Normally, I find it hard to find things I like. Just me, I guess.
That’s why I’ve been having trouble lately with the Chargers. They win eight in a row, and what’s to complain about? A.J.’s brought in all the right guys, Norv’s pushed all the right buttons, Rivera’s got the defense flying around the football.
Tomlinson has gone from faded superstar to sage leader. Jackson’s helping the team win with blocks not just touchdown celebrations. Merriman’s gone from Tila Tequila to quietly getting the job done.
Everybody’s doing what they’re supposed to do. Bah humbug.
What I like is a story about a guy who’s not supposed to be doing anything — that just so happens to be doing everything.
Which brings us to third-year linebacker Brandon Siler.
Cash in now if you had him in the “Most Unlikely Guy To Be A Charger Hero In 2009″ pool. Or you can just love the story just like I do.
Talk about a guy going from the penthouse to the outhouse — and then bursting his way back towards the top. Siler, as a junior, was named All- Continue Reading →
QUALCOMM STADIUM–Leading Wyoming 27-6 after three quarters, the San Diego State Aztecs were in prime position to earn their 5th win, close out their home schedule on a high note, win on Senior Night, and stay in line for their first bowl appearance in 11 years.
Then came the fourth quarter.
A Cowboys stampede turned into an Aztecs collapse. Wyoming erupted for 24 unanswered points, blocked a field goal which would have iced the game for SDSU, and recovered a Hunter Hewitt fumble on a pooch kickoff with 2:07 to play. Ian Watts’ 43 yard field goal gave the Cowboys the lead with 23 seconds to play, and a last-gasp Hail Mary pass was knocked out of Roberto Wallace’s hands in the end zone on the game’s last play.
It all added up to a stunning 30-27 Wyoming win, dropping the Aztecs to 4-6 on the season.
SDSU head coach Brady Hoke was practically vibrating with anger after the game:
Hear more from Hoke, Ryan Lindley, Luke Laolagi and Peter Nelson after the jump:
