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The 1987 strike-replacement Chargers did something the regulars hadn't for years – celebrated a road win over the Raiders. |
Re-play it again
The strike-replacement 'Re-Chargers' of 1987 were a ragtag group that went 3-0, helped put San Diego in first place ... and then mostly faded away
By Chris Jenkins
STAFF WRITER
For the most part, they all had the same reasons, reasons enough to endure the daily abuse and vitriol from the union men whose jobs they were taking. They just wanted to play. They wanted to prove themselves better than people thought, wanted to pay their bills and put food on the table, wanted another ride on the NFL's gravy train.
Chargers' opening act needs a rewrite
Weak first drives may hurt in playoffs
By Kevin Acee
STAFF WRITER
Who knew the Chargers starting a game with that swing pass to Lorenzo Neal that everyone loves so much would look so good? (Actually, most everyone believes that pass to the Chargers' tough-as-nails but hands-of-brick fullback should be forever ripped from the playbook. But sarcasm seems fitting when discussing this topic.)
Oceanside in a State of bliss
Pirates come back to win Div. II title
By Kevin Gemmell
STAFF WRITER
CARSON – The Oceanside Pirates already beat one team with a 25-game unbeaten streak this year when they topped Carlsbad in Avocado League play. Yesterday, they did it again. Only this time the stakes were higher and the stage was brighter.
'Lights Out' fill-in glows with promise
Marques Harris steps from the shadows into the spotlight with a spring in his stride and a backflip in his skill set. He is not Shawne Merriman, but neither does he shrink from those ferocious footsteps. The Chargers' special teams stalwart is a backup linebacker yearning for a break, a young man in a hard-nosed hurry.
