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Oakland Raiders podcast with Tony Renteria: Raiders can beat 49ers on strong defense and short yardage passes

Published on October 31, 2018November 1, 2018 by Sports Radio ServiceLeave a comment

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On the Raiders podcast with Tony:

#1 From the jump, there was little doubt the Indianapolis Colts’ offense took charge. Was there an inkling that this was going to be a long afternoon for the Oakland Raiders’ defense?

#2 Oakland finished with 347 yards of total offense and was 4-of-8 on third downs, but couldn’t overcome running back Doug Martin’s (13 carries for 72 yards) fumble late in the fourth quarter in Oakland’s territory that was recovered by Indianapolis.

#3 Raider quarterback Derek Carr, who was criticized for his performance in London, had a decent afternoon last Sunday, going 21-28 for 244 yards and four touchdowns–three of those on passes and one on a carry.

#4 Former Oakland Raider Amari Cooper was compared to what is happening, Cooper who finished with a career-high 132 yards and two touchdowns on 25 carries, has rushed for 100+ yards in back-to-back weeks after rushing for 126 yards on 19 carries (previous career-highs) and a touchdown last week against the Buffalo Bills.

#5 The Raiders square off with the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara this Thursday night. Tony sets this game up for us.

Tony does the Raiders podcast each Thursday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Jose Barracuda podcast with Marko Ukalovic: After sweeping San Antonio and Texas, Barracuda back on home ice at 7-0

Published on October 31, 2018 by Sports Radio ServiceLeave a comment

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On the San Jose Barracuda podcast with Marko:

#1 The San Jose Barracuda (7-0-1-0) came into Texas and swept San Antonio and Texas (4-3-1-1) on Friday and Saturday.

#2 The Stars wasted no time opening the game with a goal in the first period when Michael Mersch scored on a tip-in, a five-hole past Barracuda goalie Antoine Bibeau to get things started.

#3 The Barracuda’s Jayden Halbgewachs tied things up a minute later 2:33 later and it would be first of six unanswered goals for the Barracuda.

#4 The Barracuda scored four goals in the second period and the Stars didn’t offer any counter defense one of the reasons why the Barracuda are carrying first place in the AHL.

#5 The Barracuda host San Antonio on Friday night at SAP Center at 7:00 PM. Seeing what the Barracuda did to San Antonio last Friday and now the game is on home ice, the odds are pretty good for San Jose.

Marko Ukalovic does the Barracuda podcasts each Wednesday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Cal Bears Basketball report: Cal shows off some offense in 82-62 exhibition win over Cal State East Bay

Published on October 31, 2018October 31, 2018 by Sports Radio ServiceLeave a comment

photo from goldenbearinsider.com: Cal Bear’s Matt Bradley who was instrumental for Cal’s offensive scoring against Cal State East Bay on Tuesday night at Haas Pavilion in Berkeley

By Michael Duca and Morris Phillips

BERKELEY, Calif. –The offensive showing on Tuesday night at Haas Pavilion by the Cal Bears is delivered much more than last season’s 8-24 team with a 20-point win over Cal State East Bay 82-62. The Bears were trying to get that chemistry going after a suspect first half.

The Bears finally rattled off a 10-1 run of Cal State and took a 21-point lead.

Paris Austin who transferred from Boise State to Cal, said in postgame interviews: “I think we’ve got some good athletes on our team. Transition will be something that would be really good for us, but it starts on defense. Our team defense and then rebounding a ball and getting out early.”

The Bears’ Justice Sueing hit a three-pointer and the Bears’ Jacob Gordon also hit a three. Gordon is amazing he’s coming off an Achilles tear and he he hit a pair of free throws. The Bears’ Grant Anticevich complimented the offensive run with a dunk during the run.

Also, the Bears got three assists in the 10-1 run keeping in mind that the Bears had a dismal record on assists, ranking 350 in the NCAA and averaging 9.8 a game. The assist factor was working so good Austin got eight of 12 assists for Cal. Sueing, who took many of Austin’s passes, converted to help build up the offensive assist numbers.

Matt Bradley also was a big part of scoring with Austin saying, “Tonight I knew that, in order to play good my first game, I just had to play really aggressive and not really think about messing up or getting a bucket whatever it was.”

Michael Duca and Morris Phillips cover Cal Bears Basketball for the 2018-19 season for http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Who is Nick Mullens? 49ers May Lean on Third Stringer on Thursday

Published on October 31, 2018October 31, 2018 by joelamiLeave a comment

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By Joe Lami

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — It all comes down to Nick Mullens. Few would have thought we’d ever hear those words in San Francisco, but there is a chance that the undrafted second-year Southern Miss quarterback get the start on Thursday against the Oakland Raiders.

Mullens has split time between being the backup and practice squad QB in his year and a half with the Niners.

CJ Beathard is a game-time decision this week due to an injured wrist that was so severe, he was struggling to hang onto the ball in practice on Monday.

A sarcastic fan may ask if Beathard has been hurt this entire season due to his ten-plus turnovers since week three.

But that is not the case. A hit helmet on the follow-through of a pass in the third quarter may be the cause to the third-stringer getting his big chance on primetime.

With Beathard now in question, Mullens gets his chance in the limelight to win over the hearts of the red and gold. He’s got the pedigree too.

A graduate of Southern Miss, he hails from the football factory that produced Brett Farve. The 6-1 quarterback holds every record in the school’s history including throwing for a career 11,994 yards, good enough for sixth in NCAA history.

Named was the Conference USA Offensive Player of the Year in 2015 and 2016, where he threw for a combined 62 touchdowns and 23 interceptions.

Mullens would face the 1-7 Oakland Raiders, as the Niners continue through their easiest three-game stretch of the schedule. The Raiders demise with John Gruden back at the helm has kept the spotlight off the horrendous season happening in Santa Clara, but now it arrives in the worst primetime game in NFL history.

The Raiders look lost on defense this year, after dealing Kahlil Mack to begin the season. Without him, they have the 26th-ranked defense that fails to find the quarterback, averaging less than a sack per game.

Their offense is somehow worse, ranked 27th in the NFL with 19.7 points per game. They’ve shown an inability to move or stop the ball and are easily the 49ers easiest opponent on the season.

After dumping Sunday’s game in yet another blown lead heading into the fourth quarter, the 49ers could sure use a win. As of right now, they’re the clubhouse favorites to draft first overall at this year’s draft. The difference between being 2-7 and 1-8 may lie on the hands of a quarterback making his debut.

Notes: Greg Maybin and Victor Bolden were both waved on Tuesday as the Niners stayed pat at the trade deadline.

Hertl Beats the Clock, but Hank Is King in the Rangers’ 4-3 Shootout Win Over the Sharks

Published on October 31, 2018October 31, 2018 by Matthew HarringtonLeave a comment

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By Jerry Feitelberg

SAN JOSE, Calif. — The San Jose Sharks fell to the visiting New York Rangers 4-3 in a shootout Tuesday night, but in many ways they should feel fortunate to walk away with even the loser point. Tomas Hertl with less than two seconds left and the Sharks’ net empty to tie the game at 3-3. Chris Kreider scored twice for the Rangers and Mats Zuccarello netted a goal for the Blue shirts. Timo Meier scored his team-best ninth goal of the year for the Sharks and Brent Burns scored his third of the year.

San Jose now moves into a tie for first place in the Pacific Division with Calgary, each team boasting 15 points–though, the Sharks have a game in hand. The Rangers pick up a fourth win in their 12th game of what looks like it will be a long season.

Burns opened the scoring just 3:22 into play, beating Henrik Lundqvist for a 1-0 Sharks lead. That’d be the last thing to go right for the Sharks in the first after Zuccarello found the equalizer a minute later. New York outshot San Jose 17-6 in the period.

The otherwise lifeless Sharks picked up the pace in the second, peppering Lundqvist with 14 shots to just six on their keeper Martin Jones, but neither team could break the stalemate. Kreider opened the third with his fifth goal of the season one-timer just 1:13 into the period before Meier stepped up.

The power forward continued his breakout year coming in on a 2-on-1 8:14 into the third. Instead of passing the puck, Meier ripped a lethal snipe to tie the game. Kreider would again provide a dagger with 9:55 left in the period. Hertl beat lundvist with Jones pulled to tie the game at three-all with just 1.6 seconds left in regulation.

In the shootout both goalies stood tall. Jones, after making 34 saves in regulation and overtime, stopped all but one of the shooters he faced. Kevin Shattenkirk was the lone man to beat him, but Hank was also up to the challenge and didn’t let up a single shootout goal after making 31 saves over regulation and overtime.

The Sharks continue a three-game homestand, taking on the Columbus Blue Jackets Thursday night before welcoming in another Eastern Conference foe, the Philadelphia Flyers Saturday night.

San Francisco 49ers podcast with David Zizmor: It’s a toss up, a real you pick em, as Raiders and 49ers set to battle on Thursday Night Football

Published on October 30, 2018October 30, 2018 by Sports Radio ServiceLeave a comment

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On the San Francisco 49ers podcast with David:

The 49ers couldn’t get past the Arizona Cardinals in Sunday’s fourth quarter and couldn’t hold as the Cardinals quarterback Josh Rosen found wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald for a touchdown to cut the 49ers’ lead down to 15-10.

With just 34 seconds left in the game Rosen threw a pass to wide receiver Christian Kirk for nine yards and it gave the Cardinals a game-winning comeback for a 18-15 victory.

The 49ers host the Oakland Raiders this Thursday at Levi’s Stadium. Both teams have won only one game this season.

David reviews the 49ers each week at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Cal Bears football podcast with Morris Phillips: Bears’ defense puts stop to Washington’s offense in 12-10 nail-biter last Saturday

Published on October 29, 2018October 29, 2018 by Sports Radio ServiceLeave a comment

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On the Cal Bears football podcast with Morris:

#1 What happened? How did Cal stop Washington’s offense in a 12-10 win at Memorial Stadium on Saturday?

#2 Washington quarterback Jake Browning got benched and was the reason because he wasn’t converting?

#3 At halftime, UW had the edge 7-6 and Cal’s kicker Greg Thomas wasn’t able to kick a field goal through the uprights missing a 41-yard field goal and Washington head coach Chris Peterson benched Browning, who couldn’t produce.

#4 The Cal offense was able to get 245 yards, but it was Cal’s defense that held back Browning and the UW offense.

#5 It’s off to Pullman to face Wahzoo and those Washington State University Cougars and Morris tells us how this game will shape for next Saturday.

Join Morris on the Cal Bears podcasts at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

NCAAFB podcast with Michelle Richardson: Georgia moves up to first in the SEC; FSU suffers worse loss in school history 49-0, Wazoo seals deal in closing seconds

Published on October 28, 2018October 28, 2018 by Sports Radio ServiceLeave a comment

espn photo: Jake Fromm threw for 240 yards and three touchdowns against Florida

On the NCAAFB podcast with Michelle:

#1 Georgia (7-1) topped Florida (6-2) to move into first place in the SEC. A close game but the Bulldogs ran 41 times in the game and held on in the end got some offense and beat Florida 36-17. Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm threw 17-24, 240 yards, and three touchdowns.

#2 Florida State University #49 (4-4) suffered their worse loss in FSU history as No. 2 Clemson (8-0) destroyed FSU 49-0. Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence went 20-37, 314 yards and four touchdowns in the win.

#3 With the game tied at 31-31 between Washington State and Stanford with 1:25 left in the game K.J. Costello threw a touchdown pass to J.J. Arcega-Whiteside, who scored a 25-yard touchdown. Jet Toner kicked in the extra, game-tying point to make it a 31-31 contest. The game would’ve gone into overtime, but the Cougars grabbed a 41-38 lead with just 19 seconds left in the fourth. Blake Mazza kicked in a 42-yard field goal to seal the Cougars’ 41-38 win over the Cardinal.

Michelle does the NCAAFB podcasts each Sunday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

That’s Amaury’s News and Commentary podcast: Giants considering hiring woman for GM spot

Published on October 28, 2018October 28, 2018 by Sports Radio ServiceLeave a comment

newsday.com photo: Then-Dodgers assistant general manager Kim Ng walks through the hotel lobby during the first day of MLB annual general managers meetings in Orlando, Fla., on Nov. 5, 2007.

By Amaury Pi-González

SAN FRANCISCO — The Major League Baseball General Manager meetings are scheduled to begin November 5th.

The San Francisco Giants are searching for a new General Manager, and many are asking, will they have one in place by then? The organization needs somebody to take charge and make important decisions pertaining their immediate future. Kim Ng is among the qualified people for the job. She has overseen international operations and talent development for the MLB. She also worked for the LA Dodgers as Vice President and Assistant to then-GM Ned Coletti as well as the front offices of the Yankees and White Sox. Her reputation is impeccable.

Among others candidates, the Giants have also shown interest on Milwaukee Brewers GM David Stearns, but the owner of the Brewers, Mark Attanasio, declined the Giants permission to speak with Stearns. Bobby Evans, who was the GM, was fired last month and the Giants announced they are searching for another executive to take that position. Maybe the Giants will find the person they want during those winter meetings starting on November 5th and conduct the interviews of the people available for the job. Who knows, and maybe make news with the announcement then.

If the Giants sign Kim Ng, it will obviously make news nationwide, and it would make sense since they play in San Francisco–one of the most diverse and progressive cities in the country.

On the other hand, the main priority for any baseball club seeking such an important position is to find the most qualified person regarding of gender or ethnic background. Whomever takes over will have to go to work right away. Trade Madison Bumgarner or not? Also, evaluate the scouting for the club. The Giants will have to take a different direction and look for younger talented players.

The Warriors will be playing within walking distance from AT&T Park at the Chase Arena next basketball season and they are the perennial winners currently in the Bay Area, dethroning the Giants, who were the winners from 2010 until 2016.

Baseball is at a very important crossroad in history as the international scouting, the sabermetrics side and the old school methods are at an intersection. It would make sense that the person for this job will grasp the understanding of all these and show the leadership required to revive a financially healthy franchise than until a couple of years ago enjoyed great success on the field.

If Ng has all those qualifications, she could be the one.