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| Marty Schottenheimer to coach in the UFL |
This Day in Sports |
03/23/2011 |
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| irginia Beach, VA (MySportsbook) - Marty Schottenheimer, who coached 21 seasons in the NFL without ever winning the Super Bowl, has been hired as head coach and general manager of the UFL's Virginia Destroyers. Schottenheimer, who last coached the San Diego Chargers from 2002-06, said he was excited and eager to return to the football field. "I have been impressed with the fervor and passion that has been created in the region for a team that has yet to play a down of football," said Schottenheimer. "I promise |
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| Chargers sign recently-waived Sanders |
NFL Football |
03/04/2011 |
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| San Diego, CA (MySportsbook) - The oft-injured Bob Sanders has inked a one-year deal with the San Diego Chargers. Sanders has played just nine games since being named the NFL's top defensive player in 2007. He was released by the Colts on February 18 following seven seasons with the club. Sanders, 30, appeared in only the 2010 season-opener against Houston before suffering a torn right biceps. He underwent surgery and was inactive for the next 11 games before the Colts finally placed him on injured reserve in |
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| AP Source: Sanders agrees with Chargers |
Headlines |
03/03/2011 |
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SAN DIEGO (AP) - A person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that safety Bob Sanders has agreed to a one-year deal with the San Diego Chargers. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the Chargers hadn't announced the deal. Team spokesman Bill Johnston says a report by Chargers.com that Sanders signed was premature, and that there was no announcement planned for Thursday night. There appears to be some confusion over when Sanders can actually sign a contract, due to the |
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| Chargers give WR Jackson franchise tag |
NFL Football |
02/15/2011 |
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| San Diego, CA (MySportsbook) - The San Diego Chargers announced on Tuesday they have decided to designate wide receiver Vincent Jackson as their franchise player. The 28-year-old was tagged as "non-exclusive," meaning he is free to negotiate with other teams. If Jackson gets another offer, the Chargers can either elect to match it or get two first-round draft picks as compensation. "Vincent has been a valuable contributor to our team," Chargers general manager A.J. Smith said in a statement. "We want him to be |
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| Chargers receiver arrested on intoxication charge |
Headlines |
02/15/2011 |
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - San Diego Chargers wide receiver Legedu Naanee faces charges of public intoxication and resisting arrest after police say he ignored officers' orders to stay away from a weekend homicide scene in Indianapolis. Indianapolis police say the 27-year-old player cursed at officers and refused repeated requests to walk away from an area officers had taped off to investigate a slaying shortly before 3:30 a.m. Saturday. A police report says officers had to use pepper spray and knee strikes to subd |
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| Chargers place franchise tag on Jackson |
NFL Football |
02/15/2011 |
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SAN DIEGO (AP) - The San Diego Chargers have designed wide receiver Vincent Jackson as their non-exclusive franchise player. Jackson, who sat out the first 10 games of last season in a bitter contract dispute, can negotiate with other teams. If he receives an offer, the Chargers can either match the other club's offer or receive two first-round draft choices as compensation. The Chargers and Jackson could also negotiate a long-term contract, although the sides would have to get past last year's bad feeling |
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| In the FCS Huddle: Thomas hopes NFL career is a slam dunk |
Division I-AA College Football |
02/09/2011 |
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| next thing on my agenda, just give it my best effort." His unusual story has earned Thomas comparisons to Antonio Gates, who played basketball, not football, at Kent State, but has gone on to become one of the best tight ends in NFL history with the San Diego Chargers. Others compare Thomas to Green Bay Packers tight end Jermichael Finley, whose athleticism and size are similar. The comparisons could be setting up Thomas for impossible expectations, but he views them as positives. "When you're compared to somebod |
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| Raiders name Saunders offensive coordinator |
NFL Football |
01/25/2011 |
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| sultant with Baltimore the past two seasons and in 2009 was part of the Ravens' staff along with new Oakland head coach Hue Jackson. Saunders has been a coach in the NFL for nearly 30 years and was 17-22 in two- plus seasons as the head coach of the San Diego Chargers from 1986-88. He has spent the majority of his coaching career running offenses, including stints with Kansas City, Washington and St. Louis. Jackson, who was the offensive coordinator for Oakland last season, will do most of the play calling during |
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| Ryan Thelwell retires after 10 seasons |
CFL |
01/25/2011 |
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| ll finished his career with 442 receptions for 6,747 yards and 39 touchdowns for British Columbia (2001-06) and Calgary (2007-10). At age 37 last season, the native of Jamaica caught a career-low 12 passes. He also played in six games with the NFL's San Diego Chargers in 1998 and posted 16 catches for 268 yards and a score. "It has been an honor to be a part of the Canadian Football League and to have had the opportunity to represent two great organizations," said Thelwell. "I never would have dreamt that profess |
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| Chargers LB Phillips replaces Steelers' Harrison |
NFL Football |
01/24/2011 |
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SAN DIEGO (AP) - The San Diego Chargers say outside linebacker Shaun Phillips has been added to the AFC Pro Bowl squad. Phillips replaces James Harrison of the Super Bowl-bound Pittsburgh Steelers. It's the first Pro Bowl invite for Phillips. He'll join quarterback Philip Rivers and guard Kris Dielman as Chargers representatives. Antonio Gates also was selected but will not play due to a foot injury. Phillips had a team-high 11 sacks. The Pro Bowl is Sunday in Honolulu.Copyright © 2005 The Associa |
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