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Indianapolis Colts’ Aaron Francisco: A Tale of Two Heartbreaks

Posted: 15th February 2010 by J Beckett in NFL
Not too many people could feel worse than Aaron Francisco following the Colts' Super Bowl loss. Francisco knows the horrible feeling all too well, having just lived through it last year. This poor guy's picture was released in pretty much every sports article featuring last year's Super Bowl. Unfortunately, it's not a picture the safety particularly likes. It featured him on the losing end of possibly the best throw and reception ...

Ladainian Tomlinson: Taking The Low Road Out Of San Diego?

Posted: 15th February 2010 by J Beckett in NFL
Okay, I know the huge allegiance of LT fans who will be mad about this article. I know whatáthey will say. "This writer doesn't know anything about Tomlinson's career accomplishments, or what he's done for the community". Who the heck is he to question the great LT? Aknowlegement Fair enough. I will admit LT is one of my favorite all-time players. His 12,490 yards, 138 touchdowns, and 2006 NFL MVP will give ...
á As Atlanta Falcons running back Jerious Norwood enters free agency this year virtually undetected, I believe he could notáonly revive his career, but that of the Chargers running game as well. In my opinion, Norwood could be the perfect fit in San Diego for the following reasons: 1. He is relatively young at just 27 years of age. I think three years of solid production are left in his career at ...

The Pros and Cons Of Qualcomm Stadium

Posted: 13th February 2010 by J Beckett in NFL
As a fan of the Chargers, I visit Qualcomm often, and plan on going much more in the future. I have actually sat in each corner of the stadium. There are quite a few concerns that are nagging the fans. Primarily, where will the new stadium be? Also, will tailgating become a thing of the past? Will our new stadium seat 85,000 people? Or will it go the Dallas Cowboys route ...