NFL, GE Call Audible, Will Broadcast Games Via Web Jul 26, 2008
Saturday, July 26, 2008, 5:33 am. Images, clips, blog and more. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
High degree of perseverance Jun 25, 2008
He's a third-generation San Diego football player. His grandfather John played for the Marines during the 1950s and his father, Lawrence, for Lincoln High during the 1960s. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
USD Toreros Announce 2008 Football Schedule May 29, 2008
2008 San Diego Football Schedule Fri. Aug. 29th vs. Marist (7 pm) Sat. (Usdtoreros.com)
Patriots' Andrews faces pot charge Feb 6, 2008
Notre Dame suspended San Diego football and lacrosse player Will Yeatman indefinitely for an undisclosed violation of team policy. The 6-foot-6 tight end from Rancho Bernardo High started three of 12 football games and had six catches for 37 yards last season. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
A letdown for Bolt fans? Feb 3, 2008
That kind of choice is enough to turn off even the most ardent San Diego football fans. I will not be watching the Super Bowl, said Jeff Williams, 31, who runs a blog called Chargers Coverage. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Three Toreros Named to AP FCS All-America Teams Dec 15, 2007
(San Diego, CA) - The University of San Diego football team had three players recently named to the 2007 Associated Press FCS All-America Teams. Senior defensive end (Burlingame, CA), who finished 5th in the Buck Buchanan Award voting, was one of four linemen named to the First Team Defense. (Usdtoreros.com)
California's wastelands Oct 27, 2007
10,000 people took shelter in the San Diego football stadium. 2,000 buildings were destroyed. (Guardian Unlimited -- World)
Torrey grad brings ESPN back to nest Oct 9, 2007
"So this game is my tribute to San Diego football and Coach Burke," Luginbill said. High school football has never been more popular on TV. In addition to ESPN, Fox Sports Net has a 10-game national package. (North County Times)
Oceanside group hopes to block the stadium idea Aug 1, 2007
A citizens group called "Go Away Chargers" has formed to fight the possibility that the San Diego football team could build a 700 million stadium on a city-owned golf course at Interstate 5 and Oceanside Boulevard, an attorney who said he represents the group stated Tuesday. The attorney, David O'Connell, said Tuesday that he was retained as the spokesman for Go Away Chargers about a week ago. (North County Times)
A farewell cheer for Marty Feb 15, 2007
San Diego football fans owe fired Chargers coach Marty Schottenheimer a big thank-you for helping to resuscitate a struggling team. But Schottenheimer's ungraceful exit Monday offered a glimpse of mismanagement atop the Bolts organization. (North County Times)
Off the field, into the kitchen Feb 1, 2007
Although our team won't be on the field this Sunday, we San Diego football fans will still need something to nosh as we hunker down in front of our TV sets to watch the other guys play. NADIA BOROWSKI SCOTT / Union-Tribune photo illustration. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Jim Harbaugh Introduced As Stanford's New Head Coach Dec 22, 2006
who directed the University of San Diego football team the past three years, was introduced as Stanford's new head coach on Tuesday at Stanford University. During his three years at USD, Harbaugh compiled a 29-6 record, and over the past two seasons was 22-2. (Usdtoreros.com)
Newspaper reports Harbaugh no longer in running for ISU coach Nov 23, 2006
DES MOINES, Iowa - An agent for University of San Diego football coach Jim Harbaugh said he is not in the running for the Iowa State job. Jack Bechta told the San Diego Union-Tribune that Harbaugh is not a candidate to replace Dan McCarney, who resigned earlier this month. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Could USD beat the Aztecs in football? Nov 5, 2006
I couldn't help but overheat when I read the comments by University of San Diego football coach Jim Harbaugh, saying he wanted to challenge San Diego State to a game. Harbaugh said he had approached San Diego State athletic director Jeff Schemmel and was willing to fill one of SDSU's open dates in the next couple of years. (North County Times)
Ole! – Harbaugh's Toreros brimming with confidence and I-AA ranking Oct 20, 2006
Associated Press San Diego football coach and former NFL quarterback Jim Harbaugh oversees practice of his undefeated non-scholarship team that is ranked 21st in 1-AA college football. Associated Press University of San Diego football coach Jim Harbaugh oversees practice ... SAN DIEGO Jim Harbaugh was musing about ways to pump up the atmosphere at University of San Diego football games and really, after turning the program into a Division I-AA powerhouse in just three seasons, his wish seems... (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Unbeaten Toreros keep rolling toward I-AA berth Oct 15, 2006
SAN DIEGO ---- The University of San Diego football team is another week and another win closer to forcing some difficult decisions next month in the NCAA Division I-AA football playoff picture. The Toreros, bidding for a playoff berth that was once considered improbable for a nonscholarship program, enhanced their No. 21 national ranking with a 68-7 rout of Valparaiso on a Saturday night when the school also renamed its home turf Walter J. Zable Field at Torero Stadium. (North County Times)
Toreros Defeat Yale on the Road 43-17 Sep 17, 2006
- The University of San Diego football team (3-0) will return to the west coast with a victory after rolling past the Yale Bulldogs (0-1) by a score of 43-17 in Yale's home opener at the Yale Bowl Saturday afternoon. With the win, San Diego increases their win streak to 11 in a row which is currently the longest win streak among all I-AA programs and one game shy of tying a school record. (Usdtoreros.com)
Aerial advertiser lands in SM Sep 9, 2006
The blimp made a rare extended stop to help SM Tire owner Craig Stephens celebrate the milestone on its way to see a Oakland vs. San Diego football game in Oakland. The airship can hold six passengers plus the pilot. (Santa Maria Times)
