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I am a graduate of San Jose State University with a degree in magazine journalism and a long-time 49ers fan. I've been featured in Yahoo! Sports, SI Radio and the New York Times.

Other than the 49ers, I find myself cheering for the Oakland Athletics regardless of the team's record. Also, you can find me at HP Pavilion cheering on the San Jose Sharks or at Oracle Arena reliving the "We Believe" era. I became a Warriors fan in 1995-- that was painful.

Growing up in the Berkeley area, any team from UC Berkeley gets my list of teams to cheer for. I also love Michigan State basketball and whenever my alma mater (SJSU) is in the news, I am there too.

And for fun, I also follow the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Follow my 49ers blog: http://mvn.com/miningthegoldrush/
And for more in-depth 49ers coverage: http://www.examiner.com/x-2712-San-Francisco-49ers-Examiner

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SAN FRANCISCO - DECEMBER 28: Center Eric Heitmann #66 of the San Francisco 49ers gets ready to hike the ball during the game against the Washington Redskins at Candlestick Park on December 28, 2008 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by: Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)

San Francisco 49ers New Stadium Details

Published 3 months ago
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SANTA CLARA, CA - MAY 01: Quarterbacks Alex Smith #11 and Shaun Hill #13 of the San Francisco 49ers look on during the 49ers Minicamp at their training facilities on May 1, 2009 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

49ers Position Battles: Quarterback

Published 4 months ago
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SANTA CLARA, CA - MAY 01: Michael Crabtree #15 of the San Francisco 49ers looks on at practice during the 49ers Minicamp at their training facilities on May 1, 2009 in Santa Clara, California. Crabtree was the 49ers first round draft pick. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

Cry Me a River, Michael Crabtree

Published 4 months ago
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My Interviews With 49ers LB Patrick Willis and QB Alex Smith

Published 5 months ago
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The Short List What Samuel thinks about sport's most pressing questions

Favorite Athletes

Dennis Eckersley, Steve Young
Favorite Sports Teams

49ers, A's, Warriors, Sharks, Cal Bears, MSU Spartans, SJSU Spartans, Jacksonville Jaguars and mostly Pac-10 teams
Favorite Coaches

Bill Walsh, John Wooden, Chuck Daly, John Madden, Dick Williams, Tony La Russa
All Time Sports Moment
Most Memorable Game Attended

I was there for the first two home games of the first round
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Rickey Henderson all-time stolen bases
Ruth or Mays?

Mays
Unitas or Montana?

Montana
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky
Pele or Maradona?

Pele
Federer or Sampras?

Sampras
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger
Petty or Earnhardt?

Auto racing isn't my thing... yet?
Schumacher or Senna?

Like above
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

Pac 10 and any love for the WAC

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by Blaine
about 1 month ago

At long last the second part of the 49ers All "No" team is here:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/268746-the-san-francisco-49ers-all-no-team-pt-2-the-linemen
by Blaine
about 1 month ago

Happy Birthday "Ironhead" where ever you are!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/261862-craig-heyward-a-man-called-ironhead
by Blaine
2 months ago

The "Glove of Their Own" movement continues to gain forces!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/250559-bernie-williams-drives-home-the-winning-message-of-a-glove-of-their-own/page/2
by Blaine
2 months ago

Just in time for the U.S. Open...tennis anyone?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/244360-the-legend-that-is-arthur-ashe
by Blaine
2 months ago

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!
by Craig
3 months ago

Check out my list of teams primed to disappoint in 2009. Thanks for the read!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/224285-nfl-teams-primed-to-disappoint-in-2009
by Steven
3 months ago

Mike Singletary is the best coach the 49ers have had in a while http://bleacherreport.com/articles/222574-mike-singletary-is-the-best-coach-the-49ers-have-had-since-bill-walsh
by Martin
3 months ago

Hey I just wrote an article about Michael Crabtree and how he will go in San Fran

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/220714-michael-crabtree-in-for-a-tough-time

Take a look and tell me what you think
by Blaine
3 months ago

The JR Richard Story:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/217945-from-unhittable-to-homeless-the-jr-richard-story
by Blaine
4 months ago

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
by Blaine
4 months ago

True journalism and another wonderful history lesson by Leroy Watson!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/214554-spotlight-on-dodgers-history-uncle-robbie
by Blaine
4 months ago

I decided to do a list with a twist!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/210912-sports-oddest-traditions-explained
by Blaine
4 months ago

A call to arms! A great idea from a great writer...b/r is all about giving back, and as Zander has said more than once..."sense of community". Please give this a read and please post your thoughts and comments!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/207525-who-will-help-me-start-a-bleacher-report-mentoring-program
by MJ
4 months ago

Check out my debate with a complete moron: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/203304-green-bay-packers-management-analysis-2008-and-beyond
by Blaine
4 months ago

If you’re looking for artistic poetry, if your looking for a sentimental heart tugging emotional piece, and even if your looking for A deep rooted commentary on life…

You won’t find it here!

I'm taking a look at my favorite sports team from a slightly different angle:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/203806-the-san-francisco-49ers-all-no-team-part-one?just_published=1

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Cry Me a River, Michael Crabtree

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