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Andy, currently a 18-year-old freshman at San Francisco State University, enjoys playing a variety of sports including baseball and hockey. He loves to converse about any sports topic that's in the news, and wants to get into the broadcasting/TV & Radio/journalism field for a career. Because of this, he is majoring in TV & Radio @ SFSU.

99% of Andy's bleacher report articles deal with either one of his three favorite teams which are the San Jose Sharks, San Francisco 49ers, and the San Francisco Giants.

Andy's Recent Articles

SAN JOSE, CA - OCTOBER 10: Dan Boyle #22 of the San Jose Sharks in action during their game against the Minnesota Wild at HP Pavilion on October 10, 2009 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Dan Boyle: San Jose Sharks Defenseman is Just Danny Being Danny

Published about 7 hours ago
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Top 25 San Jose Sharks of All Time

Published 2 days ago
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ANAHEIM, CA - APRIL 11: Jason Bay #44 of the Boston Red Sox is greeted by Kevin Youkilis #20 and other teammates as he returns to the dugout after hitting a two run home run in the seventh inning against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim on April 11, 2009 at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California. The Red Sox won 5-4. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

San Francisco Giants Can Offer Jason Bay a Nice Spot in the Bay Area

Published 4 days ago
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UNIONDALE, NY - OCTOBER 17: Dany Heatley #15 of the San Jose Sharks skates against the New York Islanders at the Nassau Coliseum on October 17, 2009 in Uniondale, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Why Dany Heatley Was the Missing Piece for San Jose

Published 6 days ago
1,414 reads 7 comments

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Andy Writes About

San Francisco Bay Area (187),
Opinion (154),
NHL (83),
San Jose Sharks (76),
MLB (69),
Hockey (68),
San Francisco Giants (67),
NFL (46)

Nick Burger responded to a comment on Brad Staubitz: High Potential, Low IQ For San Jose Sharks' Fourth Liner
Nick Burger responded to a comment on Brad Staubitz: High Potential, Low IQ For San Jose Sharks' Fourth Liner
Andrew Nuschler responded to a comment on Lincecum Cited for Possession: Hitters Aren't the Only Thing He Smokes
Andrew Nuschler responded to a comment on Lincecum Cited for Possession: Hitters Aren't the Only Thing He Smokes

The Short List What Andy thinks about sport's most pressing questions

Favorite Athletes

milan michalek, frank gore, brian wilson
Favorite Sports Teams

San Jose Sharks, San Francisco Giants, San Francisco 49ers
Favorite Coaches

Mike Singletary
All Time Sports Moment

Kenny Loften knocking in David Bell to send the Giants to the World Series in 2002
Most Memorable Game Attended

Sharks beat Blues in game 1 in OT 1-0
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Wayne Gretzky- Career points
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?

Earnhardt
Schumacher or Senna?

schumacher
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

pac 10

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by MJ
6 days ago

Got a new Sharks article: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/282704-nhl-san-jose-sharks-run-winning-streak-to-five
by Patrick
11 days ago

Is Craig Anderson really all that he's cracked up to be? Find out in my latest article and please feel free to leave feedback!

Thanks,
Patrick

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/280125-is-this-guy-for-real-craig-andersons-miraculous-month-of-october
by Ken
18 days ago

I have your email in my box starred, I'm gonna email you once its closer to the Stars-Sharks match up so I have a better idea on some of the issues at that point, especially injuries.
by Patrick
21 days ago

Hi There,

Take a look at my latest article on Roberto Luongo's captaincy whenever you get a spare moment, I'd really appreciate it and please feel free to drop a comment.

Thanks,
Patrick

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/273951-the-jig-is-up-why-roberto-luongo-should-give-up-the-c
by Ken
22 days ago

Hey Andy,

I'd love to know your opinion on my latest.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/273649-america-vs-canada-the-divisiveness-of-hockey-in-north-america
by Keith
24 days ago

In wake of the ALCS, please check out my interview with the former Yankee and Angel, the truly inspirational, Jim Abbott!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/272194-inspirational-words-from-former-yank-and-angel
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
about 1 month ago

This article was originally published in support of Relay for Life. If you have read this before, then I apologize, but please considering donating at least $1 to Make a Wish in the memory of Josiah Herring. In light of several recent events I felt compelled to revisit cancer awareness and have not had the time for a new article. I Promise to have a new article out soon in support of the cause.

Thank you everyone!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/186686-outreach-of-hope-the-dave-dravecky-story-relay-for-life-part-two
by Alec
about 1 month ago

Hey,

I hope this can be a good read, let me know if you like it.

It should be a good read.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/257664-the-great-debate-barry-bonds-vs-ted-williams#comment

Thanks

Alec
by Krishna
about 1 month ago

Hey Hoping you can stop by and look at this article about the victory of the coltshttp://bleacherreport.com/articles/253807-the-colts-beat-the-beat-the-jaguars
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 Patrick
2 months ago

I'm back on hockey!

Please take a look at my latest article documenting Tim Thomas' rise from nothing to become one of the NHL's premier goaltenders when you get a free moment.

Thanks,
Patrick

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/250000-the-peoples-champion-tim-thomas-and-his-rigid-road-to-sucess
by Alec
2 months ago

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/248356-the-worst-players-in-each-team-in-mlb-a-must-read

Who from your team made the list? Check it out when you get the chance
by Dracula's Buttocks
2 months ago

Q: Why does Fedor Emelianko fear the UFC?

A: Because he is a Sissy!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/244769-fedor-emelianko-the-sissy-who-fears-the-ufc

Check it out.

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