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I am shocked that this Sunday’s game between the San Diego Chargers and Houston Texans is going to be played as originally scheduled — in San Diego. A few days ago, with California wildfires raging out of control, my money was on the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, AZ — on Monday — as a “home field” for the Bolts. But even though they practiced in Arizona while the Cards were on a bye and Qualcomm Stadium was being used as an evacuation center for those people affected by this tragedy, the …read more

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With wild fires wreaking havoc in San Diego County, the Chargers will head south and spend the week practicing in Arizona at the Cardinals’ facility. And with a home game scheduled against the Houston Texans this Sunday, the team doesn’t even know where or when they’ll be playing.
Yes, these are major alterations to the team’s normal routine, but let’s look at the bigger picture here. Qualcomm Stadium is being used as an evacuation center right now. There are far more pressing issues than playing football when people and families are being taken …read more

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With over 2,300 all-purpose yards and a single-season record 31 touchdowns, LaDainian Tomlinson of the San Diego Chargers was honored as the 2006 NFL MVP. And due to his many charitable efforts and off-the-field activities, LT was also co-recipient of the Walter Payton NFL Man-of-the-Year Award along with New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees. Furthermore, he set several league records, including the single-season scoring record and reaching 100 career touchdowns faster than anyone in history.
This season, LT has his eyes on yet another NFL milestone. By rushing for 1,200 yards, he can …read more

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The San Diego Chargers and Baltimore Ravens each selected a player in today’s seven-round supplemental draft. The Chargers, picking 28th, chose cornerback Paul Oliver of Georgia in the 4th round. The Ravens, selecting 31st, picked Maryland tackle Jared Gaither in the 5th round.
Paul Oliver (6′0′ 208) was among Georgia leaders in tackles last season (5th with 57) and had two sacks. He limited Calvin Johnson (Lions), to two catches for 13 yards in the Bulldogs’ season-finale win last year. In 2005, Paul won Georgia’s Most Improved Defensive Player Award.
The 6-9, 350-pound Jared Gaither …read more