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Skyboxification of Sports

by Andy Dolich

Pati McGaffigan, aka The Maskaraider

Sports
Today

A handy list of games involving San Francisco Bay Area teams and

their dates and times and a Memorable Sports Moment or Sports Pulse

Monday, Sep. 7 through Sunday, Sep. 13

Issue No. 84

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Monday, Sep. 7

San Francisco Giants @ Arizona Diamondbacks,

1:10 p.m.

Oakland A's v. Houston Astros, 1:05 p.m.

Nashville Sounds @ Omaha Storm Chasers,

12:05 p.m.

Sacramento River Cats v. Albuquerque Isotopes,

1:05 p.m.

San Jose Giants @ Bakersfield Blaze, 12 p.m.

Stockton Ports v. Modesto Nuts, 6:10 p.m.

Tuesday, Sep. 8

San Francisco Giants @ Arizona Diamondbacks,

6:40 p.m.

Oakland A's v. Houston Astros, 7:05 p.m.

Wednesday, Sep. 9

San Francisco Giants @ Arizona Diamondbacks,

6:40 p.m.

Oakland A's v. Houston Astros, 7:05 p.m.

Thursday, Sep. 10

Friday, Sep. 11

San Francisco Giants v. San Diego Padres,

7:15 p.m.

Oakland A's @ Texas Rangers, 5:05 p.m.

Saturday, Sep. 12

San Francisco Giants v. San Diego Padres,

6:05 p.m.

Oakland A's @ Texas Rangers, 5:05 p.m.

San Jose Earthquakes v. Seattle Sounders,

7:30 p.m.

Cal Bears v. San Diego State Aztecs, 2 p.m.

Stanford Cardinal v. UCF Knights, 7:30 p.m.

San Jose State Spartans @ Air Force Falcons,

7:15 p.m.

UC Davis Aggies v. South Dakota Coyotes, 6 p.m.

Sacramento State Hornets @ Washington Huskies,

11 a.m.

Fresno St ate Bulldogs @ Ole Miss Rebels,

12:30 p.m.

Sunday, Sep. 13

Oakland Raiders v. Cincinnati Bengals,

1:25 p.m.

San Francisco Giants v. San Diego Padres,

1:05 p.m.

Oakland A's @ Texas Rangers, 12:05 p.m.

Minor League Team Affiliations

Nashville Sounds, (Oakland A's) -- AAA,

Pacific Coast League

Sacramento River Cats (San Francisco Giants) --

AAA, Pacific Coast League

San Jose Giants (San Francisco Giants) --

Advanced A, California League

Stockton Ports (Oakland A's) -- Advanced A,

California League

Legend

(BB): Basketball

(M): Men

(W): Women

Media

Cal BB (M): KGO 810 AM

Cal BB (W): Pac-12 Network

Cal football: KGO 810 AM

Fresno Grizzlies: KYNO 1430 AM

Fresno State football: 940 AM ESPN Radio

Golden State Warriors: KNBR 680 AM

Oakland A's: 95.7 FM The Game

Oakland Raiders: 95.7 FM The Game

Sacramento Kings: KHTK 1140 AM

Sacramento River Cats: Talk 650 AM KSTE

San Francisco 49ers: KNBR 680/1050 AM, KGO

810 AM, KSAN 107.7 FM

San Francisco Giants: KNBR 680 AM

San Jose Earthquakes: 1590 KLIV AM,

1370 KZSF AM (Spanish)

San Jose Giants: MiLB Gameday Audio

San Jose SaberCats: KDOW 1220 AM

San Jose Sharks, KFOX 98.5 FM San Jose,
102.1 FM San Francisco

San Jose State football: KLIV 1590 AM

Stanford BB (M): KNBR 1050 AM, TBS (TV)

Stanford BB (W): KZSU 90.1 FM

Stanford football: KNBR 1050 AM

Stockton Ports: KWSX 1280 AM

UC Davis football: KTHK 1140 AM

Baseball is ninety percent mental

and the other half is physical.

~Yogi Berra

NY Yankees catcher and manager

Baseball Hall of Fame, 1972

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49ers wide receiver Bruce Ellington runs 70 yards untouched into the end zone on the first drive of the last preseason game versus the San Diego Chargers on Thursday, Sep. 3, at Levi's Stadium. The 49ers won 14-12 and host the Minnesota Vikings to start the regular season on Monday Night Football, Sep. 14, at 7:20 p.m. To view a photo album, visit our Facebook page and be sure to LIKE us.

Kenny Karst Photography

49ers rookie running back sensation Jarryd Hayne, the Australian rugby player, impressed once again versus the San Diego Chargers and virtually ensured himself of a spot on the team's 53-man roster. Hayne finished with 10 carries for a total of 58 yards, with a longest run of 19 yards and the most rushing yards for either team.
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The San Francisco 49ers Gold Rush Cheerleaders' Jordan dances on the sideline during the San Diego Chargers game on Thursday, Sep. 3, at Levi's Stadium. To view a photo album, visit our Facebook page and be sure to LIKE us. Kenny Karst Photography.

Raiders QB Derek Carr has shown promising leadership ability as he enters his second season. The Raiders open the season at home versus the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, Sep, 13, at 1:25 p.m. To view a photo album, visit our Facebook page and be sure to LIKE us.

Photo by Ed Jay.

ESPN has named the Raiders Khalil Mack (No. 52) as the number one best player under 25 and Mack has dominated whomever has tried to block him. To view a photo album, visit our Facebook page and be sure to LIKE us. Photo by Ed Jay.

Giants catcher Buster Posey, seen here during a home game in August, hit his 100th career home run in a 7-4 victory over the Colorado Rockies in Denver on Sunday, Sep. 6, and helped the Giants earn a split of the four-game series. Kenny Karst Photography.

Giants right fielder Hunter Pence, currently on the disabled list, gives a thumbs-up to a fan during the recent Cardinals series when asked how soon he would return to action. To view a photo album, visit our Facebook page and be sure to LIKE us. Kenny Karst Photography.

Oakland A's outfielder Billy Burns drives a ball to center field off of Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Andrew Heaney at O.co Coliseum during the A's 9-4 loss to the Halos last Wednesday, Sep. 2. To view a photo album, visit our Facebook page and be sure to LIKE us.
Kenny Karst Photography.

Cal vs. Grambling - 9-5-15 - Ron Sellers

Linebacker Deviant Downs (#1) stretches out to score a touchdown after intercepting an errant throw during the second quarter of the California Golden Bears versus Grambling State Tigers game at Memorial Stadium, on Saturday, Sep.5, in Berkeley. Cal would win handily, 73-14. To view a photo album, visit our Facebook page and be sure to LIKE us. Photo by Ron Sellers.

The San Jose State Spartans dominated in every department as they rolled over outmatched New Hampshire 43-13 on Thursday night. Quarterback Joe Gray, above, connected on 16 of 20 passes for 253 yards. To view a photo album, visit our Facebook page and be sure to LIKE us. Photo by Kenneth Wong.

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Former NASCAR driver, owner and sportscaster

Sports Pulse

Opulent skybox price tags are increasing the gap.

For most fans, visiting a skybox is

only a dream.

Skyboxification of Sports

by Andy Dolich

A few years ago Harvard professor and author Michael J. Sandel was asked what he would do if he were president of the United States.

"I would lead a campaign against the Skyboxification of American life," Sandel said. "Not long ago, the ballpark was a place where CEOs and mailroom clerks sat side by side, and everyone got wet when it rained. Today most stadiums have skyboxes, which cosset the privileged in air-conditioned suites far removed from the crowd below. Something similar has happened throughout our society. The affluent retreat from public schools, the military and other public institutions, leaving fewer and fewer class mixing places. Rich and poor increasingly live separate lives."

Sandel's viewpoint is a bit simplistic in today's hyper, revenue-generating world of sports. However, the ongoing financial stratification of venue seating areas is changing the dynamic of how fans are consuming the on-field exploits of their sports heroes. The creation of differentiated layers of fans' experiential involvement underscores the days of one-size-fits-all sports venues are over.

Once upon a time, a little kid could wander down on the court or near the dugout and talk to the players. Now, in many venues (especially in the NFL,) you have to pay a hefty license just to buy a season ticket. Fans need the skills of Seal Team Six to access the varied economic neighborhoods in many stadiums. Up close and personal is reserved for Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and other forms of instant social media. Dynamic pricing and secondary ticket marketing have changed the micro-neighborhoods that had existed in many stadiums. Families, friends and perfect strangers grew up going to games and treating each other with respect. Every section was a family section, not one mandated for security reasons.

Pro sports pricing stratification

NFL: teams have on average 13 pricing levels

MLB: 15 pricing levels

NBA: 14 pricing levels

NHL: 12 pricing levels

When I attended the first-ever NFL preseason game at Cowboys Stadium, I was amazed at how my eyes were hypnotically drawn to the Texas-sized HD video board, no matter where I was positioned. It was a potent preview of how games will be consumed in live settings in the future.

Up until 2005, the San Francisco 49ers had one price of $65 for all seats at Candlestick Park. At Levi's Stadium, all fans had to purchase "stadium builder licenses." Nine thousand or so seats between the 25-yard lines carried a license fee between $20,000 and $30,000 per seat, with an average ticket price of $300. Some "club" seats went for $80,000 each. If you wanted the opulence of one of the 165 luxury suites, you would have electronically deposited between $200,000 and $500,000 per season.

Sports are one of the last examples of our town squares. Stadiums and ballparks serve as rallying points for increasingly diverse and financially fragmented communities. These massive meeting places are the front porch of days gone by. As the skyboxification of our favorite stadiums and arenas falls into the hands of the sports revenue metricists, we are losing the glue of unity that binds us together as fans.

Andy Dolich has worked as an executive in all four major sports leagues, including the Oakland A's, Golden State Warriors and San Francisco 49ers. He is the managing director and head of U.S. sports practice for Odgers Berndstson, the UK's leading executive search firm, and director of career development for the University of San Francisco's online master's program in the business of

collegiate athletics.

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Sports Pulse

Pati McGaffigan,

aka The Maskaraider

Having grown up in Hawaii and now living in San Diego, I am often asked, "How did you become a Raiders fan?" As I was born at Oakland Naval Hospital, I could have said, "I was born this way," but the Raiders were simply a bright star on the horizon in 1953.

As a kid, my Pops insisted I learn how to survive. He taught me how to fish, hunt and camp. An athlete himself, I remember we would watch sporting events together; baseball, football and boxing matches and I would always pick the boxer wearing black. A round 1967, I asked Pops, "Why do you root for the Cowboys?" His response was, "I was born in Dallas."

That year the Raiders finished 13-1 and I fell under the spell of Jim Otto, Pete Banaszak, Daryle Lamonica and Freddie Biletnikoff, to name a few. When The Snake joined the Raiders in 1970, I was a feisty teenager and smitten. After watching Kenny lead the team, I knew that if we were down by 12, just give us 90 seconds and we would win the game. Fast forward to the Holy Roller game in San Diego -- I was there!

Two beautiful daughters are fans as well; Danielle is a die-hard Raiders fan, and Nicholle a Chargers fan. My four grandchildren love my character and call me when they catch a glimpse of their Tutu (G-ma in Hawaiian) on TV. And here's a shout-out to my little dog, Honey Girl, who is also a Raiders fan!

During The MaskaRaider's first appearance, I remember being called Maleficent; the funny thing is I never knew who Maleficent was until the movie came out years later. At the recent Cardinals preseason game, a lovely little girl said to her mom, "I didn't know Maleficent was a Raiders fan." How appropriate and now she does.

My character came to life in 2007 and started with a black and silver mask I picked up in Hawaii. I found my hat and horns shortly after that and then all bets were off. A little black dress, player patches showing the pride I hold in my heart for the Legends and future legends, a little bling here, a little bling there, bling bling everywhere! Transitioning into character, start to finish, takes roughly two and a half hours and those 10 a.m. games are tough. If I get that rogue eyelash or dressing out-of-order, add another 20-30 minutes. The payoff -- seeing the joy (and sometimes fear [evil laugh!]) in the eyes of the children and the smiles from Raiders fans across the country, from Seattle to New York City and Hawaii.

My hat is off to all super fans for your dedication, passion and hard work. And much love to my Raiders sister, Mystic Raider, as my partner in all things black and silver.

Pati McGaffigan is among a number of Oakland Raiders super fans who add excitement and delight to attending Raiders games. Photos by Ed Jay.

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St. Louis Cardinals 5/1

Los Angeles Dodgers 13/2

Houston Astros 8/1

New York Mets 8/1

Pittsburgh Pirates 10/1

New York Yankees 12/1

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49ers Schedule

Regular Season

Date Opponent Time TV

Mon., Sep. 14 Minnesota 7:20 p.m. ESPN

Sun., Sep. 20 @ Pittsburgh 10:00 a.m. FOX

Sun., Sep. 27 @ Arizona 1:05 p.m.
FOX

Sun., Oct. 4 Green Bay 1:25 p.m.
FOX

Sun., Oct. 11 @ NY Giants 5:30 p.m. NBC

Sun., Oct. 18 Baltimore 1:25 p.m. CBS

Thu., Oct. 22 Seattle 5:25 p.m. CBS/NFLN

Sun., Nov. 1 @ St. Louis 10:00 a.m. FOX

Sun., Nov. 8 Atlanta 1:05 p.m. FOX

Sun., Nov. 15 BYE

Sun., Nov. 22 @ Seattle 1:25 p.m. FOX

Sun., Nov. 29 Arizona 1:05 p.m. FOX

Sun., Dec. 6 @ Chicago 10:00 a.m. FOX

Sun., Dec. 13 @ Cleveland 10:00 a.m. FOX

Sun., Dec. 20 Cincinnati 5:30 p.m. NBC

Sun., Dec. 27 @ Detroit 10:00 a.m. FOX

Sun., Jan. 3 St. Louis 1:25 p.m. FOX

Raiders Schedule

Regular Season

Date Opponent Time TV

Sun., Sep. 13 Cincinnati 1:25 p.m. CBS

Sun., Sep. 20 Baltimore 1:05 p.m. CBS

Sun., Sep. 27 @ Cleveland 10:00 a.m. CBS

Sun., Oct. 4 @ Chicago 10:00 a.m. CBS

Sun., Oct. 11 Denver 1:25 p.m. CBS

Sun., Oct. 18 BYE

Sun., Oct. 25 @ San Diego 1:05 p.m. CBS

Sun., Nov. 1 NY Jets 1:05 p.m. CBS

Sun. Nov. 8 @ Pittsburgh 10:00 a.m. CBS

Sun., Nov. 15 Minnesota 1:05 p.m. FOX

Sun., Nov. 22 @ Detroit 10:00 a.m. CBS

Sun., Nov. 29 @ Tennessee 10:00 a.m. CBS

Sun., Dec. 6 Kansas City 1:05 p.m. CBS

Sun., Dec. 13 @ Denver 1:05 p.m. CBS

Sun., Dec. 20 Green Bay 1:05 p.m. FOX

Thu., Dec. 24 San Diego 5:25 p.m. NFLN

Sun., Jan. 3 @ Kansas City 10:00 a.m. CBS

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