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San Diego Chargers Start and Finish Strong, but the Middle of 2012 Was Just Awful
The Chargers knew how to start the 2012 season and how to end it, but they decided to take a long lunch for the entire middle portion of it.
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The Chargers knew how to start the 2012 season and how to end it, but they decided to take a long lunch for the entire middle portion of it.
Norv Turner predicts his own exit from San Diego as the Chargers finish the season with a win.
The story of the San Diego Chargers is rich in history and folklore, but it's the tailgaters that shape the fan base and spearheads camaraderie and team spirit.
There are going to be a lot of names on the field this Sunday for the Chargers that fans may not be used to. Sadly, no team should be having preseason type position competitions at this point in the season.
Frozen hamburgers patties are so last season. Fire up your fan base with mini-bison burgers, topped with gooey fontina cheese and a tart-sweet red onion and cherry relish.
Neither team is heading to the playoffs, but the both want to go out on a win. So, will it be a clean sweep or a split series for 2012?
This has been a week of happiness and sadness for the Chargers organization as the season gets ready to come to a close.
Who says tailgate food has to be bad for you? With this tasty snack, your fellow football fans will be happy for the remaining room around their waistlines.
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Consistency is not something that the San Diego Chargers have had a lot of in recent years, but one thing has stayed certain for over a decade now and that is Quentin Jammer.
The New York Jets are a complete and total mess, so the San Diego Chargers can take pride in knowing that even the back-ups of their back-ups can do some good.
Some tailgaters think they are the know-it-alls of the pavement party scene, but little do they realize, tailgating and the San Diego Chargers have a history that goes back to the late 1960s. Using the guide below, you'll blow your tailgating pals away with the insider's scoop at the next NFL alma mater name trivia game.
If you don't look at the IR list, then the Chargers are rather healthy. They're without a ton of huge names and expensive talent, but they're "healthy."
After indulging in the traditional hot and meaty offerings from a tailgate grill, there is little space left for a heavy dessert. Here's a light option that hits the right spot.
The San Diego Chargers really want this season to be over so that things can be put into a bit more clarity. Their opponent for this week, the New York Jets, are willing to even pay for a time machine to get out of the 2012 season.
The San Diego Chargers had a number of names return to practice on Wednesday, but it's already too little, too late.
The time has come in the 2012 NFL season for the San Diego Chargers to let the surefire starters have a seat, and give the sideline players a chance to make names for themselves.
Whether playing on the shirts or skins team, these potato skins will be loved by all. Enjoy this hearty dish during a tailgate for a real game winner.
Maybe you missed some of this past week's football action. Here's a quick recap of the week 15 games in the NFL.
San Diego had the slightest chance to make the playoffs as they came off of a big victory over Pittsburgh and into a big game with Carolina. Little did they know that the Panthers would dominate them in ways unimaginable.
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In Orange County, police have identified the victim of a brutal killing by two men as a 14-year-old girl. The discovery comes nearly 15 years after she was found lying dead in a parking lot.
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In Orange County, police have identified the victim of a brutal killing by two men as a 14-year-old girl. The discovery comes nearly 15 years after she was found lying dead in a parking lot.
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In Orange County, police have identified the victim of a brutal killing by two men as a 14-year-old girl. The discovery comes nearly 15 years after she was found lying dead in a parking lot.
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