Schottenheimer, the eighth-winningest coach in NFL history, died Monday night at a hospice in Charlotte, North Carolina. Author: BERNIE WILSON (AP Sports Writer) Published: 9:47 AM EST February 9, 2021 Updated: 9:47 AM EST February 9, 2021
CHARLOTTE, N.C. Marty Schottenheimer, who won 200 regular-season games with four NFL teams thanks to his “Martyball” brand of smash-mouth football but regularly fell short in the playoffs, has died. He was 77.
Schottenheimer died Monday night at a hospice in Charlotte, North Carolina, his family said through Bob Moore, former Kansas City Chiefs publicist. He was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2014. He was moved to a hospice on Jan. 30.
Marty Schottenheimer, who won 200 regular-season games with four NFL teams thanks to his "Martyball" brand of smash-mouth football but regularly fell short in the playoffs, has died. He was 77.
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Tom Krasovic: San Diego-John Lynch connection was strong when Hall of Fame came for ex-safety [The San Diego Union-Tribune :: BC-FBN-KRASOVIC-COLUMN:SD]
When the Pro Football Hall of Fame came for John Lynch, it did not come lightly to the front door.
“The loudest knock I’ve ever heard and probably the best knock I’ve ever heard,” Lynch said Sunday morning.
If the door-bang of Hall executive David Baker stunned the Lynch household in San Diego, where the former NFL safety and Torrey Pines High alum was relaxing with family members ahead of the NFC championship game, it was also true to a football career in which Lynch rammed NFL opponents, earning him an “enforcer” reputation that ultimately won him election in his eight trip as a finalist.
By Mario A. Cortez
After paying relocation fees to the NFL, and having to cover other related moving expenses, the now-LA Chargers organization has now completed an early termination of their Qualcomm Stadium lease by paying $12.5 million to the City of San Diego.
According to a Los Angeles Times article, the payment was made via wire transfer and the transaction was detailed in a two paragraph letter signed by Dean Spanos.
The termination of the Chargers’ stadium lease was made on Wednesday, January 31, the first day they had the option to cut their contract on the property after officiating their move to los Angeles. The lease was set to expire in 2020.
th, 2021 the incredible quarterback of the San Diego / Los Angeles Chargers and the Indianapolis Colts,
Philip Rivers, officially announced his retirement from playing in the National Football League. His illustrious NFL career spanned 17 seasons, and he currently holds some of the most coveted passing records in professional football.
Throughout his 16 years with the San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers and his 1 year with the
Indianapolis Colts Rivers was able to compile 63,440 passing yards which is good for the fifth most in the history of the National Football League behind only Brett Favre, Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, and Drew Brees. Philip’s 421 touchdown passes places him fifth on that list behind once again Favre, P. Manning, Brees, and Brady.