What has happend this year with the Niners

Too many silly losses this year.. Chicago, St Louis, Seattle and yes that team across the Bay The Raiders. From the main legal troubles from Aldon Smith and Ray McDonald. Whats been the difference between the past three years and last year it seems the team was not on board. Maybe becasuse we are sensning a divided locker room this year. I mean sure there has been a lot of injuries this year, BUT when you have high expections and expected to compete for the Super Bowl and don't make it. Then you are going to have problems. Even though he has lead this team to 3 connsesctive NFC Championship appearinces and a Super Bowl appearance who is likely out because of many creative descions.

Jim Harbaugh.

They did however came to Seattle on Sunday and faught pretty hard they looked like them old selves. But then Frank Gore went out with a concussion and Carlos Hyde went out with an ankle injury and yes Alfonso Smith got his first playing time of the year but once again injuries have doomed this team this year. Sunday was not on the Niners but when you lose to the Raiders, Bears, and Rams games that you should have won than there is a lack of focus in Santa Clara behind close doors. If the Niners won the games that they should have then they would be 10-4 and very much in the playoff discussion. But now there worried who will stay and who would go. Who should we point the finger at? Is it the passionate owner that loves to tweet about effort, the GM that has let these off the field problems get to the team, or the head coach that got you to the promise land the past three years. News flash.... THERE ALL TO BLAME. This season had and will end badly... Sure the Niners lost some key players this year: Navarro Bowman, Patrick Willis, Glenn Dorsey, Anthony Davis. I mean the list goes on and on.. And yes those refs cost the game with the so called "roughing the passer pentaly called on LB Nick Moody. But the Offenese has regressed and well you know the whole story. I know this is the first year of the new stadium, the expectations increased. But when off- the field issues, injuries and corporate greed get in the way that doesn't win you Super Bowls JED.

 

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Jim Harbaugh should stay in Oakland instaad of leaving to Santa Clara

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What we saw in Oakland today was the end of an era, no not the Tony Sparano era but the end of the Jim Harbaugh era in San Francisco. The team looked like they were told to suck by owner Jed York to make Harbaugh and his staff look bad. They looked like idiots and made the Raiders looked like a team go to the playoffs with 24-13 win at O.Co Coliseum. Harbaugh looked defeated all day in The Black Hole and in his post-game press conference, and that's been the theme of this team this year. Now after two embarrassing defeats and outside of the playoff picture what to they have to look forward to The Foster Farms Bowl at Levi's Stadium starting Harbaugh's old employer Stanford. So this year has consisted of basically off the field issues, injuries, your owner tweeting about embarrassing performances and a head coach that is facing a pink slip in the off-season. This loss added on to the most embarrassing losses this year, Chicago, St. Louis, and yes the Seahawks who have bye Felicia to this 49ers era. But this loss was to a team that will be in the upper echelon of AFC teams in the next 2-3 years. I am assuming that after this year we will see somewhat of an administration change for the team in Red and Gold. Jed and GM Trent Baalke already know who will be their head coach once 2015 rolls around.

                 I know all of the rumors are saying Harbaugh will be at 66th and Hegenberger once this year is over but he didn't do himself any favors by losing on Sunday. The moment when he gets fired or traded Harbaugh will have all of the football monkeys wanting to pay him some Benjamin's. One of them is the team of the decades the Sliver and Black who of course have younger talent than his current employer. This season has ruined their chances of their #questforsix. This season was one of the most anticipated of the 49ers because of the new stadium, contract extensions for Joe Staley and Colin Kapernick, and how would Kap look with all of his new weapons. I know all of the players say they love him but assuming most of them want to hear a new voice every time they walk into team headquarters. Of course we all know who's next week, yep the defending Super Bowl Champs in Seattle. Last time they were there of course where their decline began.

Of course Harbaugh will be wearing the khakis with a different employer and the Niners faithful will have something else to cheer about, a new coach with a better offense. 

Congrats to the Raiders on their biggest win in the new regime and Niners I have officially stopped caring and see you at the NFL Draft.

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1.Travis Ishikawa sends the Giants to the World Series

Bobby Thompson, Aaron Boone and yes now Travis Ishikawa. What do these gentlemen have in common, Ending a League Championship Series with a home run. This guy almost left the game earlier this year. He got one more opportunity with the team that drafted him. Would I ever tell you he would be the starting left fielder in the postseason. No but the reason that I love watching baseball is because anybody could be a journeymen player one minute and a hero etched in history the next minute. What a wonderful season overall for our national pastime .

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2. Jeter ends his magical story

I know your asking your self what is he doing here on my list. Well he's been the face of baseball for the past 20 seasons through one of the worst eras in our National Pastime: The Steroid Era. And like I said on my Instagram page two months ago he has done it all for this game and when we watched it my dad said " He is going to hit a walk-off hit opposite field", then what do you know.. The greatest opposite field hitter in the game , in his final at-bat at Yankee Stadium goes opposite field. Thank you Derek!!!

#RE2PECT

3. Do not PANIK!!!!!

Sure we could look back this game as Madison Bumgarner dominating or Bruce Bochy plugging this lineup in but this really perserved the game for the Giants. I mean who is Marco Scutaro now? Panik said to the media after the game that his belt snapped in half but who could blame him because he the Giants 2nd baseman for years to come. If it was not for this double play would this team be a DYNASTY?

4. The Moose is Loose

Mike Moustakes hit five home runs this postseason which was a Royals postseason record. But since this team got to a World Series based on their speed and defense I decided to show a top play based on speed and defense. This catch took place in the ALCS Game 3 with the game tied and this catch really put Baltimore on the golf courses since they got swepted. 

5. The Missile strikes.....

Now you ask yourself why is this play number five on this list. Well because of the amazing plays that happened later in the season. Yes I am making A's fans watch this and ask themselves what could  have been, but this throw is the main reason Cespedes got nominated for a Gold Glove nomination this year. If Billy Beane is watching this my hash tag is this...

#BRINGCESPEDESBACK

6. Steven Souza Diving catch preserves no-no

Before this play happened on the final day of the season Who was Steven Souza Jr? Well he was drafted in 2007 by the Nationals in the same draft class with guys like David Price, Madison Bumgarner, Matt Wieters and Sean Doolittle. He also made this amazing catch on the final day of the season to get the Nationals first no hitter in their history pitched by Jordan Zimmerman. Now you ask yourselves how could this play be number 6 on this list well here are the five that topped it.

7. Puig making a highlight real catch in Queens

What Yasiel Puig has so far throughout his career is a roller-coster. Whatever you want to say about him is your opinion but this kid has the talent and poise of a phenom. I believe this catch alone proves that he belongs with Bryce Harper, Mike Trout and the future faces of this game. This catch is speechless when I watched it and that's why its my number 7 play of the year.

8. Desmond Jennings no look catch.

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This play happened in April 2014 when the Rays faced the Twins. Jennings was playing Center Field when Trevor Plouffe hit a ball that was out of any ballpark, but when you are in Tampa and espically in a dome if you hit a ball it has to go out. Jennings just proved that Tampa love Domes jk and for that reason you should click on the link for our number 8 play of the year. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



9. Tulowitzkis glove of magic.....

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Yes I am sorry if it wasn't for these corporate big wigs then we would have videos right now... But screw them my number 9 video of the year is Troy Tulowitzki's change in direction to make a bare handed play. This play happened in April against San Diego If you want to see the amazing play please click the provided link above. The play was simple ball deflects off the pitcher and Tulo makes his glove sparkle with this play. Its too bad that his season came to an early end but I believe next year we will see this happen more times then not

Top 10 plays of the Baseball Season

                     Welcome to the end of the baseball season ladies and gentlemen. This year had some ups and downs for our two local baseball teams for the Postseason bound A's and yes the dynasty bounded Giants. So yes I have 10 plays that will be on the highlight real FOREVER....
Starting with number 10 and on these videos will come in separate posts.... starting with number 10...

10.Josh Reddick robs Two Homeruns in the same game....

10. I know Spring Training is just " Yeah Baseball is slowly coming back", but Josh Reddick thought it was the Regular season.. Cue the Spider man Music .... Not only one but two catches and robbing the same batter in Michael Morse






Here are the two differinces between the catches...
Second is on the left and the First is on the Right. Which do you like better?

Going The Distance in the Fall Classic

I believe you might want to take a day off on Wednesday because that's how far this series will go. Last night the Giants did what they needed to do in scoring runs, getting base hits, and a never say die attitude. Who do you think has the momentum the Giants or the Royals? That will come after Sunday Night. There were many key hits last night but the key moment wasn't letting Kansas City have a lead going into the 7th inning. Going into the 7th innings of Game 2 and 3 the Royals were ahead in the scoreboard. That allowed Ned Yost to give the ball to Herrera, Davis, and Holland and shut down the lights. But last night the ball was given to the 21-  year old rookie Brandon Finnegan. He recently got selected by the Royals in the 2014 MLB Draft back in June. Yes MLB has a draft that is pretty boring... Anyways earlier this year he pitched for TCU in the College World Series making him the player ever to appear both in the World Series and the College World Series in the same year. Maybe he should have stayed in college because when he came in the game with the score 4-4 in the bottom of the 6th. He came out of it giving up three runs and now the score was 7-4. And you guessed it the Giants never looked back. And who was the winning pitcher for the Giants,  Ryan Vogelsong. No it was that Yusmerio Peit who has conintued to keep the Giants alive this year. He has thrown 12 shutout innings this postseason in three separate appearances. Considering the fact he was in the bullpen to start off the year. And how about the Panda. He is in a contract year and he's been going back to 2012 postseason where he was Mr. October that year. I mean sure he struggled in the late summer, but this is October and this is the World Series and he's rolling around flashing the leather that makes him a Gold Glove semi- finalist for the National League at the hot corner

And taking harder swings in and out of the strike zone getting some key hits. If the Panda and this team in general, do the same things that have won them two World Series Titles in four years. Will they get a 3rd in five years? We still have a long way to go but this series is not over by all means.

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The Emotional Woes of a Pitcher

The emotional woes could take a toll on you. That's what happend in Game 2 yesterday with the Rookie Hunter Strickland and the Giants. As you have known mr. Strickland gave up his 5th home run this postseason tied for the most given up in a postseaon. Remember last year in the ALDS between the A's and Tigers how Grant Balfour was yelling at himself and Victor Martinez kind of felt offended. Is it me or are Latin American players epically Dominican players are hot heads. I mean Salvador Perez did not need to look at Strickland yelling at himself. But when you now a guy is yelling at himself and not you then you should run your dugout. The Royals looked overmatched on Tuesday night, but last night made the Royals feel like they belong here. This loss ended the Giants 7 game winning streak in The Fall Classic. This was the most embarrassing  moment in the Bruce Bochy's postseason tenure with the Orange and Black. Mr. Strickland outing, six pitches, a wild pitch, four runs and the national T.V. audience remembering him for the wrong reasons. I mean it's not his fault that they lost...  I mean I believe Bochy''s decision making had to be question as well in that 6th inning. Hey Bruce how about you let Javier Lopez actually pitch to rightes for once. Tim Lincecum looked good until he got hurt. Don't get me wrong I still believe that the Giants will become a dynasty this year but once you fire up that young KC Royals team and Ned Yost hands it off to the trio of Kelvin Herrrea, Wade Davis, and Greg Holland then this series will be back here next week.

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Raiders going into the Right Direction?

The Raiders past two games have been encouraging but guess what they are the only winless team in the National Football League. I mean it is not like their getting blown out in their losses but they have been competitive since Dennis Allen packed his bags and Tony Sparano took over. They haven't played a squash game yet, they have played a difficult schedule coming into this point. These past two losses are against teams that will most likely be playing in January and have been very encouraging. But not having won a game since last year should and will piss the players and piss off the Raider Nation.  But when they started adding free agents in the off- season it looked like The Raiders were clearly one year away from the playoffs. But of course I was dreaming and it is not true. There 2-4 lightyears away.....

                                        

                                            It is really just simple, as the great Al Davis is saying in his grave 

" Just Win One Game Baby", it is that simple. Do you want to join the no win club like the Detroit Lions did back in 2008? I mean they only have 10 more games to win or lose. If they win 6 of their last four I believe Tony Sparano keeps his job. Their next chance is the team that let the Jacksonville Jaguars get their first win: The Cleveland Browns. Carson Palmer must of been happy to thrown two TD passes on Sunday then rather throw Two Interceptions for the Sliver and Black. Derek Carr has shown that he is the Face of The Franchise. Yes he threw a pick that cost the game against San Diego. But what are you suppost to expect from a Rookie QB. Take your team 16-0, HELL No. On defense you have Khalil Mack another franchise piece. But when your best player on the defenese is the 38 year old Veteran Charles Woodson then there is a sign of a major problem. I personally believe the Raiders are a couple of pieces away from being taken seriously. You cannot have moral losses in this game... However you can build on moral losses but actually winning football games period. It starts this Sunday in Lebron's town Cleveland.

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Nines still have a another half to go.

The Niners obvoulsy got man-handled by the rating defending AFC Champions in the Denver Broncos. As a Niners fan watching this injury-depleted lineup go out there and let the rating MVP Peyton Manning take care of buisness and break the all time record for Passing TD's was depressing. Did I want to see the record broken Hell Yeah, but this game should have been a lot closer than  it was. The Niners have been relying on depth at almost every position which is good but when you are in January/Febuary chasing that elusive Lombardi Trophy that philosphy will not work. Just look at the Seattle Seahawks for example. They have more losses now than they did last season. Why Because of numerous injuries and locker room problems mostly with Piercy Harvin who last week was told to Pack his bags and go to the Jets. The Niners could not have a bye at a better week. Look who they will get back after the bye week

Injuries

Patrick Willis

Chris Culiver

Jimmie Ward

Mike Iupati

Tramaine Brock

Navarrro Bowman

Glenn Dorsey

Suspenison

Aldon Smith

Yes I know the starting center Daniel Kilgore is out for the season with a fractured leg and Rookie Marcus Martin will most likey be the starting Center, but I feel like a 4-3 record sure is better than a 3-4 record without Aldon Smith. I mean sure we should have beaten the Bears and Cardinals, but the Bears have not won at Solider Field this year and the Cardinals might be peaking a little to early just ask the Angels.  Lets look at the remaining schedule for the red and gold.

HOME GAMES

Rams
Redskins
Seahawks
Chargers
Cardinals

Road Games
@ New Orleans
@ Giants
@ Raiders
@ Seattle
 

The Nines have a favorable schedule after the bye week. If they win at least
 7 out their next nine then It's going to be another quest for six this January.

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Giants have already won the world series

The Giants have already won the World Series. I did not think they were going to win it back in June where they had the second worst record in the National League. Yes I know there will be a Game 5 tonight at 3rd and King but let's face it without Yadier Molina the games best defensive catcher not playing unless in a defense role in the late innings. Like in the picture the Giants will add another banner this year. They shine in October while the A's are built for a hundred and sixty two and not for the 12 games to win in October. The Cardinals won't advance not because of Joe Buck always raising his voice win the Cardinals always get on base ( HE IS FROM ST.LOUIS) but because of defense mistakes like Matt Adams had in the 6th inning last night. Of course The Cards had a chance of closing it out two years ago having a 3-1 series lead but we all know what happend two years ago. I don't see that happening this year. My NLCS MVP will be yes Madison Bumgarner who will continue to dominate in the postseason. And drink more beers as the Giants will eat some Ribs in Kansas City Next Week.

Stanford worse loss in years.

Hello Friends, sorry I have been away for a while. I have just been busy and going to places to San Diego and NYC really was amazing and meeting some incredible people was amazing. Anyways back to reality of sports... Stanford lost yesterday to 14 ranked USC who has now owned them for back to back years. I mean I was expecting a closer game more like 27-24 but not 13-10 and USC escaping the Farm with a win. The past four years under Jim Harbaugh/David Shaw have been the best period of Stanford Football in program history. I mean going to four consecutive BCS BOWL games is really remarkable considering how many great programs there are in the SEC. But what us Cardinal fans witnessed has to go down as one of the worst losses in these four years.  Usually when you think of Stanford football you think of hard-nosed, pound the rock football right.. but when you get into your opponents' 30 eight times and come away with a Patrick Skov running TD and Jordan Williamson FG that does not win you ball games. When you have a total of 413 total yards game and only tally 10 points you don't win football games. And as all Bay Area football kickers should know you cannot miss a gimme 26 yard field goal with the wind at your back. That to all of us felt like three losses in a day. I'm sure most of the country tuned into this game on ABC and the new College Football Committee has now crossed off Stanford of the list and not going to Arlington in January. However now if the Cardinal want to win their third straight PAC-12 title then they need to win out. How hard is that well lets go to their schedule on the road. Their at Washington, at Norte Dame, at Arizona State, at Oregon, and at UCLA, and yes Golden Bear fans since you are the last bay area college football team undefeated then yes now at Cal. And another scary moment was when tailback Remound Wright had his own gaffe when he muffed and exchange with QB Kevin Hogan. Its hard when you have a running back by committee and you have costly mistakes like that. If I was David Shaw I am assuming that Barry Sanders Jr. is now the starter right. If the Cardinal wants another shot at USC it mostly likely has to come in the PAC-12 Championship game December 5th just 35 minutes down the highway at Levi's Stadium. And this possibly has launched antoher period in which USC will win multiple national titles for the next 10 years. Sure we had chances yesterday, Ty Montgomery looked like an early Heisman candidate yes America I went there. The Defense looked great expect for USC's last drive that gave kicker Andre Hevari the go-ahead score. Kevin Hogan was rock solid with 22 for 30 with 285 yards passing and yes no Passing TD's. I know its early in the college football season but could this win kick the Steve Sarkisian era into the direction of their first  PAC-12 championship since Pete Carroll left..... We will wait and see.


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World Cup Picks

As the World Cup gets closer and closer, I've decided to have some fun with it. As of today, I'm starting a group where we can make our picks (similar to March Madness). I just finished creating mine, and I want you to join us in making our selections!

The inspiration came from watching Jose Mourinho make his selections on Yahoo! earlier today. I want to see how the rest of us normal folk can do. Check out his video here:



To join our group, simply click on the following link: http://y.ahoo.it/s9VeqL04. This will take you to our page and group, Doe FC. It should look like this:

Once there, just follow the instructions given and make your picks. Then, tweet us @HTWDSports to inform us that you're in. Let's see how well we do against one another. Good luck!