Since I’m a transplanted Ravens fan living in Los Angeles, there was no way I was missing this weekend’s game. It was the home opener for the San Diego Chargers and Ray Lewis made sure the birds flew outta there with our second W of the young season.

This is my third Ravens vs. Chargers game in San Diego and each time I’ve headed down to tailgate. This time was no different. My crew was in it to win it! Now, I’ve done my share of tailgating and San Diego...you need to step it up. Flip flops and sushi? That’s what you’re bringing to the table? Unacceptable. Tailgating is all about claiming your spot on the asphalt and throwing down. I’ve seen people steaming crabs in Baltimore, I’ve seen guys BBQ bison in Buffalo, hell, I’ve even seen a pregnant woman gut a deer in Pittsburgh. But sushi? That’s a damn shame. And I love sushi! I’m a seafood guy. I love fast women too...but I’m not bringing one to my grandmother’s house. Feel me? What I’m saying is, there’s a time and a place for everything.

Check out some of the shots I got in San Diego:

BEEFED!
I told you we were there and we weren’t messin around. Guess what WASN’T on our menu?

QUALCRETE STADIUM
This thing looks like the Roman Coliseum. Only older and worse.

SWOLLED UP
LT was kickin it with us for a few. This is what his ankle looked like an hour before game time.

BRUTAL TRUTH
The only honest person in the whole parking lot.

ROLL OUT!
A cooler you can drive? I love it! I almost cooler-jacked this dude and took off with his wheels. Seriously. I have to get one of these. I’ll ride it everywhere.

Next up, Cleveland.

Kuh Kaw! --- RYAN SICKLER.