The Final Verdict On Kevin Martin-4th Quarter Issue
Many were up in arms in a confusing situation regarding Kevin Martin. Why didn’t he play virtually the whole 4th quarter, especially while free throws were being missed? Did Martin not want to come in? Did Paul Westphal not put him in?
Sam Amick caught up with Martin, and got his take on what went down. If the story is true, then it wasn’t him pulling himself out entirely.
February 17, 2010 at 4:16 pm | Derek Moore's Blog | No comment
Vernon Davis-A Huge Curling Fan
Vernon Davis learned about curling when he went to the Shark Tank in San Jose and practiced with the Olympic team. Now, he’s totally hooked.
“You need some athletic ability,” Davis said. “You have to have balance in the lunge position on the ice. You can’t be out of whack or you’ll fall.”
It also showed that Davis has a sense of humor, and is willing to adapt to change, something he has said has been a goal since Mike Singletary booted him off the sideline a year and a half ago.
There’s a full writeup worth a look. Check it out here.
February 16, 2010 at 4:20 pm | Derek Moore's Blog | No comment
Nomar Garciaparra Likely To Retire
It looks like it’s all over for Nomar Garciaparra, who isn’t expected to get an offer from any clubs this year. After an incredible start at the beginning of his career with the Boston Red Sox, his career started to tank when injuries came into the fold.
It’s a real shame considering he had great numbers in Boston-some believe Hall of Fame type numbers initially. At least he has Mia Hamm to console him.
February 4, 2010 at 1:47 pm | Derek Moore's Blog | No comment
San Francisco Giants Fanfest is This Weekend
The 17th Annual Giants FanFest is this Saturday, February 6th at AT&T Park in San Francisco. It runs from from 10am to 3pm, and will feature some great Giant players from retired to current. Names like Tim Lincecum and Pablo Sandoval, to Will Clark and Orlando Cepeda.
You can also get their autographs, tour the clubhouse and dugout, and tickets will go on sale for some of the early Giants games as well. Hopefully the weather will hold up.
February 3, 2010 at 12:04 pm | Derek Moore's Blog | No comment
Former 49ers Offensive Coordinator Hired By the Bears
Mike Martz has finally found new work after the 49ers cut him loose. He’s now the Offensive Coordinator for the Chicago Bears. Matt Forte better prepare to have his running numbers nose dive, as Martz likes the long ball, which may or may not bode well for Jay Cutler. He needs protection to have those long plays develop as well, something the 49ers couldn’t provide when Martz was in San Francisco. Lovie Smith and Martz do have a good relationship though, as they worked together in St. Louis.
February 1, 2010 at 3:14 pm | Derek Moore's Blog | No comment
Monta Ellis Rumors/Mark Sanchez Almost a Seahawk?
Monta Ellis rumors are floating all over the place and now there’s a new one with a certain Boston Celtic. Also, Jim Mora Jr. was on the NFL Network recently, expressing how they came oh so close to picking Mark Sanchez with their fourth pick.
Me and Brian Lopez discuss both subjects in our latest How We See It below.
January 26, 2010 at 2:32 pm | Derek Moore's Blog | No comment
Former 49er Bryant Young Has A New Job
So what is former 49er and four-time Pro Bowl selection Bryant Young doing these days? He was one of four assistant coaches hired by San Jose State’s Mike MacIntyre on Thursday, after a stint at Notre Dame last season.
It’s good to see BY back in football in the Bay Area. Of course as a player, he was unbelievable, later double teamed out of respect, which created lanes for others to shine. Young was named to the NFL All-Decade Team for the 1990s, and won the 1999 Comeback Player of the Year award.
January 25, 2010 at 12:55 pm | Derek Moore's Blog | No comment
Tyreke Evans and Omri Casspi Drop By NBA-TV
You may have missed it, but Omri Casspi and Tyreke Evans showed up on NBA-TV earlier yesterday, to kill some time with another King, Chris Webber.
Kevin McHale and Ernie Johnson also take part.
January 21, 2010 at 2:13 pm | Derek Moore's Blog | No comment
Should Tim Lincecum Get $13 Million
Tim Lincecum is looking to get paid. He has filed for arbitration, and wants $13 million, where the Giants are lowballing him at $8 million.
In our latest How We See It, I look at whether Tim deserves it, and how bad it could be if the Giants don’t settle this before it gets sticky, and what their arguments might be.
January 20, 2010 at 2:46 pm | Derek Moore's Blog | No comment
Could Nate Clements Be Asked To Take A Paycut?
Word out of 49er camp is that Nate Clements might be on the outs. Either take a paycut from the $6 million he is scheduled to make in 2010, or face the possibility of being cut.
Brian Lopez and I discuss this and baseball news on the latest How We See It.
January 14, 2010 at 1:27 pm | Derek Moore's Blog | No comment
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