Now three years removed from an NFL sideline, Marty Schottenheimer still has his eyes on the game. The former Chargers coach joins 619 Sports to talk about L.T. leaving San Diego to go play for his son Brian Schottenheimer, the offensive coordinator for the New York Jets.
Does L.T. have any tread left on the tire? Who could the Chargers seek out to replace Jamal Williams? And does Marty have any plans of getting back into the game? These questions and more in our exclusive interview, after the jump: Continue Reading →
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:
Click through the jump to watch video from LT’s press conference: Continue Reading →
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:
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:
ShareOn Tuesday Chris Mortensen reported the Chargers were shopping around Antonio Cromartie, looking for a running back or draft pick in return. Mort joined 619 Sports today to talk about Cro’s market value, the running backs in the upcoming NFL draft, LT’s future, and how the uncapped year will affect A.J. Smith’s offseason:
Watch archived video of the most exciting broadcast in 619 Sports history, the first-ever OT shootout in the PASL-Pro, as the Cougars edged the Sockers 7-6:
Is LT the “biggest” athlete in San Diego sports history? Will Don Coryell ever reach the Hall of Fame? SI’s Jim Trotter joins 619 Sports to tackle these topics and much more!
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:
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:
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:
