Jacob Hester

Rivers throws 3 TD passes, Chargers bury Chiefs

By DOUG TUCKER| AP| Sports

… 20-0 in the first half. Matt Cassel threw three interceptions and the Chargers scored their final touchdown when Jacob Hester blocked a punt at the 20, chased the ball into the end zone and fell on it. Cassel was 10 of 25 for 97 yards, along …

Story|10/25/2009

Steelers hold off Chargers rally, win 38-28

By ALAN ROBINSON| AP| Sports

… blowout close as Philip Rivers threw touchdown passes of 30 yards to Antonio Gates and 13 yards to Chris Chambers and Jacob Hester scored on a 41-yard fumble return, all in the fourth quarter. Running back Mewelde Moore caught a touchdown pass …

Story|10/05/2009

Smith: Bolts have 'a lot to fix' during draft

By BERNIE WILSON| AP| Sports

… Smith sent it to New England on the second day of last year's draft to move up to the third round and take fullback Jacob Hester . Some people think Smith overpaid for Hester, just as some believe it was a reach for him to spend heavily to move …

Story|04/20/2009

Bolts buck Broncos to claim mild, mild AFC West

By BERNIE WILSON| AP| SPORTS

… Tatum Bell had touchdown runs of 26 and 37 yards. San Diego's Nate Kaeding kicked a 28-yard field goal. Rookie Jacob Hester scored on a 4-yard run late in the game for San Diego. Copyright 2008 The Associated Press. All rights reserved …

Story|12/28/2008

Chargers center suffers concussion

SPORTS

… the field. The team said he suffered a concussion. Hardwick, whose block on linebacker Rocky Boiman helped spring Jacob Hester for a 13-yard gain, stayed on the ground for about 12 minutes while being attended to. He finally sat up and was …

Story|12/14/2008

Vinatieri's field goal lifts Colts past Chargers

By BERNIE WILSON| AP| SPORTS

… downs. The Chargers scored 10 straight to tie it. Philip Rivers threw a 1-yard scoring pass to rookie running back Jacob Hester and Nate Kaeding kicked a 47-yard field goal with 1:30 left. Manning turned a turnover by Philip Rivers into a …

Story|11/24/2008

Mediocrity reigns in mild, mild AFC West

By BERNIE WILSON| AP| SPORTS

… with personnel moves. But two high draft picks over the last two years, wide receiver Craig Davis and running back Jacob Hester , aren't contributing. Forcing safety Eric Weddle into the starting lineup has been a reach and the Bolts clearly …

Story|11/03/2008

Hester runs for 2 TDs in Chargers win over Cowboys

SPORTS

… August 10, 2008 SAN DIEGO If first impressions are any indication, the San Diego Chargers should be pleased with rookie Jacob Hester . The rookie running back scored on a pair of short runs to help the Chargers to a 31-17 preseason win over the Dallas …

Story|08/10/2008

Lions trade up, take leading rusher Kevin Smith in 3rd round

By BARRY WILNER| AP| SPORTS

… third-rounders looking to prove themselves in the NFL will be defensive back Chevis Jackson (Atlanta), running back Jacob Hester (San Diego) and receiver Early Doucet (Arizona), all from national champion LSU. Hester could fill the role of …

Story|04/27/2008

LSU Sends Ohio State to Another BCS Loss

SPORTS

… ballgame of this nature. We're very aware that LSU's a deserving champion," Ohio State coach Jim Tressel said. Jacob Hester bulled for a short touchdown, Early Doucet wiggled loose for a touchdown and Dorsey led a unit that outplayed the top …

Story|01/08/2008