November 2009: Week 2
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The 49ers finally notch that W, a thrilling grinder at home. Their new strategy? Nab more picks than Alex Smith can throw...
The Raiders trot out another stinker, losing an early lead to a weak Chiefs team, and JaMarcus Russell to the bench — again...
The Sharks lose a pair of tough road games, but little ground in the Pacific race;
The Warriors grant Cap'n Jack his walking papers, and make sure it's to a team almost as bad as they are...
The A's and Giants have added some impressive hardware this off-season, as an unlikely star gets rookie of the year recognition; and Timmy "the baby faced assassin" Lincecum gets Cy Young number 2
While the Kings have used last week's NOR CAL showdown to propel them to a 4 game win streak and a .500 record. Have the Sactown stars really found their recipe earlier than expected?
It's time to test that streak — on The NOR CAL Report!
UP NEXT:
The Warriors shift the rumor mill to Nellie, while the Kings hope to remain the surprise of the league. The Raiders pray for redemption, and the Niners for playoff relevance. And the Sharks right the ship and bide their time 'til April.
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All the latest info, anecdotes and opinions from the Report's own Jess Zitrin.
Here on the Report, we're nothing if not worldly — and everyone loves a good blown call. So with apologies tothe locals, check out this alleged goal — in extra time, with a WorldCup berth on the line. Asked postgame if he'd used his hand to steer the game winner, Thierry Henri answered "Oui; oui, oui;" if that's not enough, keep in mind France was also clearly offsides on the play...
With Coach Cable both making news by starting Steve Bartkowski (oops, Bruce Gradkowski) and topping the ESPN/NFL front page as a possible midseason firing, it's clear the Raiders aren't scared of change. One thing will stay the same: they've extended their Coliseum lease; drunken shouts of "Rraaaaii-durrrrs" will now echo through East Oakland into 2013...
What to make of the Alex Smith - Aaron Rodgers matchup next week? Mike McCarthy, who coached the first NFL starts of both players (as the 49ers' o-coordinator, and later the Packers' head coach) says he's against throwing a rookie QB into the fire for a weak team...
Why are the Kings better than expected, reason numero uno? Second year man Jason Thompson leads all NBA power forwards in rebounding, with an even 10.0...
And why are the Atlanta Hawks suddenly a force? Check out the guy who could have been a Warrior, back when they signed injury-prone, one-dimensional Corey Maggette. This article doesn't exist without Josh Smith's prowess — and it ain't about former Wa's Jamal Crawford or Joe Smith, neither...
Ray Ratto realizes Tim Lincecum's second Cy Young Award — in two full MLB seasons, mind you — spells bad news for the Giants' financial plans. Left almost unsaid, is the notion that this could help wipe away fallout from his pot citation — or not...
Is the Sharks' recent losing streak worth sweating? In a word, no. Chicago in their own building will always be tough, and they lost by a single goal to the Preds, whom they'd just proven they can beat...
Thanks for checking out The NOR CAL Report! Don't forget to Facebook us, and spam all your friends!
** Thanks for making The NOR CAL Report a success. Don't forget to tell your friends! **
It's an exciting new week on The NOR CAL Report! Thanks to you, we've eclipsed 50,000 downloads — and there's plenty more to talk about. Such as:
Now, keep up with the latest on The NOR CAL Report — become a fan on Facebook!
The 49ers finally notch that W, a thrilling grinder at home. Their new strategy? Nab more picks than Alex Smith can throw...
The Raiders trot out another stinker, losing an early lead to a weak Chiefs team, and JaMarcus Russell to the bench — again...
The Sharks lose a pair of tough road games, but little ground in the Pacific race;
The Warriors grant Cap'n Jack his walking papers, and make sure it's to a team almost as bad as they are...
The A's and Giants have added some impressive hardware this off-season, as an unlikely star gets rookie of the year recognition; and Timmy "the baby faced assassin" Lincecum gets Cy Young number 2
While the Kings have used last week's NOR CAL showdown to propel them to a 4 game win streak and a .500 record. Have the Sactown stars really found their recipe earlier than expected?
It's time to test that streak — on The NOR CAL Report!
UP NEXT:
The Warriors shift the rumor mill to Nellie, while the Kings hope to remain the surprise of the league. The Raiders pray for redemption, and the Niners for playoff relevance. And the Sharks right the ship and bide their time 'til April.
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The NOR CAL Blog:
All the latest info, anecdotes and opinions from the Report's own Jess Zitrin.
Here on the Report, we're nothing if not worldly — and everyone loves a good blown call. So with apologies tothe locals, check out this alleged goal — in extra time, with a WorldCup berth on the line. Asked postgame if he'd used his hand to steer the game winner, Thierry Henri answered "Oui; oui, oui;" if that's not enough, keep in mind France was also clearly offsides on the play...
With Coach Cable both making news by starting Steve Bartkowski (oops, Bruce Gradkowski) and topping the ESPN/NFL front page as a possible midseason firing, it's clear the Raiders aren't scared of change. One thing will stay the same: they've extended their Coliseum lease; drunken shouts of "Rraaaaii-durrrrs" will now echo through East Oakland into 2013...
What to make of the Alex Smith - Aaron Rodgers matchup next week? Mike McCarthy, who coached the first NFL starts of both players (as the 49ers' o-coordinator, and later the Packers' head coach) says he's against throwing a rookie QB into the fire for a weak team...
Why are the Kings better than expected, reason numero uno? Second year man Jason Thompson leads all NBA power forwards in rebounding, with an even 10.0...
And why are the Atlanta Hawks suddenly a force? Check out the guy who could have been a Warrior, back when they signed injury-prone, one-dimensional Corey Maggette. This article doesn't exist without Josh Smith's prowess — and it ain't about former Wa's Jamal Crawford or Joe Smith, neither...
Ray Ratto realizes Tim Lincecum's second Cy Young Award — in two full MLB seasons, mind you — spells bad news for the Giants' financial plans. Left almost unsaid, is the notion that this could help wipe away fallout from his pot citation — or not...
Is the Sharks' recent losing streak worth sweating? In a word, no. Chicago in their own building will always be tough, and they lost by a single goal to the Preds, whom they'd just proven they can beat...
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Posted by Jess Zitrin and Lex Gopnik at November 19, 2009 
Categories: 49ers, Warriors, Raiders, Sharks, Athletics, Kings
Categories: 49ers, Warriors, Raiders, Sharks, Athletics, Kings
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