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2010 FIFA World Cup: Ten Must-Watch Group Stage Matches

Let the speculation begin. Now that we know who's playing who, it's up to experts and laymen alike to gauge the 32 participating nations' chances to move forward in next year's FIFA World Cup in South Africa...

Written by Eric Gomez about 1 day ago 493 reads 11 comments
2010 FIFA World Cup Draw: Mexico Locked in Group of Death

With the dreaded draw for next year's FIFA World Cup looming, Mexico and the United States' worst fears were realized when it was announced that they would share Bin Two with the weakest teams in the playing field...

Written by Eric Gomez about 2 days ago 1,629 reads 38 comments
Charged Up: Kansas City's Blunders Mean Another Win, San Diego May Run Table

So maybe Thanksgiving night was made a little less joyful by the Broncos taking down a quixotic Giants team (but I guess that's what you can expect when Kevin Gilbride is your offensive coordinator), ...

Written by Eric Gomez about 7 days ago 343 reads 3 comments
Why Landon Donovan Going to Mexico's Club América Makes Sense

Cocky. Arrogant. Despicable. Just a few of the choice words that Mexican fans have thrown Landon Donovan's way in the past decade...

Written by Eric Gomez about 11 days ago 1,171 reads 6 comments
Charged Up: Déjà Vu at Mile High As Broncos Choke, Chargers Top AFC West

Josh McDaniels, you truly are a disciple of Bill Bellichick. You embody Bellichick's maverick spirit, going against the grain of conventional wisdom in order to storm your way to victory...

Written by Eric Gomez about 14 days ago 480 reads 2 comments
Death of Mexican International Antonio De Nigris Raises Questions

It was a cruel blow for Aldo de Nigris. The Monterrey forward had just helped qualify his team to the Mexican League playoffs. Better yet, they'd be squaring off against Club América, one of the country's elite teams...

Written by Eric Gomez about 16 days ago 867 reads 4 comments
Rule of the Lawless: FIFA Ignore, Enable Blatant Violations in Mexico

Last week, during a well-publicized trip to Mexico, reporters noticed something odd about FIFA president Joseph Blatter during a press conference...

Written by Eric Gomez about 18 days ago 84 reads 0 comments
Charged Up: Bill Belichick Benefits Chargers with Blunder vs. Colts?

Preface: Game recaps are a thing of the past. Let's face it, it takes way fewer than 1,000 monkeys banging on 1,000 typewriters for 1,000 years to churn out a decent NFL post-game stat sheet...

Written by Eric Gomez about 19 days ago 619 reads 5 comments
Sports, Politics, Radio, and How They're Making Us Want To Choke Someone

I've often wondered why talk radio is a medium that is almost completely dominated by two topics: sports, and politics...

Written by Eric Gomez about about 1 month ago 21 reads 4 comments
It's Always Sunny at Petco Park: A Review

Article originally published on STADIUMJOURNEY.com It took six years, numerous legal battles, a San Diego Padres pennant, and massive voter support to get Petco Park, the Friars’ current stadium, from the ballot to the heart of San Diego’s downtown...

Written by Eric Gomez about about 1 month ago 102 reads 1 comments
Chargers Squeak Out Win Against Oakland, Two Back in AFC West

File this under "the glass is half-empty." Facing an Oakland Raiders (2-6) team that could not get any semblance of pass defense against San Diego's aerial attack, the Chargers (4-3) chose to run 30 times in 55 plays...

Written by Eric Gomez about about 1 month ago 232 reads 8 comments
Media, Fans: Time To Employ "Tough Love" on the San Diego Chargers

Last night, a national audience realized that there are several things wrong with the San Diego Chargers. Things apparent to Southern Californians and hardcore NFL observers were laid out plainly ...

Written by Eric Gomez about about 1 month ago 914 reads 22 comments
BYU Faces SDSU in Hoke's First Big Test

Next Saturday, the 18th ranked BYU Cougars will roll into town to face the San Diego State Aztecs in Brady Hoke's first rivalry game as head coach of the school...

Written by Eric Gomez about about 1 month ago 76 reads 0 comments
Message to FIFA: Too Much CONCACAF in World Cup

Now in the home stretch towards the 2010 World Cup, football fans have a clearer picture of who will be attending South Africa next summer...

Written by Eric Gomez about about 1 month ago 416 reads 30 comments
San Diego Chargers: Bye Week Means Relief for Fans, My Dad

My dad's a pretty old-fashioned guy. Strong willed, doesn't say much, doesn't express much in the ways of emotion. What you see is what you get, and sometimes, things are better left unsaid...

Written by Eric Gomez about about 1 month ago 425 reads 3 comments
San Diego Charging Toward Mediocrity... Again

For some, the bile, the discontent, and the disappointment take a little longer to fade away. Others are luckier, their calm spurred on by that unknowable future...

Written by Eric Gomez about 2 months ago 524 reads 4 comments
Juan Manuel Márquez Loses Cred As "Mexican" Boxer

When Floyd Mayweather, Jr. and Juan Manuel Márquez exited the ring Saturday night at the MGM Grand, there was no doubt as to who was No. 1 in any language...

Written by Eric Gomez about 2 months ago 708 reads 6 comments
John Manoogian's NFL Pick 'em: Week One

Much like Regina Falange or Art Vandelay, John Manoogian is my jack-of-all-trades alter ego. Here's his backstory and why you should trust him as an NFL prognosticator. A frustrated high school football coach from Huntsville, Missouri, John R...

Written by Eric Gomez about 2 months ago 457 reads 7 comments
CONCACAF Roundup: Mexico Dethrone Costa Rica in Wacky Qualifying Weekend

It took a while. It took four managers in two years and seven out of the 10 total games in the qualifying round, but today, Mexico is back in position to return to the World Cup in South Africa...

Written by Eric Gomez about 3 months ago 385 reads 2 comments
Shawne Merriman Arrest Proves Chargers Are Own Worst Enemy

The San Diego Chargers would love to remind you that they are victims of circumstance. The Holy Roller was Raider cheating combined with the wild, unpredictable bounce of the football...

Written by Eric Gomez about 3 months ago 938 reads 58 comments
San Diego Chargers 2009 Roster Breakdown: OLBs

By far the strongest defensive unit on the team, the linebacking corps boasts a fantastic array of young and veteran talent alike...

Written by Eric Gomez about 3 months ago 178 reads 0 comments
San Diego Chargers 2009 Roster Breakdown: DTs

Continuing our preview of the San Diego Chargers defensive line we arrive at the tackle position. A critical cog in the 3-4 system, the job is usually reserved for one starter who must cram ...

Written by Eric Gomez about 3 months ago 330 reads 3 comments
San Diego Chargers 2009 Roster Breakdown: DEs

Kicking off the defensive side of our roster preview will be San Diego's defensive ends for 2009. This area has developed mild concern after Igor Olshansky left in free agency and vacated the right spot to a depth chart will little or no proven talent...

Written by Eric Gomez about 3 months ago 425 reads 6 comments
Kudos to Donovan Tate and San Diego Padres Brass on Signing No. 3 Pick

With a handful of hours until the clock struck midnight and thus, any chance of signing top prospect Donovan Tate would also wither into the proverbial pumpkin, the San Diego Padres proudly announced that they had inked Tate to a deal on August 17...

Written by Eric Gomez about 3 months ago 294 reads 0 comments
Despite Big Win at Azteca, Mexico Still Not Up To Par With U.S.

After the fervor has died down from yesterday's long-awaited clash at the Estadio Azteca, both American and Mexican fans are left with a much clearer picture of how they stand in the football world...

Written by Eric Gomez about 3 months ago 271 reads 14 comments

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Eric Gomez Article Archive

2010 FIFA World Cup: Ten Must-Watch Group Stage Matches

2010 FIFA World Cup Draw: Mexico Locked in Group of Death

Charged Up: Kansas City's Blunders Mean Another Win, San Diego May Run Table

Why Landon Donovan Going to Mexico's Club América Makes Sense

Charged Up: Déjà Vu at Mile High As Broncos Choke, Chargers Top AFC West

Death of Mexican International Antonio De Nigris Raises Questions

Rule of the Lawless: FIFA Ignore, Enable Blatant Violations in Mexico

Charged Up: Bill Belichick Benefits Chargers with Blunder vs. Colts?

Sports, Politics, Radio, and How They're Making Us Want To Choke Someone

It's Always Sunny at Petco Park: A Review

Chargers Squeak Out Win Against Oakland, Two Back in AFC West

Media, Fans: Time To Employ "Tough Love" on the San Diego Chargers

BYU Faces SDSU in Hoke's First Big Test

Message to FIFA: Too Much CONCACAF in World Cup

San Diego Chargers: Bye Week Means Relief for Fans, My Dad

San Diego Charging Toward Mediocrity... Again

Juan Manuel Márquez Loses Cred As "Mexican" Boxer

John Manoogian's NFL Pick 'em: Week One

CONCACAF Roundup: Mexico Dethrone Costa Rica in Wacky Qualifying Weekend

Shawne Merriman Arrest Proves Chargers Are Own Worst Enemy

San Diego Chargers 2009 Roster Breakdown: OLBs

San Diego Chargers 2009 Roster Breakdown: DTs

San Diego Chargers 2009 Roster Breakdown: DEs

Kudos to Donovan Tate and San Diego Padres Brass on Signing No. 3 Pick

Despite Big Win at Azteca, Mexico Still Not Up To Par With U.S.

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