You gotta have Hart!
Clinton Hart put an exclamation point on the victory with a 70-yard interception return. Hart seems to make a big difference in games when inserted into the starting lineup. Twice this season, he has started games at strong safety for an injured Terrence Kiel and the Bolts have won both games.
Hart had a big hand in last Sunday night’s win over the Raiders before a national television audience on ESPN, helping to account for 14 of the team’s 34 points. Late in the first quarter of a 3-3 game, Hart tackled LaMont Jordan and jarred the ball loose on the hit. It was recovered by Randall Godfrey at the Raiders’ 34-yard line and seven plays later Drew Brees threw a six-yard touchdown pass to Antonio Gates to give the Bolts a 10-3 lead. Then, midway through the fourth quarter with the Bolts leading 27-10, Hart intercepted a pass intended for tight end Courtney Anderson and returned it 70 yards for a touchdown and the final points of the game in San Diego’s 34-10 win.
The radio call is Courtesy Westwood One's Dave Sims and John Riggins