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Michael Leslie

Michael Leslie, Sports Columnist

My name is Michael Leslie and I am a senior. This is my first year in journalism class and I am really excited about what this class has to offer!

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Chargers Column: The Playoffs

By Michael Leslie, Staff Writer
January 10, 2014

From the beginning of the season to now, the Chargers have undergone drastic change. The first half of the season, they relied mostly on quarterback Phillip Rivers and the passing game to get the job done. But...

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Change in Holiday Spirit

By Michael Leslie, Staff Writer
December 18, 2013

Last night at dinner my family had a discussion about our earliest Christmas memories. As I was trying to remember, I began to get sidetracked and started thinking about why Christmas seems to come earlier...

Chargers Column: Week 10

By Michael Leslie, Staff Writer
November 15, 2013

Just when San Diego seemed to find their rhythm, things have now taken a turn for the worse. The Chargers loss to the Denver Broncos this past Sunday has now made it even harder for San Diego to catch...

Chargers Column: Week Nine

By Michael Leslie, Sports Columnist
November 7, 2013

Disappointment would be the best word to describe the outcome of Sunday’s game against the Redskins. For those of you who weren’t able to catch the game, allow me to fill you in on some of the key...

Chargers Column: Week Seven

By Michael Leslie, Sports Columnist
October 22, 2013

San Diego has ended the pattern. For those who have followed the Chargers throughout these past seven weeks, you may have noticed the win/loss pattern from week to week for the Bolts. But with the back...

Chargers Column Week Six

By Michael Leslie, Sports Columnist
October 17, 2013

Week 6 was a good one for San Diego. With a win against the Colts and the Chiefs victory against the Raiders, the Chargers are now in third  place in the AFC West standings. As expected, San Diego was...

Chargers Column Week Five

By Michael Leslie, Sports Columnist
October 11, 2013

San Diego seems to be stuck in a repeating pattern from week to week. The loss against the Oakland Raiders last Sunday has put the Chargers at 2-3. Besides Oakland now being tied with the Chargers in standings,...

Chargers Column Week Four

By Michael Leslie, Sports Columnist
October 3, 2013

It was a big win for the Chargers this week against the Dallas Cowboys. The victory kept San Diego from tying for third against the Oakland Raiders in standings. (The Chargers are now 2-2 in the standings.)...

Chargers Column Week Three

By Michael Leslie, Sports Columnist
September 26, 2013

Inconsistency seems to be an appropriate word to describe the Chargers performance over the past three weeks in the season. They had an impressive win against the Philadelphia Eagles Aug. 15, a tough team...

Chargers Column Week Two

By Michael Leslie, Sports Columnist
September 19, 2013

San Diego’s performance was a huge improvement from the Sept. 15th game against the Texans. There was a significant difference in the consistency of performance throughout all four quarters. San Diego...

Week One: Monday Letdown

By Michael Leslie, Sports Columnist
September 12, 2013

For many San Diegans, especially football fans, Monday night was a big letdown for the Chargers. During the first two quarters of the game, the Chargers seemed to be unstoppable. On the first play of the...

Preseason Recap and 2013 Season Preview

By Michael Leslie, Staff Writer
September 5, 2013

For football fans in San Diego, August is when the National Football League season begins. This also means the San Diego Chargers get a fresh start for the 2013 season. Last year nearing the end of the...

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