wilfork has amassed yet another unnecessary roughness fine from the league.  This time, during the AFC Championship game when he grabbed Michael Turner’s face mask.  Although Wilfork did draw a 15-yard penalty during the game, the NFL handed him his 4th fine of the season, bringing his total to $37,500 for the year.
Wilfork […]

Jan

29

The Big One

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January 29, 2008 | 1 Comment

I am having quite the dilemma:  whether to watch the Super Bowl.  Now, in the history of my time as a football fan, I have never missed the big game; however, this season, I really don’t care. 
When the Chargers lost in the playoffs last year, I watched to root for the Bears (and apparently my […]

Jan

27

‘Ello Gov’ and Other things British…

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January 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Well, the ‘powers that be’ have decided on yet another NFL game to be played in London.  Now, mind you, I am half British, but taking an AMERICAN game to another country to try and increase the fan base, to me, is unnecessary.  Why take away potential income to this ‘great’ country of ours; you […]

Jan

27

Will the Real Mike Carey Please Stand Up?

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January 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment

So, I’ve just read that Mike Carey will be the Super Bowl referee.  Now, typically, I love him as a referee, especially his distinction between “major face mask” and the lesser-penalized “minor face mask.” Plus, he really has crisp arm movements and jazz hands which would make any dance instructor proud.
Carey is also a San […]

Jan

25

New News, Part 2

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January 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment

The Chargers’ coaching staff is complete, now, with the hiring of Ollie Wilson, who was LaDainian Tomlinson’s RB coach in his rookie season, and who spent the past 7 years with the Atlanta Falcons.  Wilson signed a 2-year deal, along with current QB coach John Ramsdell, current Special Teams coach Steve Crosby, and current Offensive Line […]

Jan

24

New News

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January 24, 2008 | 1 Comment

The Chargers released WR coach James Lofton after 6 seasons in San Diego and hired ex-Charger, WR great and all-time franchise leader (so far) Charlie Joiner!  Joiner is pleased to be back in San Diego, to say the least.  Since leaving the Bolts in 1991 he has spent the past 16 years coaching in Kansas City and Buffalo. 
Also fired is […]

Jan

23

Here’s to Nick Hardwick…..

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January 23, 2008 | 12 Comments

Nick Hardwick is going to the Pro Bowl, which, in my mind, gives him the freedom to talk a little smack.  The New England Patriots and their fans, however, have other opinions.  Apparently nobody is allowed to talk any smack about their “perfect” and “holier than thou” team.  Yes, the Patriots are a good team.  […]

Jan

21

The Day After

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January 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Well, it seems I have calmed down considerably after yesterday’s tirade; however, I am not “over” it by any stretch of the imagination.  Understandably, I, as well as the Chargers and the rest of their fans, were highly upset after the loss, especially after the turnovers from a tough Patriot offense, but the Chargers couldn’t […]

Jan

20

What Else is New?

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January 20, 2008 | 1 Comment

Was Marty Schottenheimer coaching this game?  Because the playcalling SUCKED, as usual.  Where was the reverse?  Where was the halfback option?  Where were the TDs?  Where the *%($ was the DEFENSE?!?
I swear, they looked like they did at the beginning of the season when they sucked.  What happened?  How much did they pay you Norv […]

Jan

20

GAMEDAY!!

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January 20, 2008 | 2 Comments

Here it is!  The big game (so far anyway.)
Interestingly, both games are a rematch from Week 2 this season.  Green Bay beat New York 35-13, and New England beat San Diego 38-14. 
I was watching Gameday on NFL Network this morning.  Trent Dilfer was illustrating the injury to Philip Rivers’ knee and how it may affect his […]

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