Loading ...Chargers NFL draft – Three Universities to Unify Chargers Backfield
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Golden Bears, Yellow Jackets and Trojans, Oh My!
What could be so terrifying about these schools in the NFL?
If the Chargers get their hands on a set of backs from either school, then NFL teams will have something to worry about.
California, Georgia Tech and USC have talented running backs coming out of college and currently young running backs in the NFL.
Jahvid Best, Jonathan Dwyer and Joe McKnight all bring something to the table and their alumni counterparts Marshawn Lynch, Tashard Choice and LenDale White compliment each enough to fulfill a successful backfield.
With the Chargers backfield oblique at the moment, who knows which direction the Chargers go in? Read more
Curling – a rockin’ sport at the 2010 Winter Olympics
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Curling is getting a lot of newfound attention at the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. On the February 14 episode of “The Simpsons”, Homer declared “pack your winter coat, we’re going to Canada’s warmest city,” as he and Marge joined USA’s Olympic curling team.
This week, rowdy Canadian fans at a curling match made the news because they upset competitors who expect quiet, like in a game of golf. It seems that the sport has hit the mainstream with more people tuning into curling than ever before. Read more
Olympics – 2010 Winter Olympians like to Tweet
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In between practices, stretches, pep talks, and medals at the Olympics, the 2010 Winter Olympians are also keeping their fans and followers updated on Twitter. Our favorite athletes are tweeting about everything- from eating McDonald’s to preparing for their big races, and even a request for some Ke$ha!
Evan Bates and his ice skating partner Emily Samuelson placed 11th in the Figure Skating Championship, not a bad 21st birthday present.
Evan Bates
It’s my 21st birthday and I’m at the 21st Winter Olympics. Sounds like the perfect time to utilize the free McDonalds in the cafeteria.
Aside from Dancing With the Stars, Louie Vito placed 5th in his first snowboarding Olympic event. Seems like his fancy footwork from dancing also pays off on the slopes. Read more
LaDainian Tomlinson Released by San Diego Chargers
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Well, we all knew it was coming; but now it’s official. After nine years with the San Diego Chargers, LaDainian Tomlinson was officially released on February 22, 2010.
I wrote some time ago that this was obviously imminent. Tomlinson, who turned 30 years old last summer, was due a $2 million roster bonus in March. His age, and the fact his production had fallen off in the past two years as he struggled with injuries, (and the O-line has been depleted at times as well) running for only 730 yards on 3.3 yards per carry in 2009 were factors. And he has clearly been frustrated as the offense had evolved to depend far less on the run and his role diminished. But the biggest issue were clearly the comments he made after the playoff loss to the New York Jets, when he complained about his role on the team and more importantly, the state of the Chargers locker room in terms of player focus, accountability and character. After that it was a done-deal. Read more
LT released from Chargers, after 9 seasons in San Diego
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LaDainian Tomlinson, more popularly known by fans as LT, was released today from the San Diego Chargers after 9 seasons.
He was brought on in 2001 as the fifth overall selection in the NFL draft, and has since been considered one of the best running backs in the league and has set countless records (28 to be exact), emerging from his Chargers career a superstar.
His seasons with the Chargers can be said to have transformed them into a competitive team, also aiding in the development of Drew Brees and Philip Rivers, quarterback for the Saints in the 2010 Superbowl and Star Rookie Quarterback, respectively, into the high ranked players they are today.
Reports from ESPN reveal that the recent declining numbers of this 30-year old running back may have had an impact in Chargers President Dean Spanos’ decision. Additionally, as stated in a previous SDEntertainer article by Paul Arnold, Tomlinson revealed in XX Sports Radio talk show and the Scott and BR Show some reason behind his reasons for not renegotiating his contract.
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