30 Copyright 2009, CBSSports.com http://ltowns515.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/view/10339610 en-us hey people, im a big bolts fan, have been my whole life. and i recently started this blog. its all about my thoughts on the chargers, whether its my predictions about upcoming games, thoughts on why we won or lost, or just what i think the bolts are doing right and wrong. so check it out, ill usually do at least 3-5 a week go chargers Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:10:52 EST http://ltowns515.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/10339610/17184772?source=rss_blogs_NFL#comments NFL http://ltowns515.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/10339610/17184772?source=rss_blogs_NFL So week 1 is officially over, and the Chargers are now 1-0 and have beaten the hated Raiders 12 straight times. As a bolts fan, i should be happy, right? Wrong, because if you watched the game, you saw that the bolts barely beat the raiders and for t ... Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:55:56 EDT http://ltowns515.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/10339610/17184772?source=rss_blogs_NFL http://ltowns515.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/10339610/17060990?source=rss_blogs_NFL#comments NFL http://ltowns515.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/10339610/17060990?source=rss_blogs_NFL This offseason has seemed to drag on for an eternity, but it has finally come. The most wonderful time of the year: football season! It is upon us men! Im sure many of you have already done your fantasy draft and read countless articles on how your t ... Fri, 11 Sep 2009 9:13:18 EDT http://ltowns515.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/10339610/17060990?source=rss_blogs_NFL http://ltowns515.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/10339610/13990590?source=rss_blogs_NFL#comments NFL http://ltowns515.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/10339610/13990590?source=rss_blogs_NFL Yesssss! LaDainian Tomlinson has signed a 3 year deal with the Chargers! i am so relieved this whole ordeal is over and that LT is staying a bolt, we would have been much worse without him. He appears to be healthy and i think he is primed for a muc ... Sat, 21 Mar 2009 21:36:39 EDT http://ltowns515.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/10339610/13990590?source=rss_blogs_NFL http://ltowns515.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/10339610/13889899?source=rss_blogs_NFL#comments NFL http://ltowns515.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/10339610/13889899?source=rss_blogs_NFL So apparently the Chargers are considering to sing unrestricted free agent Jermaine Phillips, former free agent for the tampa bay Buccaneers. I havent heard to much about the guy but from what ive heard he is a solid player who is known for hard hitt ... Wed, 04 Mar 2009 18:44:21 EST http://ltowns515.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/10339610/13889899?source=rss_blogs_NFL http://ltowns515.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/10339610/13634123?source=rss_blogs_NFL#comments NFL http://ltowns515.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/10339610/13634123?source=rss_blogs_NFL Ok so the Chargers have some tough decisions to make this offseason, what to do with LT and sproles, what position to go for in the draft, etc. So here is my advice on what to do this offseason: ... Wed, 18 Feb 2009 10:48:55 EST http://ltowns515.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/10339610/13634123?source=rss_blogs_NFL http://ltowns515.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/10339610/12890339?source=rss_blogs_NFL#comments NFL http://ltowns515.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/10339610/12890339?source=rss_blogs_NFL So another season has come and gone for the Chargers, a month ago it seemed impossible to make the playoffs, yet they did. Then it seemed impossible for them to beat the Colts, yet they did. And as soon as people started believing in the bolts, they ... Fri, 16 Jan 2009 10:15:05 EST http://ltowns515.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/10339610/12890339?source=rss_blogs_NFL http://ltowns515.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/10339610/12842851?source=rss_blogs_NFL#comments NFL http://ltowns515.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/10339610/12842851?source=rss_blogs_NFL So its another rematch for the Chargers, last week they played the Colts for the second time and won after losing in the regular season, this time they are meeting the Steelers for the second time after losing the first in the regular season. Now the ... Sat, 10 Jan 2009 11:41:14 EST http://ltowns515.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/10339610/12842851?source=rss_blogs_NFL http://ltowns515.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/10339610/12700520?source=rss_blogs_NFL#comments NFL http://ltowns515.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/10339610/12700520?source=rss_blogs_NFL I still am in utter shock after the Chargers win verse the indianapolis Colts, it was such a great game and even when it seemed like it was over for my beloved bolts, they kept fighting and found a way to win. I was actually at the game and let me te ... Sun, 04 Jan 2009 1:55:51 EST http://ltowns515.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/10339610/12700520?source=rss_blogs_NFL http://ltowns515.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/10339610/12647369?source=rss_blogs_NFL#comments NFL http://ltowns515.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/10339610/12647369?source=rss_blogs_NFL I still cant believe it, the san diego Chargers actually made it to the playoffs. A month ago, or even two or three weeks ago, the idea of the bolts making the playoffs seemed farfetched. Yet being three games behind the Broncos with only three games ... Thu, 01 Jan 2009 22:11:00 EST http://ltowns515.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/10339610/12647369?source=rss_blogs_NFL http://ltowns515.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/10339610/12538425?source=rss_blogs_NFL#comments NFL http://ltowns515.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/10339610/12538425?source=rss_blogs_NFL So it comes down to week 17, Chargers versus Broncos, essentially a playoff game. Winner moves on for another week, loser goes home. Four weeks ago this seemed beyond improbable, its seemed basically impossible. Yet here we are, tommorow decides the ... Sun, 28 Dec 2008 2:08:40 EST http://ltowns515.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/10339610/12538425?source=rss_blogs_NFL http://ltowns515.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/10339610/12342394?source=rss_blogs_NFL#comments NFL http://ltowns515.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/10339610/12342394?source=rss_blogs_NFL So the pro bowl rosters have been announced, and there are two Chargers on it: Kris Dielman and Antonio Gates, both are extremely deserving and have played very well. But it is kind of funny only having two representatives because im so used to havin ... Thu, 18 Dec 2008 4:49:42 EST http://ltowns515.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/10339610/12342394?source=rss_blogs_NFL http://ltowns515.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/10339610/12296003?source=rss_blogs_NFL#comments NFL http://ltowns515.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/10339610/12296003?source=rss_blogs_NFL Im back! I have been out of town a lot the past two months so I haven't had much time to blog or post. But i still have remained faithful to my beloved Chargers, and I honestly just have one question: how are we still in this? ... Wed, 17 Dec 2008 20:45:54 EST http://ltowns515.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/10339610/12296003?source=rss_blogs_NFL http://ltowns515.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/10339610/11774079?source=rss_blogs_NFL#comments NFL http://ltowns515.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/10339610/11774079?source=rss_blogs_NFL So the Chargers lost again, but i honestly felt like we were gonna squeeze out a win until late into the 4th quarter, then i knew that once again the bolts were gonna blow a game. I mean we could have beaten the Steelers, and that really bugs me. Now ... Sun, 23 Nov 2008 19:51:15 EST http://ltowns515.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/10339610/11774079?source=rss_blogs_NFL http://ltowns515.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/10339610/11645380?source=rss_blogs_NFL#comments NFL http://ltowns515.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/10339610/11645380?source=rss_blogs_NFL Alright so were through 10 weeks and although some division races seem just about settled, some are still close. So here are my predictions for who will win each division and the two wildcards: ... Sat, 15 Nov 2008 11:12:33 EST http://ltowns515.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/10339610/11645380?source=rss_blogs_NFL http://ltowns515.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/10339610/11605424?source=rss_blogs_NFL#comments NFL http://ltowns515.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/10339610/11605424?source=rss_blogs_NFL So the Chargers finally won a close game, it took half a season, but the bolts were finally able to hold on for a close game. This definitely was not the best game the bolts(or Philip Rivers) have played all season, but a win is a win and us chargers ... Tue, 11 Nov 2008 20:41:47 EST http://ltowns515.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/10339610/11605424?source=rss_blogs_NFL http://ltowns515.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/10339610/11462554?source=rss_blogs_NFL#comments NFL http://ltowns515.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/10339610/11462554?source=rss_blogs_NFL I know its a few days late, but I am now going to talk about what I think of the firing of Chargers defensive coordinator ted cottrell. I think it was very necessary for ted to be fired, he really hasnt done too much for this team. He trys too many z ... Mon, 03 Nov 2008 22:32:40 EST http://ltowns515.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/10339610/11462554?source=rss_blogs_NFL http://ltowns515.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/10339610/11351302?source=rss_blogs_NFL#comments NFL http://ltowns515.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/10339610/11351302?source=rss_blogs_NFL Wow, nothing seems to be going right for the Chargers, i mean they are so close but somethings not quite right. The chargers were so close to beating the Saints and appeared to have accomplished quite the comeback against them, when once again things ... Mon, 27 Oct 2008 20:23:37 EDT http://ltowns515.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/10339610/11351302?source=rss_blogs_NFL http://ltowns515.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/10339610/11322462?source=rss_blogs_NFL#comments NFL http://ltowns515.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/10339610/11322462?source=rss_blogs_NFL So Drew Brees is playing the Chargers, will he vanquish the team that spurned him or will his successor Philip Rivers come out on top? This game could be interesting because both qbs are doing very well this season and both of the defenses are less t ... Sun, 26 Oct 2008 12:19:48 EDT http://ltowns515.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/10339610/11322462?source=rss_blogs_NFL http://ltowns515.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/10339610/11181842?source=rss_blogs_NFL#comments NFL http://ltowns515.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/10339610/11181842?source=rss_blogs_NFL Road Trip! Not for me, but for the Chargers, as they will be traveling to buffalo this sunday to play the Bills then next sunday they will play in London against the Saints. Some people are saying this long trip will weaken the bolts, i dont think so ... Sat, 18 Oct 2008 19:26:14 EDT http://ltowns515.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/10339610/11181842?source=rss_blogs_NFL http://ltowns515.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/10339610/11131447?source=rss_blogs_NFL#comments NFL http://ltowns515.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/10339610/11131447?source=rss_blogs_NFL I think this game against the Patriots showed one really big thing for the Chargers defense, it showed just how important Jamal Williams is to our defense. For the first 5 games of the season williams was not at all 100% and because of it our run def ... Wed, 15 Oct 2008 22:20:55 EDT http://ltowns515.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/10339610/11131447?source=rss_blogs_NFL http://ltowns515.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/10339610/11095431?source=rss_blogs_NFL#comments NFL http://ltowns515.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/10339610/11095431?source=rss_blogs_NFL YESSSSS! I am still celebrating after last nites overall dominating victory by the Chargers over none other than the hated Patriots. Now the chargers do not like the pats, thats just the facts, so to not only beat them but to clobber the pats was exc ... Wed, 15 Oct 2008 20:03:32 EDT http://ltowns515.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/10339610/11095431?source=rss_blogs_NFL http://ltowns515.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/10339610/10960723?source=rss_blogs_NFL#comments NFL http://ltowns515.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/10339610/10960723?source=rss_blogs_NFL So how do i say this nicely? Oh forget nice, I'm just gonna say it, the Chargers sucked sunday against the Dolphins. I mean they really sucked, on offense and on defense they sucked. Ronnie Brown absolutely dominated our defense, and Chad Penning ... Tue, 07 Oct 2008 13:51:45 EDT http://ltowns515.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/10339610/10960723?source=rss_blogs_NFL http://ltowns515.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/10339610/10928261?source=rss_blogs_NFL#comments NFL http://ltowns515.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/10339610/10928261?source=rss_blogs_NFL So the Chargers are sitting at 2-2, the record is a bit deceiving since they are about one bad call(hoculi) from being 3-1, and here comes the Dolphins for what appears to be an easy win. But to be honest this game scares me to death, because its the ... Mon, 06 Oct 2008 19:55:01 EDT http://ltowns515.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/10339610/10928261?source=rss_blogs_NFL http://ltowns515.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/10339610/10829509?source=rss_blogs_NFL#comments NFL http://ltowns515.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/10339610/10829509?source=rss_blogs_NFL The Chargers found a way to get it done against the Raiders, it was not pretty, but I would take an ugly win over a pretty loss. The bolts were down 15-0 by halftime and were basically outplayed through three quarters but then LaDainian Tomlinson got ... Wed, 01 Oct 2008 1:42:27 EDT http://ltowns515.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/10339610/10829509?source=rss_blogs_NFL http://ltowns515.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/10339610/10793362?source=rss_blogs_NFL#comments NFL http://ltowns515.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/10339610/10793362?source=rss_blogs_NFL So the Chargers finally won a game, let me take a moment to celebrate: WOOO-HOOO!!! Ok, moment is over and now its time to forget the past and focus on the presence, which for the chargers is playing the hated oakland Raiders in oakland. Now the bolt ... Sun, 28 Sep 2008 2:14:59 EDT http://ltowns515.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/10339610/10793362?source=rss_blogs_NFL http://ltowns515.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/10339610/10746853?source=rss_blogs_NFL#comments NFL http://ltowns515.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/10339610/10746853?source=rss_blogs_NFL Anyone that has watched a Chargers game this year, or has seen the highlights, probably has realized one thing: Philip Rivers has taken a big step forward this season. I mean before the season started none of the bolts fans where sure what to think, ... Thu, 25 Sep 2008 23:47:31 EDT http://ltowns515.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/10339610/10746853?source=rss_blogs_NFL http://ltowns515.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/10339610/10703941?source=rss_blogs_NFL#comments NFL http://ltowns515.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/10339610/10703941?source=rss_blogs_NFL Ok, so now i remember what it feels like to be rooting for a winning team, and boy does it feel good. The Chargers finally won a game last night against the Jets and they didnt just win, they dominated in every facet of the game. They were better on ... Wed, 24 Sep 2008 14:04:18 EDT http://ltowns515.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/10339610/10703941?source=rss_blogs_NFL http://ltowns515.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/10339610/10666771?source=rss_blogs_NFL#comments NFL http://ltowns515.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/10339610/10666771?source=rss_blogs_NFL Let me start off by saying this: I have always been a HUGE Brett Favre fan, he is one of my all time favorite players so I am excited to see him in san diego again. That being said, I hope he has the worst game of his career against my beloved Charge ... Sun, 21 Sep 2008 23:44:14 EDT http://ltowns515.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/10339610/10666771?source=rss_blogs_NFL http://ltowns515.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/10339610/10539472?source=rss_blogs_NFL#comments NFL http://ltowns515.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/10339610/10539472?source=rss_blogs_NFL I still have a sick feeling in my stomach, I went to work and all my buddies in my simply looked at eachother and we all knew what the other was thinking, "Weve been robbed a win." Now i accept that the Chargers lost and the Broncos won, wh ... Sun, 21 Sep 2008 23:35:48 EDT http://ltowns515.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/10339610/10539472?source=rss_blogs_NFL http://ltowns515.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/10339610/10519220?source=rss_blogs_NFL#comments NFL http://ltowns515.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/10339610/10519220?source=rss_blogs_NFL Listen, im not one to make excuses for why a team lost. But i just have to say: WHAT WAS THAT!!!! I mean were those refs blind! That was clearly a fumble! And the Chargers dont get the ball because the referee is an idiot! How does that make sense? A ... Mon, 15 Sep 2008 18:07:59 EDT http://ltowns515.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/10339610/10519220?source=rss_blogs_NFL 100 http://images.cbssports.com/images/cbsdm/spec/cbssportscom.gif http://ltowns515.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/view/10339610 100