Dec

1

This is REALLY getting OLD!

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December 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Chargers 16, Falcons 22
Yet again, the Chargers defense came up short (except for Eric Weddle’s fumble recovery TD…congrats!!); however, this time the offiense and special teams were flat and virtually non-existent as well.  For the first time this season, Philip Rivers failed to toss a TD at home.  I can see if the team was […]

Oct

13

Ahhhhhhhh, the sweet taste of REVENGE, Week 6 Post Game Report

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October 13, 2008 | 2 Comments

Chargers 30, Patriots 10
Now that’s what I’m talking about!!  What a fantastic game!  Starting with the 48-yd beautiful catch by Vincent Jackson, the Chargers had the momentum throughout, snapping New England’s 12-game road win streak. 
Philip Rivers was on fire tonight, 18-27, 306 yds and 3 TDs; as were Jackson, 5 receptions, 134 yds and a […]

Oct

8

“Character and resiliency”…

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October 8, 2008 | Leave a Comment

…is what Norv Turner answered when asked what he believes the team’s strengths are right now in his press conference following the upset win by Miami last week.  Character, yes, I have repeatedly argued that.  But the resiliency doesn’t seem to be there as it was last season when the Bolts started out 1-3, made […]

Sep

26

Week 4 Pre Game Report - Chargers at Oakland

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September 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment

The Chargers have beaten the Raiders their last 9 (count ‘em folks NINE) meetings, (or as Brian Baldinger says, “Nine straight times in a row”) with the last matchup the last game of the season in 2007, a game the Bolts won 30-17 to secure their place as the #3 seed in the AFC.  Of […]

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

11

An Impressive Outing by All!!

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August 11, 2008 | Leave a Comment

 Chargers 31, Cowboys 17
Following the 2nd play sack of Philip Rivers, he said his knee felt fine, allowing Chargers fans to breathe a collective sigh.  In fact, it’s almost as if he didn’t undergo surgery for his torn ACL in the off-season. Yay!!
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Please pardon the interruption mid blog here:  I’m watching the Olympics and […]