The latest news from Scout.com. The Scout.com Network covers college, NFL, MLB, high school, recruiting, and much more http://www.scout.com/ http://media.scout.com/media/rss/scout.gif http://www.scout.com/ en-us Copyright © 2013 Scout.com and Scout.com. All rights reserved. This website is an unofficial and independent source of news and information, and is not affiliated with any school, team or league. info@scout.com info@scout.com Sat, 18 May 2013 13:01:02 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss Scout.com > People > Gary Banks Scout.com RSS Engine v1.0 (Server:SCOUTWEB4) 60 Several Chargers players enjoyed redemptive performances Thursday, bouncing back from poor showings in recent practices. Also, the team excited fans by showing outstanding depth at quarterback, receiver and corner. http://sdg.scout.com/2/989756.html 2047 Stacy Thereza http://sdg.scout.com/2/989756.html Fri, 06 Aug 2010 17:18:00 GMT 1 102 San Diego sdg Second-year players Gary Banks and Corey Clark were among the eight players who were named to the San Diego Chargers' practice squad on Sunday. Only three rookies were invited to extend their stay in lightning bolts. http://sdg.scout.com/2/896011.html 2047 SDBoltReport.com Staff http://sdg.scout.com/2/896011.html Sun, 06 Sep 2009 20:07:00 GMT 0 102 San Diego sdg Two short seasons ago, wide receiver was one of the thinnest positions on San Diego's roster. Now, the position is home to training camp's hottest battles. SDBoltReport.com photographer Shana Siler offers up a peek at the action as the Chargers' young wide-outs scrap for survival. http://sdg.scout.com/2/884845.html 2047 Shana Siler http://sdg.scout.com/2/884845.html Wed, 05 Aug 2009 03:50:00 GMT 0 102 San Diego sdg The San Diego Chargers are brimming with depth at wide receiver, which will make for some interesting decisions when it comes time to make final cuts. Namely, Norv Turner will be forced to make a tough call between former Pro Bowler Kassim Osgood and promising second-year player Gary Banks. http://sdg.scout.com/2/879724.html 2047 Michael Lombardo http://sdg.scout.com/2/879724.html Fri, 17 Jul 2009 05:31:00 GMT 1 102 San Diego sdg SDBoltReport.com tells you what to expect from five members of last season's rookie class. Which sophomore will double his production? And who is a prime candidate to fall off the map? We answer those questions and more as we shine the spotlight on the Class of 2008. http://sdg.scout.com/2/870217.html 2047 Michael Lombardo http://sdg.scout.com/2/870217.html Sat, 06 Jun 2009 05:30:00 GMT 0 102 San Diego sdg The San Diego Chargers are among the NFL’s best teams at grooming undrafted free agents. Some, like FB Mike Tolbert, make immediate contributions. But more often, players require a season or two of grooming on the practice squad. Here’s a look at three players from last year’s practice squad that could make the active roster in 2009. http://sdg.scout.com/2/863814.html 2047 Michael Lombardo http://sdg.scout.com/2/863814.html Sun, 10 May 2009 18:30:00 GMT 0 102 San Diego sdg The Chargers have two things every team craves at wide receiver: 1) a go-to target; and 2) oodles of depth. However, A.J. Smith can’t cross the position off his to-do list just yet. Not when four of the team’s receivers are entering contract years. http://sdg.scout.com/2/848832.html 2047 Michael Lombardo http://sdg.scout.com/2/848832.html Fri, 20 Mar 2009 02:40:00 GMT 0 102 San Diego sdg With the regular season underway, Scout.com Draft Analyst Chris Steuber stops by to give Chargers fans the information they need before the Carolina Panthers come to town. Is Mike Tolbert ready to start? Would the Chargers have been better off keeping Marcus Thomas instead of Jacob Hester? Steuber has these answers and more inside. http://sdg.scout.com/2/787317.html 2047 M. Lombardo/C. Steuber http://sdg.scout.com/2/787317.html Fri, 05 Sep 2008 19:59:00 GMT 1 102 San Diego sdg After enjoying nothing but success during the first four days of training camp, a few key youngsters took a step back on Tuesday. Scott Chandler put on a disappointing display as a blocker while Paul Oliver looked out of place with the first-team defense. So what went wrong? Michael Kranzler was on the scene and has all the answers. http://sdg.scout.com/2/773633.html 2047 Michael Kranzler http://sdg.scout.com/2/773633.html Wed, 30 Jul 2008 02:06:00 GMT 1 102 San Diego sdg The Chargers kicked off their third day of training camp on Sunday and the players brought their battle gear. A few young players, like Jyles Tucker and Gary Banks, continued their hot starts. Others, like Paul Oliver, struggled to stand out. Michael Kranzler was live on the scene and serves up the low-down on all the day's top story lines. http://sdg.scout.com/2/772869.html 2047 Michael Kranzler http://sdg.scout.com/2/772869.html Mon, 28 Jul 2008 01:37:00 GMT 1 102 San Diego sdg The roster is stockpiled with talented wide receivers and the race is in motion to see who makes the final cut. Starters Vincent Jackson and Chris Chambers return in sterling form and pressure rises for the backups itching to make an impact. Teetering on the edge, Malcom Floyd and Kassim Osgood scrape for playing time. http://sdg.scout.com/2/759490.html 2047 Jaime Cattano http://sdg.scout.com/2/759490.html Wed, 04 Jun 2008 05:00:00 GMT 1 102 San Diego sdg SDBoltReport.com's Michael Kranzler continues interviewing members of the Chargers' rookie class, this time landing Gary Banks for an Insider exclusive feature. Banks talks about transitioning from quarterback to receiver, playing better than his stats and doing his part to help the Chargers reach the Super Bowl. http://sdg.scout.com/2/755164.html 2047 Michael Kranzler http://sdg.scout.com/2/755164.html Fri, 16 May 2008 04:02:00 GMT 1 102 San Diego sdg Troy WR Gary Banks spent the 2007 season working every day in practice against CB Leodis McKelvin, the No. 11 pick in this year's draft. Good practice makes for better production, as Banks led the Trojans with 61 catches for 698 yards and three TDs. Banks shares his thoughts on playing with the Cubs, learning from the Bolts' vets and more. http://sdg.scout.com/2/755159.html 2047 Michael Kranzler http://sdg.scout.com/2/755159.html Fri, 16 May 2008 03:38:00 GMT 0 102 San Diego sdg SDBoltReport.com's Scott Domitrowits starts a new series interviewing the college coaches of this year's rookie class. Up first is Troy offensive coordinator Neil Brown, who coached WR Gary Banks last season. Banks led the Trojans in receiving last year with 61 catches and 698 yards. Is it enough for him to stick? Brown has the inside scoop. http://sdg.scout.com/2/754874.html 2047 Scott Domitrowits http://sdg.scout.com/2/754874.html Thu, 15 May 2008 02:31:00 GMT 1 102 San Diego sdg