Darren Sproles News: Pro Sports Daily

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October 26

Kansas City Star

"Former Kansas State and Olathe North star Darren Sproles had reached the end zone at Arrowhead Stadium in the Big 12 championship game win over Oklahoma, but his 58-yard touchdown reception was his first at Arrowhead in four appearances with the Chargers. "You dream of that as a kid when you grow up here," Sproles said, "so it felt real good to finally get a score here." The Chargers caught the Chiefs in a blitz, and Sproles, as the hot receiver, caught the ball at the 30. He put a move on Chiefs safety Jon McGraw, a former K-State teammate, and outran McGraw and Brandon Carr to the end zone."

Chargers' Sproles a headache for defenders

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October 4

Pittsburgh Tribune Review

"Tackling running back Brandon Jacobs of the New York Giants, who is 6-foot-4 and weighs 264 pounds, may be like knocking down a run-away piano. But Steelers safety Ryan Clark would opt to stop Jacobs rather than Chargers' running back Darren Sproles, the smallest man in the NFL at 5-6 and 185 pounds. Sproles can embarrass would-be tacklers. "With guys like Sproles, you never know," Clark said. "One minute they're right in front of you, and then they're three, four yards away with one cut. It is extremely hard to play against those guys." The Steelers and Chargers will both rely on average-sized men when they clash tonight at Heinz Field. For the Steelers, rookie return specialist Stefan ..."

Chargers' Sproles a headache for defenders

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October 4

Pittsburgh Tribune Review

"Tackling running back Brandon Jacobs of the New York Giants, who is 6-foot-4 and weighs 264 pounds, may be like knocking down a run-away piano. But Steelers safety Ryan Clark would opt to stop Jacobs rather than Chargers' running back Darren Sproles, the smallest man in the NFL at 5-6 and 185 pounds. Sproles can embarrass would-be tacklers. "With guys like Sproles, you never know," Clark said. "One minute they're right in front of you, and then they're three, four yards away with one cut. It is extremely hard to play against those guys.""

LaDanian Tomlinson Seems Destined to Miss his Second Straight Game

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September 25

San Diego Union-Tribune

"Darren Sproles has been in the NFL since 2005. He's played in 53 games, including the postseason. Remarkably, more than 10 percent of his career touches have come in the first two games of this season. And while Chargers head coach Norv Turner wouldn't want to wear out his dynamo in this manner over a full season, he is going to ride Sproles while he can and while he has to. LaDainian Tomlinson missed practice again yesterday and seems destined to miss his second straight game Sunday, so Sproles and Michael Bennett will be the tailbacks against Miami."

Sproles more sore, but workload doesn't worry Turner

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September 25

San Diego Union-Tribune

"Darren Sproles has been in the NFL since 2005. He's played in 53 games, including the postseason. Remarkably, more than 10 percent of his career touches have come in the first two games of this season. And while Chargers head coach Norv Turner wouldn't want to wear out his dynamo in this manner over a full season, he is going to ride Sproles while he can and while he has to."