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I live in beautiful Redding California and have been a die-hard 'Niner's fan since before the glory years. I have six beautiful children ages 2,8,13,15,16, and 18. My oldest son is a Cowboy's fan (not sure where I went wrong there!). My wife is a Raider's fan (they say opposites attract-or is it attack?). I also like the San Francisco Giants, The New York Yankees (yep it's true), the Los Angeles Lakers, and the Sacramento Kings. Strange line up I know, but I can explain.
I blame it all on my dad and his being from Southern California. He likes the Dodgers, Rams, and Lakers. When my two brothers and I would watch sporting events with my dad, my brothers would always root with my dad and I (always having to be different) would root for whomever they were playing against. Hence, the Niners, Giants, and Yankees (back in the 70's as some of you may recall, the Yankees and Dodgers met several time in the fall classic). The Lakers were the only team of his that I adopted-I guess that doesn’t say much for the Warriors, but I just don't remember the Lakers and Warriors as a great rivalry. The Kings weren’t in Sacramento back then, but now that they are, they are the closest thing Redding has to a local team.
Well, enough about that, I am here because of the 49ers and some of the great articles that B/R writers have posted-just want to be a part of it!

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SAN FRANCISCO - NOVEMBER 7: Offensive tackle Kwame Harris #77 of the San Francisco 49ers tries to hold a block against defensive end Chike Okeafor #50 of the Seattle Seahawks at Monster Park on November 7, 2004 in San Francisco, California. The Seahawks defeated the 49ers 42-27. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

The San Francisco 49ers All-"No" Team, Pt. 2: The Linemen

Published about 1 month ago
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13 Dec 1992: Running back Craig Heyward of the New Orleans Saints looks on during a game against the Los Angeles Rams at Anaheim Stadium in Anaheim, California. The Saints won the game, 37-14.

Craig Heyward: A Man Called "Ironhead"

Published about 1 month ago
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The Legend That Is Arthur Ashe

Published 2 months ago
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$1-16 Aug 1936: Jesse Owens of the USA starts the 200 metres event at the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin. Owens won the gold medal in this event with a time of 20.7 seconds. \ Mandatory Credit: IOC Olympic Museum /Allsport$

Jesse Owens: One of the Greatest Athletes of All Time

Published 3 months ago
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Hotnuke responded to a comment on Unrealized Potential: Florida Marlins Trade Jeremy Hermida to Boston
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Blaine Spence responded to a comment on Miami-New England: Despite Everything, Will Dolphins Beat Patriots?
Blaine Spence responded to a comment on Miami-New England: Despite Everything, Will Dolphins Beat Patriots?
Blaine Spence has picked Unrealized Potential: Florida Marlins Trade Jeremy Hermida to Boston as a favorite article
Blaine Spence has picked Miami-New England: Despite Everything, Will Dolphins Beat Patriots? as a favorite article
Mary Jo Buchanan responded to a comment on Heavy Hearts and Heroes Are Real Story at Texas Motor Speedway
Blaine Spence responded to a comment on Fort Hood Tragedy Places Sports Into Perspective

The Short List What Blaine thinks about sport's most pressing questions

Favorite Athletes

Ronnie Lott, Joe Montana, Steve Young, Roger Craig, Dwight Clark, "Donnie Baseball"
Favorite Sports Teams

Forty Niners, Giants, Lakers, Kings, Yankees
Favorite Coaches

Bill Walsh, Billy Martin, Dusty Baker, Joe Torre, George Seifert
All Time Sports Moment

"The Catch", Dan Bunz and the 49er D's goal line stand in Super Bowl XVI, and the 1980 Men's Olympic hockey team's win over the Soviet Union. "Do you believe in miracles? Yes!"
Most Memorable Game Attended

Kings Vs. Magic-Shaq's rookie season
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Consecutive games hitting streak.
Ruth or Mays?

Mays
Unitas or Montana?

Is there any doubt-Montana.
Jordan or Russell?

Kobe...ok....Jordan.
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky
Pele or Maradona?

Pele
Federer or Sampras?

McEnroe
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger
Petty or Earnhardt?

Petty by a mile (so to speak).
Schumacher or Senna?

Does anybody really care?
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

Pac 10

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by Hotnuke
13 minutes ago

Blaine,

Just my take on the Miami’s disappointing loss to New England. Let me know what you think if you take a minute to peruse it…lol

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/286626-miami-new-england-dolphins-fall-short-against-patriots-in-27-17-loss

Thanks,

Daniel Barber aka Hotnuke
by Kevin
26 minutes ago

Hey Blaine, I am in the process of developing a series about pitching gurus. My first one will be about Mike Marshall.
by Krishna
about 3 hours ago

Hey Blaine,
Please read this article on how the Colts beat the Texans.http://bleacherreport.com/articles/286604-indianapolis-colts-victory-over-the-houston-texans-20-17
by JW
about 4 hours ago

here is a story of another NFL Legend who has yet to get his deserved respect :

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/286573-crazy-canton-cuts-ed-meador
by Teddy
15 days ago

Hey Blaine,

If you love sports, you will love what happened between UConn and West Virginia on Satruday. It's why we watch. If you have time, please check out my column. Thanks!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/277841-uconn-west-virginia-is-why-we-watch-sports

Teddy
by Nick
15 days ago

Good Morning Blaine!

As you know, NSS One on One is garnering TONS of attention, controversy, heated debate and excellant reader comments. Your comments have added a lot of fun to these posts! Thank-you.

In this week's edition we discuss "NBA Talking Heads - The Best and Worst of NBA Broadcasting".

This is a must read and we would LOVE your opinion!
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/277566-nss-one-on-one-the-best-and-worst-nba-broadcasters
by Suzette
17 days ago

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/276131-a-second-helping-of-saints-gumbo

what's good for dinner
by J.C.
18 days ago

For the dozen or so of you wondering what it would take to drag JC off the IR and post something new, here is the answer:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/275645-jcs-dodger-line-drives-oct-20-dodgers-extend-gm-collettis-deal
by Shikha
20 days ago

Part 2 of a 'Rafael Nadal' series :-)

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/274004-rafael-nadal-the-story-inside-out-pt-2-a-page-turned

Hope u can drop by if time permits.
by Suzette
21 days ago

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/274119-saints-fans-saysorry-eli-not-this-time

for when you get back!
by Nick
21 days ago

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/273996-buzz-josh-cribbs-brady-quinn-staying-with-browns No goons in this article.
by Patrick
21 days ago

Hi There,

Take a look at my latest article on Roberto Luongo's captaincy whenever you get a spare moment, I'd really appreciate it and please feel free to drop a comment.

Thanks,
Patrick

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/273951-the-jig-is-up-why-roberto-luongo-should-give-up-the-c
by Caleb
21 days ago

I see your out...get to this when you get the chance Blaine!

I have a new article revisiting the Boise St-Oregon game in a positive light.

Stop by and let me know what you think!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/273905-what-does-oregons-loss-to-boise-state-mean-today
by Hurricane
22 days ago

Thanks for the POTD vote. O and quick question. Can an article win AOTD if the picks carry over multiple days? I published my latest article around 8:30 to 9:00 p.m. and I'm starting to think that I shouldn't have published it so late.
by Ben
26 days ago

Thanks for the vote Blaine!

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The San Francisco 49ers All-"No" Team, Pt. 2: The Linemen

Craig Heyward: A Man Called "Ironhead"

The Legend That Is Arthur Ashe

Jesse Owens: One of the Greatest Athletes of All Time

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