Archive for August, 2008

27 Aug

Chargers Settle The Seahawks

If you really want all the details of the fake game against the Seattle Seahawks, I’m sure you already have them. Bolts won 18-17, improve to 2-1 in the preseason with one to go, and it sill doesn’t matter.
When one of two scenarios happen, then I will give preseason games their proper coverage:
Scenario 1: Tickets [...]

27 Aug

Disaster Averted: Merriman Will Play

Jay Glazer of FOX Sports, and the entire sports blog-o-sphere, is reporting that Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman will play this season.
A torn LCL and PCL in his left knee won’t keep the defensive star on the sideline. The injury will eventually need surgery, but Merriman feels ready for the Super Bowl run.
It’s a gamble, to [...]

25 Aug

Disaster Watch: Merriman Out For Season?

Several news outlets are reporting that Shawne Merriman is considering season ending surgery for two torn ligaments in his knee.
The Pro Bowl linebacker has a few options, one being playing through the pain, which could put his career in jeopardy. He can also opt for arthroscopic surgery, a temporary solution, would could have him back in [...]

22 Aug

Disaster Watch: Merriman Knee Damage

The North County Times is reporting that Shawne Merriman has ligament damage in his left knee.
Merriman played in the preseason opener and hasn’t practiced since. He had surgery in the offseason. 
Dr. James Andrews, surgeon to the athletic world, will evaluate Merriman’s knee. No word on whether he will be on the field week one.
Chargers fans, [...]

19 Aug

Chargers Lose Game, Rams Lose Fans

The St. Louis Rams beat the San Diego Chargers 7-6 in a really stellar… wait, who am I kidding? If you can believe it, the score doesn’t even touch how pathetically unwatchable the game was. Luckily plenty of Rams fans missed it, being the lowest attendance for a homegame since they left Los Angeles.
The Bolts [...]

19 Aug

Train Like LT

If you’re going to train with anyone, might as well make it Kimbo Slice.

14 Aug

Top 5 Favorite Fake Quarterbacks

I like football. I like movies. Naturally, when you combine the two, I am intrigued.
As I was pondering the pros and cons of pro quarterbacks, my mind kept drifting to those who have laced ‘em up on the big screen. To that end, I thought I’d take a moment and share my Top 5 Favorite [...]

11 Aug

Chargers Beat Backup Cowboys

A fake game against some guys who will be jobless come September is still fun to watch. In the preseason, you just hope to win a game or two and get out of it with little or no injuries. So far, so good.
First team versus first team, the Cowboys definitely seemed more put together than [...]

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