Even though Peyton Manning has only led his teams to two conference titles in 14 years as starting quarterback, it still just feels natural that the Denver Broncos would receive AFC-high 6-to-1 Super Bowl odds from Vegas. It feels like his teams should get there every year. However,the 2012 divisional-round loss proved yet another time [...]
Ten years to the date since he announced his retirement, Patrick Roy was back in the same restaurant at the Pepsi Center in Denver to be introduced as the newest head coach of the Colorado Avalanche. Spirits were high, and Avalanche fans are no doubt hopeful that things are well on their way to turning [...]
It was the same situations, different day for the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday. The only change, a rather significant one, was that this time the Rockies finished the game on top of the Houston Astros. Struggling recently with the ability to capitalize on opportunities from the plate, Colorado came through when it mattered most on [...]
Although the Memphis Grizzlies were surprisingly swept by the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Finals, the series wasn’t a total loss. Memphis discovered that reserve small forward Quincy Pondexter can potentially be a steady source of perimeter scoring, and for this reason he should be a larger part of their game plan for [...]
Well, did he or didn’t he? This has been the question that has been taking up most of the time in the college football world for the majority of the day. Today, during the SEC meetings, Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban was discussing the lately enormously-hot topic of a possible nine-game conference schedule. [...]
The Oklahoma State Cowboys and Kansas Jayhawks will enter the 2013-14 college basketball season as the favorites in the Big 12 Conference. For what it is worth, these two teams split the season series this past season. Oddly enough, the Cowboys won on the road and the Jayhawks won on the road. Although Kansas will [...]
How does the “Man of Steel” shave? In this hotly debated topic, Gillette helps cut through the clutter with HowDoesHeShave.com, a website dedicated to uncovering the truth behind Superman’s grooming routine. Director Kevin Smith; TV hosts Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman; scientist and comedian Bill Nye; and Mayim Bialik, actress and real-life neuroscientist, share their [...]
At first, when the NBA decided to make the act of flopping illegal, the reaction was that it would eliminate players from manipulating the officials. However, players across the league continue to flail at times when their is hardly a foul. Perhaps the most annoying part of a game, referees are forced to make a [...]
The most exciting aspect of fantasy baseball is obviously home runs. There is nothing better than hearing the crack of the bat and seeing a ball go sailing over the fence. However, seeing a speedy player dash the 90 feet from first to second in an attempt to steal the base has to be the [...]
After leading Dutch Eredivisie team AZ Alkmaar in scoring and to their first Dutch Cup Championship since 1982, transfer rumors have surrounded U.S. Men’s National Team forward Jozy Altidore. For a player that scored 26 goals in 26 games for Alkmaar in all competitions, there will be clubs all over the world that are scrambling to sign [...]
In the latest NFL Power Rankings released by www.RantSports.com, an off season power ranking done by a collaboration of writers, the San Diego Chargers came in at a poultry No. 19. This ranking, even lower than several other power rankings out there, may be just what the Chargers need to have a successful season in [...]
The one time high school standout and USC commitment Brian Banks has shown interest in playing for the San Diego Chargers. The southern California native, now 26, had his life put on hold when he was convicted of a grievous crime, one which he did not commit. Ten years ago Banks was sentenced to serve six years [...]
In the 2012 NFL Draft it was widely known that the San Diego Chargers needed to address their most pressing issue; Defense. While the team has needs to be addressed on more than just the defensive side of the ball, the defense was a glaring weakness in the 2011 season. So, that is what the [...]
With A.J. Smith and Norv Turner firmly on the hot seat prior to the start of the 2012 season, the two came together to produce a stellar draft. The majority of analyst give high grades to the Chargers’ draft along with the precluding offseason activity. In the first round there was much discussion about what [...]
In the past five drafts the San Diego Chargers have selected a total of 34 players. Of those 34 players how many of those are legitimate starters today in the NFL? A grand total of…five. That’s an average of one starter drafted every year. Concerns have been raised more and more frequently in recent years [...]
While Thursday’s upcoming draft is not the deepest at the middle linebacker spot, the San Diego Chargers may seriously want to consider adding some dept at the position. The Bolts as of now are not particularly deep talent wise at the defensive anchor spot. Aside from primary special teamers the team has Donald Butler, Takeo [...]
Coming out of Alabama, a college team that year in and year out dominates the collegiate ranks, namely with its powerful defense, is a big plus when rating strong safety Mark Barron. A physical specimen standing at 6-1” while weighing in at 213 running a 4.5 40, Barron has the prototypical tools for a strong [...]
Headed into the 2012 season it is clear who the main work horse will be coming out of the backfield for San Diego, third year, 12th overall pick Ryan Mathews. What is not so clear, is who will be number two in the pecking order to get carries? The Chargers signed Le’Ron McClain in the [...]
The Chargers schedule for 2012 has been released, it ranks in the top five toughest schedules based on 2011 opponents winning percentage: 1 Mon, Sept. 10 at Oakland Raiders ESPN 10:15 p.m. 2 Sun, Sept. 16 vs. Tennessee Titans CBS 4:15 p.m. 3 Sun, Sept. 23 vs. Atlanta Falcons FOX 4:05 p.m. 4 Sun, Sept. 30 at Kansas City [...]
The past couple of seasons the San Diego Chargers’ offensive line has been adequate at best, a far cry from the road plowing group which was in place for Ladainian Tomlinson’s stellar year in 2006. As a result the Chargers rushing attack has suffered. Tomlinson’s numbers began to prematurely dwindle, Ryan Mathews has struggled when [...]
