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Chargers Team Report – 12/01/09
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• Tue, Dec 1
By Ray —The Chargers introduced their 50th anniversary team Sunday before the win over the Chiefs. Many of the current Chargers said it was special to see the players, and then pay homage to some of those great Chargers teams of the past by scoring a season-high 43 points. In particular, it was a tre...
Streaking Chargers blowout Chiefs 43-14
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• Sun, Nov 29
By Ray LaDainian Tomlinson and Antonio Gates SAN DIEGO — This was too easy. LaDainian Tomlinson scored two touchdowns and moved into 10th on the NFL’s all-time rushing list. Philip Rivers threw two touchdown passes to Antonio Gates as the Chargers improved to 8-3.
Chargers Team Report – 11/26/09
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• Thu, Nov 26
By Ray The Chargers welcome an old and cherished AFL foe in the Kansas City Chiefs. But excuse the Chargers if they exhale. “Again, this league is such a one- or two-play league.” BY THE NUMBERS: 250 — Number of career regular-season games for long snapper David Binn on Sunday, a Chargers team record.
BoltTalk Podcast #167 – 11/25/09
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• Wed, Nov 25
By Ray Our Pre-Thanksgiving Podcast will go over the Chargers thumping of the Denver Broncos, a look at both the AFC West and AFC as it relates to the playoffs and look ahead to the Chargers/Chiefs game where Chris Chambers makes his return to San Diego.
BoltTalk Podcast #167
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• Wed, Nov 25
By bolttalk@gmail.com (Ray Chan and Loren Casuto) This week we recap the Chargers dominating win over the Broncos. We'll take a look at the AFC playoff picture, Cromarties bar fight, and the signing of John Runyan.
Chargers sign Runyan, place Clary on IR
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• Tue, Nov 24
By Ray SAN DIEGO (AP)—The San Diego Chargers have placed right tackle Jeromey Clary on injured reserve and signed free agent Jon Runyan. General manager A.J. Smith and coach Norv Turner didn’t immediately return calls seeking comment Tuesday evening.
Chargers Team Report – 11/24/09
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• Tue, Nov 24
By Ray That was the sense coach Norv Turner gave a day after the Chargers thumped the Broncos 32-3. —Outside linebacker Shawne Merriman couldn’t hide the significance of Sunday’s win. —OLB Shawne Merriman (foot) held up OK in the game. REPORT CARD VS. BRONCOS
Streaking Chargers take charge in AFC West
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• Tue, Nov 24
By Ray SAN DIEGO (AP)—Five weeks after looking dead in the water, the San Diego Chargers are in control of the AFC West. Turner said it was the Chargers’ most complete game this year. San Diego got a big lead and wore down the Broncos. Defensive end Luis Castillo has a strained calf.
Chargers bolt to first place, beat Broncos 32-3
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• Sun, Nov 22
By Ray ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — It didn’t matter which quarterback the Denver Broncos had under center Sunday. The San Diego Chargers bottled up both the rusty Chris Simms and the hobbled Kyle Orton. The Broncos got the ball back with 24 seconds left in the half and Orton threw an interception to Antonio C...
BoltTalk Podcast #166 – 11/19/09
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• 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
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• 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.
Rivers sends Bolts into 1st-place tie in AFC West
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• 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.
Chargers Team Report – 11/16/09
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• 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...
LT’s still climbing the charts
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• Mon, Nov 16
By Ray LaDainian Tomlinson As offensive coordinator of the Dallas Cowboys from 1991-93, Turner coached Tomlinson’s boyhood idol, Emmitt Smith. Smith is first all-time rushing with 18,355 yards and second on the all-time TD list with 175, behind Jerry Rice with 208.
LT scores 2 TD’s to lead Bolts over Eagles 31-23
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• Sun, Nov 15
By Ray LaDainian Tomlinson scores on a 20-yard run. The Chargers and Broncos, both 6-3, play next Sunday in Denver. Four weeks ago, the Chargers appeared dead in the water, 3 1/2 games back after losing 34-23 to the then-undefeated Broncos.
Chargers Team Report – 11/12/09
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• Thu, Nov 12
By Ray LaDainian Tomlinson LaDainian Tomlinson thinks so. But the Chargers are lassoing another winning run, which is becoming a San Diego tradition. • RB LaDainian Tomlinson (hip) didn’t work but said it wasn’t serious; he likely will practice Thursday.
Chargers Team Report – 11/10/09
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• Tue, Nov 10
By Ray Philip Rivers • Kris Wilson, and not Pro Bowler Antonio Gates, was the Chargers’ tight end scoring a touchdown Sunday. It was Wilson’s first as a Charger. “The guys that we have out there on the field are Pro Bowl-level players,” Wilson said. You know you have to wait for your chance to get out th...
Rivers late TD leads surging Chargers to 21-20 victory over Giants
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• 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
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• 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 [...]
Chargers Team Report – 11/05/09
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• Thu, Nov 5
By Ray LaDainian Tomlinson • Giants offensive coordinator Kevin Gilbride was the Chargers head coach for 22 games from 1997-98, going 6-16 before he was fired. • RB LaDainian Tomlinson became the 14th player in NFL history to rush for more than 12,000 career yards in last week’s win over the Raid...
LT: Rivers-Manning showdown worth watching
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• Wed, Nov 4
By Ray Be sure to watch, said Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson, whose spot in San Diego was secured as part of a draft-weekend blockbuster trade, in 2001. Rivers said he’s happy the Chargers acquired him and two future Pro Bowlers – outside linebacker Shawne Merriman and kicker Nate Ka...
Chargers sign LB Holt to active roster
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• Tue, Nov 3
By Ray Source: Associated Press SAN DIEGO (AP)—The San Diego Chargers have signed rookie linebacker James Holt from the practice squad to fill the roster spot created when wide receiver Chris Chambers was released. Holt originally joined the Chargers in May as a free agent. He was released at th...
Chargers Team Report – 11/03/09
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• Tue, Nov 3
By Ray • RB LaDainian Tomlinson had multiple touchdowns Sunday for the first time since scoring three times in last year’s regular-season finale. Counting receiving, rushing and passing, he has produced 28 touchdowns in his career against the Raiders. Report Card Vs . RAIDERS
Rivers gets first shot against Eli, Giants
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• Mon, Nov 2
By Ray SAN DIEGO (AP)—Philip Rivers calls it one of “those little sidebars.” San Diego’s win, coupled with Denver’s loss at Baltimore, pulled the Chargers within two games of the Broncos in the AFC West race. San Diego is trying to win its fourth straight division title.
Chargers release veteran WR Chris Chambers
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• Mon, Nov 2
By Ray Source: PA Sports SAN DIEGO — The San Diego Chargers have released wide receiver Chris Chambers a day after he had a key catch in a 24-16 win over the Oakland Raiders. Coach Norv Turner said the Chargers released Chambers because of the emergence of Malcom Floyd and the need to sign a lineback...
Chargers look to win 13th consecutive game over Raiders
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• Thu, Oct 29
By Ray LaDainian Tomlinson (SDUT Photo) San Diego lost three of its next four during a stretch against tough opponents, but bounced back with a 37-7 win at Kansas City last Sunday. Coach Norv Turner and quarterback Philip Rivers said it was the team’s most complete game of the season.
Chargers Team Report – 10/29/09
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• Thu, Oct 29
By Ray Series History: 100th regular-season meeting. Raiders lead series 54-43-2. The Chargers have won 12 straight and the last six at Qualcomm Stadium. The Raiders and Chargers have met once in the playoffs, in the 1980 AFC title game, in which the Raiders prevailed. The Chargers had to rally to d...
Chargers’ Hardwick returns to practice
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• Thu, Oct 29
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By Ray Source: Associated Press SAN DIEGO (AP)—San Diego Chargers center Nick Hardwick returned to the practice field for the first time since injuring his left ankle in the season opener. Hardwick practiced on Wednesday, although he most likely won’t play in Sunday’s home game against Oakla...
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LT & Me, a must read
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• Tue, Oct 27
By Ray LaDainian Tomlison, when he ends his career he will be in my opinion the best Charger to ever take the field. His accomplishments while wearing the lightning bolt are many, while his failures few. We were asked to read the book LT & Me, a book written by the mother of the Chargers Star Runni...
Charger Team Report – 10/27/09
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• Tue, Oct 27
By Ray San Diego dominated the game as the Chargers evened their record to 3-3 with a 37-7 win in Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. (Chargers.com Photo) “We’ve done a lot of good things the first six weeks; unfortunately our record doesn’t show it,” quarterback Philip Rivers said.
Rivers and strong defense bury Chiefs 37-7
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• Sun, Oct 25
By Ray Source: Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Philip Rivers threw three touchdown passes and LaDainian Tomlinson rushed for a season-high 71 yards while helping the San Diego Chargers trounce the hapless Kansas City Chiefs 37-7 on Sunday. Rivers was 18 for 30 for 268 yards and three TDs as th...
LT, other Chargers miss practice with flu
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• Thu, Oct 22
By Ray SAN DIEGO (AP)—The San Diego Chargers had numerous players miss practice as they continue preparations for Sunday’s game at Kansas City. Others not working were cornerback Antonio Cromartie (knee) and center Nick Hardwick (ankle). Cromartie is expected to play Sunday; Hardwick is out...
Chargers Team Report – 10/22/09
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• Thu, Oct 22
By Ray “Before you start pointing fingers, you have to look at yourself,” tight end Antonio Gates said. • The Chargers have won two straight games at Arrowhead Stadium. • Chargers receivers coach Charlie Joiner held the same position with K.C. from 2001-2007.
BoltTalk Podcast #162
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• Wed, Oct 21
By bolttalk@gmail.com (Ray Chan and Loren Casuto) On this episode of BoltTalk, we break down the Chargers disappointing Monday night loss to the undefeated Denver Broncos and what it means for the rest of the season. We'll look ahead to this weeks big game vs AFC West rival Kansas City and listen in of what you, the frustrated Charger fan has...
Chargers Team Report – 10/21/09
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• Wed, Oct 21
By Ray Norv Turner argues a call in the Chargers loss to Denver. • Count outside linebacker Shawne Merriman among those impressed with the undefeated Broncos. • Cornerback Antonio Cromartie said the Chargers, despite being 2-3, will continue to fight the good fight. Report Card Vs . BRONCOS
Opinion: Chargers on both sides of the force
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• 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...
Bolts try not to fall too far behind Broncos
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• Sun, Oct 18
By Ray LaDainian Tomlinson SAN DIEGO (AP)—The San Diego Chargers don’t want to call their showdown with the Denver Broncos a must-win game. The Broncos have an impressive offense, run by Kyle Orton and featuring wide receiver Brandon Marshall and rookie running back Knowshon Moreno, and thei...
BoltTalk Podcast #161
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• Thu, Oct 15
By bolttalk@gmail.com (Ray Chan and Loren Casuto) For the Bye Week we have aspecial interview with Chargers AFL great and pro football hall-of-famer Ron Mix and we'll look ahead to the first make or break game of the season, a Monday nighter against the undefeated Broncos. Plus we have listener calls and emails.
Chargers try to buck Broncos’ AFC West dominance
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• 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 – 10/15/09
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• Thu, Oct 15
By Ray • RB LaDainian Tomlinson would love to get the same chances he did the last time the Chargers faced the Broncos to end the 2008 regular season. Tomlinson ran for three touchdowns, which gave him 18 career rushing scores against Denver, his second-highest total against any foe.
Source: Hart informed he’s being cut
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• Wed, Oct 14
By Ray In a surprise move Wednesday morning, the San Diego Chargers informed starting safety Clinton Hart that he is being released, according to a source. Hart had spent six years with the Chargers, starting in 33 games over the past three seasons. He started three games for San Diego this season.
Chargers sign injury-plagued DT Ian Scott
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• Wed, Oct 14
By Ray SAN DIEGO — Injury-plagued defensive tackle Ian Scott, who hasn’t played since 2006, signed with the San Diego Chargers on Tuesday. He was a fourth-round draft pick by Chicago in 2003 and spent three seasons with the Bears, whose defensive coordinator was Ron Rivera, now San Diego’s insi...
Chargers Team Report – 10/13/09
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• Tue, Oct 13
By Ray Denver Broncos' Knowshon Moreno(27) fumbles the football If the Broncos didn’t have the Chargers’ attention before, they do now. “We have to approach it as a must-win, every week,” LaDainian Tomlinson said. But then the Broncos went 5-0.
Chargers Team Report – 10/09/09
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• 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.
Chargers at crossroads after just 4 games
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• Thu, Oct 8
By Ray Shawne Merriman (Chargers.com photo) “It hurt, man, because for one, we had the chance to prove to the world what the San Diego Chargers are about,” tight end Antonio Gates(notes) said. “For the first half, it was just embarrassing. It wasn’t San Diego Chargers football.”
BoltTalk Podcast #160 – 10/07/09
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• 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...
Chargers Team Report – 10/06/09
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• Tue, Oct 6
By Ray The Chargers’ list of what’s wrong is lengthy. • CB Antonio Cromartie, in a tweet after the game, blamed the Chargers employing a zone defense for the reason his game was off in the loss at Pittsburgh. • OLB Shawne Merriman (groin) will be limited in practice this week. Report Card Vs . STEELERS
San Diego’s ‘Paper Tiger’
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• Mon, Oct 5
By Ray Do the Chargers have talent? Hell yes, Philip Rivers is the best Quarterback to play for the Chargers since Dan Fouts, the receivers are the best we have seen as a group since Air Coryell. However, there is a key component that is needed to make it all go. The lines.
BoltTalk Podcast #159 – 10/01/09
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• 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...
Three-peat for Chargers as Steelers await _ again
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• Thu, Oct 1
By Ray Dan Fouts’ Chargers never won a regular-season game in Pittsburgh. Neither did Junior Seau’s. Rivers’ Chargers now get another chance, and they know they can’t get much closer to winning there than they in losing 11-10 on Nov. 16 – the only such score in NFL history.
Chargers Team Report – 10/01/09
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• Thu, Oct 1
By Ray Eric Weddle • With or without Tomlinson, coach Norv Turner said there must be improvement in the Chargers’ running game, which is ranked No. 31 in the league. • Mike Tomlin is 2-0 versus the Chargers in his short tenure as Steelers head coach.
LT back at practice for Bolts
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• Wed, Sep 30
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By Ray LaDainian Tomlinson SAN DIEGO (AP)—LaDainian Tomlinson was back at practice for the first time since spraining his right ankle during the season opener, an encouraging sign for a San Diego Chargers team that’s struggled to run the ball.
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Rivers leads Bolts to 23-13 win over Dolphins
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• Sun, Sep 27
By Ray Philip Rivers SAN DIEGO (AP)—Philip Rivers had his usual big plays and a nifty little one that helped the San Diego Chargers end a seven-game losing streak against Miami. The Chargers (2-1) are above .500 in the regular season for the first time since the end of 2007. The Dolphins are 0-3 for th...
Chargers look to Rivers to beat Dolphins
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• Sat, Sep 26
By Ray Philip Rivers Source: Associated Press By Bernie Wilson SAN DIEGO (AP)—There’s no question Philip Rivers has become the San Diego Chargers’ go-to guy. With star running back LaDainian Tomlinson hobbled with a sprained ankle and outside linebacker Shawne Merriman yet to get a sack in hi...
Chargers Team Report – 09/24/09
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• Thu, Sep 24
By Ray • Dan Henning, Miami’s offensive coordinator, is back at Qualcomm Stadium for the first time since getting canned after his third season as the Chargers’ head coach after the 1991 season. • Turner was the Dolphins offensive coordinator from 2002-03.
Chargers sign DT Alfonso Boone
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• Tue, Sep 22
By Ray SAN DIEGO (AP)—The San Diego Chargers have signed defensive tackle Alfonso Boone to help fill the void left when Jamal Williams was lost for the season with a triceps injury. The Chargers released defensive end Andre Coleman to make room on the roster.
Getting to know RB Curtis ‘Boonah’ BrinkleyOriginal at BoltTalk
• Tue, Sep 22
By Ray Curtis ‘Boonah’ Brinkley was a star running back all the way to his days at West Catholic and did not slow down once he got to Syracuse where he rushed for 7,429 yards and 85 touchdowns, breaking the Philadelphia prep school record previously held by NFL running back Kevin Jones.
Chargers Team Report – 09/22/09
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• Tue, Sep 22
By Ray Norv Turner Seems like the Chargers got a big dose of Ravens and crow in Sunday’s win. • RB LaDainian Tomlinson will test his sprained ankle this week and will try to go Sunday. • LB Shawne Merriman (groin) could be limited in practice this week. Report Card Vs . RAVENS
Red zone struggles doom Chargers in 31-26 loss to Ravens
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• Sun, Sep 20
By Ray A week after amassing a franchise-record 501 yards, the Ravens couldn’t quite put away the Chargers. San Diego was missing running back LaDainian Tomlinson, center Nick Hardwick and right guard Louis Vasquez due to injuries, and on Saturday put defensive tackle Jamal Williams on injur...
Game Preview: Ravens at Chargers
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• Thu, Sep 17
By Ray LaDainian Tomlinson vs Ray Lewis Chargers 20, Ravens 14. Defense Rushing Yards /game Chargers: 148 (25th); Ravens: 29 (2nd) Pass Yards /game Chargers: 218 (16th); Ravens: 159 (7th) Total Yards /game Chargers: 366 (25th); Ravens: 188 (3rd) Opening line San Diego -3.5
Bolts hope window of opportunity doesn’t slam shut
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• Wed, Sep 9
By Ray LaDainian Tomlinson and Philip Rivers The Chargers hope this year, finally, is the one when they reach the Super Bowl. Rivers got his money this summer, a six-year contract extension worth $93 million, with $38 million guaranteed. The Chargers open Monday night at Oakland.
BoltTalk Podcast #155 – 09/03/09
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• 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.
Upon further review; Chargers @ Falcons
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• 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...
BLUES AND GOLDS – Preseason Week 1, Seahawks @ Chargers
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• Sun, Aug 16
By Ray My issue with this (that I’m sure I share with more than a few of you) is that a capable quarterback in a quick-strike spread offense can pick such a defensive passing scheme apart, especially if he’s got decent protection. We saw it too many times last year to count – the first game against the...
Like a kid in a candy store; Chargers Training Camp 08/07/09
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• 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
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• 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.
Chargers miss the fans as much as we miss them
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• Wed, Aug 5
By Ray Charger fans at training camp This was echoed by several other players; including star Quarterback Philip Rivers who said, that he “misses the energy and noise of the crowd” but admitted the quiet allows them to focus a little more on football.
Chargers Team Report – 07/17/09
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• Tue, Jul 21
By Ray Chargers Training Camp Aug. 5: Practice at Qualcomm Stadium. Aug. 8: Practice at Qualcomm Stadium. Aug. 12: Practice at Qualcomm Stadium. RUNNING BACKS: Starter – RB LaDainian Tomlinson. Backups – RB Darren Sproles, RB/FB Jacob Hester, FB Mike Tolbert, RB Michael Bennett.
A Ball Watchers Guide to: Shawne Merriman
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• Thu, Jul 16
By Ray Shawne Merriman It was 2005, and the Chargers had the 12th pick of the NFL draft, a pick the obtained from fleecing the new York Giants in a trade for Quarterback Philip Rivers. The televisions were all on and everyone waited for the Chargers to make their choice, and an excellent choice it wa...
A Ball Watchers Guide to: Philip Rivers
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• 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.
Roster Struggles; LinebackersOriginal at BoltTalk
• Fri, Jul 10
By Ray Helllloooo! First round draft pick with a work ethic of a champion! 56, Shawne Merriman Even with the public displays of displeasure Shawne received from the Iron GM, AJ Smith, he is still a premier defensive player and he is a Charger… At least until next year, one bridge at a time…
2009 Chargers NFL draft review
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• 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...
Crystal Ball; A look at the popular predications for the Chargers 2009 first rounder
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• Fri, Feb 13
By Ray Rey is said to remind many of a previous Charger Great, Junior Seau. Rey has good size and exceptional hitting power, and a burst that gives him a very good short distance speed. He has ball instincts and takes great angles to the ball. He is said to have an aggressive, nasty streak which Linebac...
BoltTalk Podcast #144 - 01/15/09
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• Thu, Jan 15
By Ray Ray and Loren will break down the season ending loss to the Steelers in Pittsburgh. Plus we discuss the LaDainian Tomlinson trade rumor. A quick head’s up on our schedule for the rest of the month. This show will be devoted entirely to the Pittsburgh game with a little outside NFL news. We will be...
BoltTalk Podcast #143 - 01/08/09
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• 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
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• 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 moves Chargers-Broncos to prime time
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• Sun, Dec 21
By Ray The NFL on Sunday announced that next weekend’s matchup between the San Diego Chargers and Denver Broncos has been moved from 4:15 to 8:15 p.m. (EST) as part of the league’s flexible schedule to put the best matchup on its Sunday night telecast.
Opinion: Must win all around; Chargers @ Steelers
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• 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...
By the numbers; a new begining
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• Tue, Nov 4
By Ray The Chargers meet the Steelers in just two weeks, and the Chargers will be looking to get back in the hunt for the playoffs. They will have to be prepared for a hard fought game because the Steelers are for real. I predict Charger 30, KC 10.
Podcast: It was the first day of bye week, and all through the place…
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• 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
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• 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 #130
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• Thu, Oct 9
By bolttalk@gmail.com (Ray Chan and Loren Casuto) In this weeks show, we discuss what the heck is wrong with the Chargers, LT, Norv and the rest of the underachieving team. We also look ahead at the rematch game versus the Patriots. Plus we take your calls and emails.
BoltTalk Podcast #128 - 09/25/08
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• 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.
BoltTalk Podcast #126
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• Thu, Sep 11
By bolttalk@gmail.com (Ray Chan and Loren Casuto) On this show, the Chargers lose on opening week. Merriman goes lights out for the season. Bolts look to shock the Broncos on the road. Another site is proposed for the stadium and much more.
BoltTalk Podcast #125
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• Thu, Sep 4
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By bolttalk@gmail.com (Ray Chan and Loren Casuto) This is our 2008 Kickoff edition of BoltTalk. On this show, we look back at the Chargers last preseason game and look ahead to opening day vs the Panthers. We have all of the Bolts player cuts, injury updates and latest signings. Plus we have our predictions for the 2008 season.
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BoltTalk Podcast #123
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• Thu, Aug 21
By bolttalk@gmail.com (Ray Chan and Loren Casuto) We're half way through the preseason, and there are still a few camp battles left. On this show we take a look back at the Chargers-Seahawks game, we have an injury update and news from the NFL. Plus we have a ton of callsand emails from you the listeners!
BoltTalk Podcast #121
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• Thu, Aug 7
By bolttalk@gmail.com (Ray Chan and Loren Casuto) News from Chargers training camp. Updated injury report and a preview of the Chargers-Cowboys preseason matchup. Plus we have news from the NFL and your messages.
BoltTalk Podcast #120
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• Thu, Jul 24
By bolttalk@gmail.com (Ray Chan and Loren Casuto) Chargers enter open training camp with all their rookies signed. Castillo gets a huge contract extension. Eric Parker is released. New Stadium news. Gates, Hardwick, and Pinnock to the PUP.
Opinion: BoltTalk Podcast #112 - 01/24/08
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• Thu, Jan 24
By Ray Without their full arsenal of offensive weapons, the San Diego Chargers fall to the undefeated New England Patriots in the AFC Championship game. Though the Bolts came up short of a Super Bowl berth, the team took a major step forward and gained the valuable playoff experience needed to ex...
BoltTalk Podcast #110
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• Thu, Jan 10
By bolttalk@gmail.com (Ray Chan and Loren Casuto) On this episode of BoltTalk, we recap the Chargers 17-6 wild-card win over the Titans. Plus we breakdown the AFC divisional match with the Indianapolis Colts.
BoltTalk Podcast #106
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• Thu, Dec 13
By bolttalk@gmail.com (Ray Chan) In this weeks show, the Chargers get a huge come from behind win in Tennessee. The Bolts can clinch he AFC west with 1 more win. We take a look at the NFL playoff picture and we have a song from Skanic.
BoltTalk Podcast #105
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• Thu, Dec 6
By bolttalk@gmail.com (Ray Chan) In this episode of BoltTalk, the Chargers improve to 7-5 with a win in KC. The Chargers look to clinch the AFC west with a win in Tennessee and a Denver loss. Plus we have a new trivia contest!
BoltTalk Podcast #103
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• Thu, Nov 15
By bolttalk@gmail.com (Ray Chan) This week on BoltTalk, we recap the Chargers win over the Colts. We discuss the Bolts offensive woes and Rivers regression. Plus we preview the Jaguars game.
BoltTalk Podcast #102
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• Thu, Nov 8
By bolttalk@gmail.com (Ray Chan) In this weeks show, we talk about the Chargers 35-14 loss to the Vikings and Adrian Peterson's record breaking performance. Cromartie sets an NFL record. Plus we share our take on the state of the 4-4 Bolts as they take on the Champions Indianapolis Colts in week 10.
BoltTalk Podcast #101
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• Thu, Nov 1
By bolttalk@gmail.com (Ray Chan) In this episode. The Chargers regain 1st place in the AFC west by beating the Texans 35-10. We preview the Chargers-Vikings game, and we have news fom around the NFL.
BoltTalk Podcast #100
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• Thu, Oct 25
By bolttalk@gmail.com (Ray Chan) Welcome to our 100th show! This week, we preview the Chargers-Texans match. We discuss the San Diego wildfires and why the Bolts need to play in San Diego for the fans and the city. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the fire victims.
BoltTalk Podcast #098
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• Thu, Oct 11
By bolttalk@gmail.com (Ray Chan) It's Chargers-Raiders week in San Diego! In this weeks show, we'll review the Chargers 41-3 thrashing of the Denver Broncos and preview the game vs the Oakland Raiders. Plus we have the winners of the Chargers-Texans game tikets!
BoltTalk Podcast #097
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• Thu, Oct 4
By bolttalk@gmail.com (Ray Chan) In this episode of BoltTalk, the Chargers fall to 1-3 after losing to the Chiefs. Whats going on with the Bolts slow start? Oceanside says NO to the Chargers new stadium. We preview the Chargers-Broncos game, and we have news from around the league. Plus we have details on our 100th show prive g...
BoltTalk Podcast #096
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• Thu, Sep 27
By bolttalk@gmail.com (Ray Chan) On this show, we recap the Chargers 31-24 loss to the Packers. We preview the Chargers-Chiefs game and we have news from around the NFL.
Game Review: Chargers vs Bears
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• Sun, Sep 9
By Ray It could be that I am a Charger fan and I only notice what is said about the Bolts. However, the Chicago Bears visiting the San Diego Chargers had t have the biggest build up of any week one game. Why you might ask, well I am glad you asked, it is because the Mouth of Chicago, Middle Line Backer, Bria...
Chargers-Seahawks review
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• Tue, Aug 14
By Ray Philip Rivers hardly got in the game going 5/7 for 71 yards playing in only two series. After the game Rivers said of the sloppy play; “We’re going in with a lot of expectations, feeling pretty good about who we are,” Rivers said. ...
BoltTalk Podcast #081 - 05/03/07
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• Fri, May 4
By Ray This week on the show, Ray and Loren go over the 2007 NFL draft, and share our thoughts on the Chargers draft picks. Also, we’ll go over the following topics: Michael Turner stays put in San Diego. Farewell to Randall Godfrey The Chargers sign 23 free agents. This weekend’s Mini Camp. Should AJ b...
BoltTalk Podcast #079 - 04/12/07
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• Thu, Apr 12
By Ray This week on BoltTalk, Ray and Loren discuss the following topics: Chargers 2007 Schedule. Is Michael Turner on the move? The NFL toughens up on it’s players. AntEater’s news an rumors Who will be the Madden 08 coverboy? Please read Ray’s announcement regading BoltTalk.com, and don’t forg...
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