LB Matt Wilhelm (All-American, National Champion, Super Bowl Champion, OSU HOF)

[Big Papa]

About time. He just needs his shot and he will show what he can do. Matty was a monster on our Championship team.

Wow, 6 months later, can someone give me a fucking I-O here?

 

[OCBucksFan]

Wow, 6 months later, can someone give me a fucking I-O here?

 

[Mike80]

About time. He just needs his shot and he will show what he can do. Matty was a monster on our Championship team.

Big Fucking to that!!

 

[Buckskin86]

ILB Tim Dobbins has played well in place of injured Matt Wilhelm (calf) and could push Wilhelm for the starting gig. "It's been good for Tim to play, and I think he's impressed us as a guy who can play," coach Norv Turner said of the second-year player. "I see Matt as being the starter there. We'll just see where he is when he comes back."

North County Times - Chargers - Boise State duo returns to site of bowl bash

 

[Buckskin86]

Inside linebacker Matt Wilhelm played for the first time this preseason, going three series with the rest of the starters. The calf strain that sidelined him the previous three games has healed sufficiently for him to make his first NFL start in the Sept. 9 opener against the Chicago Bears.

SignOnSanDiego.com > San Diego Chargers -- Though stars rest, Chargers still shine

 

[Buckskin86]

Matt Wilhelm (left) and Stephen Cooper see the Chargers' opener as a chance to perform as the new inside linebackers.

Edwards, Godfrey gone, time for Wilhelm, Cooper to shine
By Kevin Acee
UNION-TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER
September 7, 2007

The treadmill ticked off kilometers, not miles. Sometimes the heaviest piece of equipment in a hotel gym was a 10-kilogram dumbbell.
But whatever he could find, Matt Wilhelm would sneak away from bed or the pool every day to get in a workout, even as he and his new bride toured France in early July.

Wilhelm knew what awaited him when he got back to the United States. It was going to be for real now. After four years of watching and waiting, he was taking over for an icon.

?I've thought about that just by myself,? Wilhelm said. ?I've never mentioned it to my wife, not to anyone. The guy was born and raised here, and us having the success over that five-year span, him having 150 tackles every year ... But I think it's going to take a short amount of time. Because I think the fans believe in this team, and I'm a big part of this team now.?

Wilhelm spoke, of course, about his succession of Donnie Edwards, the San Diego native who led the Chargers in tackles each of the past five seasons before leaving as a free agent for Kansas City.

SignOnSanDiego.com > San Diego Chargers -- Emerging from the shadows

 

[Buckskin86]

EC grad Wilhelm gets first start with Chargers
Staff and Wire reports
Elyria Catholic and Ohio State grad Matt Wilhelm made his first career start at inside linebacker for the Chargers on Sunday, and recovered a fumble that set up a touchdown in San Diego?s 14-3 win over Chicago.
The 6-foot-4, 245-pounder also had four solo tackles and an assist.

Chronicle-Telegram ? EC grad Wilhelm gets first start with Chargers

 

[iambrutus]

Matt also had a fumble recovery yesterday! I hope he shines for them this year

 

[OCBucksFan]

Matt also had a fumble recovery yesterday! I hope he shines for them this year

He played a huge part in recovering a punt that touched the Bears yesterday.

 

[Buckeyecty4]

My favorite OSU backer from the last ten years.. Hope he sticks in SD and makes plays, which he should have the chance to do with all that talent around him

 

[OSU_D/]

A funny quotation....

San Diego LB Matt Wilhelm on the instructions his position coach Ron Rivera gave about trash talking to Rex Grossman: "He told us that Rex was kind of a mental midget so you can get into his head and create that doubt." Careful, there's not much room.

SI.com - Writers - Dr. Z's Power Rankings: Colts, Pats have strong hold on top spots - Wednesday September 12, 2007 12:26PM

 

[OregonBuckeye]

I'm glad he finally has his chance to shine.

 

[Buckskin86]

Chargers feel the pain all over
By Kevin Acee
UNION-TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER
September 17, 2007

Inside linebacker Matt Wilhelm also left the game in the first quarter. He played the first two series after aggravating in pregame warm-ups the calf strain that caused him to miss the first three preseason games. He said the pain was not as bad as the first time he got hurt, but he must be considered iffy for Green Bay.

SignOnSanDiego.com > San Diego Chargers -- Chargers feel the pain all over

 

[Buckskin86]

Inside linebacker Matt Wilhelm won't play because of a strained calf, the same injury that sidelined him for three of four exhibition games. Wilhelm was jogging on it Friday without a limp.

With Wilhelm out, second-year pro Tim Dobbins will make his first NFL start. Dobbins also played the majority of the game in New England but was often out of position and ineffective.

Chargers' Shane Olivea practices but is questionable for Green Bay game - USATODAY.com

 

[Buckskin86]

Injury updates
Linebacker Matt Wilhelm (calf) and receiver Eric Parker (toe) will likely be the only players unable to play Sunday. Wilhelm did run and do drills on the side and will likely return next week at Denver. Carlos Polk will start again this week.

SignOnSanDiego.com > San Diego Chargers -- Run game to get tuneup, not overhaul