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Chargers Remember The “Punk” Titans

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by Craig on December 22, 2009

Vince Young got flattened on a blindside.  Shawne Merriman got double-teamed, took a cheap-shot, and his knee has never been the same since.  In 2007, the Chargers and Titans played twice and both games were physical battles that came down to the final quarter.

Now, with the Titans clinging to fading hope for a miracle playoff push, and the Chargers one win away from securing the #2 seed in the AFC playoff bracket, these two teams meet again in Nashville.  Think anyone has forgotten what happened last time?

Shaun Phillips certainly hasn’t:

 

If you’re a nervous nellie Chargers fan, then Friday’s game should have you in cold sweats.  After all, it was a road game against a very physical team (the Raiders) that opened the 2009 campaign.  15 weeks later, there are still key Chargers who have yet to return to the field as a result of the injuries suffered in that game.  Nick Hardwick may finally get back to action on Friday…just in time to face the equally-if-not-more-physical Titans. Continue Reading →

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Chargers AFC West Champs Again

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by Craig on December 20, 2009

For the fourth straight year (and third in three years under Norv Turner) the Chargers are AFC West champs.  This time, they earned the crown with a gutty 27-24 win over the Bengals, combined with a Denver loss to Oakland.  From the Q, Craig and Chris break down the win in this postgame podcast:

 

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Things Are Looking Up For Norv

December 18, 2009
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The Chargers have shown their improvement as a team this year, and at 10-3 many are putting San Diego in the Super Bowl discussion. Will the good times lead to a contract extension for Norv Turner, and is it the right move?

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Mr. December Strikes Again

December 13, 2009
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Sunday’s 20-17 win over Dallas extended the Chargers current winning streak to eight, their record to 11-0 in the month of December under Norv Turner, and 16-0 in the brilliant career of the new Mr. December, Philip Rivers.

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3 Questions For: Mike Tolbert

December 6, 2009
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The Chargers fullback is making a name for himself on special teams and within Norv Turner’s offense. Tolbert sat down with 619 Sports after practice this week to talk about both of the ways he is contributing to the team’s success:

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619 Sports-BFTB: In Norv We Trust

November 27, 2009
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ShareNorv Turner has taken more than his share of shots over the past 2 1/2 years, but with a five-game winning streak in tow and another division title in sight, is it time to start praising the head coach?  John (obviousman) from Bolts From The Blue joins Craig in part two of their crossover podcast:
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Mini-Halftime Show: SD 14 PHI 6

November 15, 2009
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ShareIt’s been the Norv Turner Show at Qualcomm Stadium today, as the Chargers have had the jump on the Eagles all day.  Craig and Chris are at the Q with their quick thoughts on the first half:
 

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Chargers Need To Consolidate Their Break

November 12, 2009
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ShareThe Chargers managed a memorable Escape From New York last week, and many on the team have called it a stepping stone victory.  All well and good, but before the Bolts get used to the view from atop that stone, they better realize their next step will be a doozy.  If the Chargers don’t back [...]

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Chargers Have Hung Tough Half The Way

November 10, 2009
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ShareFollowing the Chargers leaves the follower with a lot of questions.  Is this a championship team slowly rounding into form?  An average team hanging on by its collective fingernails?  At 5-3, the Chargers are off to their best start under Norv Turner.  Then again, without two last-minute drives, they could be 3-5 and staring into [...]

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The Wildcat Is Out of the Bag! Atta Boy, Norv!

November 4, 2009
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ShareWell, Chargers fans…guess what that old fuddy-duddy Norv Turner did on the first play of the game Sunday afternoon against the Oakland Raiders?
You know ol’ Norv, don’t you? He’s the fella down the end of the block there, drives about 15 miles per hour below the speed limit, politely sends away the girl-scout-cookie kid without [...]

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