Samuel Lam's Sportswriter Profile

Samuel Lam joined August 2008

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About Samuel »

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

Samuel 's Website »

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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

Latest Articles »

49ers, Stop Telling Me and Just Show Me the Win!

11/11/2009

193 reads 7 comments 0 likes

San Francisco 49ers New Stadium Details

07/16/2009

702 reads 0 comments 0 likes

49ers Position Battles: Quarterback

06/13/2009

565 reads 7 comments 0 likes

Cry Me a River, Michael Crabtree

06/12/2009

496 reads 7 comments 0 likes

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Blaine Spence said...

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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

51 days ago

Blaine Spence said...

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Happy Birthday "Ironhead" where ever you are!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/261862-craig-heyward-a-man-called-ironhead

63 days ago

Blaine Spence said...

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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

80 days ago

Blaine Spence said...

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

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/244360-the-legend-that-is-arthur-ashe

92 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!

105 days ago

Craig Brown said...

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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

125 days ago

Steven Resnick said...

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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

129 days ago

Martin Long said...

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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

132 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

137 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

141 days ago

Blaine Spence said...

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True journalism and another wonderful history lesson by Leroy Watson!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/214554-spotlight-on-dodgers-history-uncle-robbie

142 days ago

Blaine Spence said...

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I decided to do a list with a twist!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/210912-sports-oddest-traditions-explained

149 days ago

Blaine Spence said...

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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

155 days ago

MJ Kasprzak said...

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

159 days ago

Blaine Spence said...

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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

160 days ago

Samuel 's Achievements & Awards (2) »

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Hot Read: Bronze Medal

Michael Crabtree: The New 49ers Wideout…

Received 1,000 Reads • May 24, 2009
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Why Nate Davis Should Be in the Mix of …

Received 1,000 Reads • May 12, 2009

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Latest Articles »

49ers, Stop Telling Me and Just Show Me the Win!

San Francisco 49ers New Stadium Details

49ers Position Battles: Quarterback

Cry Me a River, Michael Crabtree

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