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  • Former Charger (and Black Republican) enters 50th District field

    12/28/2005 8:22:09 AM PST · by LdSentinal · 33 replies · 852+ views
    North County Times ^ | 12/28/05 | Mark Walker
    SOLANA BEACH ---- A former National Football League defensive back and punt returner has entered the GOP sweepstakes to fill out the unexpired term of Randy "Duke" Cunningham. Scott Turner, 33, a political neophyte, made his announcement Tuesday from a makeshift lectern placed on the 50-yard line at Santa Fe Christian School's Beauchamp Stadium. Flanked by his wife, Robin, Turner said he's in the 50th Congressional District race despite naysayers who, he said, have told him he needs a Hail Mary-type completion to overcome his better-financed and more experienced rivals. "Many have already tried to dissuade me from one, running...
  • Which way will San Diego welcome Eli Manning?

    09/22/2005 9:18:59 AM PDT · by Ultra Sonic 007 · 7 replies · 396+ views
    CBS Sportsline ^ | 9/22/2005 | Clark Judge
    EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- If New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning wants to know what to expect from Sunday's crowd in San Diego, I have a suggestion: Talk to your general manager. Eli Manning returns to the city he refused to play in. "I don't have to talk to Eli," said Ernie Accorsi. "If he were another type of personality, it would be different. But he's as poised a quarterback as you could want, and he handles every situation in an unflappable manner." But this is different. Nothing Manning has been through in his short NFL career can prepare him...
  • Barbecue Ignites Blaze At Chargers Game

    08/23/2005 4:00:36 AM PDT · by Cowman · 48 replies · 1,085+ views
    WRAL .com ^ | August 22, 2005
    Barbecue Ignites Blaze At Chargers Game POSTED: 11:17 pm EDT August 22, 2005 UPDATED: 11:17 pm EDT August 22, 2005 SAN DIEGO -- The smoldering coals of a tailgate barbecue ignited a fire that destroyed six vehicles in the parking lot at Qualcomm Stadium during a Chargers exhibition game, authorities said. The blaze also damaged four other nearby vehicles. Shortly after kickoff of the exhibition game Sunday between the Chargers and the St. Louis Rams, the hot coals of a barbecue left in front of a Ford Mustang ignited cars that had been parked together. A column of black smoke...
  • Chargers issue ultimatum to TE Gates

    08/18/2005 4:06:15 PM PDT · by MikefromOhio · 8 replies · 234+ views
    SI.com ^ | 18 August 2005 | APee
    SAN DIEGO (AP) -- The San Diego Chargers told Antonio Gates Thursday that he will be suspended for three games, including the season opener against Dallas, if he doesn't end his holdout by Saturday afternoon. In an attempt to break an impasse in negotiations for a multiyear deal, the Chargers sent Gates' agent, Andre Colona, a letter last Friday informing him of the ultimatum. If Gates isn't at camp by 12:30 p.m. Saturday, he will be suspended for the Chargers' final two exhibition games and the Sept. 11 home game against Dallas. In order to avoid a suspension, the team...
  • IN THE NFL TODAY: Preseason Week 1 scores & the NFL NewsWire

    08/14/2005 11:15:02 AM PDT · by cgk · 19 replies · 1,109+ views
    ESPN & Various ^ | 8-14-04 | misc
    National Football League News Wire The following stories are the most recent transmissions from ESPN.com wire sources Sunday, August 14, 2005Ex-NFL player Robbins arrested on marijuana charge - AP (1:47 PM ET)Panthers, at almost 100 percent, are excited after preseason win - AP (1:25 PM ET) Raiders assistant taken to hospital after fainting on sideline - AP (2:08 AM ET)UNDATED: yards receiving. - AP (1:39 AM ET) Saturday, August 13, 2005NFL Preseason Capsules - AP (11:38 PM ET) Schottenheimer sticking with errant kicker Kaeding - AP (10:15 PM ET)Panthers retire Mills' jersey at halftime - AP (9:50 PM ET)Without Owens,...
  • CA: State stadium measure advances - State measure has potential to benefit Chargers, other clubs

    06/23/2005 9:32:59 AM PDT · by NormsRevenge · 5 replies · 353+ views
    San Diego Union -Tribune ^ | 6/23/05 | Michael Gardner - CNS
    SACRAMENTO – State lawmakers are no longer sitting on the sidelines as the San Diego Chargers scramble to build a $450 million stadium under the city's haunting fiscal cloud. Legislation to create a state bonding authority that could help the Chargers secure tax-free financing for a new home is on a steady march through the Legislature and to the governor's desk. Where that home might be has been a matter of speculation in recent years. While the Chargers insist they want to stay in San Diego, the prospect of moving north has added intrigue to their quest for a new...
  • Marty Schottenheimer named COACH OF THE YEAR!!!!

    01/08/2005 1:11:18 PM PST · by Hildy · 52 replies · 1,760+ views
    Believe me.
    GO CHARGERS!!!!!!!!!
  • LIVE THREAD - NFL Wildcard Saturday - 8 January 2005 (Rams/Seahawks, Jets/Chargers)

    01/08/2005 12:58:18 PM PST · by CounterCounterCulture · 556 replies · 8,661+ views
    NFL Wildcard Saturday - 8 January 2005 VS St. Louis Rams/Seattle Seahawks VS New York Jets/San Diego Chargers
  • COME AND JET IT! (Chargers favered by 6 1/2)

    01/08/2005 7:08:49 AM PST · by bikepacker67 · 75 replies · 1,255+ views
    January 8, 2005 -- SAN DIEGO - During a quiet moment in an otherwise frenetic week for the Jets, who were in speed-preparation mode for today's wild-card playoff game against the Chargers at Qualacomm Stadium, Herman Edwards sat in an office at Weeb Ewbank Hall watching a segment on the NFL Network. There was Chargers quarterback Drew Brees, his face flush with the success of his team's 12-4 season, talking about how he and the Chargers "owe" the Jets one because the Jets beat them here, 34-28, in the second week of the season. "That's good," Edwards said. "They owe...
  • Chargers edge Broncos, take control of AFC West (VANITY)

    12/05/2004 6:05:57 PM PST · by macbee · 25 replies · 367+ views
    ESPN ^ | 12/06/04 | AP stringer
    SAN DIEGO (AP) -- The San Diego Chargers' long nightmare is coming to an end. The Chargers -- yes, the Chargers -- took firm control of the AFC West by hanging on to beat the Denver Broncos 20-17 in a wild one on Sunday. LaDainian Tomlinson ran for two touchdowns and San Diego's defense saved the day by intercepting Jake Plummer four times, including in the end zone in the closing minutes. On a rainy, cold and windy afternoon, the Chargers proved that water and electricity do mix, although it took them until the final play to do so. Playing...
  • No Amount of Spin Can Excuse Pitiful Cheapness (NFL's FREE Game for Fire Relief)

    10/29/2003 10:49:03 PM PST · by cgk · 16 replies · 207+ views
    Arizona Republic ^ | 10-29-03 | Laurie Roberts
    <p>California.</p> <p>Well, we may send our blessings, but we sure didn't send much of our cash to help out our neighbors in this time of tragedy.</p> <p>I would have thought that an unplanned bonanza of free football would have led to an unfettered bounty of generosity from the fans and merchants who understood that their gain Monday night was someone else's loss. Someone else's incredible loss.</p>
  • Free NFL Football? A fans Monday Night odyssey

    10/28/2003 2:06:01 AM PST · by jmcclain19 · 2 replies · 140+ views
    "You see that son, when you tackle someone, you can't grab his face mask, that's a penalty." Such was the quote coming from over my shoulder. I turned to smile, a faint remembrance of a former day getting the same instructions from my father. At that moment, something strange hit me. At times, in your life you'd be amazed at what you don't miss as there until it isn't, or vice versa. What hit me at that moment early in first quarter, was the preponderance of children in the stands. Lots of them. Children clamoring all over bleachers. Mom's spending...
  • Fires May Force NFL to Move Monday's game out of San Diego

    10/26/2003 5:43:03 PM PST · by defenderSD · 18 replies · 136+ views
    ESPN.com ^ | 12/16/03 | ESPN News Services
    This Monday night, the question may be: Is San Diego ready for some football? Because of the brushfires that have engulfed at least 15,000 acres in Southern California, the NFL is considering the possibility of moving Monday's Dolphins-Chargers game from San Diego to a different city. The league has held preliminary discussions with officials from three other cities: Phoenix, Oakland and San Francisco. The parking lot at San Diego's Qualcomm Stadium is being used as an evacuation center for area residents whose homes have been affected by the fires. First aid, water and food have been made available at the...
  • Seau says he was kidding with 'watermelon' remark (Let's See if this gets attacked like Rush!)

    10/22/2003 3:26:29 PM PDT · by Recovering_Democrat · 49 replies · 224+ views
    <p>Dolphins linebacker Junior Seau insists he meant no harm when he suggested the way to stop former teammate LaDainian Tomlinson is to feed him fried chicken and watermelon.</p> <p>Tomlinson, whose Chargers face the Dolphins on Monday night, could not immediately be reached for comment. The Dolphins had no immediate word on whether Seau would be disciplined for the remark.</p>
  • NFL Football Discussion Thread ~ Final Week of Regular Season

    12/28/2002 10:07:35 AM PST · by CounterCounterCulture · 595 replies · 1,818+ views
    *** USELESS VANITY THREAD *** And thus begins the official end to the season of 20 NFL teams as the 12 survivors jockey for their post-season slots this weekend. AFC East Team W L T Miami 9 6 0 N.Y. Jets 8 7 0 New England 8 7 0 Buffalo 7 8 0 AFC North Team W L T y-Pittsburgh 9 5 1 Cleveland 8 7 0 Baltimore 7 8 0 Cincinnati 2 13 0 AFC South Team W L T y-Tennessee 10 5 0 Indianapolis 9 6 0 Jacksonville 6 9 0 Houston 4 11 0 AFC West Team...