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San Francisco NFL Draft Weekend: Living in the Past with Steve Young

As We the 49er Faithful look ahead to this weekend’s NFL draft, it’s easy to feel an overwhelming sense of dread. Let’s face it, our team hasn’t been “good” since the days when MTV played music videos...

Written by Zander Freund about 7 months ago 531 reads 11 comments
Why Jayson Stark Is Wrong About Alex Rodriguez and Steroids

This past Sunday, Alex Rodriguez confessed to taking steroids while playing for the Texas Rangers.Shortly afterwards, ESPN columnist Jayson Stark went on a rant proclaiming that A-Rod had officially destroyed the history of professional baseball...

Written by Zander Freund about 9 months ago 847 reads 68 comments
The Top 10 Reasons To Root for the Cardinals on Sunday—49ers Edition

In just a few short days, the Arizona Cardinals will pour out of the gate onto Raymond James Stadium as the underdogs in Super Bow XLIII...

Written by Zander Freund about 10 months ago 777 reads 44 comments
National Disgrace: Graham Harrell Told To Stay Home on Heisman Night

This Saturday at 8 PM Eastern Standard Time, college football fans from around the nation will tune in to ESPN to see which of three talented gunslingers will win the coveted Heisman Trophy...

Written by Zander Freund about 12 months ago 1,867 reads 76 comments
Goodbye, Yankee Stadium: A Tribute to Charmian Kaplan Freund

I've always been a nostalgic person; remembering and reflecting on the past is one of my favorite hobbies. I find that clinging to memories of simpler times can often be a comforting tool in embracing the challenges that adulthood presents...

Written by Zander Freund about about 1 year ago 2,416 reads 53 comments
Memo to the IOC: Gymnastics Needs Sudden Death

After an exhausting day of moderating Alan Bass's latest article and assuring L.J. that Bleacher Report wasn't going to give the boot to the network's lesser-known writers, I finally managed to climb into bed last night and turn on some Olympics...

Written by Zander Freund about about 1 year ago 4,660 reads 86 comments
Move Over Barry Bonds: That's Why I Play in Center Field, Part III

No. 3: Oscar CharlestonOscar Charleston will never get the recognition he deserves due to Major League Baseball's "color line" policy, which existed from the late 1800s through 1946...

Written by Zander Freund about about 1 year ago 2,172 reads 35 comments
Move Over Barry Bonds—That's Why I Play in Center Field, Part II

No. 6: Joe DimaggioThere was another center fielder that played long before Ken Griffey Jr. who possessed similar type of wheels—the kind that get you from second to home faster than a speeding bullet but don't produce a lot of stolen bases...

Written by Zander Freund about about 1 year ago 1,924 reads 28 comments
Move Over Barry Bonds—That's Why I Play in Center Field, Part I

No 10: Andruw Jones With his unmatched defensive skills and home-run-happy tendencies, Andruw Jones is unquestionably the best center fielder of the last 10 years...

Written by Zander Freund about about 1 year ago 1,713 reads 26 comments
Move Over Barry Bonds—That's Why I Play in Center Field, Introduction

Duke Snider, Kenny Lofton, and Cool Papa Bell. Jim Edmonds, Dale Murphy, and Earle Combs. Richie Ashburn, Larry Doby, and Fred Lynn. All center fielders—dynamite center fielders at that...

Written by Zander Freund about about 1 year ago 1,601 reads 16 comments
Memo To Packers Management: Lay Down the Crack Pipe and Bring Back Brett Favre

In case anyone has yet to hear the news, Brett Favre has formally requested, in writing, that the Green Bay Packers release him. I've stayed silent on the entire Brett Favre situation since he announced his retirement...

Written by Zander Freund about about 1 year ago 1,276 reads 55 comments
Why Americans Can—And Will—Embrace Soccer

Since we initiated our weekly Open Mic about the beautiful game of world football (aka "soccer") and its future in the United States, I've read a handful of pieces suggesting that the sport will simply never catch on in this country...

Written by Zander Freund about about 1 year ago 800 reads 24 comments
Why Kobe Bryant Should Give the MVP to Chris Paul

Hey Kobe—you wanna be a man? Then own up to what isn't yours and hand Chris Paul that MVP trophy.You heard me Kobe: Chris Paul is the rightful winner of that award, not you...

Written by Zander Freund about about 1 year ago 2,833 reads 88 comments
Why Josh Howard's Marijuana Confession Makes Him a Good Role Model

Last Friday, Josh Howard of the Dallas Mavericks admitted on Michael Irvin's radio show to smoking pot during the NBA off-season.Seconds later, the relevant parties were notified and the story was the top headline on ESPN...

Written by Zander Freund about about 1 year ago 5,838 reads 54 comments
The All-Time San Francisco 49ers Roster

The 49ers went 5-11 this year—needless to say, the organization has seen better days.Some fans may be interested in analayzing who the Niners might be drafting next season in order to improve ...

Written by Zander Freund about about 1 year ago 5,482 reads 32 comments
Why Brett Favre Doesn't Need to Win on Sunday

442 touchdown passes. 5,377 completions, 61,657 total yards. 255 consecutive games started. At 38 years of age, Brett Favre holds nearly every significant career passing record in NFL history...

Written by Zander Freund about about 1 year ago 2,072 reads 32 comments
Why Tebow, Daniel, and White Should All Be Considered for the Heisman

My last two columns have focused on who shouldn't win the Heisman this year. On Monday, I argued that Darren McFadden's brilliant season shouldn't garner him the trophy, due to his inability to lead the Razorbacks into the BCS...

Written by Zander Freund about over 2 years ago 2,053 reads 7 comments
Why Hawaii's Colt Brennan Does Not Deserve The Heisman

As I pointed out in a column I wrote yesterday, the 2007 Heisman Trophy belongs in the hands of one of the nation's many great quarterbacks...

Written by Zander Freund about over 2 years ago 3,684 reads 50 comments
MLB Players To Tell My Kids About, Vol. 5: Ivan Rodriguez

"Pudge was his name—catching was his game."Imagine trying to explain to your baseball-obsessed child that a guy named Pudge Rodriguez was the best damn defensive catcher the world has ever seen...

Written by Zander Freund about over 2 years ago 2,045 reads 9 comments
Why Arkansas' Darren McFadden Does Not Deserve the Heisman

By all objective measures, Darren McFadden had quite a ridiculous year.He rushed for 1725 yards on the season, leading the SEC and placing him third in the nation. His 5.7 yards per carry was equally impressive, as were his 15 rushing touchdowns...

Written by Zander Freund about over 2 years ago 2,649 reads 33 comments
NFL Feast: Giving Thanks for Brett Favre

Did anyone catch that postgame interview with Brett Favre today?The contrast between the boys in the studio and the player on the field was fascinating—both physically and in terms of attitude...

Written by Zander Freund about over 2 years ago 2,129 reads 9 comments
Comparing Peyton Manning and Tom Brady

NFL-New_England_Patriots-Peyton_Manning_vs_Tom_Brady_A_Debate_Resolved_-131107">Chris Radez's recent article, which asserts that Tom Brady is a better quarterback than Peyton Manning, really got the wheels spinning in my head...

Written by Zander Freund about over 2 years ago 2,512 reads 23 comments
Cheer Up, Comissioner Stern: Bright Days Ahead in the NBA

Dear Commissioner Stern,After reading your diary and seeing how upset you were about the upcoming season, I figured I would write you a response to try to cheer you up...

Written by Zander Freund about over 2 years ago 1,347 reads 2 comments
MLB Players to Tell My Kids About, Vol. 4: Don Mattingly

"Just Win, Baby." That's not only the slogan of the Oakland Raiders—it's also the philosophy that the majority of 21st century American parents subscribe to."Not me," says soccer mom Mary Beth...

Written by Zander Freund about over 2 years ago 1,837 reads 7 comments
MLB Players to Tell My Kids About, Vol. 3: Greg Maddux

Sometimes, ballplayers who don't look like they should be fantastic just are. On the surface, there's nothing too impressive about them—no God-given gift which makes them stand out from their peers at a young age...

Written by Zander Freund about over 2 years ago 2,007 reads 22 comments

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Zander Freund Article Archive

San Francisco NFL Draft Weekend: Living in the Past with Steve Young

Why Jayson Stark Is Wrong About Alex Rodriguez and Steroids

The Top 10 Reasons To Root for the Cardinals on Sunday—49ers Edition

National Disgrace: Graham Harrell Told To Stay Home on Heisman Night

Goodbye, Yankee Stadium: A Tribute to Charmian Kaplan Freund

Memo to the IOC: Gymnastics Needs Sudden Death

Move Over Barry Bonds: That's Why I Play in Center Field, Part III

Move Over Barry Bonds—That's Why I Play in Center Field, Part II

Move Over Barry Bonds—That's Why I Play in Center Field, Part I

Move Over Barry Bonds—That's Why I Play in Center Field, Introduction

Memo To Packers Management: Lay Down the Crack Pipe and Bring Back Brett Favre

Why Americans Can—And Will—Embrace Soccer

Why Kobe Bryant Should Give the MVP to Chris Paul

Why Josh Howard's Marijuana Confession Makes Him a Good Role Model

The All-Time San Francisco 49ers Roster

Why Brett Favre Doesn't Need to Win on Sunday

Why Tebow, Daniel, and White Should All Be Considered for the Heisman

Why Hawaii's Colt Brennan Does Not Deserve The Heisman

MLB Players To Tell My Kids About, Vol. 5: Ivan Rodriguez

Why Arkansas' Darren McFadden Does Not Deserve the Heisman

NFL Feast: Giving Thanks for Brett Favre

Comparing Peyton Manning and Tom Brady

Cheer Up, Comissioner Stern: Bright Days Ahead in the NBA

MLB Players to Tell My Kids About, Vol. 4: Don Mattingly

MLB Players to Tell My Kids About, Vol. 3: Greg Maddux

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