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See my other visit to
Qualcomm Stadium:

SD -  May 17, 2007

My compatriots for this crusade were a couple of Michigan boys.  Jason and Marty were in Las Vegas for an IT conference that weekend.  So utilizing my intense powers of persuasion, it took very little convincing to get them to fly out to join me in San Diego.  I believe it was about a 30-second conversation where geographic locality combined with a set of two extra tickets to produce two additional, more than willing, San Diego Charger fans.  I picked up the boys at the San Diego airport at 9:10 am on gameday.  As I pulled up to the curb, the arrival lane was mobbed with Charger and Raider fans looking to pickup their visiting brethren.  My SD G5 coupe, which was decked out in “thunder bolts and lightning”, was there to greet the boys as they stepped out of the terminal, and oh yes my friends, it was indeed blasting a copy of the San Diego Super Chargers Song that I had downloaded a couple days earlier.  Our first move was back to the home of Marty and Sharon who hosted us for the day as they actually live within walking distance of the stadium.  Special thanks to the two of them for opening their home to a few Quest for 31 devotees.

The atmosphere at Qualcomm Stadium was reminiscent of a college football environment. Fans began tailgating at 7:30am as Charger and Raider logos appeared on everything that drove by.  Tailgating tents were up, barbecues were out, and alcoholic beverages flowed like natural springs …a sure catalyst for uncontrolled mayhem.  Surprisingly enough, the San Diego Police department along with additional stadium security maintained order and still allowed everyone to have a great time.  Raider Nation was there in full force and Charger fans quickly locked horns to aggressively debate their chances for a landslide victory during the contest at hand.  One Raider fan, whose enthusiasm could not be contained, shouted himself into actually blacking out right at the gate.  As stadium officials were being called over, his buddy tried to revive him, for a moment considering the administration of mouth to mouth.  He instead elected to slap his friend in the face until he came to. 

Qualcomm Stadium itself is a fairly antiquated facility. The concourses are uncomfortably tight as concessions lines spill into the aisle way blocking all traffic in the upper deck. The bathroom facilities are limited at best, and their unimpressive Jumbotron seems no larger than the flat screen TV in my living room.  Major renovations are clearly required if this stadium is to be considered even among average stadiums in the National Football League. Their lack of commitment to the disco-themed San Diego Super Chargers song is also appalling.  What happened to tradition? (see my previous review)

The San Diego Chargers were sporting their throwback powder blue uniforms (I’m still lobbying for a return to the powder blues on a permanent basis) and could not be denied as the Raiders were dominated at the line of scrimmage by number 21, LaDanian Tomlinson. LT was on fire against this Raiders team as he racked up 198 yards on 24 carries and victimized the Raiders run defense for 4 rushing touchdowns. Jason, Marty and I championed the Super Chargers cause and inspired them to a 28 – 14 victory over the visiting Oakland Raiders. Those San Diego Super Chargers did indeed seem poised to regain their AFC west crown.
 

San Diego Chargers
2008 NFL Schedule

    1 Sun, Sept. 7, Carolina 4:15 PM
    2 Sun, Sept. 14, at Denver 4:15 PM
    3 Mon, Sept. 22, N.Y. Jets 8:30 PM
    4 Sun, Sept. 28, at Oakland 4:05 PM
    5 Sun, Oct. 5, at Miami 1:00 PM
    6 Sun, Oct. 12, New England 8:15 PM
    7 Sun, Oct. 19, at Buffalo 1:00 PM
     8 Sun, Oct. 26, at New Orleans (London) 1:00 PM
    9 Sun, Nov. 2, BYE
    10 Sun, Nov. 9, Kansas City 4:15 PM
    11 Sun, Nov. 16, at Pittsburgh 4:15 PM
    12 Sun, Nov. 23, Indianapolis 8:15 PM
    13 Sun, Nov. 30, Atlanta 4:05 PM
    14 Thurs, Dec. 4, Oakland 8:15 PM
    15 Sun, Dec. 14, at Kansas City 1:00 PM
    16 Sun, Dec. 21, at Tampa Bay 8:15 PM
    17 Sun, Dec. 28, Denver 4:15 PM

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