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2-1 San Francisco 49ers Have Lacked a Killer Instinct
Posted: 28th September 2009 by Andy Bensch in NFL
Despite nearly jumping out to a 3-0 record (if it weren't for the late heroics of Brett Favre) the now 2-1 San Francisco 49ers have an alarming trend through their first three games.
Each and every week this season, the 49ers have forced a turnover on downs late in the game only to punt the ball away and give their opponent another chance with the football.
In their huge Week One upset ...
As sports fans we have all heard the claims of "Super Bowl or Bust," "World Series or Bust" and "Stanley Cup or Bust." But most of the time these claims are misplaced and over-exaggerated statements made by fans and athletes alike.
However, when it comes to the 2009-10 San Jose Sharks, the claim "Stanley Cup or Bust" may actually be true.
Over the years, various Sharks fans have deemed each season ...
The Disrespected: Why The 49ers Shouldn’t Be Overlooked In Minneapolis
Posted: 25th September 2009 by Andy Bensch in NFL
Despite jumping out to a 2-0 start to begin the season, the San Francisco 49ers are still being disrespected. However, a win over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday might just be enough to earn themselves a spot amongst the elite teams in the NFC.
Even after beating the defending NFC champion Arizona Cardinals on the road in week one, and dominating the Seahawks in week two, almost every significant NFL analyst ...
This Just In: The San Francisco Giants Need to Bench Aaron Rowand
Posted: 25th September 2009 by Andy Bensch in MLB
During the offseason leading up to the 2008 season, the San Francisco Giants signed Aaron Rowand to a five-year, $60 million contract. When the deal was announced, a unanimous thought crept into the minds of the entire Giants fanbase: "Are we really overpaying for another mediocre veteran?"
For $12 million per season, the Giants were paying for a guy to hit .309 with 27 home runs, 89 RBI, a .374 on-base ...
San Francisco Giants: Why Bruce Bochy’s Contract Shouldn’t Be Extended
Posted: 22nd September 2009 by Andy Bensch in MLB
Throughout the entirety of the 2009 season for the Giants, there have been numerous "head scratching" decisions made by their manager, Bruce Bochy.
Continually not bunting runners over from second to third with nobody out and putting on the hit and run in precarious situations are just a couple of those head scratching decisions that come to mind.
For example, when the Giants were struggling at the plate in Philadelphia, Giants outfielder ...
With Manny Malhotra in Camp, San Jose Sharks’ Lineup Comes Together
Posted: 18th September 2009 by Andy Bensch in NHL
After yet another early exit from the postseason last year, Sharks GM Doug Wilson promised some "significant changes." Rumors were flying about that at-least one of the Sharks' "big three" including Joe Thornton, Patrick Marleau, and Evgeni Nabokov would have a new employer come the 2009-10 season.
However, as the offseason unfolded this year, it seemed as if Wilson wasn't going to stick to his word and make those "significant changes". ...
San Francisco 49ers: Why Week One Victory Makes Niners Look Scary Good
Posted: 14th September 2009 by Andy Bensch in NFL
If your generic bandwagon sports fan asked your typical die-hard follower of the NFL the following question: "What matchups are the hardest for a NFL team to win?" The answer would probably include at least one of the following: road game in a loud stadium, inter-divisional game, and a game against the defending conference champions.
Well, the 49ers opening win on Sunday was on the road, in a loud stadium and ...
San Francisco Giants: Competing For Playoffs Without a Competent Manager
Posted: 11th September 2009 by Andy Bensch in MLB
After going through computer issues while taking in my first month of college life, there wasn't much time for yours truly to bash the man in charge of the "Orange & Black". However, with my computer back and having down time on a Friday afternoon, there are two succinct advantages. First, I no longer have to borrow my roomate's laptop, and second, I now have time to dissect the absurd ...