Hope Is Dead
My friend Mike, a Jet fan, said it best:
This would be similar to me coming to work, kicking a few people in the balls, vomiting on my boss’s desk, setting fire to the mailroom and sending all my clients Anthrax in the mail…and then having my company decide to retain me for “stability”. Beyond embarrassing, I feel for you Ross…sad day for the Bolts…
This is the...
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January 03, 2012
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January 03, 2012
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Vanderjacked…Week 5
Week 5 is in the books and there is only one thing NFL kickers are talking about, “Who got Vanderjacked?” Well this week the big boot in San Diego is Pinkie’s selection, Nick Novak got VANDERJACKED!
Novak was a perfect 5-5 from field goal range, including a 51 yarder that helped the Chargers withstand the Tebow led charge by the Broncos. Novak is a perfect 11...
Via StraitPinkie.com
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October 12, 2011
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October 12, 2011
Chargers Flex Depth, Sink Dolphins
A silver dog tag jangled loosely around Chargers tight end Randy McMichael's neck. His body ached from battle. His skin was bruised from collisions.
On his face, he sported a wall-to-wall smile.
“Man, I love to play football,” McMichael said after the team's 26-16 Sunday win over the Miami Dolphins at Qualcomm Stadium. “I might not be able to walk Wednesday...
Via NBC San Diego
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October 03, 2011
Art of tackling really lost on specialists
The injury to Chargers kicker Nate Kaeding brought up an inquiry: How much do kickers and punters work on tackling? Ryan Longwell, with a bus-throwing assist from Cullen Loeffler, talked about it.
Via min.scout.com
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September 15, 2011
Chargers Roster Moves
The Chargers have made two additions to address the injury issues that came up Sunday.
On the defensive line they picked up Ogemdi Nwagbuo who has history with the team. He played in 37 games over the last two seasons and was with the team through the preseason. He put up 26 total tackles and recovered one fumble in regular season action. Luis Castillo had surgery and has not been...
Via SoCal Sports Hub
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September 13, 2011
News briefs: Bolts replace injured Kaeding with kicker Novak
Tuesday's NFL news briefs: Veteran kicker Nick Novak agreed to a two-year contract with the San Diego Chargers to replace the injured Nate Kaeding.
Via CBSSports.com
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September 13, 2011
Chargers Sign Kicker Replacement
Veteran kicker Nick Novak agreed Tuesday to a two-year contract with the San Diego Chargers to replace the injured Nate Kaeding. Novak, a San Diego native, signed a two-year release.
Kaeding tore a ligament in his left leg during the season's opening kickoff, which Minnesota's Percy Harvin returned 103 yards for a touchdown on Sunday. Kaeding was placed on injured reserve...
Via NBC San Diego
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September 13, 2011
Agent: Novak agrees to deal with Bolts
Veteran kicker Nick Novak agreed Tuesday to a two-year contract with the San Diego Chargers to replace the injured Nate Kaeding.
Kaeding tore a ligament in his left leg during the season's opening kickoff, which Minnesota's Percy Harvin returned 103 yards for a touchdown on Sunday. Kaeding was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, meaning he will miss the rest of the season...
Via AP on Fox
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September 13, 2011
Jets camp kicker signs with Chargers
SAN DIEGO -- Veteran kicker Nick Novak, released by the Jets during training camp, agreed Tuesday to a two-year contract with the San Diego Chargers to replace injured Nate Kaeding.
Kaeding tore a ligament in his left leg during the season’s opening kickoff, which Minnesota’s Percy Harvin returned...
Via New York Post - Jets
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September 13, 2011
Chargers Sign K Nick Novak
The Chargers have signed K Nick Novak to replace the injured Nate Kaeding, who is out for the season with a knee injury he suffered in Week 1. Novak was in training camp with the Jets before losing a close battle with Nick Folk for the starting PK job. Novak hasn't kicked in an NFL game since 2008, but apparently the Chargers have confidence in him as a replacement for Kaeding...
Via GridironFans.com
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September 13, 2011
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September 13, 2011
With Kaeding out for year, Chargers sign Nick Novak
Chargers kicker Nate Kaeding is out for the season with a torn ACL, and Nick Novak has been signed to replace him. The team announced today that Novak, who lost the kicking competition in Jets camp, has been signed. Novak last played in a regular-season game in 2008, when he was with the Chiefs. He…
Via Pro Football Talk
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September 13, 2011
Chargers place K Kaeding on injured reserve
The San Diego Chargers placed kicker Nate Kaeding on injured reserve with a torn ACL in his left knee Tuesday.
Via Miami Herald
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September 13, 2011
Chargers sign kicker Novak, put Kaeding on IR
The San Diego Chargers signed kicker Nick Novak to a two-year contract on Tuesday and placed Nate Kaeding on season-ending injured reserve, the team announced.
Via ESPN
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September 13, 2011
Chargers tab K Novak to replace injured Kaeding
With Nate Kaeding lost for the season, the San Diego Chargers agreed to terms with kicker Nick Novak on Tuesday.
Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Kaeding tore the ACL in his left knee while attempting to make a tackle on Percy Harvin's 103-yard opening kickoff return Sunday.
Punter Mike Scifres assumed all kicking duties against the Minnesota Vikings, but the Chargers...
Via Pro Sports Daily
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September 13, 2011
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September 13, 2011
Chargers go with Nick Novak as new kicker
Nick Novak is the San Diego Chargers' new kicker, replacing Nate Kaeding with him out for the season with a torn anterior cruciate ligament, according to a league source with knowledge of the situation.
The Chargers tried out Novak today along with Dave Rayner and Jeff Reed.
The Chargers wanted to sign him last year, but were prevented from doing so by the UFL.
Via profootball.scout.com
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September 13, 2011
Chargers Nate Kaeding out for season
San Diego Chargers kicker Nate Kaeding, entering the season as the most accurate kicker in NFL history, will miss the remainder of the season after tearing his ACL during the season’s opening kickoff.
Head Coach Norv Turner said only that … [visit site to read more]
Via The Jet Press
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September 12, 2011
Chargers K Kaeding Out For Season With Knee Injury
Chargers coach Norv Turner says kicker Nate Kaeding is out for the year after injuring his left knee during the seasons opening kickoff. Kaeding entered the season as the most accurate kicker in NFL history, having made 86.5 percent of his field goal attempts in the previous seven seasons. Turner says the Chargers have a list of possible replacements for Kaeding. Source: Associated...
Via GridironFans.com
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September 12, 2011
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September 12, 2011
Chargers lose most-accurate kicker Kaeding for season
Chargers coach Norv Turner says kicker Nate Kaeding is out for the year after injuring his left knee during the season's opening kickoff.
Via CBSSports.com
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September 12, 2011
Chargers lose most-accurate kicker Kaeding for season
Chargers coach Norv Turner says kicker Nate Kaeding is out for the year after injuring his left knee during the season's opening kickoff.
Via CBSSports.com
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September 12, 2011
Nate Kaeding Out for the Year with Torn ACL: Chargers in Need of a Kicker
Nate Kaeding was diagnosed with a torn ACL and will miss the rest of the regular season with the injury. This means that the Chargers are now in the running for a new kicker. Tough blow for the special teams for the Chargers as Kaeding is one of the best kickers in the league.
I don’t think this will hurt the Chargers TOO bad, but replacing a stud is not easy. If they can get...
Via Rant Sports
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September 12, 2011
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September 12, 2011
Chargers lose kicker Kaeding for rest of 2011
Chargers coach Norv Turner says kicker Nate Kaeding is out for the year after injuring his left knee during the season's opening kickoff.
Via ESPN
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September 12, 2011
Chargers lose K Kaeding for season
San Diego Chargers kicker Nate Kaeding is done for the season with a torn ACL in his left knee.
Kaeding was hurt while trying to make a tackle on Percy Harvin's 103-yard opening kickoff return Sunday.
The Chargers will have tryouts to find a replacement. Punter Mike Scifres assumed all kicking duties Sunday.
Kaeding has been among the league's best kickers since he was...
Via Pro Sports Daily
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September 12, 2011
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September 12, 2011
Kaeding out for season with knee injury
Chargers coach Norv Turner says kicker Nate Kaeding is out for the year after injuring his left knee during the season's opening kickoff.
Kaeding entered the season as the most accurate kicker in NFL history, having made 86.5 percent of his field goal attempts in the previous seven seasons.
Minnesota's Percy Harvin returned the opening kickoff 103 yards for a touchdown...
Via AP on Fox
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September 12, 2011
Chargers kicker Kaeding out for season with likely torn ACL
Chargers coach Norv Turner says kicker Nate Kaeding is out for the season after injuring his left knee during the season's opening kickoff against the Vikings.
Via NFL.com
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September 12, 2011
Norv Turner confirms Nate Kaeding is out for the year
The Chargers need a new kicker. Coach Norv Turner confirmed that Nate Kaeding will miss the season with a torn ACL at his Monday press conference. The team feared that the two-time Pro Bowler tore the knee ligament on Sunday, but they waited for an MRI to be sure. Kevin Acee of the San Diego…
Via Pro Football Talk
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September 12, 2011
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