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San Francisco 49ers Bring the Circus to Town

When I was a kid (well, a younger one, anyway), my parents took me to see Barnum and Bailey's traveling circus at the Cow Palace...

Written by Stephen Purtill about about 1 year ago 385 reads 0 comments
Mike Nolan Gone; Ownership Absent; 49ers Anything but Made of Gold

The 49ers have finally pulled the plug on the reign of Mike Nolan. It's about time. After a career littered with bad coaching decisions, poor drafts, and constant losing the powers-that-be yanked the carpet out from under Nolan...

Written by Stephen Purtill about about 1 year ago 136 reads 3 comments
Barry Bonds Deserves Better and We Know It

Let me preface this article by noting that I am a lifelong, die-hard, bleed orange and black Giants fan. However, I have not exactly been the most staunch supporter of Barry Bonds—the man...

Written by Stephen Purtill about about 1 year ago 292 reads 7 comments
Raiders Fire Head Coach Lane Kiffin

Early this morning in Oakland, California, Raiders' owner Al Davis finally put an end to the reign of head coach Lane Kiffin...

Written by Stephen Purtill about about 1 year ago 127 reads 0 comments
The 2008 College Football Season: Bring Your Best Argument and Condiment

It's that time again. Get your gear on, paint your faces, and prick your skin so we all know what colors you bleed. We're going to war. Ready? Set? Argue. The polls that you see every Sunday morning are pointless...

Written by Stephen Purtill about about 1 year ago 377 reads 0 comments
Desperately Seeking O'Sullivan: Where Is the Real J.T.O.?

The body watch is on! Consider this a quick memo to all 49ers players and personnel: Keep all long belts, ropes, razors, painkillers, and strong alcoholic products away from J.T. O'Sullivan...

Written by Stephen Purtill about about 1 year ago 1,041 reads 18 comments
49ers Look Golden With J.T. O'Sullivan

Allow me for a moment to step back up onto my soapbox. J.T. O'Sullivan is the greatest San Francisco quarterback since...Since...Well, he's better than Cody Pickett and Ken Dorsey. He's better than Tim Rattay...

Written by Stephen Purtill about about 1 year ago 92 reads 0 comments
There's Something About J.T.: 49ers O'Sullivan Might Be Right Man for the Job

Was there ever any doubt as to who was the right man to quarterback the 49ers this season? If there was, it sure seems like a long time ago. J.T...

Written by Stephen Purtill about about 1 year ago 713 reads 11 comments
49ers Panning For Gold: Is There Hope For San Francisco in 2008?

Three preseason games into the 49ers 2008 NFL schedule and the sun may be shining on San Francisco this season. Of course, it's tough to judge how a team will perform in the regular season by ...

Written by Stephen Purtill about about 1 year ago 487 reads 4 comments
It's Just Jeff Being Jeff

Maybe only Barry Bonds' off-putting personality could make Jeff Kent seem like a nice guy. But why does Kent have to come off as a nice guy, anyway? If he's anything, he's a first ballot Hall of Famer, and may well be the best second baseman of all time.

Written by Stephen Purtill about about 1 year ago 69 reads 0 comments
Why Do You Think You Care About The Olympics?

If you're one of the many "fans" of The Olympic Games, it's time for a reality check. If you're an American, what are you really rooting for? Is it a big win in the hardly important medal count? ...

Written by Stephen Purtill about about 1 year ago 124 reads 2 comments

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Stephen Purtill Article Archive

San Francisco 49ers Bring the Circus to Town

Mike Nolan Gone; Ownership Absent; 49ers Anything but Made of Gold

Barry Bonds Deserves Better and We Know It

Raiders Fire Head Coach Lane Kiffin

The 2008 College Football Season: Bring Your Best Argument and Condiment

Desperately Seeking O'Sullivan: Where Is the Real J.T.O.?

49ers Look Golden With J.T. O'Sullivan

There's Something About J.T.: 49ers O'Sullivan Might Be Right Man for the Job

49ers Panning For Gold: Is There Hope For San Francisco in 2008?

It's Just Jeff Being Jeff

Why Do You Think You Care About The Olympics?

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