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

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

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.  […]

Aug

20

Who did what?

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August 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Rookie K/P Billy Vinnedge (from Wyoming) was team hero-for-a-day when he made a “pressure-filled 41-yard with big stakes on the line.”  What stakes, you might ask (I know I did.)  Well, if he made it, Coach Turner said he’d cancel evening meetings for the team.  When Vinnedge nailed it, he was hailed by riotous, appreciative cheers.
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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

15

What the heck is a chanticleer?

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August 15, 2008 | 3 Comments

 Answer:
 
With the departure of Lorenzo Neal, the Chargers have a potential fullback controversy a’brewing.  With Andrew Pinnock recovering from offseason knee surgery rookie Mike Tolbert has had the opportunity to strut his stuff in the preseason, with his activity and contributions likely to be as evident in Saturday’s game against the Rams as they were last week […]

Aug

12

Happy Monday Updates…….

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August 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment

QB Philip Rivers said his knee felt good after his impressive Saturday start against Dallas; 5-for-6, 54 yds, and both drives culminating with Chargers TDs.   Even Norv Turner expressed his satisfaction with Rivers’ amazing comeback.
WR Vincent Jackson took the field again Monday for practice after nursing some sore legs.  Both Turner and he are confident he’ll be […]

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

8

Getting Back to Business with LT

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May 8, 2008 | 1 Comment

LaDainian Tomlinson’s obvious absence during the offseason was likely a combination of his knee injury and some mental anguish over the end of last season.
Sports Illustrated caught up with the Pro Bowl RB in Los Angeles, where he was filming two spots for upcoming Chunky soup commercials to air during opening weekend.  Check out his interview […]

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