Article: Rivers to undergo surgery; Tomlinson draws criticism

Article: With Tomlinson, 'You Always Know It's Coming'
The Washington Post;  November 28, 2005 ;     643 words ......their star running back out of mutual...LaDainian Tomlinson had rarely...called one of Tomlinson's signature...performances, the running back overcame a...the ball to Tomlinson at the Washington 41. The running back broke through...

Article: Tomlinson is the best, as the records will attest He's the best on the ground, as the records attest
The Boston Globe;  January 12, 2007 ;     700+ words ......about LaDainian Tomlinson: where he has been...years. LT was a running back then as he is now...he is the finest running back to ever wear an...uniform." A stretch? Tomlinson's vitals this season...everything an NFL running back can do. The records...matter much now, ...

Article: NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE: Tomlinson, Chargers close to deal
Charleston Gazette;  August 13, 2004 ;     451 words ......Calif. - LaDainian Tomlinson is about to become the highest-paid running back in the NFL. Tomlinson said after Thursday...and $6.5 in 2005. When Tomlinson signs, he'll be tied...make the change," said Tomlinson, who's seen the Chargers...part of that group." Tomlinson said ...

Article: Running back takes back seat Bears may wait until 2nd round to address need in the backfield
Chicago Sun-Times;  April 18, 2001 ;     534 words ......address their need at running back later in the draft...Christian's LaDainian Tomlinson has secured his status as the top running back. Tomlinson could wind up with...wavered from wanting a running back; we need some depth...became only the fifth running ...

Article: Tomlinson deserves to be first running back selected in draft.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service;  April 14, 2001 ;     700+ words ......LaDainian Tomlinson could be picked...ot-10, 220-pound running back has had nothing...cleats on, said Tomlinson, making light...combine. Any running back has to consider...an upset if Tomlinson is not the first running back picked in the...

Article: Broncos determined not to get run over by Tomlinson
The Gazette;  October 4, 2002 ;     565 words ......starts by a running back in NFL history...ironically LaDainian Tomlinson's 2002 campaign...the back of Tomlinson, a shifty 23-ye...become the fifth running back in history...We'll see. Tomlinson is a good running back. He's small...

Article: L.T., the touchdown MACHINE: Chargers' running back is a bad matchup for Bills defense.
Buffalo News (Buffalo, NY);  November 30, 2006 ;     700 words ......that LaDainian Tomlinson would be getting...Diego Chargers running back. He has friends...game this week, Tomlinson said Wednesday...the Chargers -- Tomlinson can do it all. The sixth-year running back entered this season...he's the best running back I've ever ...

Article: Tomlinson Stars On and Off Field; Running Back On Verge of Scoring Record
The Washington Post;  October 23, 2005 ;     700+ words ......Black Hole" to his own locker room, LaDainian Tomlinson is earning five-star reviews. Being arguably the...Or simply being a quiet, humble guy. "LaDainian Tomlinson is having a video-game year," said Donovan McNabb, whose Eagles host Tomlinson's San Diego Chargers on Sunday. These days, that...and he's a ...

Article: Tomlinson Runs A Little Behind; Holdout Hinders Rookie Running Back
The Washington Post;  September 8, 2001 ;     700+ words ......month-long holdout, LaDainian Tomlinson had five carries in the...Coach Mike Riley said Tomlinson, the 2000 Doak Walker...college football's best running back, will be playing "a lot...second-down guy," Riley said. Tomlinson is "mentally" capable...ahead if he were here." Tomlinson ...

Article: Tomlinson set for rich reward
Daily Breeze;  August 13, 2004 ;     700+ words ...LaDainian Tomlinson is about to become the highest-paid running back in the NFL. Tomlinson said after Thursday...and $6.5 in 2005. When Tomlinson signs, he'll be tied...make the change," said Tomlinson, who's seen the Chargers...part of that group." Tomlinson said he's never ...

Article: Reason for concern; With a player such as running back LaDainian Tomlinson, the San Diego Chargers post a threat to the Packers.(SPORTS)
Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN);  December 12, 2003 ;     594 words ......one stands out. Running back LaDainian Tomlinson has frequently been...be a test for us. Tomlinson will be the third running back the Packers have...Barnett wouldn't say Tomlinson would be the best running back the Packers will...

Article: NFL history buff Tomlinson says Payton, Brown showed him way.
Chicago Tribune (Chicago, IL);  November 18, 2006 ;     700+ words ......about LaDainian Tomlinson is he appreciates...San Diego's running back is unusual...the complete running back. In that respect, Tomlinson would be more...Payton. And Tomlinson credits Payton...wanted to play running back, and so seeing...

Article: With Touch of Basil, Tomlinson Cooks
The Washington Post;  October 14, 1999 ;     700+ words ...Texas Christian junior running back LaDainian Tomlinson spent his junior year...Jeffery from 1984 to '87 (Tomlinson has 2,137). "I'll have...that honor." For now, Tomlinson takes particular pleasure...Frogs lost, 35-31, but Tomlinson rushed for 170 yards...something special," ...

Article: Tomlinson strikes scouts' fancy
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel;  April 5, 2001 ;     700+ words ......Christian's LaDainian Tomlinson be the first running back chosen in the...nothing to hide," Tomlinson said following...feeling is I'm a running back, so teams want...he's a quality running back." Another believer in Tomlinson is Pro Football...