Archive for August, 2008

Volek’s 2-point conversion pass gives Chargers win (AP)

August 31st, 2008

Volek’s 2-point conversion pass gives Chargers win (AP)

Darren Sproles is making a strong bid to back up NFL rushing champ LaDainian Tomlinson. Sproles ran for 102 yards and a touchdown in his most extensive preseason work, and the San Diego Chargers scored a late touchdown and 2-point conversion [...]

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NFL: 49er WR Lelie must prove himself, or be cut

August 31st, 2008

NFL: 49er WR Lelie must prove himself, or be cut
SANTA CLARA, Calif. - Just when J.T. O’Sullivan could use some extra work with the San Francisco 49ers‘ starting receivers, he’s probably going to spend most of his final preseason game on the bench while the …
Texas Gov. Perry [...]

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49ers’ offensive line doing fine in preseason

August 31st, 2008

49ers’ offensive line doing fine in preseason
There is still a stall for Larry Allen in the 49ers‘ locker room. It sits between the lockers for Eric Heitmann and Joe Staley with a nameplate marked “LA.” It’s still full of stuff, too, just in case the left …
Seattle’s Tatupu [...]

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Tennessee Titans 2008 Season Preview

August 30th, 2008

Tennessee Titans 2008 Season Preview
The 2008 NFL season couldn’t start any sooner for Tennessee Titans quarterback Vince Young.
The nickel package: Five areas to watch as the NFL kicks off the 2008 football season
The NFL is a quarterback’s game, but the New [...]

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Chargers have more in reserve

August 30th, 2008

Chargers have more in reserve
Eldra Buckley made a one-armed diving catch on a 2-yard touchdown pass with 29 seconds left, giving the San Diego Chargers a 20-17 exhibition victory over the San Francisco 49ers on Friday night.
Chargers LB Merriman to forego surgery, will play in 2008 (PA SportsTicker) [...]

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Chiefs earn win over Rams

August 30th, 2008

Chiefs earn win over Rams
Kansas City Chiefs running back Kolby Smith gets past the St. Louis Rams‘ Marc Magro as he goes in for a 14-yard touchdown run in the first quarter of a preseason football game Thursday in Kansas City, Mo.
Grossman copes with QB loss [...]

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Two-point conversion gives Chargers win over Seahawks

August 30th, 2008

Two-point conversion gives Chargers win over Seahawks
Backup quarterback Billy Volek threw a two-point conversion pass to Malcom Floyd in the fourth quarter, giving the San Diego Chargers an 18-17 pre-season win over the Seattle Seahawks on Monday night.
Cromartie’s theatrics start on trampoline (Yahoo! Sports) [...]

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Cromartie’s theatrics start on trampoline (Yahoo! Sports)

August 30th, 2008

Cromartie’s theatrics start on trampoline (Yahoo! Sports) Chargers CB Antonio Cromartie’s ability to pull off amazing feats begins with his unique offseason training.
San Diego Chargers 2008 Season Preview
In a way, you could say that the [...]

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Volek’s 2-point conversion pass gives Chargers win (AP)

August 29th, 2008

Volek’s 2-point conversion pass gives Chargers win (AP)

Darren Sproles is making a strong bid to back up NFL rushing champ LaDainian Tomlinson. Sproles ran for 102 yards and a touchdown in his most extensive preseason work, and the San Diego Chargers scored a late touchdown and 2-point conversion [...]

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Chargers’ Hester lauded for toughness (AP)

August 29th, 2008

Chargers‘ Hester lauded for toughness (AP) Jacob Hester has proven to be exactly as advertised during Chargers training camp: Tough, durable and a true gamer. The third-round draft pick in April’s draft will never pack the flash and dash of starting running back LaDainian Tomlinson but he certainly isn’t [...]

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