Blogger: Eric Gomez

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Eric Gomez is currently a Television, Film and New Media Major at San Diego State University in (you guessed it) San Diego, California. Aside from writing and enjoying sports, he designs websites in his spare time and wonders why the San Diego Padres have not had a pitcher throw a no-hitter or a batter hit for the cycle.


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Message to FIFA: Too Much CONCACAF in World Cup

Now in the home stretch towards the 2010 World Cup, football fans have a clearer picture of who will be attending South Africa next summer. Surprises and excitement have already been a part of the World Cup qualifying process, as we have seen established teams like Portugal and Argentina pushed to the brink. As ... 13Oct2009 | Eric Gomez | 0 comments | Continued
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Bolt Report Card: Reviewing the Chargers’ 2009 NFL Draft

This article first appeared on NFLTouchdown.com There are few people who take to the mantra of "build from the draft" like Chargers GM A.J. Smith does. San Diego's biggest signing in the offseason was coming to terms with LaDainian Tomlinson in a restructuring deal over the next three years. Only one player from outside ... 27Apr2009 | Eric Gomez | 0 comments | Continued
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AJ Smith Takes Larry English; Bye-Bye Shawne Merriman?

Much like a standard “HB Misdirection” play in Norv Turner’s playbook, Chargers GM AJ Smith had both media and fans zigging when all along he planned on zagging. The selection of Northern Illinois OLB/DE Larry English with the 16th pick was definitely a mock draft buster, as San Diego was expected to ... 26Apr2009 | Eric Gomez | 0 comments | Continued
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Knowshon Moreno: No LaDainian Tomlinson

The NFL Draft is 54 days away. While AJ Smith and 31 other general managers travel long distances to weigh the pros and cons of prospective draftees, measuring size, speed, strength, and a bevy of intangibles, they must also weigh in factors like sign-ability and how the possible addition of certain players will ... 4Mar2009 | Eric Gomez | 0 comments | Continued
LaDainian Tomlinson and the Chargers are popular once again.

Still Plenty of Time to Join The Chargers Bandwagon!

The Chargers are once again the "it" team in Southern California after their first round playoff victory over Indianapolis Colts, Eric Gomez writes. 10Jan2009 | Eric Gomez | 1 comment | Continued
Quarterback Philip Rivers celebrates the Bolts big victory.

Broncos Get Orange Crushed by San Diego as Chargers Roll into Playoffs

Lead by quarterback Philip Rivers, the Chargers won the AFC West crown with a blowout victory over the Denver Broncos, Eric Gomez writes. 29Dec2008 | Eric Gomez | 0 comments | Continued
Philip Rivers had a big game against the rival Raiders.

Philip Rivers to Oakland Defense: You’re Just What I Needed?

Philip Rivers had a breakout performance while playing one of the NFL's worst defensive teams, the Oakland Raiders, Eric Gomez writes. 4Dec2008 | Eric Gomez | 0 comments | Continued
The Galaxy loaned David Beckham to AC Milan in Italy.

FIFA: Change Loan Regulations Now!

David Beckham's decision to play for Italy's AC Milan raises some questions regarding FIFA's loan regulations, Eric Gomez writes. 22Nov2008 | Eric Gomez | 0 comments | Continued
Philip Rivers is one of the key reasons for the Chargers losing record.

QB Rivers Drying Up Chargers’ Playoff Hopes

As the Chargers' record dropped to the 4-6 after a loss to the Steelers, quarterback Philip Rivers deserves a lot of the blame, Eric Gomez writes. 18Nov2008 | Eric Gomez | 0 comments | Continued
It is obvious to identify a clean hit from a malicious attempt to injure someone.

Flagging The NFL: Has The League Gone Soft?

  Deep into the fourth quarter, San Diego's bend-and-nine-times-out-of-10-break defense had allowed yet another modest gain to Tyler Thigpen and the scrappy Chiefs.   On second down, at the Chargers 18 yard line, Thigpen launched a pass to Tony Gonzalez that ... 13Nov2008 | Eric Gomez | 0 comments | Continued
Philip Rivers and the Chargers still have plenty of optimism left for the stretch run.

AFC West: Who Will Win the Worst Division in Football?

  Try and think of the last time an AFC West team won a game.   Stumped? That's probably because it was three Sundays ago. The Oakland Raiders surprisingly defeated the New York Jets by three points on the strength of a Sebastian ... 6Nov2008 | Eric Gomez | 1 comment | Continued
The Chargers fired defensive coordinator Ted Cottrell.

Chargers Look to Save Season by Firing Cottrell… Will They?

  Facing the real possibility of missing the playoffs despite playing in one of the weakest divisions of the NFL, the San Diego Chargers decided to address their most glaring weakness by firing defensive coordinator Ted Cottrell on Tuesday.   With former Chicago Bears coordinator Ron Rivera stepping in ... 30Oct2008 | Eric Gomez | 0 comments | Continued
Firing Ted Cottrell would help the Chargers capture the AFC West crown.

Drop Dead Ted: Firing Cottrell Could Save Season

San Diego's defensive coordinator Ted Cottrell is the primary reason for the team's defensive woes. Firing him could save the season, Eric Gomez writes. 26Oct2008 | Eric Gomez | 0 comments | Continued
LT has been playing hurt for most of this season.

What’s This Noise I Hear About the “Old” L.T.?

  Fans are fickle, stubborn creatures.   New Yorkers booed Babe Ruth out of the Bronx when it became apparent that the Bambino couldn't hit 'em out like he used to. Basketball fans everywhere shook their heads when Michael Jordan came out of retirement for a second ... 17Oct2008 | Eric Gomez | 0 comments | Continued
Norv Turner has brought back Martyball this season.

Power Outage: Will San Diego Make the Playoffs?

  At five games into the 2007 NFL season, San Diego was staring at a 2-3 record and the very real possibility of missing the playoffs. One year later, the Bolts face the exact same situation after Week Five.   Last year, San Diego was able to get ... 11Oct2008 | Eric Gomez | 0 comments | Continued

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