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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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John Carney: Coming Home A Champion

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by Craig on February 11, 2010

San Diego resident John Carney has been kicking in the NFL for 21 years, but now he has his first championship.  The Saints kicker-turned-mentor joined 619 Sports on his cross-country drive back from New Orleans to talk about his charity “Dinner With The Pros” tomorrow night, the Saints’ Super Bowl run, the onside kick, Nate Kaeding and more:

 

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Former Aztec La’Roi Glover on the Super Bowl

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From Miami, former Aztec and New Orleans Saints Defensive Tackle La’Roi Glover talked about this weekends Super Bowl with 619 Sports. La’Roi was just named as member of the NFL’s 2000 All-Decade team, and is currently back in school at San Diego State Univeristy going for his Masters Degree in Sports Business Administration.

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Conference Championships: What To Watch For

January 23, 2010
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Even though many Chargers fans still might not be in the mood to watch, the NFL has decided to still play the conference championship games on Sunday. So who’s going to the Super Bowl? Craig and Chris break down the matchups between the Colts and Jets, and the Vikings and Saints:

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Jets vs. Chargers: What To Watch For

January 16, 2010
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ShareThe best offense in the NFL takes on the league’s top-ranked defense as the Chargers host the Jets.  But both Craig and Chris are looking at the other side of the football for keys to victory.  The 619 Sports playoff preview:
 
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3 Questions For: Shaun Phillips

December 31, 2009
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The Chargers linebacker leads the NFL with seven forced fumbles, but was left off the Pro Bowl roster. Shaun talks to 619 Sports about his unsung Chargers MVP, if he’s upset about missing out on the Pro Bowl, and preparing to face the Redskins:

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3 Questions For: Larry English

December 29, 2009
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The regular season is coming to an end, and first round draft pick Larry English has learned a lot about what it takes to compete in the NFL. English sits down with 619 Sports to talk about the lessons of his first year in the league:

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3 Questions: LB Stephen Cooper

December 11, 2009
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While the Charger offense soars, the defense continues to get the job done quietly. But LB Stephen Cooper tells 619Sports.net that his group still must do better against the run and against opposing tight ends — especially this Sunday against Dallas.

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Chargers–Browns: What To Watch For

December 5, 2009
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LaDainian Tomlinson has an opportunity to pass the great Jim Brown on the NFL’s all-time rushing list, and to do so with Brown on the sidelines in the town of Cleveland. It’s just one of the storylines Craig and Chris will be watching for on Sunday:

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Shaun Phillips: “Give Me The Blind Side!”

November 20, 2009
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ShareIt’s time for Chargers-Br0ncos, Take Two: Chargers LB Shaun Phillips talks with 619Sports about what the Bolts need to do Sunday to make sure the result is different this time around. Oh…and if Chris Simms starts at QB for Denver, well…then Phillips gets the blind side — which would make him happy:
 

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