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

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

17

Preseason Week 2 - Chargers 6, Rams 7 (yawn)

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August 17, 2008 | 1 Comment

While this game wasn’t a nailbiter (although, seriously, what preseason games really are?), the Chargers showed some real defensive prowess.
Marc Bulger was intercepted on his first two drives - by CBs Cletus Gordon and Antoine Cason.  Additionally DT Lamar Divens and LB Jyles Tucker each forced a fumble.  LB Tim Dobbins and Tucker were each […]

Aug

15

Residual Preseason Week 1 Tidbits - Injuries, Signings, etc.

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August 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Stepping in for the minorly-injured Marcus McNeill against the Cowboys last weekend, newly-signed 10-year veteran OT L.J. Shelton proved a great acquisition to an already talent-laden Chargers team.  McNeill’s “stinger” is considered minor, and Shelton proved his worth protecting Philip Rivers’ blind side.
Also sidelined for the preseason thus far are DE Luis Castillo (back) and CB […]

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

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

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 […]

Apr

21

Finally… LT’s Knee

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April 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Amongst the proliferation of news surrounding Philip Rivers’ knee rehabilitation and the various injuries and remedies for the rest of the team, I was worried I was unable to find any update on superstar LaDainian Tomlinson…so much, in fact, that I was actually losing sleep over it.
Well, lo and behold, I checked into chargers.com for […]

Apr

12

Another Matter of Knees

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April 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment

12 weeks after having surgery to repair his ACL, Philip Rivers was eager to practice with the rest of the team at Chargers park; however, after a few snaps in the shotgun, he was relegated to bench warmer status, which, undoubtedly, is tough for him. 
He is more than confident that he will be ready to […]

Mar

20

March is Officially National Arthroscopic Surgery Month

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March 20, 2008 | 1 Comment

Well, at least in San Diego…or so it seems.
Shawne Merriman had his troublesome knee scoped last week and is looking at a 4-6 week rehab period.
Marcus McNeill elected to go the shoulder route, with his surgery last week too; however, as he doesn’t typically walk on his hands (at least I hope not…he’s a VERY big […]

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