Shamus Stafford's Sportswriter Profile

Shamus Stafford joined April 2009

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About Shamus »

I was born in San Francisco and grew up in the north bay area. I have been a die hard Giants and 49ers fan since I can remember. I went to school at Butte college in Chico California and plan on returning to school to finish my bachelors degree in communications. I am the General Manager of a fantasy baseball team and Reigning Champions..."The Million Dollar Dream".

I believe strong pitching wins games when it comes to baseball and a solid defense in football wins titles. The 49er teams of the 80's were renowned for their offenses but it was their defenses that brought a lot of the glory.

I once saw Joe Montana at the mall. Everything went into slow motion. I for once in my life was in the midst of greatness. He still looked like he could play. I realized how spoiled I was to have the greatest Quarterback in the history of the NFL play on my favorite team.

I love my family, my friends and my lady. All I want in life is to be successful, start a family and for the Giants to win a world series while I am still kinda young.

I collect T-Shirts of 80's metal bands. Motley Crue, Iron Maiden, Scorpions ETC.

I am not a huge fan of Brian Sabean and don't get me started on the York family.

Some of my Sports journalist idols are Dan Patrick, Gary Radnich Tony Bruno and Pete Franklin.

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Favorite Athletes

Joe Montana, Will Clark, Jerry Rice, John Taylor, Ronnie Lott
Favorite Sports Teams

49ers, Giants, Sharks, Warriors
Favorite Coaches

Bill Walsh, Bobby Knight, Lou Holtz
All Time Sports Moment

Steve Young throwing 6 touchdowns in Super Bowl XXIX
Most Memorable Game Attended

My first Giants game at Candlestick park against the Dodgers with my Dad when I was six years old.
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Cy Young's 511 career wins.
Ruth or Mays?

Mays
Unitas or Montana?

MONTANA!
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan
Gretzky or Orr?
Pele or Maradona?
Federer or Sampras?
Tiger or Nicklaus?
Petty or Earnhardt?
Schumacher or Senna?
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

Pac 10/ Independent Notre Dame football

Latest Articles »

Sabean Needs To Acquire a Bat VIA Trade. But at What Cost?

05/26/2009

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Save the Date! Aug.10, 2009

05/14/2009

117 reads 11 comments 0 likes

Can Notre Dame Go Undefeated in 2009?

05/12/2009

1,240 reads 73 comments 1 likes

William Nuschler Clark, Jr.: The Case for the Hall of Fame

05/11/2009

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Cliff Eastham said...

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Hi Shamus
I think MLB needs to revamp their structure and their schedule. What do you think?
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/244633-mlb-if-its-broke-fix-it

89 days ago

Blaine Spence said...

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Shining A light on Rojo Grande and the Track and Field Community (Athletics) my own way!

Here is one of my Rojo favorites:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/194676-the-joy-of-vaulting-sky-dance

Also, check out Rojo’s Round up covering the World Championships in Berlin this weekend!

And please join the Track and Field Section! We would love to have you!

102 days ago

Blaine Spence said...

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Todd Civin's latest is a must read:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/235767-joe-niekro-daddys-little-girl-knuckles-up-for-aneurysm-research

104 days ago

Cliff Eastham said...

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Hi Shamus
I have put together the Top 10 Base runners in MLB since 1954. Please take a look if you have time. Thanks, Cliff
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/234826-top-10-base-runners-in-mlb-since-1954

106 days ago

Blaine Spence said...

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"No room for Racism!"

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/233873-jessie-owens-one-of-the-greatest-athletes-of-all-time

106 days ago

Cliff Eastham said...

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Hi Shamus
I don't think Longoria is all he is said to be. What is your opinion?
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/233549-evan-longoria-hes-not-all-that

108 days ago

Cliff Eastham said...

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Hi Shamus
Here is the lineup I would have if I could take anybody I want.
Who would you take?
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/230786-my-171679608-mlb-lineup

113 days ago

Heartbeat of the Bronx said...

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There has always been a connection between religion and sports, and Major League Baseball has certainly not been the exception to the rule.

Check out the All-Catholic lineup…the best Catholic names (by position) in MLB history.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/220812-mlbs-all-catholic-team-where-mystique-may-come-from-a-higher-power

Thanks as always!

-Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)

129 days ago

Blaine Spence said...

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The JR Richard Story:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/217945-from-unhittable-to-homeless-the-jr-richard-story

134 days ago

Cliff Eastham said...

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Hi Shamus,

This is the 3rd installment of my All-Franchise teams, next up the Yankees. I hope you have a chance to read it. Thanks
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/217055-cliff-easthams-yankees-all-franchise-team

136 days ago

Heartbeat of the Bronx said...

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Hey,

The turmoil surrounding the 1977 Yankees earned them the nickname of “The Bronx Zoo.” The current 2009 Yankees have an interesting blend of leaders and pranksters, so I decided to create a LITERAL “zoo.”

Check out what animal each Yankee would be reincarnated as in a next life.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/216046-the-real-bronx-zoo-what-if-the-yankees-were-reincarnated-as-animals

Thanks everyone!

-Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)

138 days ago

Blaine Spence said...

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A beautiful lady, a beautiful article, an ugly subject...I know Leroy is promoting this one as well, so sorry if you get hit twice and thanks for your support.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/214523-hear-ye-hear-ye-nfl-players-with-double-triple-lives

138 days ago

Cliff Eastham said...

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Hey Shamus,
This is the 2nd installment of my All-Franchise teams. Now up, the Red Sox. If you have a minute, please take a look. Thanks, Cliff
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/214069-cliff-easthams-red-sox-all-franchise-team

141 days ago

Blaine Spence said...

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Turns out there are more than just trolls in b/r land...enter the "ifs".

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/213703-delving-inside-the-minds-of-irrational-fans-ifs

141 days ago

Cliff Eastham said...

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Hi Shamus
Here is the first installment of my latest project. I am establishing the All Time team for each franchise.
Please take a look if you have time.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/212427-cliff-easthams-all-time-orioles-franchise-team

143 days ago

Shamus's Achievements & Awards (7) »

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Can Notre Dame Go Undefeated in 2009?

Received 50 comments • May 12, 2009
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Hot Read: Silver Medal

Manny Pacquiao Destroys Ricky Hatton: F…

Received 2,000 Reads • May 04, 2009
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Hot Read: Bronze Medal

Can Notre Dame Go Undefeated in 2009?

Received 1,000 Reads • May 12, 2009
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Great Debate: Bronze Medal

Why Roger Goodell Should Reinstate Eddi…

Received 25 comments • May 05, 2009
Hot Read [article title]

Hot Read: Bronze Medal

Why Roger Goodell Should Reinstate Eddi…

Received 1,000 Reads • May 05, 2009
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Great Debate: Bronze Medal

Manny Pacquiao Destroys Ricky Hatton: F…

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San Francisco 49ers' 2009 Draft Grade: B+

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Sabean Needs To Acquire a Bat VIA Trade. But at What Cost?

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Can Notre Dame Go Undefeated in 2009?

William Nuschler Clark, Jr.: The Case for the Hall of Fame

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