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Glenn Franco Simmons joined July 2008

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About Glenn »

I'm an enthusiastic 49er Faithful who dates back to Kezar.

I also love the San Francisco Giants, and I barely tolerate the Golden State Warriors.

I am married to my beautiful wife Kathleen.

Go, Niners!

Glenn's Website »

http://thebayareabackroads.blogspot.com/

The Shortlist »

Favorite Athletes

Joe Montana, Ronnie Lott, Roger Craig, Willie Mays, Willie McCovey, Matt Williams, Jamaal Wilkes, Phil Smith
Favorite Sports Teams

49ers, S.F. Giants, Warriors
Favorite Coaches

Bill Walsh; I would be remiss by not naming Eddie De Bartolo as an owner, which there is not a category for.
All Time Sports Moment

"The Catch" and John Taylor's catch in the Super Bowl victory over the Bengals
Most Memorable Game Attended

Giants beating the Dodgers in 1992. Of course, a fight broke out. I didn't get to a 49ers playoff game, but I did watch them in regular season numerous times. I saw the Warriors play their championship season.
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Montana's four spectacular Super Bowls, three of which were blowouts.
Ruth or Mays?

Mays
Unitas or Montana?

Montana
Jordan or Russell?

Russell
Gretzky or Orr?

I hate hockey
Pele or Maradona?

You're asking a football fan about this?
Federer or Sampras?

Ditto.
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Golf is boring, but I would say it's a tie.
Petty or Earnhardt?

Mario Andretti, get real.
Schumacher or Senna?

uh, huh. Same thing. I didn't know this was a sport.
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

NFL, Pac 10 (USC)

Latest Articles »

Would San Francisco 49ers Have Winning Record without Michael Crabtree Holdout?

11/30/2009

827 reads 4 comments 0 likes

How Could You Boo the Lambeau Leaper?

11/01/2009

497 reads 8 comments 2 likes

Winners Grin and Bear It; Whiners Complain

10/12/2009

252 reads 2 comments 2 likes

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Can a track meet really save the planet?

On of the most amazing pieces I have read:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/342578-usa-vs-ussr-1962-the-greatest-track-meet-of-all-time

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JW Nix said...

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do you agree? : http://bleacherreport.com/articles/335931-the-joke-is-on-nfl-fans-this-sunday

11 days ago

Paul Swaney said...

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Hey Glenn- Please return my email when you have a chance...

31 days ago

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49 days ago

Robert Domaine said...

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Hey buddy, take a look at this great interview I had with new Cooperstown minor league team owner, Tom Hickey. Thanks and feel free to comment.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/309689-cooperstown-baseball-tom-hickey-brings-new-minor-league-team-to-town

51 days ago

Craig Santucci said...

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I would love to get your input on the Giants Collapse.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/297456-the-giants-collapse-what-we-really-know

68 days ago

Ramone Brown said...

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Hey do you think Raiders DT Tommy Kelly is worth his contract or just another Al Davis Blunder. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/301441-is-raiders-dt-tommy-kelly-earning-his-paycheck
Let me know what you think

69 days ago

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Chris Wilkinson commented on Would San Francisco 49ers Have Winning Record without Michael Crabtree Holdout?

I don't know if SF would have a winning record or not. It's not like Crabtree can play defense. I will say this however, the holdout...

3 replies – here are the latest…
Blaine Spence replied…

Nice article and I will be sure to check out Purdy's. Could not agree with you...
Chris Wilkinson replied…

I would actually like to see the NFL go the route of the NBA where each...

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Glenn Franco Simmons commented on Ryan Droege's profile

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Thanks, Ryan. The headline is much better.

71 days ago

Glenn Franco Simmons commented on Justin Hudson's profile

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Thank you for the changes/corrections, Justin. Also, thanks for upgrading the headline.

71 days ago

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Glenn's Achievements & Awards (3) »

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Nate Davis's 'Learning Disability' Is O…

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Roy Williams Will Help Dallas, Irvin Sh…

Received 1,000 Reads • October 15, 2008
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San Diego Charger Fans Need to Stop Whining

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Would San Francisco 49ers Have Winning Record without Michael Crabtree Holdout?

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