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From Northern California, Rob is a fan of all sports. He's experienced the passion of the SEC, Raider Nation, and the raucous atmosphere of the 'We Believe' Golden State Warriors.

Like any fan, Rob has his favorites, but he strives to maintain objectivity when in any sports discussion. He doesn't get offended by differing views and attempts to express his without offending others, but without apology when he does.

A Navy Veteran and former Reactor Operator, Rob writes commentary on sports, politics, religion, and pop culture along with dabbling in short stories and poetry.

Rob writes for MVN.com about the Raiders (http://TFDSsports.com), the Sharks (http://mvn.com/nhl-sharks), and the Warriors (http://mvn.com/nba-warriors). He also writes for Examiner.com, where he covers the California Golden Bears (http://www.examiner.com/x-599-Cal-Bears-Examiner).

With all of the places Rob writes, it may be easier to just follow him on Twitter (http://twitter.com/robcalonge).

Rob's Recent Articles

Rob's 10 hard and fast rules for 'ruling' your fantasy football league

Published about 1 year ago
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Even the Oakland Raiders' Most Optimistic Fans Should Be Worried

Published about 1 year ago
767 reads 13 comments

NBA Draft: ESPN Needs To Draft a Few For Its Coverage

Published about 1 year ago
574 reads 11 comments

Oakland Raiders Fans Should Stop Hating on Stuart Schweigert

Published about 1 year ago
1,983 reads 19 comments

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Favorite Athletes

Justin Fargas
Favorite Sports Teams

Oakland Raiders
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Hank Aarons' home run record without steroids
Ruth or Mays?

Ruth
Unitas or Montana?

Neither
Pele or Maradona?

Pele
Tiger or Nicklaus?

C'Mon!! You know!
Petty or Earnhardt?

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

Pac 10

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by Randy
6 months ago

Like a little humor?Check it out!http://bleacherreport.com/articles/164665-a-conversation-with-the-master-himselfal-davisfiction
by O
6 months ago

Hey Rob,

Check out my new article on Madden's return to the Raiders? Let me know what you think..http://bleacherreport.com/articles/160953-john-madden-possible-return-to-the-silver-and-black
by O
7 months ago

Check out my five directions the Raiders with for the first two rounds. Let me know what you think. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/156159-oakland-raiders-2009-nfl-draft-directions-on-day-one
by James
about 1 year ago

Rob, thanks for the corrections in the Michael Bush article. Just to ask could you examine another one for me?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/53746-americas-forgotten-olympians

Thanks again
by Sean
about 1 year ago

Hey Rob,

I am one of the two NFL community leaders here at Bleacher Report, if I haven't introduced myself to you yet, Hello!

There will be a contest here at BR involving NFL writing. The format will divide the contestants into divisions where they will face off head-to-head each week and tally an overall record throughout the season.

The matchups will be judged on number of reads. There will be a Community Leader assigned to each division to keep track of total reads and report on the winners and losers.

I was wondering if you would be interested in assuming the role as head of a division?

I'm really excited about this latest contest, so please get back to me as soon as possible!
by Zander
about 1 year ago

Great to have you back Rob! Ready for some football?

Keep up the great work,
Z
by Jeff
about 1 year ago

Hey Rob,

I had a big smile on my face when I saw you name next to mine as a Raiders Community Leader. If you've any ideas as always I'm in. Something else that was pretty funny, I wrote an article on Michael Bush and this guy chimed in asking if he was ever going to see the field.

Jeff
by John
about 1 year ago

Hey

just writing to tell you that I am no longer writing for Bleacher Report. I have embarked on several new ventures of my own and they are in direct conflict content-wise with BR.

Two of my blogs (mrflushing.com and blognyg.com) have been incorporated into the Yardbarker network and and a third one - ny giant nation - is being run by sportsblognet.com

I also bought into a sports video site that is in its infancy - smackcaster.com - which we are still developing....

Rgds

JF
by Tim
about 1 year ago

Gotcha -- yeah, he definitely does do that. Front Runner suits him well.

Have you seen the latest video by The Stephen A. Smith Heckling Society of Gentlemen?
by Jake
about 1 year ago

thank you very much
by Jake
about 1 year ago

visit my blog at bearsbacker.com
thanks,
Jake
by Jeff
about 1 year ago

Rob,

It's funny I went to Raidernews and saw the link and checked out the article. I enjoyed it and can't thank you enough. I can promise you this in the words of Lt. General Doulas McArthur in 1942 "I shall Return".
by Jeff
about 1 year ago

Rob,

I've written a few Raiders stories that I would like your take on.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/23425-Oakland-Raiders-Improving-a-Defense

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/23127-Darren-McFadden-Impact-Analysis

You're a Raiders fan like myself so I doubt it will be any information that is new to you but I still want your take. I've also read your stories on this site as well as on MVN and your website. I've enjoyed every story. I also want to thank you in advance for your take.

Jeff Little
by Sean
about 1 year ago

When you're drafting that high, you can't worry about who's already on your roster. Your roster probably stinks. You have to draft the best guy. They had McFadden as the best guy. Therefore, it was a great pick.

Besides, their runningbacks were all either hurt or drunks. I'm not banking anything on any of those guys. McFadden is going to be a fantastic player.
by Sean
about 1 year ago

I sucked up my pride and put the Raiders in my list of draft winners.

Congrats on getting McFadden. He makes your offense instantly better.

Even if I would have taken Dorsey. :)

-Sean

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Oakland Raiders Fans Should Stop Hating on Stuart Schweigert

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