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Lifelong SF 49ers, SF Giants, and Golden State Warriors fan

Tim Terrific and Other Musings

Color me curious, but what’s the deal with Tim Tebow signing with the Pats?  I know he’d grasp at any rope in the ocean, but what’s the point? He’s pretty much guaranteed himself no playing time at the QB position, seeing as … Continue reading

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Deacon Jones and Distant Memories

The NFL community lost one of its brightest stars as Deacon (David) Jones passed away yesterday at the age of 74. He revolutionized the defensive end position in the NFL by bringing blazing speed (and the head-slap) to the position, … Continue reading

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Eric Mangini, Offensive Consultant?

Correct me if I’m wrong, but isn’t Eric Mangini is a defensive guy? He played nose tackle At Wesleyan college. Isn’t that a girl’s school? Anyhow, he was a DB coach and DC for the Pats, and a HC for … Continue reading

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OTAs. OTAs? OTAs!

Nothing much going on. And the hope is nothing else goes on. The WR corps remains fairly decimated, but the good news is Kyle Williams, Mario Manningham, and Kendall Hunter are at least on the practice field, while the rest … Continue reading

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49er Wide Receivers – Black Hole Or Merely Cursed?

Damn. Crabs must really hate training camp. For the 4th time in his 5 year career, Michael Crabtree will miss training camp. This one is serious though. He tore his Achilles. For a guy who has had myriad foot issues, … Continue reading

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San Francisco Wins the 2016 Super Bowl Ell Bid!

Funny, the actual game will be played in Santa Clara, but who’s to quibble the details? Personally I’d have preferred the 49ers get Super Bowl IL. I mean really. The 49th Super Bowl? 49er? The ILlin’ Super Bowl? The marketing … Continue reading

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A Scary Day for Bay Area Sports and WR Roulette

Well, the Giants limped out of O Canada! with their collective tail between their legs, the Warriors were beaten down like Kinky Friedman in Texas on Tuesday, and the Sharkies produced no offense in their loss to the LAKings. Where … Continue reading

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A Terrible Day for Bay Area Sports

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. Well, so much for the tirfecta of sports nirvana. THe GIants started the loodbath by playing lousy defense and Barry Zito giving up 30 singles in the 1st … Continue reading

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A Great Day for Bay Area Sports

Unfortunately none of it is football related. The Dubs win an OT thriller to tie up their best-of-seven series with the SASpurs at two games. A game that I had the unmitigated luck to see from the comfort of a … Continue reading

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Levi’s Stadium?

Bleeeh. 501 Field? Stonewashed Stadium? The Stich? Yikes. Not down with the new name very much, but this is a sign of the times. Candestick Park went from 3-Com to Monster to Monster Cable to WTF-do-we-call-it-now and then back to … Continue reading

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