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BoltTalk Podcast #166 – 11/19/09
Original at BoltTalk
• Thu, Nov 19
By Ray On this week’s show, Ray and Loren break down the Chargers great win against the Eagles, what the past two weeks mean for the Chargers and look ahead to the showdown for the AFC West title against the Broncos at Mile High. And we’ll discuss the great tailgate and time with the Eurobolts.
Charger Team Report – 11/19/09
Original at BoltTalk
• Thu, Nov 19
By Ray Chargers sack Denver QB Kyle Orton • Chargers coach Norv Turner is familiar with the defensive coordinator he will match wits with Sunday. Mike Nolan of Denver was the head coach of the Niners when Turner was the offensive coordinator in 2006.
Chargers Carry Quiet Confidence into Denver
Original at Scout.com > NFL > San Diego
• Thu, Nov 19
By The Sports XChange Say, didn't you used to be the high-flying Denver Broncos? That's the Chargers' question as they head to Denver to face their longtime AFC West foe Sunday.
Rivers sends Bolts into 1st-place tie in AFC West
Original at BoltTalk
• Wed, Nov 18
By Ray Philip Rivers SAN DIEGO (AP)—The calendar hadn’t even gotten to Halloween and the San Diego Chargers already had been knocked 3 1/2 games behind the Denver Broncos in the AFC West. The Chargers have won four straight. The Broncos have lost three straight.
Tila Tequila sues Chargers LB Merriman for $1.5M
Original at FOXSports.com News for NFL
• Tue, Nov 17
Reality TV star Tila Tequila is suing San Diego Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman in a filing alleging domestic violence. Attorney Cyrus Nownejad told The Associated Press that Tequila is seeking $1.5 million in damages. Merriman was arrested on Sept. 6 after Tequila signed a citizen's...
Chargers Team Report – 11/16/09
Original at BoltTalk
• Mon, Nov 16
By Ray The Chargers head to Denver, where the Broncos await and first place in the AFC West will be on the line Sunday. It’s a long way from that funk they experience a month ago when sitting at 2-3 and three games behind the Broncos. That point was emphasized when the Broncos beat the Chargers in San Di...
L.T.'s best day this year powers Chargers past Eagles 31-23
Original at USA Today
• Sun, Nov 15
LaDainian Tomlinson isn't finished yet and neither is the AFC West race. Tomlinson scored twice to continue his climb up the ...
Chargers final-minute TD sends Giants to fourth straight loss
Original at USA Today
• Sun, Nov 8
Philip Rivers capped an 80-yard drive with an 18-yard pass to Vincent Jackson with 21 seconds to play and the San Diego Chargers ...
Rivers late TD leads surging Chargers to 21-20 victory over Giants
Original at BoltTalk
• Sun, Nov 8
By Ray EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Five years after being traded away in a draft-day swap for Eli Manning, Philip Rivers came back and stuck it to the New York Giants. Appropriately, the game ended with Shawne Merriman sacking Manning. San Diego drafted the linebacker in 2005 with one of the picks the Cha...
BoltTalk Podcast – 11/05/09
Original at BoltTalk
• Thu, Nov 5
By Ray Ray and Loren break down the 13th win against Raiders, discuss the release of Chris Chambers and what it means for the Chargers, and look ahead to the first of two big tests for the Bolts as the Chargers travel to face Eli and the Giants. Plus Raider owner Al Davis calls in to [...]
As schedule toughens, Bolts ready to break out the Wildcat
Original at USA Today
• Thu, Nov 5
The San Diego Chargers, who talked throughout the offseason about adding the "Wildcat" to their offensive arsenal, may finally ...
L.T. scores twice as Chargers win 13th straight vs. Raiders
Original at USA Today
• Sun, Nov 1
Some things never change in San Diego, such as the great weather and LaDainian Tomlinson and the San Diego Chargers beating the ...
New Country, Same Garbage Football [Nfl]
Original at Deadspin
• Sun, Oct 25
By Barry Petchesky •Steelers 27, Vikings 17.There's the Brett Favre we know and love. Down three points and driving, Favre fumbled for a 77-yard TD return. Following Percy Harvin's Devin Hester impersonation, Minnesota was again down three points and driving, when Keyaron Fox picked off a deflected ball fo...
Opinion: Chargers on both sides of the force
Original at BoltTalk
• Tue, Oct 20
By Ray Philip Rivers is a master at his craft. He can dart around and sling balls down field like no other Chargers Quarterback since the days that the great Dan Fouts commanded the forces of the Chargers. He is currently tied for 9th in the league for receiving, tied with his mentor Obi-Wan Kenobi, A...
Chargers try to buck Broncos’ AFC West dominance
Original at BoltTalk
• Thu, Oct 15
By Ray Chargers vs Broncos SAN DIEGO(AP)—This might be the biggest game the San Diego Chargers have played in October in a long time. The Broncos have an impressive offense led by wide receiver Brandon Marshall and rookie running back Knowshon Moreno, and their defense is greatly improved.
Chargers Team Report – 10/09/09
Original at BoltTalk
• Fri, Oct 9
By Ray GM A.J. Smith (SDUT Photo) Quote To Note: “I think we all know we’re capable of doing better.”—Coach Norv Turner on the Chargers’ .500 start. The Chargers could tinker with the secondary during the bye week, maybe getting Antoine Cason on the field more instead of Antonio Cromartie.
BoltTalk Podcast #160 – 10/07/09
Original at BoltTalk
• Wed, Oct 7
By Ray On this weeks show, we look back at the beat down the Chargers received at the hands of the Steelers. We’ll take a look at the 1st quarter of the season and try to make sense of it all. Also on the show we have news from the Chargers HQ and from around the league. Plus we have listener calls and emai...
BoltTalk Podcast #159 – 10/01/09
Original at BoltTalk
• Thu, Oct 1
By Ray Ray and Loren review an improving Charger team beating the Dolphins, who had a winning streak against the Chargers going back to 1995. We will also look ahead to the Sunday night slug fest against the reeling World Champion Steelers as well as discuss where we have improved and what still n...
Chargers' Tomlinson to miss game vs. Ravens with ankle injury
Original at USA Today
• Sat, Sep 19
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LaDainian Tomlinson is one of three San Diego Chargers who have been ruled out of Sunday's home opener against the Baltimore ...
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Original at Deadspin
• Sun, Sep 6
By Dashiell Bennett Chargers Star Accused of Choking Tila "Tequila" [NBC San Diego] Chargers' Merriman arrested; battery of girlfriend alleged [San Diego Union-Tribune] Shawne Merriman Popped For Choking Tila Tequila [Brooks] NFL Star Accused of Choking Tila Tequila [TMZ]
BoltTalk Podcast #155 – 09/03/09
Original at BoltTalk
• Thu, Sep 3
By Ray Chargers starters roll in 27-24 loss to Atlanta.Who to watch 49ers @ Chargers.Bolts trade for Texans DT Johnson.Chargers 7th round pick Byrd signs.TV Blackouts a strong possibility this season.Chargers welcome Little League Champs Park View.
Why Your Team Sucks: San Diego Chargers
Original at Deadspin
• Wed, Sep 2
By Drew Magary 4. In fact, fuck that whole '94 Chargers squad. There are teams you really wish had never made the Super Bowl. The '98 Falcons. The '85 Patriots. Teams that entered into the Super Bowl with no legitimate shot of winning, or even of keeping it close. And the Chargers fit that bill perfectly. We could h...
Upon further review; Chargers @ Falcons
Original at BoltTalk
• Sat, Aug 29
By Ray The Chargers run defense is something that I hope will get better for opening week. It is extremely hard to judge the defensive performance based on a preseason game. As I mentioned before the Chargers are not going to give any other teams any film on how to attack the San Diego Defense. At times...
Like a kid in a candy store; Chargers Training Camp 08/07/09
Original at BoltTalk
• Sat, Aug 8
By Ray Fans in the past have questioned whether or not Antonio Cromartie was willing to hit. Now I understand this in training camp, but Cromartie several times in the drills came up and put a hit on the receivers, one time standing the receiver up and knocking him out of bounds. The term “pads poppin...
Opinion: Rivers still chasing first Super Bowl ring
Original at BoltTalk
• Thu, Aug 6
By Ray Philip Rivers SAN DIEGO (AP)—So, what about Philip Rivers? If any team knows that getting to the Super Bowl isn’t a sure thing, it’s San Diego. Whether it translates to the second trip to the Super Bowl in franchise history remains to be seen.
A Ball Watchers Guide to: Philip Rivers
Original at BoltTalk
• Thu, Jul 16
By Ray Philip Rivers Well as history would pan out, just two picks later, The New York Giants take Quarterback Philip Rivers from North Carolina State. Then it happen, with another crooked smile The Commissioner announces that the Giants and Chargers have swapped draft picks.
NFL Top 10: Most Valuable New Orleans Saints
Original at All-Baseball.com
• Sat, Jun 13
MA Not his own team, the Chargers, not anyone else in the league, in fact, interest from the CFL would have been lukewarm at best. After two marvelous years with the Chargers, he suffered a torn labrum, and pretty much no one wanted him. ...
2009 Chargers NFL draft review
Original at BoltTalk
• Sun, Apr 26
By Ray It was well known from the start that the Chargers would draft a running back somewhere in the seven rounds, and some pundits (like me) thought a back would come somewhere in the three fourth round picks the Chargers had. Johnson is considered the leader, heart and soul of the Colorado State...
Opinion: CHARGERS: Weird science: In stunning display of draft day strategy ...
Original at North County Times
• Thu, Apr 23
By SCOTT BAIR - Staff Writer | Thursday, April 23, 2009 8:09 PM PDT ∞ During a strange sequence of events in the 2004 NFL Draft, San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers briefly was a New York Giant. (Photo by Alan Diaz - Associated Press) The ...
BoltTalk Podcast #143 - 01/08/09
Original at BoltTalk
• Thu, Jan 8
By Ray Vincent Jackson arrested for DUI, claims he’s innocent.Where will Darren Sproles play next season?Ron Rivera focused on playoffs, not next coaching job.Mike Scifres gives Bolts leg up on Steelers.Bolts face Steelers in AFC Divisional Playoffs. Chargers 2009 opponents.
BoltTalk Podcast #142 - 01/01/09
Original at BoltTalk
• Thu, Jan 1
By Ray Show Links Bolts demolish Broncos to win AFC West. LT and Gates sit out practice to rest injuries. Rivers named AFC player of the month. Bolts host rival Colts in wild-card matchup.Chargers 2009 opponents.Chargers-Colts tailgate info.
NFL Pigskin Pigsplosion Preview: Week 17Original at The Big Lead
• Fri, Dec 26
By Cousins of Ron Mexico Kansas City @ Cincinnati New York Giants @ Minnesota Oakland @ Tampa Bay Dallas @ Philadelphia - Eagles 20, Cowboys 19 Jacksonville @ Baltimore - Ravens 21, Jags 10 Washington @ San Francisco - 49ers 14, Redskins 13 Miami @ New York Jets Denver @ San Diego
Podcast: 12/12/08 - Show #220: Raiders at Chargers Postgame/Patriots at Raiders Pregame
Original at Raider Nation Podcast
• Fri, Dec 12
SHOW #220 - Raiders at Chargers Postgame and Patriots at Raiders Pregame TOPICS: 1) Raiders at Chargers Postgame Review 2) NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is coming to Oakland for the Patriots game 3) Patriots at Raiders pregame analysis 4) Ten Boneline callers:
Opinion: Must win all around; Chargers @ Steelers
Original at BoltTalk
• Wed, Nov 12
By Ray The Steelers have won five of the last six games and lead the all-time series 19-6. The Steelers are 12-0 at home during the regular season against the Chargers, who won the 1994 AFC Championship Game in Pittsburgh. Ben Roethlisberger, Steelers Quarterback is 24-8 at home, but the Steelers...
Sunday Evening Spongebath: Herm Edwards is a winner
Original at Yahoo! Sports
• Sun, Nov 9
By MJD The Sunday Evening Spongebath is a collection of random observations, notes, complaints, and joy-filled remembrances from a Sunday in the NFL. Getting some pressure on the quarterback? "GET 'EM, GET 'EM, GET 'EM! AWWWWWW." The Raiders held Jake Delhomme to a passer rating of 12.3. And los...
Podcast: It was the first day of bye week, and all through the place…
Original at BoltTalk
• Thu, Oct 30
By Ray The San Diego Chargers hired Rivera as team’s inside linebackers coach after he left the Bears. On October 28, 2008, Rivera was promoted to defensive coordinator with the Chargers after the team released former defensive coordinator Ted Cottrell.
BoltTalk Podcast #132 - 10/23/08
Original at BoltTalk
• Thu, Oct 23
By Ray Bolts arrive in England. Former Chargers QB Brees faces old team.Bolt fans call for change at defensive coordinator.Chambers and Tucker return to practice.Discussion-Time to bench LT?Chargers-Saints Preview.2009 Pro Bowl Ballot.BoltTalk Bugle Issue #9.
BoltTalk Podcast #128 - 09/25/08
Original at BoltTalk
• Thu, Sep 25
By Ray Show Links Chargers get 1st win of the season vs Jets.Cromartie wins AFC defensive player of the week honor.DT Ian Scott signed, Tribble and Bakhtiari released Nate Kaeding lauches kicks for kids program. Nick Hardwick may play vs Raiders. Chargers-Raiders preview.
Cee's Power Rankings and Week Two Review.
Original at Bleacher Report
• Wed, Sep 17
By Brandon Cee 2. Dallas Cowboys (#1) 7. Denver Broncos (#10) 14. San Francisco 49ers 15. New York Jets 16. Baltimore Ravens 17. Washington Redskins 18. New Orleans Saints 20. San Diego Chargers 24. Oakland Raiders 27. Miami Dolphins 28. Kansas City Chiefs Oakland Raiders Brandon Marshall
Opinion: Broncos-Chargers: The readers write
Original at Salon
• Mon, Sep 15
By King Kaufman Broncos quarterback Jay Cutler had fumbled while scrambling. He'd tried to throw a pass, but the ball had popped out when he'd brought his hand back. His arm came forward, but without the ball. Hochuli, seeing this in real time, blew his whistle: incomplete pass. The Chargers recovered the ba...
Film review: Defense, Cowboys @ Chargers
Original at Blogging The Boys
• Wed, Aug 13
By Dave Halprin (Grizz) Here’s the review of the defense. That should do it for the San Diego game. We start talking (and practicing) Denver Broncos now. S – Ken Hamlin. Not much except for the questionable P.I. call. Roy Williams. On the first play of the game Roy came around the edge from deep in the secondary and tackled th...
Terrence Kiel, Former San Diego Chargers Player Died in Crash
Original at www.gabbybabble.com
• Sat, Jul 5
By gdaysunshine Saturday, July 5, 2008 Terrence Kiel, Former San Diego Chargers Player Died in Crash Troubled former football player for the San Diego Chargers, Terrence Kiel has reportedly died in a car accident, according to the Associated Press. Police Sgt. Alan Hayward reported that the 27-year-ol...
Opinion: Transcript: Bill Belichick's Friday press conference
Original at Providence Journal
• Fri, Jan 18
As far as the team goes, we're privileged to be in this AFC Championship Game. We have a tremendous amount of respect for the San Diego Chargers and their season, particularly what they have done since Thanksgiving. They are a great football team.
Opinion: Chargers-Colts, Second Half Live Blog [NFL Playoff Live Blogs]
Original at Deadspin
• Sun, Jan 13
1:52 -- The Bolts are relying on Michael Turner to run all the way to the 17-yard line, and they should secure the win. He's four yards away. 8:13 -- Did Shawne Merriman just try to get the crowd pumped up a little on third down? 14:48 -- The Chargers get flagged for pass interference. That'll hurt.
How To: San Diego Chargers Website Header
Original at webdesign.org
• Wed, Oct 3
Material Image, In this tutorial you will learn how to create a website header based on the San Diego Chargers, the NFL team. Type: Photoshop Tutorial Level: Beginner.
How To: NFL Football Website Banner
Original at pslover.com
• Thu, Sep 20
In this tutorial you will learn how to create a website header based on the NFL team, the San Diego Chargers.
CFX: Currents
Original at signonsandiego.com
• Sun, Sep 2
With LaDainian Tomlinson, Antonio Gates, Philip Rivers and Michael Turner ALL sitting out the game, I thought maybe I was watching the 'San Diego Cha'. There sure wasn't much CHARGE in the offense without that corps of players... The Bolts had 260 total offense in the game? The team will be app...
Podcast: Linkage, August 7th
Original at Seahawks Insider
• Tue, Aug 7
By Ryan Divish Can all-pro tight end Antonio Gates get even better? That's a frightening thought for opponents. New defensive coordinator Ron Rivera could push the Chargers over the top. Part of that success will be dependent on two new inside linebackers. Here's Frank's story on OL Chris Gray helping me...
Schottenheimer may pay for it, but he didn't blow this one
Original at CBS Sportsline
• Mon, Jan 15
By Clark Judge Critics said that too much Martyball would kill the San Diego Chargers, but they were wrong. San Diego is out of the playoffs not because it played too much Martyball but because it didn't play enough of it. Chargers offensive coordinator Cam Cameron made many mystifying calls in the second...
CFX Game Review: Chargers 20, Seahawks 17
Original at signonsandiego.com
• Mon, Dec 25
In the third quarter, the Chargers sandwiched Nate Kaeding field goals of 46 and 40 yards around a 33 yard Shaun Alexander TD run, and were protecting a 13-7 lead as the fourth quarter began. Three plays in particular were instrumental to San Diego’s scores. The first was a 25 yard reception b...