San Diego Chargers are making their way to the top

By Matt Ryan

The San Diego Chargers have always been a team that sticks together and fights for what they want. Because of this drive, their fan base is loyal and dedicated to cheering them on to a Championship title. With several months left before the season opener, tickets are already in high demand, and will disappear like never before.

Management, of the San Diego Chargers, has stated that all of their new players will come from the draft this year. However, as many have experienced, this can change at any moment; there are still possibilities of free agents on the team. Fans can hardly wait until the day they find out who, of recent college graduates, will be joining the Chargers. Final decisions should be made any day, and fans are anxiously waiting on the edge of their seats.

Barron Hilton, Conrad Hilton's son, was the original owner of the Chargers. In that time (the late 50's), managing a football team was nowhere near as tedious as it is today. Rather than waiting eight months for all of the details to be straightened out, draft and trade deals were complete within a matter of a couple months.

Their first year, on the field, actually took place in Los Angeles in 1960. It was not until the following year - 1961 - that the Chargers were in their home of San Diego. Sid Gillman coached players like Lance Alworth, John Hadl, and Paul Lowe to greatness. Alworth, in fact, is part of the Hall of Fame. Even though the fans were not climbing out of the woodworks, the team was beginning to get a solid following.

It was not long before the franchise was sold, and changes began to be made. At this time, the team had a chance to play NFL teams that were Super Bowl Champions, like the New York Jets. Not only did the Chargers have the chance to play them, but they also won! More changes were in the works as they coach - Gillman - became aware of health problems and had to step down. Luckily, Charlie Waller, offensive backfield coach, was ready and willing to take his place and bring the team to victory.

The San Diego Chargers have been through many ups and downs, but none of it has stopped them from fighting for the championship title! In 2008, they held a record of 7-wins and 8-losses. This record proved the team was close, and fans began to be overwhelmed with the anticipation of a title win.

At the end of the season, they faced off with the Denver Broncos, whom they beat with a final score of 52-21. This win brought an AFC Western Division title to their locker room, and to their loyal fans. It also brought them to the playoffs as 4th seed. The 2008 season proved to be a good year for the Chargers, and opened the door to a phenomenal 2009 season.

The excitement from last year has kept the fans anxious for an amazing season in 2009, one that will give them a Super Bowl win! As preparations are made, for the 2009 season, management focuses on strengthening their weaknesses, and making them the team the fans are expecting to see. There is no doubt that season tickets will be in high demand and many fans may be left watching games on the big screen. - 20765

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