Yardbarker: Shawne Merriman

Week 9 Checkdown: Defining each division at midway point

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 02:16:12 -0500

Opening drive At the unofficial halfway point of the season, let's check the pulse of each division race: AFC East. The victory over Miami allowed the Patriots (6-2) to open a two-game lead over the idle Jets. The Pats' only obstacle for a runaway is a Week 11 home game against New York, which won the Week 2 meeting between the teams. AFC North. The Bengals knocked the Ravens out of contention by completing the sweep and can get a similar leg up on the Steelers by winning Sunday a...

Raiders notes: Merriman's sacks don't bowl over Henderson

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 03:00:00 -0500

SAN DIEGO – Perhaps the only thing more annoying to the Raiders than losing 13 consecutive games to San Diego is Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman doing his "Lights Out" dance after every tackle. So forgive Raiders left tackle Mario Henderson for taking exception to Merriman, coming off a season-ending left knee injury in 2008, dancing on his figurative grave after both of his sacks of JaMarcus Russell on Sunday. "He didn't work for those sacks," said Henderso...

Merriman upset with Chargers’ GM over comments

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 11:30:49 -0500

Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman is upset after general manager A.J. Smith described San Diego’s play this year has been “soft” at times. From ESPN.com: On Wednesday, Smith was quoted in The San Diego Union-Tribune as saying, “Everything is wrong with it right now. I’m not the least bit happy in a lot of areas. I’ve seen us [...]

Shawne Merriman is mad at A.J. Smith, softer than Charmin

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 10:11:53 -0500

Chargers general manager A.J. Smith, displeased with the Chargers 38-28 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, called his team "soft." Sort of. Here's the quote: “Everything is wrong with it right now. I’m not the least bit happy in a lot of areas. I’ve seen us be tough and physical to soft and bewildered.” Now Shawne Merriman(notes) is mad at him. If I was A.J. Smith, though, I wouldn't be too worried, because from what we've seen so far this year...

Merriman says he'll play tonight

Sun, 04 Oct 2009 12:59:19 -0500

Listed as questionable with a groin injury, Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman tells FOX's Jay Glazer that Merriman will play tonight at Pittsburgh (NBC, 8:15 p.m. ET).Merriman told Glazer that he'll start."I don't know how long I can go but I'll...

Charles Barkley Actually Makes Pretty Good Point About Shawne Merriman

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:30:31 -0500

If there's one thing Sir Charles knows, its where to pick up classy women. His advice to Merriman: "Dude, you're one of the best football players in the world; don't get your women off of reality TV" [Sports By Brooks]

"Judgment day" comes: Merriman case closed

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 18:02:12 -0500

The case against Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman has been closed, only five days after he allegedly battered and falsely imprisoned a reality star whose 15 minutes of fame might finally have run out.According to 10News, the San Diego County District...

Out-Of-Context Quotes Make Shawne Merriman Look Pretty Guilty

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 08:45:00 -0500

"I've been able to knock somebody out....I must have split personalities....I'm so dangerous right now I scare myself." [Playboy]

Merriman: I didn't hurt 'Tequila', I tried to help her

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 11:04:57 -0500

The Labor Day weekend arrest of Chargers LB Shawne Merriman has seen comments from attorneys, police officials and even Chargers GM A.J. Smith, but none of the parties involved had commented — until now.

Shawne Merriman busted for battery, false imprisonment

Sun, 06 Sep 2009 12:22:45 -0500

The days prior to the 2008 regular-season opener were dominated by discussion regarding whether Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman would be able to play due to a torn PCL.This year, the question is whether Merriman will be able to play after...

Shawne Merriman: Lights Out Decaf?

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:00:39 -0500

"Lights Out - Decaf" Makes you hug bunnies! A fan and follower on Twitter of Shawne Merriman pointed out an interesting new coffee at a local coffee shop, I’m guessing in San Diego. The Coffee is called ” Lights Out” but is a decaffeinated coffee. To me, that would be like Merriman crushing a QB and then sprinting to the sideline to hug and kiss a bunny rabbit. “Lights Out” decaf is sort of an oxy-moron if you will. Now, I’m a coffee enthusiast...

Shawne Merriman, Shaun Phillips: Twitter Brothers With A Soft Side

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 19:29:12 -0500

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Do these guys look tough to you? Shawne Merriman and Shaun Phillips are monsters on the Chargers defense and we are used to seeing them take out QB after QB, but one side you haven’t seen of these two are there sensitive and elegant “Twitter” sides. I’ve been following the two linebackers for quite a while now on Twitter and although their tweets consist mostly of working out and energy drinks, t...

Breaking - Shawne Merriman to Miss 2008 Season. LIGHTS OUT B&TCH!

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 08:32:01 -0500

Poor Shawne Merriman - the San Diego Chargers sack specialist who is famous for his wildly annoying "Lights Out" post sack 'dance'

The morning after the Mansion

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 12:16:51 -0500

The Playboy Mansion. Where to start. How about with Crystal, the woman sporting nothing but a painted Yardbarker logo. Or with Hef himself, who spent a few minutes with the Yard. My favorite part about Hef was either the boring khaki pants or his entry-level white Reeboks. I guess when you've spent the better part of six decades surrounded by bunny talent, you grow comfortable with the fact that you don't have to wear overpriced Ed Hardy t-shirts to impress the girls. I can't wait to be 80. It sounds awesome. Chuck Liddell, Shawne Merriman and the talent from "The Girls Next Door" were also there. We didn't get a chance to speak with Merriman because he was late for the fight, which featured his uncle, who apparently is four years younger than him. Yep. Uncle. Four years younger. (FAST-FORWARD TO NEXT PARAGRAPH IF YOU DON'T CARE ABOUT BOXING.) Merriman's uncle is Henry "Sugar Poo" Buchanan, and his fight was the fight of the night. He came to the ring with a playground style. Winking, nodding, flashing his grin between rounds. You could tell Sugar Poo was having fun out there, despite the fact that he took plenty of nasty shots from the eventual loser, Brian Norman. Julio "Kidd" Diaz dominated his undefeated opponent in the main event. The fight was stopped when David Torres could no longer open his eyes, which was a real shame for him considering the scenery. But enough about boxing. The Yard visited the infamous grotto, Hugh's private game room, the "Boom Boom" room, the Mansion's zoo and tennis courts, and also the backyard, which featured peacocks roaming freely by the pool. I half-convinced myself that at some point we would see a partygoer attacked by a wild peacock. They make frightening noises that are entirely out of place at a sporting event. Unfortunately it didn't happen; however, not all was lost... did I mention that Crystal was wearing nothing but a Yardbarker logo? - Dewey