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LT Says Goodbye, Vows To Play On

by Craig on February 24, 2010

LaTorsha and LaDainian Tomlinson after his farewell press conference

LaTorsha and LaDainian Tomlinson after his farewell press conference

LaDainian Tomlinson said farewell to the San Diego Chargers and their fans in a press conference Wednesday afternoon at Maderas Golf Club in Poway.  LT choked up at the end of his opening statement, but seemed at peace about leaving San Diego behind in his quest to become the NFL’s all-time leading rusher.

During nearly a half-hour press conference, LT alternated between reminiscing about his Chargers days and positioning himself for a career he still thinks has up to four more years.  After LT was done, Craig and Chris sat outside the country club to discuss what they had just heard:

 

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Hall Salutes San Diego’s Champions

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by Jason Owens on February 23, 2010

While the San Diego sports world focused on the release of LaDainian Tomlinson on Monday, the Hall of Champions went on to honor five new inductees and recognize the best that the San Diego sports world had to offer in 2009.

A crowd of more than 900 strong showed up to the Town and Country Convention Center in Mission Valley to show their respect to the athletes and the San Diego sports community.

Former Padre and perfect game pitcher David Wells, four-time Olympic diving gold medalist Greg Louganis and three-time world champion sailer J.J. Fetter Isler were all inducted into the Hall of Fame.

Former Charger and San Diego native David Grayson and former UCLA track coach and San Diego State graduate Bob Larsen joined them as Veteran’s Committee selections.

David Wells was inducted into the San Diego Hall of Champions (SDNN-Don Kohlbauer)

David Wells was inducted into the San Diego Hall of Champions (SDNN-Don Kohlbauer)

Standouts Phil Mickelson, Philip Rivers, Jimmie Johnson, Adrian Gonzalez, Stephen Strasburg and the Park View Little League All-Stars were among the athletes honored for their accomplishments in 2009.

Jason caught up with Wells for three quick questions during the celebration:

 

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LT Released By Chargers

February 22, 2010
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Time to appreciate the greatness of LaDainian Tomlinson as a San Diego Charger. Chris and Craig talk about LT’s impact on our community, his accomplishments on and off the field and the legacy he leaves in San Diego:

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Lorenzo Neal On LT: “It’s A Sad Day”

February 22, 2010
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Longtime Pro Bowl fullback Lorenzo Neal says that San Diego has lost “a pillar in the community”, and that in the NFL game of chess, he was the “queen” to LT’s “king”. Listen to his one-on-one interview with 619 Sports reacting to Tomlinson’s release:

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J.T. Rogan’s NFL Training Journal: Getting Stronger

February 10, 2010
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J.T. Rogan is working on building strength and speed as he prepares to impress NFL scouts on USD’s Pro Day. Here is his latest journal entry detailing his journey:

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LT Says He’s Leaving The Chargers (Tweets Updated)

February 4, 2010
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Craig and Chris agree that the time has come for the Chargers and L.T. to part ways, but in their latest podcast, the 619 Sports guys wonder if the split could have been handled better, and if Tomlinson is taking enough responsibility for his reduced production:

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LT Laments A Missed Opportunity

January 18, 2010
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LT spoke to the media around his locker today and talked about the differences in styles between the Jets and Chargers, the missed opportunity to win a ring with his “best team”, and what the future might hold:

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Hey! Anybody Remember Me?

January 14, 2010
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Chargers vs. Jets, the 2010 AFC Divisional Playoff. The Chargers’ passing offense. The Jets No. 1 defense and running game. But what about the Bolts’ rushing attack? Does anybody remember the great LaDainian Tomlinson? LT tells 619Sports.net that Sunday might just be a big day for ol’ No. 21:

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Chargers Focus On The Little Things In Practice

January 7, 2010
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ShareIn what felt like little more than a mid-season walk through, the Chargers practiced on Wednesday facing one distinct difference.
For the first time all season, they’re practicing with no knowledge of who their next opponent will be.
Although any team would gladly take an extra week of rest after a tough 16-game stretch, it must be [...]

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LT: Appreciating A Decade Of Dominance

December 27, 2009
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At some point, hopefully in Miami but perhaps somewhere else, the 2009 Chargers season will come to an end. When it does, LaDainian Tomlinson will take off his Chargers uniform, likely for the last time. Looking back at a decade of greatness from the all-time greatest Charger.

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