September 22nd, 2009 by Brian Ethridge
Tagged as: Baltimore Ravens, NFL, Ray Lewis, San Diego Chargers
With just 37 seconds remaining in the game, future Hall of Fame linebacker Ray Lewis made a spectacular play in the backfield – stopping Darren Sproles and the San Diego Chargers on 4th and 2 at the Ravens 15 yard line. Read the rest of this entry »
Yesterday, Shawne Merriman was all over the airwaves for allegedly trying to kill his girlfriend Tila Tequila. Today the Chargers linebacker is denying those reports.
“At the time, I was concerned about her welfare given the intoxicated state she appeared to be in and I encouraged her to stay until safe transportation could be provided,” Merriman said in the statement. Read the rest of this entry »
San Diego Chargers linebacker Shawne Marriman made news on Sunday after he was arrested for trying to kill his bi-sexual girlfriend, Tila Tequila. When the news became public, the Chargers released the following short statement.
“It’s disappointing to hear about the issue involving Shawne Merriman,” Chargers general manager A.J. Smith said. Read the rest of this entry »
The San Diego Chargers and quarterback Philip Rivers have agreed to a 6-year, $92 million contract extension on Monday. The deal includes $38-39 million in guaranteed money.
“This is a great day for the Chargers and Chargers fans,” Chargers president Dean Spanos said when the deal became public. Read the rest of this entry »
San Diego Chargers future hall of fame running back LaDainian Tomlinson will remain with the team after restructuring the final 3-years of his contract; giving the team some much needed cap space.
“The way I’m looking at it, L.T. has helped us on the field and now he’s gone a step further and he’s helped us off the field,” Chargers General manager A.J. Smith said. Read the rest of this entry »
Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman is upset over the public fued between LaDanian Tomlinson and general manager AJ Smith.
“That [stuff] doesn’t help bring a Super Bowl to San Diego,” the Chargers linebacker said. Read the rest of this entry »
The Pittsburgh Steelers have advanced to their 4th AFC Championship game in 10 seasons after defeating the San Diego Chargers 35-24.
The Steelers relied heavily on Willie Parker and their running game to control the clock and keep the Chargers high-powered offense off the field.
January 5th, 2009 by Brian Ethridge
Tagged as: Indianapolis Colts, NFL, Peyton Manning, San Diego Chargers
The San Diego Chargers knocked the NFL MVP, Peyton Manning, and the Indianapolis Colts out of the Super Bowl hunt, beating them 23-17 on Saturday night.
“It’s disappointing to lose a playoff game,” Manning said after the game. Read the rest of this entry »
The San Diego Chargers have fired defensive coordinator Ted Cottrell for his underperforming defense. Linebackers coach Ron Rivera will replace Cottrell for the rest of the season.
“Ultimately we had a lot of discussion after the game. Ultimately I’ve got to make a decision based on what’s best on our football team and where we need to go and that was the decision I made,” Chargers head coach Norv Turner said.
San Diego Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman has opted for season ending knee surgery to repair two ligaments in his left knee.
“Shawne informed me he did not feel right and thought it best to shut it down,” Chargers general manager A.J. Smith said in a statement. Read the rest of this entry »
