The Sports Thread

[Tinka Cat]

I mentioned this on FB but I take great pleasure in repeating that Tim "Village Idiot" McCarver predicted a low-scoring game, and it's now 10-4 SF in the 8th.

This afternoon I was looking at ESPN's Series predictions page; nearly 30 of their seemingly infinite supply of pundits weighed in, and more than 3/4  picked Texas.  More than one guy said Texas would win because they have Cliff Lee and that he would win both of his games. Well, that forecast needs rethinking...

On the ESPN pregame, Joe Morgan was saying that for SF to win the series, they'd have to beat Lee at least one of the two times they'd face him. Mission accomplished. Next?

In other news, through the good graces of an old friend and Southwest Airlines, a ticket to Game 2 and a plane ticket have both fortuitously appeared so it looks like I'll be making a quick trip to SF tomorrow, returning to PDX on Friday. Anyone else going? Pray there's no rainout. GO GIANTS!!!!

nice!  JEALOUS!!   Have a great time.

[ggould]

I mentioned this on FB but I take great pleasure in repeating that Tim "Village Idiot" McCarver predicted a low-scoring game, and it's now 10-4 SF in the 8th.

This afternoon I was looking at ESPN's Series predictions page; nearly 30 of their seemingly infinite supply of pundits weighed in, and more than 3/4  picked Texas.  More than one guy said Texas would win because they have Cliff Lee and that he would win both of his games. Well, that forecast needs rethinking...

On the ESPN pregame, Joe Morgan was saying that for SF to win the series, they'd have to beat Lee at least one of the two times they'd face him. Mission accomplished. Next?

In other news, through the good graces of an old friend and Southwest Airlines, a ticket to Game 2 and a plane ticket have both fortuitously appeared so it looks like I'll be making a quick trip to SF tomorrow, returning to PDX on Friday. Anyone else going? Pray there's no rainout. GO GIANTS!!!!

nice!  JEALOUS!!   Have a great time.

Holy crap!  Hope you're having a great time!

[RGMike]

Line of the Nite, posted by a FB-friend: "Texas: the Blown Star State"

[RGMike]

But not all the Giants news is good -- Guillen (not on the postseason roster) linked to drug investigation:

http://www.ktvu.com/sports/25558560/detail.html

[RGMike]

Line of the Nite, posted by a FB-friend: "Texas: the Blown Star State"

even better (and pretty quick work): someone outside the ballpark already has a sign with Chuck Norris wearing an SF-logo cowboy hat with the caption: "Walk 'Em, Texas Ranger". Genius.

[RGMike]

no wonder the Rangers suck: check out their "walk-up" music. Josh Hamilton loves him some Christian rock. Gag me.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utMMebum8kE&feature=player_embedded

[SFGuy]

One of your "favorites", Mike, Steve Perry was in attendance for the first two games of the World Series.

[RGMike]

One of your "favorites", Mike, Steve Perry was in attendance for the first two games of the World Series.

Actuallly, I woulda preferred "Don't Stop Believin' " to "Gawd Bless America"

[RGMike]

no wonder the Rangers suck: check out their "walk-up" music. Josh Hamilton loves him some Christian rock. Gag me.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utMMebum8kE&feature=player_embedded

I then saw a story that Josh Hamilton was complaining about smelling "weed" inside AT&T Park during the game, and his delicate Christian sensibilities were offended, apparently. Bite me, dude.

[Tinka Cat]

One of your "favorites", Mike, Steve Perry was in attendance for the first two games of the World Series.

Actuallly, I woulda preferred "Don't Stop Believin' " to "Gawd Bless America"

I didn't much like the singer from last night.  Very grateful for her service (she was Army, I belive), but she was too American Idol for me.  she's no Tony Bennett. 

They showed Gretzky in attendance last night and Joe Montana was there the first night. 

[Tinka Cat]

no wonder the Rangers suck: check out their "walk-up" music. Josh Hamilton loves him some Christian rock. Gag me.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utMMebum8kE&feature=player_embedded

I then saw a story that Josh Hamilton was complaining about smelling "weed" inside AT&T Park during the game, and his delicate Christian sensibilities were offended, apparently. Bite me, dude.

maybe not when he's up to bat, but probably when he's in CF.   hehe hehe those bleacher bums really know how to party.

[RGMike]

One of your "favorites", Mike, Steve Perry was in attendance for the first two games of the World Series.

Actuallly, I woulda preferred "Don't Stop Believin' " to "Gawd Bless America"

I didn't much like the singer from last night.  Very grateful for her service (she was Army, I belive), but she was too American Idol for me.  she's no Tony Bennett. 

Having Tony B was a no-brainer, obviously, but clearly FOX chooses most of the performers. Kelly Clarkson reinforces the "Idol" brand by doing the Anthem tomo'w nite. And I thought having Lady Antebellum made no sense in SF, but then I saw they they're at HP Pavilion tonite; so Fox got a name country act without having to pay travel expenses.

[mshray]

Many of you are doubtlessly aware of the Jack/Joe Buck connection to St. Louis, so next time you hear Joe when he signs off after each game, he's gonna thank Steve Horn - who is basically a human stat almanac - and who lived downstairs from me in our 3 story brownstone for about 7 years.

[Wayback]

And I thought having Lady Antebellum made no sense in SF, but then I saw they they're at HP Pavilion tonite; so Fox got a name country act without having to pay travel expenses.

Lady Antebellum played the FOX in Oakland last night, leaving AT&T Park shortly after singing the Nat'l Anthem.

[Wayback]

Girls cat-fight after last night's game: Giant brawl at McDonald's near AT&T Park (video)
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/abraham/detail?entry_id=75785&tsp=1