LT & Me book signing

LT & Me book signing at Costco July 7th 6 pm

Costco, 4649 Morena Blvd, San Diego

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links for 2009-06-24

• All-decade offense: Brady leads packed roster – NFL Nation – ESPN
  To fully appreciate the star of power of ESPN.com's all-decade offensive team, consider who did not make the cut: Peyton Manning. Randy Moss. Orlando Pace. Terrell Owens. Will Shields. Antonio Gates. Larry Allen.

Larry English throws first pitch

Larry English, the San Diego Chargers number one draft choice, throws the ceremonial first pitch prior to the interleague baseball game between the Oakland Athletics and the San Diego Padres Friday, June 19, 2009 in San Diego. (Photo Credit San Diego Padres)

Larry English Originally uploaded by San Diego Chargers

Application deadline approaching for Chargers Champions

Friday, June 26 is the deadline to apply for scholarship and grants available to students and schools in the San Diego community.

Applications for the Chargers Champions Scholarship and School Grant Program are available on http://www.chargers.com and must be postmarked by Friday, June 26.

Chargers Champions, a program of the Chargers Community Foundation, consistently provides more support for San Diego-area schools and students than any other corporate donor in the County.

The Chargers Champions Student Leader Scholarships are awarded to high school juniors who are “making a difference” in their schools and communities through a commitment to leadership and service. Each of the selected students will receive a $5,000 tuition scholarship, and a lap-top computer.

Chargers Champions also will select schools from throughout San Diego County to receive grants for improving physical fitness, athletic or nutrition programs on school campuses.

News links for 06-20-2009

• UFL has an AFC West feel
  The UFL has had an AFC West feel since the head coaches were announced.
• Ranking the defensive backs in the AFC West
  Our periodic AFC West position rankings continue with the best defensive backs in the AFC West
• Chargers still Rockin'
  The Chargers announced a two-year contract extension with Clear Channel Communications to broadcast all the team's games.
• Chargers extend radio deal
  The Chargers on Thursday announced a two-year contract extension with Clear Channel Communications to broadcast all the team's games.
• Chargers again mull Oceanside for stadium site
  Two years after saying no to playing in Oceanside, the San Diego Chargers are again contemplating a new stadium there, this time at the site of a defunct drive-in theater on State Route 76.
• Chargers, Clear Channel sign two-year extension
  The San Diego Chargers announced today a two-year contract extension with Clear Channel Communications to broadcast all of the team’s preseason, regular season and postseason games through 2011.

Chargers sign Brandon Hughes

The Chargers have made their first signing from the 2009 draft class, inking fifth-round selection Brandon Hughes to a four-year deal.

Hughes, a cornerback from Oregon State, played for former Chargers Head Coach Mike Riley and finished his collegiate career with 178 tackles, three interceptions and 27 passes defensed. He was the 148th selection in the 2009 NFL Draft

The 5-11, 181-pound Hughes is a native of Bloomington, Illinois.

The Chargers also announced the release of four rookie free agents on Friday: guard Sam Allen, cornerback Ramarcus Brown, wide receiver Jeremy Childs and linebacker Anthony Felder.

50th Celebration

50 Years in the Making of Chargers Football video