Stanford works it out, Cal picked second
The Stanford football marketing department plans to let you know that Toby Gerhart and Co. “work,” despite the mostly negative response that the team’s slogan generated earlier this summer. Good for them. The advertisement above for tickets to the home opener against San Jose State works for us. Big hits, sweet graphics, and a catchy song. Hooray, work.
The Pac-10 media poll was released yesterday and USC, surprise surprise, was picked to finish first, followed by Cal. Stanford was picked to finish sixth, which would lead Florida or Ohio State fans to jump off a bridge, but somehow qualifies as “respect” for the Cardinal. We’re betting the reaction among the players was slightly more subdued than this.
…Other linkage, not including the Madden ’10 intro video…
The Panda goes Kung Fu on the Phillies as the Giants take the opener from the defending World Series champs. They get Cliff Lee tonight. McCovey Chronicles
Come to think of it, maybe that Barry Bonds dude wasn’t so bad after all. Real Clear Sports
That’s my song, turn it up, pay Hey-Bey. The Raiders signed DHB to a 5-year contract that guarantees him $23.5 million. Merc
A study of the environmental impact that the new 49ers stadium would have on Santa Clara was released yesterday. Potential damage to migratory nesting birds was cited in the 3,000 page report, as were the effects of barbecue smoke from pre-game tailgates on the surrounding community. SFGate
Andris Biedrins is striking fear in the hearts of his opponents. Off the court, of course. Create a caption, why don’t you. Ball Don’t Lie
Mike and Tony spent 5 good minutes with former Stanford quarterback Trent Edwards on PTI and razzed him about his ceremonial(ly terrible) first pitch in Toronto earlier this year.
The Bay Area is well represented on TSN’s list of the 50 greatest coaches of all time. Bill Walsh is 26th, Pete Newell is 31st, Tony LaRussa is 41st. Lane Kiffin must have just missed the cut. TSN
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By Scott on Friday, July 31st, 2009 at 5:33 am.
Tags: Cal Golden Bears, Golden State Warriors, San Francisco 49ers, San Francisco Giants, Stanford Cardinal