David Lassen's San Diego Chargers fan blog archive for 10/2008

October 2008

October 28, 2008

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Was anybody else as peeved at the look on Cro's face after the loss in London? One would think the players would be in no mood for joking around. I've been a high school coach for years and never act like that after a tough loss. It's been said countless times but the losses seem to affect fans more than the players almost. Oh wait, it all makes sense - Cromartie got paid last off-season so he's happy now.

What an overrated player anyway. Cro got a ton of attention last year because of the amazingly high number of interceptions he tallied. Yeah, great...but that's not a accurate indicator of a defensive back's worth. Often times great DB's don't have a lot of picks because teams won't throw their way. So what's that tell you about Cromartie? He is a great athlete, true. But one solid year (and for that matter he was only a part-time starter) doesn't mean he's going to be solid from here on out. The way it goes now he's had more penalties called on him than any positive plays he's made this season.

Continue reading "Antonio Cromartie just lovin' it!"

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October 30, 2008

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Great news as the San Diego Chargers have fired Defensive Coordinator Ted Cottrell. At least they are demonstrating they aren't giving up on the season. Fans should expect much better results, or at least more exciting play, with Ron Rivera guiding the "D" now. He is noted for a much more aggressive style than the zone favored by Cottrell.

And it should be interesting in the future to follow what Rivera plans to do with the defense. He's been a 4-3 guy in the past. The Chargers have ran a 3-4 look the past few years. And how does this impact the future of Shawne Merriman in San Diego?

Time will tell...at least for now it appears the Bolts have a new life on the season.

Continue reading "Ted Cottrell is out!"

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Congrats to the New York Mets' Fernando Tatis on being named The Sporting News' Comeback Player of the Year for the National League.

Davd Wright also was named the Third Baseman on TSN's All-National League team.

Continue reading "Honors for Fernando Tatis"

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