Aug

31

And now a moment of silence for our dear, departed comrades

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August 31, 2008 | Leave a Comment

The axman came, and he wasn’t very nice.  Among the players released by the Chargers in order to make the 53-man roster requirement are:  LB Antwan Applewhite, LB Eric Bakhtiari, WR Gary Banks, S Tra Battle (even after the 2 INTs Saturday night), CB Josh Bell, TE Wade Betschart, S Brian Bonner, RB Eldra Buckley (even […]

Aug

31

Week 4 Preseason Postgame Report

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August 31, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Chargers 20, 49ers 17.
Sorry for the delay folks.  Living in AZ now, I had to wait until Saturday NIGHT to actually watch the game, being forced, instead, to suffer through the Cardinals/Broncos game and the unending drama of Matt Leinart, aka Ryan Leaf, Jr.  Since Kurt Warner was named Arizona’s starter, I’m sure there will […]

Aug

27

NO…Don’t do it!!!

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August 27, 2008 | 1 Comment

LB Shawne Merriman has decided to forego surgery for his torn PCL and LCL in his left knee and play this season.  After visiting with 5 orthopaedists around the country and being told that reconstructive surgery would sideline him for the season, Merriman will be playing.
Coach Norv Turner has been repeatedly stating (in the media, […]

Aug

27

The Axman Cometh…Again

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August 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment

In order to get the roster down to the requisite 75, the Chargers released the following players:
P/K Billy Vinnedge (wow, and he got a blog from me!)
TE John Tereshinski
QB Casey Bramlet
WR Billy Pittman
WR Marco Thomas
After Friday’s game in San Francisco to end the preseason, the roster must be trimmed to 53 by Saturday 8/30.  On […]

Aug

25

Week 3 Preseason Post Game Report - Chargers 18, Seahawks 17

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August 25, 2008 | 1 Comment

There were some great individual performances tonight for sure. 
Darren Sproles rushed for 102 yds on 13 carries and scored a TD.  Vincent Jackson had 3 catches for 84 yds, including a beautiful 59-yd catch.  Philip Rivers had a nice outing, 11 of 21, 143 yds.  Jacob Hester as […]

Aug

25

Big UGH!

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August 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Shawne Merriman has now reported in addition to his torn PCL, he also has a torn LCL and could face a “career-ending injury” if he chooses to play.  He will be going back to Miami for another medical consultation as to whether he will have season-ending surgery.  What a tough break.  I know, as a […]

Aug

22

Huge concerns over Merriman’s knee

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August 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment

LB Shawne Merriman reports that he has a torn ligament in his surgically-repaired right knee.  He has gotten medical opinions in both Alabama and Florida and has recently returned to San Diego.  He can choose to have season-ending reconstructive surgery now, undergo minor surgery to get him through the season, or do nothing.  Merriman says […]

Aug

22

RIP Gene Upshaw

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August 22, 2008 | 1 Comment

Hall of Fame lineman and President of the NFL Players Association Gene Upshaw lost his brief battle with pancreatic cancer.  He was only 63.  Upshaw played his illustrious 15-year career with the Oakland Raiders, went to 7 pro bowls, and won 2 Super Bowls.
He will be sorely missed by all who knew and respected him.

Aug

22

TDs to cure Huntington’s Disease

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August 22, 2008 | 1 Comment

For every TD pass caught by Chargers WRs and TEs this season, a donation will be made to TDs to cure HD, a program implemented to find a cure for Huntington’s Disease, a fatal, genetic brain disorder. 
Furthermore, while the players score the touchdowns, fans can score as well. “By making a tax-deductible pledge for every touchdown scored, fan can earn […]

Aug

22

Boys will be boys…even really big ones!

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August 22, 2008 | 1 Comment

Finally giving in to repeated requests to visit a local water park, Norv Turner cancelled Thursday morning practice and meetings and loaded the team onto a bus en route to Knott’s Soak City in Chula Vista, CA.
The park closed shortly after opening to allow the team free reign of the park for a few hours.  […]

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