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Chargers make it official;fire Norv Turner, A.J. Smith

Found December 31, 2012 on Players View: Yardbarker Blogger Network
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When Black Monday began there were a few names on the anticipated hit list that were all but certain.

Two of those names were written in bold with the largest font possible.

In a pair of moves that are possibly three years to late, the San Diego Chargers have parted ways with Head coach Norv Turner and general manager A.J. Smith.

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