About

I'm a native of Santa Cruz, California and grew up watching the San Francisco 49ers when they were the best team in the NFL. The first game I remember being excited about watching was Super Bowl XIX, when I was 7 years old. Due to the hard work and dedication of my Dad, I became a die-hard 49ers fan starting with the 1985 season. Thanks Dad! Later I became a baseball and hockey fan.

Short List

  • Favorite Athletes

    Steve Young, Joe Montanta, Jerry Rice, Tom Brady, Davis Drewiske-LA Kings Defenseman

  • Favorite Sports Teams

    San Fracisco 49ers, San Jose Sharks, San Francisco Giants

  • Favorite Coaches

    Bill Walsh, George Siefert, Bill Belichick, Mike Singletary, Dusty Baker

  • All-Time Sports Moment

    Watching the 49ers beat the Cowboys in person at Candlestick in the NFC Championship to advance to Super Bowl XXIX.

  • Most Memorable Game Attended

    Dave Dravecky's comeback game at Candlestick Park, August 1989 & NFC Championship between 49ers & Cowboys January 1995. Also saw the first regular season Sharks game at the San Jose Arena in October 1993. Attending Old Dominion University's first football game in 69 years.

  • Most Unbreakable Sports Record

    The four consecutive AFC Conference Championships of the Buffalo Bills in the 1990s.

  • Ruth or Mays?

    Willie Mays

  • Unitas or Montana?

    Joe Montana

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

    Pac 10

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  • John McLean posted 809 days ago

    John McLean

    Hey, Michael! Just posted an article comparing Tom Brady and Peyton Manning. Check it out.

  • Blaine Spence posted 958 days ago

    Blaine Spence

    With just a couple of days before the 2010 Ford Ironman Championship in Hawaii, I talk with one of the favorites—last year's runner-up, American Chris Lieto:

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/483019-an-interview-with-americas-premier-ironman-chris-lieto-and-more-than-sport

  • Blaine Spence posted 991 days ago

    Blaine Spence

    Have a heart!

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/448913-san-francisco-49ers-give-back-michael-lewis-a-player-with-heart

  • Blaine Spence posted 1000 days ago

    Blaine Spence

    There is nothing like the advent of the football season to get me writing again!

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/442628-the-curious-case-of-nate-davis

  • Tim SteelersFan posted 1084 days ago

    Tim SteelersFan

    Hi Michael, I recently wrote an article you may be interested in reading, titled "The Miami Dolphin Crime Family: Tony and the Sparanos" that highlights the escalating number of arrests being seen in Miami and the corresponding lack of attention being paid to it by the team and the NFL.

    You can check out the article here if you are interested:
    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/398543-tony-and-the-sparanos-the-miami-dolphin-crime-family#comment

    Thanks!

  • Erik Frenz posted 1093 days ago

    Erik Frenz

    Thanks for the fan add! Good to know I have some love coming from New York

  • JW Nix posted 1108 days ago

    JW Nix

    The Biggest Oversight in Pro Football History: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/389389-jim-tyrer

  • Blaine Spence posted 1144 days ago

    Blaine Spence

    Just when you though it was safe to read about the 49ers again...

    The San Francisco 49ers All No Team....the final chapter.....promise!

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/372288-nfl-free-agency-the-2010-draft-the-san-francisco-49ers-all-no-team

  • Blaine Spence posted 1154 days ago

    Blaine Spence

    Assignment #2 is now available for your reading pleasure! Comment always appreciated!

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/367740-the-san-francisco-49ers-15-greatest-free-agent-acquisitions

  • Richard Bowler posted 1165 days ago

    Richard Bowler

    If you want a good laugh check out my new slide show on the greatest sports mullets of all time.
    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/361486-the-10-greatest-mullets-of-all-time

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