Aug

29

Uh oh, I’m having a flashback…

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August 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment

…to Week 1 last season when Carolina did the same exact thing…except that time it counted.  Not to say that the Chargers didn’t, overall, look pretty darn good.  The starting offense was spectacular.  Philip Rivers looked just as great as he did last season when he led the league in passer rating.  Vincent Jackson had [...]

Aug

25

Rivers’ contract details

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August 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Wow…6 years, $92 million…with $38.5 million in guarantees…NICE!!
So, among the “2004 Trio” of Rivers, Eli Manning, and Ben Roethlisberger, the salaries are similar.  In 2008 Roethlisberger received an 8-year, $102 million extension while Manning’s recent “biggest contract in the league” was worth $97 million with $38 million guaranteed over 6 years.
Yes, I know Rivers doesn’t [...]

Aug

24

Rivers to be a Charger through 2015

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August 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Stud QB Philip Rivers, the top-rated passer in the league last season, signed an extension through 2015. No contract specifics were disclosed; however, according to Chargers’ President Dean Spanos (who I got to talk to at the Chargers/Cardinals game last Saturday), Rivers exhibits all the qualities of a high-end NFL QB, proven winner, and leader.  Now all [...]

Aug

23

Chargers @ Cardinals, preseason week 2

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August 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Chargers 17, Cardinals 6
Fun game, great seats!  Check out the pics…
The first string looked great (except for Philip Rivers’ 4 sacks by an impressive Cardinals’ defense.)  Rivers managed 5-7, 116 yds. Actually, Billy Volek looked awesome (I’m still asserting that he play in Pittsburgh!) LaDainian Tomlinson and Darren Sproles played much of the first quarter again [...]

Aug

16

Preseason week 1 - YAWN

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August 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Chargers 14, Seahawks 20
First of all, I have to say I was annoyed with the Seattle announcers whom I had to listen to the entire game…come on, guys, read a team roster and get your players right!!
Secondly, the game was quite a yawner.  LaDainian Tomlinson did play for about half of the first quarter and was [...]

Aug

13

Chargers new film to premier Sept. 9th

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August 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Warner Home Video and NFL Films will be premiering “San Diego Chargers: The Complete History” on Sept. 9th at 7 pm at Hazard Center. Tickets are $10 apiece.
As I don’t live in San Diego anymore, I hope it is released on DVD soon.  It will go nicely with my collection!!
For more information, click here.

Aug

13

Vick and Stallworth - 2 peas in a pod

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August 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Vick is now officially an Eagle, having signed a 2-year contract (more precisely, one-year with a one-year team option).  The first year will earn him $1.6 million and if he stays, $5.2 million the second year.  While this may be a mere pittance for a guy who had a $130 million contract with Atlanta before [...]

Aug

11

LT + preseason = good possibility

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August 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment

For the first time since 2005, LaDainian Tomlinson may play in preseason.  Apparently, while he has always been open to suit up and get some early playing time, the coaches have, instead, opted to protect him from potential preseason injury.  Nonetheless, those lucky fans who are attending the Seahawks/Chargers preseason game on Saturday may get [...]

Aug

8

Blackouts likely if ticket sales don’t increase…

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August 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment

With the current economic crisis, ticket sales for the Chargers are suffering.  According to Chargers.com, there are still seats available for every home game and if there isn’t a sell-out then the game is likely to be blacked out to local coverage.
Personally, I’m feeling the pinch as well as I still have 5 games of my season [...]