Archives for October 17, 2008

‘The Bills are outscoring their opponents 69-47 in the second half, but the Chargers have been even more impressive posting a 53-point differential in the third and fourth quarters (103-50). Only Green Bay (69) has scored more fourth quarter points than San Diego (63).’

‘Defensive end Aaron Schobel (foot), starting center Melvin Fowler (elbow), and nickel back Ashton Youboty (foot) are all questionable.’

‘”I enjoy it,” said Whitner. “I play some corner and strong and free safety. I’ll pretty much be playing every position in the secondary this weekend. So it’ll be fun. We’ll see what happens.”‘

‘McGee will miss his second consecutive game because of a left knee sprained in Buffalo’s win at St. Louis last month. Rookie Leodis McKelvin will start in McGee’s place.’

‘Chargers win 23-20.’

‘The Buffalo Alliance for Education recognized the Buffalo Bills with the prestigious 2008 Commitment to Education Award on Wednesday, October 15, 2008. The Buffalo mayor’s office presented the Bills with an official framed proclamation signed by Mayor Byron Brown honoring the Bills for their partnership with Buffalo Public Schools.’

‘The Bills could help forge mutual affection between the cities-even a regional identity. Buffalo’s civic promotion has generally reached southward; in this newly globalized world, it should reach northward, toward a country that is as underappreciated among nations as Buffalo is among cities.’

‘”Any great talent would help a team, and he’s definitely been the best in my opinion for the last seven, eight, nine years,” Royal said of Gonzalez. “I’ve been around this thing for a long time. It never surprises you when something happens. That’s the nature of this game and part of being a professional is you have to expect anything.”‘

‘”I think it’s an awkward situation for everybody,” defensive tackle Kyle Williams said. “I can’t speak for how he feels, but he’s got to be feeling, ‘They didn’t want me here and now I’m back.’ He was excited about the opportunity to go to Indianapolis. To have to be back here, it’s got to be an uncomfortable position to be in."’

‘I had a great time in Minnesota. When I got up there it was one of the first times I had seen snow. I had to get adjusted to driving in the snow. But I had a great time there and made good friends. When I signed here, my mom was telling me that I just can’t get away from the cold.’

‘The Chargers are the exception to the “rule” that West Coast teams struggle coming East. San Diego is 46-18 overall (.718) the past four years. Over that span, they are 8-4 (.666) in 1 p. m. East Coast games, when their body clocks are at 10 a.m.’

‘The hope was that the former Indiana Hoosier would shoot through the learning curve and offer the eternally hassled Lee Evans relief from excessive secondary attention. Evans is indeed closer to free, but it’s mostly because running backs, tight ends and specialty receivers are getting open and distracting defenses.’

‘”I don’t think so,” said Jauron, denying it was an awkward situation. “We left on good terms certainly and we thought it was in everybody’s best interest. It didn’t work out so he’s back with us. We’ve had absolutely no problems with the guy and hopefully he’ll just play better and better.”‘

‘Rivers’ value to the Chargers has never been higher than it’s been this season. With stud running back LaDanian Tomlinson hampered by turf toe but with opposing teams still showing their respect for him by playing eight defenders in the box, a much greater onus has fallen on Rivers and he’s delivered. In a big way.’

‘Forgotten guy’ Floyd catches a big break, and makes most of it (San Diego Union Tribune)

Chargers get an early start prepping for Sunday’s game (San Diego Union Tribune)

Floyd answers opportunity’s knock (North County Times)

Frustration mounts for injured Tucker (North County Times)

Bolts’ Chambers misses practice with ankle sprain (AP)

Bolts’ D tries to regain swagger without Merriman (Yahoo! Sports)

Waters likes new role (Chargers.com)

Vote Rivers FedEx Air Player of the Week (Chargers.com)