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Archive for September, 2008

Video: Merriman Done For The Season


Posted by Matt Loede on Sep 10 2008

Merriman Out For Season

Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman has decided to end his season after a painful first game on Sunday. According to a team statement, Merriman reconsidered his decision to forego surgery to repair torn ligaments in his left knee. He is expected to return in time to start the 2009 season.

Posted by Matt Loede on Sep 10 2008

New LT VIZIO Commercial Debuting on ESPN Monday Night Football


Posted by Matt Loede on Sep 06 2008

Former Charger Wiley Tells Merriman: “Please Don’t Play!”

Marcellus Wiley (former Chargers Pro Bowl Defensive End) just wrote an open memo to Shawne Merriman telling Merriman why he shouldn’t play through his injury. Wiley explains how he played through an injury under eerily similar circumstances and shares his deep regret for doing so in an insightful post.
Wiley writes “Production inevitably dropped, crashing like [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Sep 05 2008

Talking Pigskin: Pork Recipes for the Chargers

Are you ready for some pigskin? Pork recipes, that is. Food & Wine has paired 32 of their most delicious pork dishes with each of the NFL’s 32 teams.. Find out what dish they chose for the San Diego Chargers!
http://www.foodandwine.com/slideshows/nfl-pigskin-afc-team-pork-recipes/5

Posted by CJ on Sep 05 2008

Chargers-Panthers Thursday Injury Report

CAROLINA PANTHERS
Practice Report
OUT (DEFINITELY WILL NOT PLAY)
Thursday
QB Matt Moore (fibula)
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
WR Ryne Robinson (knee)
Thursday
WR Ryne Robinson (knee)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
QB Matt Moore (fibula)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
RB Nick Goings (hand), WR D.J. Hackett (toe), G Geoff Hangartner (ankle)
Thursday
RB Nick Goings (hand), WR D.J. Hackett (toe), G Geoff Hangartner (ankle)
SAN DIEGO CHARGERS
Practice Report
Thursday Practice [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Sep 04 2008

Traffic Issues Expected for Sunday’s Game

With only 1,500 tickets still available for sale, the Chargers are advising its fans to expect another huge crowd and the related traffic issues before Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers at Qualcomm Stadium.
The parking lot at the stadium will open at 9:00 am, however it is expected to fill to capacity and [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Sep 03 2008

Gates to Give it a Go Sunday Less than 100 Percent

Tight end Antonio Gates is less than 100 percent according to the San Diego North County Times, but that is not going to stop him from taking the field Sunday against the Panthers at home. After having offseason surgery, Gates is still working his way back, but says that he is getting more and [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Sep 03 2008

Tomlinson Ready For Season

LaDainian Tomlinson will begin his run at a third straight NFL rushing title when the Chargers begin regular season play this weekend.  Tomlinson did not play in the preseason.  The Chargers will host the Carolina Panthers in the home-opener on Sunday at Qualcomm Stadium.

Posted by Matt Loede on Sep 02 2008