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Chargers C Nick Hardwick Says He Won't Retire

Nick Hardwick has a new son and a renewed outlook, and he said Monday what everyone who knows him expected all along. “I’m playing.” The man who has started 103 games at center for the Chargers since 2004 has actually had his mind made up since the middle of January. He took two weeks off after the season, hung out at home and then got the urge to start working out again. “That...
Via GridironFans.com  |  5 hours ago

San Diego Chargers: Five players to consider in the second round of the 2012 NFL Draft

Stan Liu-US PRESSWIRE San Diego has the 17th pick in the second round of the 2012 NFL Draft. The San Diego Chargers have problems with their offensive line. Center Nick Hardwick is contemplating retirement, left guard Kris Dielman may retire and left tackle Marcus McNeill's career could be in jeopardy due to neck and back issues. Here is a list of offensive linemen...
Via Rant Sports  |  5 days ago

Chargers C Nick Hardwick Contemplating Retirement

San Diego Chargers center Nick Hardwick is contemplating retirement, Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports. "I love football," Hardwick said on Wendnesday. "It’s a hard decision. There is a lot that goes into it. It’s heavy. So I’m not willing to think about it right now." A third-round pick out of Purdue in 2004, Hardwick has started 102 games...
Via GridironFans.com  |  December 29, 2011

Hardwick could retire at age 30

We’ve already written this month about how the Chargers are going to have to rebuild their offensive line this offseason. And that was before we knew center Nick Hardwick may retire at the age of 30. Hardwick is reasonably healthy, but he’s thinking of walking away from the game. “I love football,” Hardwick told Kevin Acee…
Via Pro Football Talk  |  December 30, 2011

Healthy Hardwick Bolsters Chargers Offensive Line

There has been much made about the Chargers uncertainty at the right and left offensive tackle spots, and for good reason. But lost in that conversation is the realization that getting Pro Bowl center Nick Hardwick back should be a real boon to the offensive line as a whole. Hardwick missed most... // BOLTHYPE.com
Via BOLTHYPE  |  August 09, 2010

Chargers' Hardwick, Vasquez injured vs. Raiders

San Diego Chargers center Nick Hardwick injured his left foot in Monday night's 24-20 victory over the Oakland Raiders and left the Coliseum on crutches and wearing a walking boot. "I'm fine," Hardwick said afterward, noting he wanted to wait for an official injury report to provide more detail. "I'm emotionally stable." Star running back LaDainian Tomlinson...
Via Fox Sports  |  September 15, 2009

Chargers C Nick Hardwick Could Land On PUP List

The foot injury to Chargers C Nick Hardwick might be more serious than originally thought. Although the team was hoping to get him back by Week One, we hear that his March foot surgery could sideline him into October, meaning he's a possible candidate for the physically-unable-to-perform list.
Via GridironFans.com  |  July 05, 2008

Hardwick Feeling Okay After Concussion

Despite being knocked out on Sunday vs the Chiefs with a concussion, Chargers center Nick Hardwick, says that he should be good to go this week when the team plays the Bucs. Hardwick underwent tests Monday. “He felt good,” coach Norv Turner said. “Everything was very positive in terms of where he is right [...]
Via Chargers Gab  |  December 17, 2008

Chargers C Nick Hardwick Dealing With A Shoulder Injury

Chargers center Nick Hardwick could be limited in practice while dealing with his shoulder ailment, but is expected to play in the divisional...
Via GridironFans.com  |  January 06, 2009

Chargers C Nick Hardwick Carted Off The Field

Chargers C Nick Hardwick suffered an apparent head or neck injury and was carted off the field during the third quarter of the game against the...
Via GridironFans.com  |  December 14, 2008

NFL Friday: Dallas Talks Pacman; Bolts' Hardwick Has Surgery

Cowboys and Titans talk Pacman, Chargers' center Nick Hardwick might miss season opener with foot surgery and much more local hometown NFL news for Friday, March 21, 2008.
Via Football for Breakfast  |  March 21, 2008

Chargers' Hardwick Ready to Go

Center Nick Hardwick said he's ready to play football on a busy Tuesday at Chargers Park that included four veteran signings in principle. The transactions will become official Friday afternoon.
Via NBC San Diego  |  July 27, 2011

Chargers C Nick Hardwick Is Feeling Good After Concussion

Chargers Center Nick Hardwick, knocked out of Sunday?s game with a concussion, underwent tests Monday. ?He felt good,? Turner said. Everything was...
Via GridironFans.com  |  December 17, 2008

Hardwick getting closer to a return

Though he's still listed as out for Sunday's game against the Raiders with a sprained ankle, Chargers center Nick Hardwick could be moving toward returning.Hardwick practiced twice this week, on Wednesday and Thursday. The limited-basis sessions marked Hardwick's first time...
Via Pro Football Talk  |  October 31, 2009

Versatile O-Lineman on San Diego's Radar

San Diego needs help on the offensive line. Marcus McNeill, Kris Dielman and Nick Hardwick are contemplating retirement and Jared Gaither and Scott Mruczkowski are set to become free agents. Perhaps the Chargers will cover their bases by drafting a versatile lineman who can fill in at multiple positions. We recently chatted with such a prospect.
Via sdg.scout.com  |  6 days ago

Hardwick: That was first botched snap

Chargers center Nick Hardwick has been snapping the ball to Philip Rivers for a long time. “Six years, and we haven’t had one on the ground from underneath,” Hardwick told the San Diego Union-Tribune. Rivers’ fumble heard around the AFC West was a fluke.  There’s not a lot of meaning to be gained by dissecting…
Via Pro Football Talk  |  November 01, 2011

Castillo, Hardwick to appear in national PSA

Nick Hardwick and Luis Castillo will appear in an NFL PLAY 60 commercial.
Via Sign on San Diego  |  November 22, 2010

Meet Nick Hardwick at AT&T's 'Farewell to 50' Event‏

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Via Glorify the Past  |  February 22, 2010

Hardwick & Vasquez have leg injuries!!!!

Hardwick, Vasquez have leg injuries Comment Email Print Share Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. -- San Diego Chargers center Nick Hardwick injured...
Via Glorify the Past  |  September 15, 2009

Chargers C Nick Hardwick Dealing With A Shoulder Injury

Chargers center Nick Hardwick could be limited in practice while dealing with his shoulder ailment, but is expected to play in the divisional...
Via GridironFans.com  |  January 06, 2009

Hardwick unlikely to return to Bolts this week

Source: Associated Press SAN DIEGO (AP)—Center Nick Hardwick probably will have to wait at least another week to rejoin the San Diego Chargers. After participating in part of practice Wednesday, the former Pro Bowler missed Thursday’s practice because of a sore ankle, and coach Norv Turner says it’s unlikely that he’ll play Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles. “You [...]
Via Bolt Talk  |  November 13, 2009

Richard Seymour Alleged Head Butt

Well, the Chargers center Nick Hardwick just won't stop. After he already called Seymour "dirty" after Sunday's loss, now ProFootballTalk.com reports that Hardwick said during an interview on XX Sports Radio that Seymour head butted a Chargers assistant before Sunday's game. Here is a video of the opening introductions where it shows Seymour jawing with McNeill...
Via BostonSportZ.com  |  January 24, 2008

If Anyone Knows How To Get Dirty, It’s Umenyiora

Osi Umenyiora knows dirty when he sees it. No, we’re not talking about the photo. Or his previously detailed (alleged) sexual exploits. Umenyiora, much like Chargers center Nick Hardwick last Sunday, said the Patriots play dirty. In the case of Umenyiora, he was referring to Pats left...
Via SPORTS by BROOKS  |  January 31, 2008

Chargers Hardwick Having Surgery

The Chargers will apparently be without starting center Nick Hardwick until at least December and perhaps the rest of this season. Sources said the team will announce later today that Hardwick is having surgery today on his left ankle and will be out at least eight weeks. It is not known whether the Chargers will [...]
Via NFL Gridiron Gab  |  September 23, 2009

Chargers lose 2 offensive linemen (AP)

San Diego Chargers center Nick Hardwick has been carted off the field with a left leg injury midway through the third quarter against the Oakland...
Via Glorify the Past  |  September 14, 2009
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