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My name is CJ. Proud father, devoted friend, impossible sports enthusiast. I love the Raiders, A's, Lakers, and all Fresno State sports with a passion. But like most sports fans, I find just as much pleasure in seeing teams I despise get beaten. That includes in no short order the Yankees, Duke men's basketball, the 49ers, the Heat, the Spurs, the Patriots, and especially the Broncos, Chiefs, and Chargers in the AFC West.

I'm a journalism grad from Fresno State, worked in television news, and enjoying the ride! In my lifetime, I want to say that I've seen all 30 MLB stadiums across the country and visit every major sports hall of fame. So far, let's just say I have work to do! I write because I want to impart my passion and hear from fellow fans of the teams I love and that shorten my life span!

Short List

  • Favorite Athletes

    Pau Gasol, Shane Lechler, Darren McFadden, Jacoby Ford, Jemile Weeks

  • Favorite Sports Teams

    Oakland Raiders, Los Angeles Lakers, Oakland A's, Los Angeles Kings

  • Favorite Coaches

    Tony LaRussa, Bobby Cox, Tom Thibodeau, Tony Dungy, Brad Stevens

  • All-Time Sports Moment

    2010 NBA Finals...Lakers erase 13 point 3rd quarter deficit to beat the Celtics in Game Seven

  • Most Memorable Game Attended

    2010 Raiders/Chiefs in Oakland. The Jacoby Ford game where he carried the Raiders with three incredible catches and a 94 yard KO return to beat KC

  • Most Unbreakable Sports Record

    Cy Young's 511 wins. It's hard to get 511 starts in the modern game, let alone 511 wins.

  • Ruth or Mays?

    Mays. Better all-around athlete, played during integration, with trips to the West Coast, and with pitchers having more variety

  • Unitas or Montana?

    Montana. Unitas may be the innovator, but no QB has ever mastered the position to the level Montana did in his career.

  • Jordan or Russell?

    Jordan. Rings are great if you're Sonic the Hedgehog. But singular greatness can't be measured simply by rings. No one was ever as great on both ends of a basketball court combined as Michael Jordan.

  • Gretzky or Orr?

    Bobby Orr. I say that because 40 years later, there has never been a

  • Pele or Maradona?

    Pele. You can keep your Hand of God, his feet belong to the Brazilian and the G.O.A.T.

  • Federer or Sampras?

    I'd take Sampras anywhere except Paris. Federer dominated a transitional period of tennis and while he does have the most majors, it is telling that he has been soundly outplayed by his greatest rival, Rafael Nadal.

  • Tiger or Nicklaus?

    Until Tiger Woods can win a major coming from behind and gets to 19, the Golden Bear is still the best to me.

  • Petty or Earnhardt?

    Dale Earnhardt Sr was the only reason I ever watched a NASCAR race. Richard Petty is the more decorated driver, but The Intimidator is in many ways the precursor to the modern sport of NASCAR. I'll take the #3 car

  • Schumacher or Senna?

    Michael Schumacher. Would Ayrton Senna have possibly won seven F1 world titles? Possibly, but not probably. Michael Schumacher is the modern standard in open wheel driving

  • ACC, Big 12, Big East, Big Ten, Pac-12 or SEC?

    Depends on the sport. The Big East for college basketball, the SEC for college football, and the Big 12 for overall contributions.

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  • Steve Parr posted 56 days ago

    Steve Parr

    Clarence, just read your article regarding Vince Young. I can't agree with you more. I have another article that I believe might be worth writing. With the way Reggie is rebuilding our beloved Raiders, there just might be a diamond in the rough. If I told you of a quarterback who broke the record in the big-12 for most completions in a row, would you listen. If I told you of a quarterback who was an All-American in 2009, would you listen. A quarterback who is playing in California, Jarrod Johnson. He might not be starter material but worthy of a back up. I never understood why he never got a real shot. He is the type of player that fits right now, cheap and wants to play. Would love to see some one actually write an article, maybe you or maybe you could pass along the information. Thank you.

  • Michael Hilton posted 219 days ago

    Michael Hilton

    Great article regarding the Lakers pre season.I completely agree with you we need Leandro Barbosa.It's obvious he would add a much needed scoring punch off the bench.Thank you keep up the good work.Take care sir.

  • Derrick K posted 225 days ago

    Derrick K

    summary of the A's run... Just win baby win!

  • Nate Jessup posted 239 days ago

    Nate Jessup

    Clarence,

    I've been a Raider Fan since they played at Laney College. My son is currently a Junior at Fresno State and plays for Coach Watney on the Bulldog Golf Team. We've got a few things in common. I found your Report today and enjoyed it. Keep up the great work.

    Go Radaas,

    Nate Jessup

  • terrence healy posted 301 days ago

    terrence healy

    I don't know how everyone missed this, but the Raiders have Owen Smidtt listed as a Running back?????? On the Team Roster.

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