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

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

20

Woot!!

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August 20, 2008 | 2 Comments

Stud TE Antonio Gates, who started training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform List passed his physical on Tuesday and was able to participate in team drills.  While not likely to play in either of the Chargers 2 remaining preseason games, he should (hopefully) be ready to go by week 1 vs. Carolina on […]

Aug

9

Halftime Update Cowgirls @ Chargers

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August 9, 2008 | Leave a Comment

First of all, I’m very impressed with the running game sans LT thus far.  Darren Sproles and rookies Mike Tolbert and Jacob Hester all scored in the first half, illustrating the tremendous depth San Diego has on the ground.  The rest of the team looked decent for a first preseason game.  The DST was hot, […]

Jul

31

Vic Carucci’s Insight into Chargers’ Training Camp

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July 31, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Mr. Carucci has 5 observations from Chargers’ camp.  Allow me to summarize.
1.  K Nate Kaeding has increased offseason workouts in an attempt to better his Pro Bowl season from last year.  He has also amassed a videotape of kicking highlights from last season.  Good, he’s on my fantasy team!
2.  Stud TE Antonio Gates will be […]

Jul

25

Notes from Training Camp

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July 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Friday ushered in what is known in San Diego as “Christmas in July” - or the start of training camp.  Of course, expectations were sky high, as the team won its division the last 3 or 4 years, and barely missed 2 trips to the Super Bowl as a result of the Cheatriots, er Patriots […]

May

20

News and Musings

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May 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Following a successful mini-camp, the Chargers are now participating in their voluntary offseason coaching sessions, or OCS, for the next several weeks, emphasizing techniques and getting ready for official training camp and the upcoming 2008 season (for which I can barely wait!)
Philip Rivers is making phenomenal progress after his ACL reconstruction, while the other post-op […]

May

2

Mini Camp and Post-Op Updates….

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May 2, 2008 | 1 Comment

Chargers mini-camp is May 3rd and 4th at Chargers Park, 4020 Murphy Canyon Rd., San Diego, CA…
For schedule and more information, click here.
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Philip Rivers is WAY ahead of schedule after his ACL reconstruction nearly 4 months ago.  He was very excited to take the field, don his helmet and jersey, and […]

Feb

29

And Now a Word from the Waiver Wire

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February 29, 2008 | 1 Comment

The Chargers waived Lorenzo Neal, Marlon McCree and Shane Olivea this week.  Everyone knew McCree was on the outs after Eric Weddle showed why San Diego used the 37th pick overall in the 2007 draft to get him.  Olivea lost his starting job to Jeromy Clary, and Neal will be entering his 15th season should […]

Feb

28

Gossip From Around the League

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February 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Patriot RB Kevin Faulk was given a misdemeanor summons Tuesday, February 26th for simple marijuana possession in his hometown of Lafayette, LA.  Cops said he was very cooperative when they found the “four marijuana cigarettes” in his possession, while on the way to a concert.  Well, at least he wasn’t caught with the half pound of […]

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