Phillip Rivers

Today I decided to make a trip out to San Diego to attend an open practice at Chargers Park. I used to go to Charger practices every year when they were held at the Home Depot Center. Since they moved to Chargers Park I haven't been as often, plus the fact I was not a fan of the Norv Turner era Chargers. As a Miami Dolphins fan and living in Los Angeles this is as close as I get to the NFL. I wasn't planning on going this year but a local standout Tony Burnett from USC and Mayfair High School, made the team. I have met Burnett a few times in the past through mutual friends, hes a really cool guy. So I made the trip to show some support I arrived at the practice shortly after 3pm. The practice was scheduled from 3-5pm. Since I made the trip I decided to take advantage and get a couple autographs. My goal was to get Ronnie Brown(former Dolphin), Dwight Freeny, Eric Weddle and rookie Manti Te'o. But unfortunately not one of them stopped to sign autographs after practice. I couldn't even get Burnett's attention. Most of the players headed straight for the locker rooms. I wasn't all that bummed because the practice was pretty interesting to watch. It was sad to see receiver Malcolm Floyd go down with a Knee injury. I could tell it was serious as soon as it happened. He was doing 1 on 1 receiving drills and he landed wrong. After the practice I waited around for a bit . There was fans sticking around getting autographs from some backup players that were nice enough to sign. There was nobody I was interested getting. As I was walking to leave I spotted Phillip Rivers. He avoided the crowd by going off to the side where the players families watch the practice. I have had terrible luck with trying to get his autograph in the past. He usually ignores the fans. But I thought I'd give it a shot. I was in perfect position, nobody else was around. To my surprise I was actually able  to get his attention and he came over and signed. I was able to get a pretty clean signature on a autograph panel football. Overall it was a pretty good day. Best of luck to the Chargers this year.