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The Calm Before..

Posted on March 15, 2011 by ASTD

Well its been a while since I posted. This is the quiet part of life when it comes to San Diego sports. The Padres are in spring training, and we are still a long way from the NFL draft. My … Continue reading →

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Packers Win

Posted on February 7, 2011 by ASTD

Well, the Packers took it down to my slight surprise, winning 31-25. They just seemed to get a grip of the occasion better than the Steelers, despite their greater experience. By the time the Steelers had settled into the match … Continue reading →

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Superbowl time then

Posted on January 24, 2011 by ASTD

So it’ll be the Packers against the Steelers then! I have a grudging respect for the Packers, who have come through late pressure and away games in the playoffs to make it. I still think they have serious flaws. Their … Continue reading →

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Australian Open Time!

Posted on January 16, 2011 by ASTD

Away from the Chargers and the NFL, tennis is one of my favorite sports and it’s time for the first grand slam of the year, the Australian Open. Unlike the closed world sometimes of the NFL, tennis is such a … Continue reading →

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Playoff reflections

Posted on January 9, 2011 by ASTD

Call me a bitter guy on the west coast, but it has to be an embarrasment to the NFL that the Seahawks continue to progress in the playoffs. Not only do the 7-9 Seahawks get home advantage against the Saints, … Continue reading →

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Chargers 20 Bengals 34

Posted on December 31, 2010 by ASTD

What a crushing disappointment, to lose to a side like the Bengals and for the play-off hopes to fade away and die. While snow is hardly ideal Charger conditions, there were just way to many basic errors from the guys. … Continue reading →

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Jackson – staying or going?

Posted on December 20, 2010 by ASTD

It’s been great to have Vincent Jackson back. Way too late obviously, but he might be able to get us to a 10-6 record and the playoffs. The trouble is everyone is playing it cagey when it comes to what … Continue reading →

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49ers 7 Chargers 34

Posted on December 16, 2010 by ASTD

Well that was an absolute cruise to move us to 8-6 and keep up the chance of the Chargers making the play-offs. Vincent Jackson was superb in shredding the 49′ers secondary taking his 3TD passes and it didn’t really take … Continue reading →

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