Bolt-Load of Links: 8/30 Chargers Links

• Running Out of Time | SignOnSanDiego.com
  Of course, despite protestations to the contrary , until recently it was Jackson and his agents who were holding the Pro Bowl receiver hostage with their high contract demand. Maybe it will ultimately be A.J. Smith who keeps Jackson in bondage, but we won't know until the Jackson camp becomes reasonable.
• The Rams and Vincent Jackson | Turf Show Times
  Don't get too excited about the whispers of the St. Louis Rams being interested in Chargers holdout wide receiver Vincent Jackson.
• Chargers Offense Still Producing Without Vincent Jackson, Marcus McNeill -- NFL FanHouse
  Even though two of the San Diego Chargers' top players remain holdouts, the club's offense seems to be running smoothly without them -- so far.
• Saints Game Beneficial | Chargers.com
  There's no doubt the Chargers got what they wanted from a tough third preseason game at New Orleans, Head Coach Norv Turner says.
• Chargers Team Report | CBSSports.com
  The Chargers are close to putting a cap on the preseason, and they couldn't be happier.
• Sunday Seven: Defense Wins Championships | 619Sports
  Things I liked from the Chargers game on Friday night: Ryan Mathews (again), Ball-control offense, run defense (mostly).
• The NFL's 10 most underrated players - Shutdown Corner | Yahoo! Sports
  Yes, a Charger makes the list. You'll have to click to see who it is.
• Chargers' Phillips accused in another lawsuit | SignOnSanDiego.com
  Chargers linebacker Shaun Phillips is being sued by a 54-year-old woman who says he struck and injured her at the Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas in February 2008. It is the second lawsuit Phillips faces because of an alleged assault.

Some more interesting stories after the break, including an explanation of the rules for the Practice Squad, the economics of football stadiums in California, and some of the new rules in effect for this upcoming season.

• Comeback by Chargers' Garay wasn't kids' play | SignOnSanDiego.com
  A broken leg and obliterated ankle caused by an illegal chop block essentially had ended Garay’s stint with the Chicago Bears and, from all indications, his football career.
• Rookie receiver trying to catch on with Bolts | North County Times
  Seyi Ajirotutu didn't get drafted, but he was definitely going pro. The wide receiver out of Fresno State had offers on the table requesting his presence at an NFL camp, and the task of choosing the right one.
• Mathews learned, but also taught a lesson | SignOnSanDiego.com
  Here’s the thing about education. It can go both ways. The student becomes the teacher.
• Tony Dungy: Illegal snap rule will hinder no-huddle offenses | ProFootballTalk.com
  Former Colts coach Tony Dungy agrees with his old G.M. and his old quarterback, Bill Polian and Peyton Manning: The new alignment of the umpire is going to be a serious problem for no-huddle offenses.
• 18 Regular Season Games? Say It Ain't So | Mile High Report
  It seems to happen about this time, every year, but this time there seems to be a lot more momentum behind it than in years past. Quite a few MSM pundits, team owners and even the commissioner want the NFL to move to an 18 game regular season schedule, at this point.
• The NFL’s California Problem | Forbes
  California’s teams play in stadiums that are on average 46 years old, well past their expiration dates.
• NFL Practice Squad Explained: Rules, Salary And Player Eligibility | Arrowhead Pride
  After that second round of roster cuts, the Chiefs will be eligible to sign 8 players to the team's practice squad who didn't make the 53-man roster. Each year about this time, we get a lot of questions from people wondering the ins and outs of the NFL practice squad - salary, eligibility, etc.