Looking for Guest Writers

by John Gennaro on Jul 11, 2009 3:48 AM PDT

I'm on vacation this week, at least from my real job. I'll get up at least one post a day, but I probably won't be doing anything big research-wise. Expect links and jersey numbers.

I'd like to have some of you guys act as guest writers. In reality I could use as many people are interested, but what I really need are three writers to put something up on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. You will be given privileges for the week so that you can write a story that immediately goes to the front page. Here are some post ideas:

Chargers By The (Jersey) Numbers - You take a number (next up is 26), I'll send you all of the guys that have worn that number with the Chargers and let you run with it. If you want to know how I typically write these posts or want to know the best websites for getting football stats, I'll give you that also.

Run-in with Greatness - Post a story about an experience where you've met a Chargers player, coach or front office member. Hall of Fame non-Chargers can be included in this also (I have a good story about meeting Barry Sanders that I'd write about here).

Predictions for 2009 - Lay out the schedule, look at the roster and start guessing. Pick who will win position battles in camp and determine the team record after 16 games. As always, thoroughly explain your reasoning.

Anything - Just try to make it Chargers related. It could be how you became a fan or why you're a fan of the team. It could be how excited you are for 2009, why watching games at home is better than watching them live, why you do or don't like Norv Turner, etc. Just try to keep it clean, interesting and back up your opinions with research.

So, who's in? You can apply to be a guest writer in the comments or by e-mailing me.

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I'd be willing to do a predictions story

If you want, I’ll handle that one if you can give me until Tuesday or Wednesday to publish.
I won’t even trash Eli when I get to the NYG game …. well, not much ;-) .

If the thunder don't get ya then the lightning will!!

Robert Hunter

by Buck Melanoma on Jul 11, 2009 4:41 AM PDT reply actions

Trashing is fine

is the harsh nicknames that misrepresented you in the past.

Your profile has been updated.

"I did not invent the wheel, I was the crooked spoke adjacent." - Aesop Rock

by John Gennaro on Jul 11, 2009 5:43 AM PDT up reply actions

Thanks, John

I was a bit overzealous in my quest to win the NYG tix.
This one will be more in line with what BFTB is about.

If the thunder don't get ya then the lightning will!!

Robert Hunter

by Buck Melanoma on Jul 11, 2009 6:08 AM PDT up reply actions

Reflections on the 2008 Wild Card Playoff Game

I’d love to get everybody pumped by reflecting on the memorable overtime win against the Colts, from the coin toss to the party Sat night at In and Out.

Edward Perez, Charger fan for life.

by EPerez1965 on Jul 11, 2009 6:01 AM PDT reply actions

Maybe

Since you’re not a regular commented, I’d say put up a fanpost and if it’s good it’ll get put on the front page.

"I did not invent the wheel, I was the crooked spoke adjacent." - Aesop Rock

by John Gennaro on Jul 11, 2009 4:39 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions

Several Options to comment on: The 12 teams to make the playoffs, Overachieving teams

I thank you Obviousman for posting my dissapointing five for ’09, I can finish the list and give BFTB my list for 5 overachievers.

I was planning to make a fanpost with my picks for the 12 teams to make the playoffs, so that may be an option.

As well a list of breakout players for this coming season.

As a final option the NFL Network recently aired the fact that the nfl fans rated the chargers the 9th best team, is that fair, low or high. I guess most chargers fans including myself think that is low.

by TJBOLT on Jul 12, 2009 1:39 AM PDT reply actions