Aug

17

Player Spotlight - Craig “Buster” Davis

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August 17, 2008 | 1 Comment

1.  Born 2 October 1985 in New Orleans, LA.
2.  1st pick of the Chargers in the 2007 draft (#30 overall) out of LSU.
3.  Has taken his WR/PR prowess to the big leagues, contributing very well in both aspects for the Chargers.
4.  Loves baseball (Padres??) and lettered in high school.
5.  Gained valuable rookie experience after a season-ending […]

May

10

Player Spotlight - Clinton Hart

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May 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Here are some interesting factoids about star Safety #42, Clinton Hart.
1.  He was born in Dade City, Florida on July 20, 1977 (a Cancer, like my older daughter!)
2.  He was drafted by the Anaheim Angels (yes, folks….BASEBALL) right out of high school; however, he chose to stay in Florida; playing for Central Florida Community College instead.
3.  He started […]

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 […]

Mar

14

Yet Another Reason Why I LOVE Vincent Jackson!!

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March 14, 2008 | Leave a Comment

http://www.gazette.com/sports/jackson_34004___article.html/work_colorado.html
In a nutshell, speaking at the 16th annual African-American Youth Leadership Conference in his hometown of Colorado Springs, CO, Vincent Jackson addressed youth regarding the importance of hard work and leadership.  Drawing on his background and ciruitous road to the NFL:  from cleaning hotel rooms in high school to getting fabulous grades to deciding to play […]

Jan

15

Player Spotlight: Billy Volek (a.k.a. Good Karma Post #1)

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January 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment

First of all, let me say, “Way to go Volek….awesome TD in Indy last week!!”  Not to mention the NFL Live guys are giving him big-time props as I write this blog.
So now, as Billy might be the Chargers’ guy Sunday if Rivers isn’t able to play, I thought I’d give him some props and […]

Dec

5

Exactly HOW Great is L.T.?

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December 5, 2007 | 2 Comments

Congratulations LT for surpassing 10,000 yards last Sunday, being the 4th fastest player to do so, and the third this season!!!
Currently, LT leads the league in TDs with 11 and is 3rd in total yards with 1,049 yds (behind future Rookie of the Year Adrian Peterson and Willie Parker.)
But let’s go back a few years, shall […]

Nov

27

A Kicker’s Story

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November 27, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Nate Kaeding has always been a star.  At Iowa City West High School, “Big Game Nate”, as he was nicknamed, played in state championships in football, soccer, and basketball.  He played for the University of Iowa, winning the prestigious Lou Groza Award in 2002.  He was drafted in the 3rd round (65th overall pick) by […]

Nov

22

Opening the Flood Gates

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November 22, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Entering week 12, Antonio Gates is currently tied for 1st place among all tight ends in the league with 6 TDs, 2nd in yards (729) and 3rd in receptions (54.)  
Recalling the last time the Chargers played Houston, opening day 2004, Gates recorded 8 receptions for 123 yards.  He says, “That was the start of me getting a […]

Nov

8

The “Other” Antonio

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November 8, 2007 | 1 Comment

Way to go Antonio Cromartie, Week 9 AFC Special Teams Player of the Week for that unbreakable 109-yd missed FG return for TD in Minnesota.  Despite the heartbreaking loss to the Vikings, it’s nice to have such a bright spot!
Being his 2nd special teams TD in 2 consecutive weeks (he recovered an “errant punt” in the […]

Nov

4

Unbreakable!

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November 4, 2007 | 1 Comment

Antonio Cromartie set an unbreakable NFL record Sunday in the Chargers disappointing loss to the Vikings.  When Ryan Longwell’s 57-yd FG attempt fell just barely short, Cromartie was standing there to catch the ball on the back end of the endzone and run it back 109 yards for a TD.  This is Cromartie’s 3rd TD […]

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