tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4978740081352462266.comments2019-09-21T18:19:25.318-07:00KCBS Sports FansStan Bungerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08566227969971405730noreply@blogger.comBlogger105125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4978740081352462266.post-9901127390137334522014-05-07T16:37:30.352-07:002014-05-07T16:37:30.352-07:00Home Run Stan - telling it like it is ...Home Run Stan - telling it like it is ...acEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06144729238139817468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4978740081352462266.post-24486122303023726672013-08-20T11:00:18.351-07:002013-08-20T11:00:18.351-07:00Thoughtful ... and accurate.Thoughtful ... and accurate.Ted Kopulosnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4978740081352462266.post-53845486876093429112013-07-29T20:12:14.387-07:002013-07-29T20:12:14.387-07:00Good piece, Stan. I'm one of those currently d...Good piece, Stan. I'm one of those currently disgruntled Giants fans who has been keeping an eye on Puig. He actually lingered on the available player list in my Yahoo fantasy baseball league. I snapped him up and my offense is rocking, thanks to him and others. But his act does rub me the wrong way. That's not to say that exuberance is taboo in the big leagues. Guys have always shown Jimmy Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13135567111851175379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4978740081352462266.post-77884003967277732762013-05-19T23:00:24.748-07:002013-05-19T23:00:24.748-07:00$25 bucks! Thats a steal. Thats a movie, a bucket ...$25 bucks! Thats a steal. Thats a movie, a bucket of popcorn, a soda and a box of jujubes. I paid a lot more than that when the Raiders relented on their LA experiment and came back to the mausoleum. My 35 yard line club seats at the rail forced me to mortgage the house, sell my first born and take a night job selling Boone's Farm at 7/11. But with a winning team even the late night Boone'Bob Wisenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4978740081352462266.post-67923694339965480532013-02-20T07:36:05.286-08:002013-02-20T07:36:05.286-08:00Well-said, Stan...you've captured the essence ...Well-said, Stan...you've captured the essence of the Cactus League.Nebraska Bobnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4978740081352462266.post-19004517183160332202013-01-25T12:52:53.569-08:002013-01-25T12:52:53.569-08:00Radio gold!!!Radio gold!!!Joe Vazquezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02002315858876215920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4978740081352462266.post-16543138267544366632012-11-26T09:53:38.496-08:002012-11-26T09:53:38.496-08:00Nice job, Stan, and I largely agree. So many ways...Nice job, Stan, and I largely agree. So many ways to look at this. Yes, it's a good problem for the 49ers to face. Yes, take away the two Brees interceptions that were run back for TDs and we might be talking about how soon Smith can be ready to come back. And yes, the real world can be cruel, and Smith is likely feeling that, but he is also well compensated. But I think it creates an M.G. Lazichnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4978740081352462266.post-22704194605463309492012-10-29T10:50:07.528-07:002012-10-29T10:50:07.528-07:00Much of my life supporting the Giants has been spe...Much of my life supporting the Giants has been spent looking up in the standings at the Dodgers and Reds, or across the bay as the A's brought home four World Series titles. Occasionally the heart would be lightened with the arrival of a John Montefusco or a Will Clark, only to have hopes dashed again. I've lived through seasons when only about 900 fans would show up for a game at MGLnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4978740081352462266.post-64795756164274008482012-10-29T10:13:09.144-07:002012-10-29T10:13:09.144-07:00Stan, your not so ambiguous feelings about FOX is ...Stan, your not so ambiguous feelings about FOX is comforting to us non-media people who really, really, REALLY do not like the FOX broadcast!Jerry Boutrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4978740081352462266.post-76069064501168285112012-10-24T11:52:26.674-07:002012-10-24T11:52:26.674-07:00Stan - Jerry Boutry here, by way of Karen's fa...Stan - Jerry Boutry here, by way of Karen's facebook page. REALLY appreciate your perspective on the Giants and this incredible post-season run. I was raised to be a Giants fan and am loving every minute of this.Jerrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4978740081352462266.post-54519904740711721902012-10-23T07:49:30.803-07:002012-10-23T07:49:30.803-07:00No matter what the outcome of the World Series, th...No matter what the outcome of the World Series, this team is really something special. Going 6-0 in elimination games in a single postseason pretty much tells you all you really need to know them. Everyone contributed in his own way. That's one of my favorite things about the 2012 edition of the Gigantes: they have some truly standout players, but there's no "I" almost anywhere CDrakenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4978740081352462266.post-84270380786310399322012-09-30T09:23:10.458-07:002012-09-30T09:23:10.458-07:00I every time spent my half an hour to read this we...I every time spent my half an hour to read this weblog's articles or reviews all the time along with a mug of coffee.<br /><i>Also visit my blog</i> <b><a href="http://www.fitnessandgym.net/" rel="nofollow">new fitness equipment</a></b>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4978740081352462266.post-90063069467107594292012-08-25T09:29:41.595-07:002012-08-25T09:29:41.595-07:00The reason nobody proved anything is because Armst...The reason nobody proved anything is because Armstrong would not let the process of looking at the evidence proceed. You say it's curious that someone can be banned for life without a positive test (ignoring the fact that LA had many during his career, just ones that didn't count). But before we claim that a non-analytical positive shouldn't be a reason for banning for life, shouldn&#Andy Smithnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4978740081352462266.post-38628856061661306952012-08-24T09:54:59.307-07:002012-08-24T09:54:59.307-07:00Good blog, Stan. I am conflicted - even after rea...Good blog, Stan. I am conflicted - even after reading your post. I want to belive the Europeans have targeted this uppity American for years and finally wore him down. But, as a cyclist who follows the tours, I know what the history of the riders has been and it wouldn't surprise me if he did take something.<br /><br />I still want to believe. Like a 9 year-old and Santa. But the story Ron De Roxtrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07901291599100368262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4978740081352462266.post-8006659412847943722012-08-24T08:50:49.099-07:002012-08-24T08:50:49.099-07:00The key to Armstrong's decision to give up the...The key to Armstrong's decision to give up the fight is, IMHO, the fact that 10 former teammates gave the authorities detailed information about the systematic doping programs at both the US Postal and Discovery Channel teams. If Lance had continued his fight, the testimony of those 10 could/would have been released, possibly as soon a today. <br /><br />As our friend Meg used to say, "Nebraska Bobnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4978740081352462266.post-28340091242427306272012-04-18T09:21:43.368-07:002012-04-18T09:21:43.368-07:00No - not at all fine with this. Very disturbing to...No - not at all fine with this. Very disturbing to watch that. Obviously Torres is a psycho who seems to enjoy hurting people. That's not what hockey is about.Hazel Nootsmaakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14939311241779587786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4978740081352462266.post-64955714104088806852012-04-09T10:06:33.994-07:002012-04-09T10:06:33.994-07:00Your last point may be the most satisfying of all....Your last point may be the most satisfying of all.Nebraska Bobnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4978740081352462266.post-76996982353678323242012-01-09T10:17:48.873-08:002012-01-09T10:17:48.873-08:00Late update: the Denver/Pittsburgh game drew a 25....Late update: the Denver/Pittsburgh game drew a 25.9 rating in the top TV markets--the highest wild-card game rating in 24 years. This, for a team pitting teams from the #17 (Denver) and #23 (Pittsburgh) markets.Stan Bungerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08566227969971405730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4978740081352462266.post-62253512269455112922011-12-10T12:18:25.954-08:002011-12-10T12:18:25.954-08:00Working in front of the Giants' main press box...Working in front of the Giants' main press box for a decade, I have seen media from most of the markets in MLB come through. The problem is, if you look at the "specifics", this is a dress code for FEMALE members of the press. I can count on one hand the number of times I have seen a woman in short-shorts (not hot pants, mind you, but at the time trendy "city shorts" Edith Salvatorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00256265974925568874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4978740081352462266.post-91191369396451914282011-11-01T19:41:20.255-07:002011-11-01T19:41:20.255-07:00Interesting story! You were lucky to be able to ge...Interesting story! You were lucky to be able to get to know him. He seems like a guy who doesn't allow many people to see another side of him beyond the dugout. My dad hated him, but only because of his hair style. He couldn't stand to see LaRussa's (relatively, for that time) long hair flowing out of that green and yellow baseball cap. But we both certainly respected his managerial Tim Sullivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03919998183196226579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4978740081352462266.post-77581844055870143942011-10-17T07:55:35.179-07:002011-10-17T07:55:35.179-07:00Watching the game and watching Coach Harbaugh cros...Watching the game and watching Coach Harbaugh cross the field I saw no malice or rubbing it in. He enthusiastically grabbed Coach Schwartz's hand and clapped him on the back. He was smiling and in high spirits.<br /><br />Coach Schwartz owes Harbaugh an apology for making a stink about it. Accept your loss graciously.lfytvelohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03386770216658686636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4978740081352462266.post-47755396406882344662011-09-19T10:30:53.284-07:002011-09-19T10:30:53.284-07:00I wouldn't second guess Harbaugh's decisio...I wouldn't second guess Harbaugh's decision, but there is more to the decision than the chance of scoring a touchdown or re-kicking a field goal. Leaving time on the clock is another factor. By not accepting the penalty, more time was left for Dallas to march down the field and score the 2 times they needed to tie the game.Skipperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10237215813784139818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4978740081352462266.post-77776309841129538642011-09-19T09:54:25.526-07:002011-09-19T09:54:25.526-07:00Hi Stan,
I think the worst decision Harbaugh made...Hi Stan,<br /><br />I think the worst decision Harbaugh made was in overtime, when the 49ners had a 4th and about half a yard to go, and instead of keeping the ball -- the biggest advantage in overtime -- and going for it, they punted and gave Dallas the ball, and the advantage. <br /><br />Best,<br /><br />Jeff BurbankAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4978740081352462266.post-22187555604357624132011-09-07T15:20:31.233-07:002011-09-07T15:20:31.233-07:00My esteemed colleague Doug Sovern (a Mets fan but ...My esteemed colleague Doug Sovern (a Mets fan but otherwise a good guy) read this post and responded:<br /><br /><br />"OK, I have just done some further research. Stan is right; there has never been a Jewish batting champion in the National League. However, you overlooked the first-ever Jewish batting champ: George Stone, who was undeniably a full-fledged Jew, hit .358 for the St. Louis Stan Bungerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08566227969971405730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4978740081352462266.post-3277736194564906602011-08-08T07:39:28.968-07:002011-08-08T07:39:28.968-07:00I think Bruno's reaction is fanning the flames...I think Bruno's reaction is fanning the flames of this controversy. But I also think it is interesting that one of the defenses is along the lines of, it is just one mistake give him a chance. <br /><br />How many athletes has he ripped because they made one mistake? It is is a high stakes choice when you decide to build a career on others failings. Because then you can not have any of your Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com