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Big Games Live On
by Bruce Macgowan
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It’s called the ‘Big Game’ but outside of the Bay Area it rarely has any significance. Of course if you’re a fan of Cal or Stanford football, the Big Game DOES have a special meaning. And it really doesn’t matter how good the two teams might be because the students, alumni and especially the players always look forward to it.
With the Bears and Cardinal slogging through the final stretch of what has been a miserable 2022 season for both teams, this past weekend’s 125th Big Game managed to feature some much needed excitement. But it was NOT the kind of excitement that Stanford coach David Shaw was hoping for as the Bears put the game away in the fourth quarter with 21 straight points.
I have been fortunate to have covered 40 Big Games, starting in 1982 when Cal won on the final play of the game on that miraculous, now legendary five-lateral TD which ended with Cal’s Kevin Moen running through the Stanford band. “They ruined my last college game," Stanford quarterback John Elway said bitterly afterwards, and the loss to Cal also cost the Cardinal a chance to play in a bowl game.
I was doing freelance work for Mutual Radio that day, and was on the phone live describing what was happening as it unfolded on Memorial Stadium turf. There were only about a dozen of us still in the press box watching this surreal moment.
A few minutes later, I headed down to the Bears’ locker room and ran into several writers who obviously had completely missed the play as they had been waiting outside the locker room. They were wanting to get there before the fans clogged up the tunnels under the stadium.
“What happened! What happened!,” a couple of them anxiously asked me. They hadn’t seen a thing but had heard the roar of the crowd.
“Guys,” I replied, “this is exactly why you should never leave the press box when the game is that close at the end. You just missed one of the craziest finishes ever seen. Trust me, they’ll be talking about this one for years!,” I laughed.
In the noisy Cal locker room, a jubilant Cal coach Joe Kapp kept yelling jubilantly: “THE BEAR WOULD NOT QUIT! THE BEAR WOULD NOT DIE!”
When I asked him about what later became known as “The Play,” Kapp laughed and said with a straight face: “Oh, that’s a play we’ve been practicing all year! It’s called the fumblerooski!”
Needless to say, there has never been a game that I can remember in college or in the NFL that ended in such bizarre fashion. But there were many other Big Games which also finished in dramatic fashion.
Take for example the 1972 Big Game. Cal’s Steve Sweeney caught the game winning TD pass from Vince Ferragamo with no time left.
But two years later, in one of the first Big Games I ever saw as a fan, it was a different story. After future NFL star Steve Bartkowski threw a TD pass to Steve Rivera in the final minute, Stanford answered back. Quarterback Guy Benjamin drove his team down to the Cal 33 to set up a game winning 50-yard field goal by Mike Langford as time expired. Final score that day: Stanford 22 Cal 20.
One year later I saw my second Big Game, this one at Stanford. This matchup drew the second largest crowd in Stanford Stadium history, a sellout of nearly 90,000 fans, and featured future NFL standouts running back Chuck Muncie and wide receiver Wesley Walker of Cal and young wide receiver James Lofton of Stanford who would also go on to star in the NFL. And this game was one of the few in which both teams had a shot at the Rose Bowl so there was obviously plenty at stake. But on this day there was no late drama as the All-American Muncie crashed through the Stanford defense for 169 yards and four TDs while also throwing a TD pass in a 48-15 rout.
Other memorable games I’ve been lucky enough to witness: The 1986 Bears, who had a terrible 1-9 record, pulling off a stunning 17-11 upset over the bowl-bound Cardinal in Joe Kapp’s last game at Cal. (He was carried off the field in tears by his players.)
Four years later, it was Stanford quieting the Cal fans. With 13 seconds left and trailing by one point, Stanford recovered an onside kick. On the next play, Cal was called for a late hit on Cardinal quarterback, Jason Palumbis. That set up a game winning 39-yard field goal by kicker John Hopkins. Final score in the 1990 Big Game: Stanford 27, Cal 25.
These are just a few of the reasons why it’s always fun to go to the Big Game. Even though the 2022 editions of Cal and Stanford football will not be long remembered, the Bears, especially this past Saturday, made it a memorable day for their fans.
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Long-time Bay Area sportscaster Bruce Macgowan has been recording his 45 years of broadcast experience for a forthcoming book to be published shortly. For earlier articles by Macgowan, published in
Sports Today, click HERE.
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Letters to the Editor
Klay Nation
Happy Thanksgiving to all!
It's been a rough two games for the KTDC, (Klay Thompson Doubters Club), which had an impressive membership -- for a while.
Now, with 50% vs. the Knicks and 41 points on Sunday vs. the Houston Rockets, it's a Happy Klay and a Road Win for San Francisco.
Here is a link to a 28-second clip which captures the fervor of the moment. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_i2VqPMo9Pk
Robert A. Moselle, Esq.
Monterey, CA
https://www.cce-mcle.com/
Next In Line, Please
As a hardcore Giants fan, (no Sharks, Niners, Earthquakes, etc.), my
take is that Judge will stay with the Yankees. Not happy about it, but
he didn't ask me. We need the next Barry Bonds. Thanks.
Andy
Safeway
Pacific Grove
A Rewarding Read
Reading Sports Today always offers me an educational experience!
My friend and former boss, Andy Dolich, is a master of these lessons as he relates past victories, honors and accomplishments made by notable sports stars and, in this post, politicians as well!
It is always a pleasure to read his entries and last week’s column (#459 -- https://conta.cc/3AdnFoy) is truly a shout-out for the great State of California boasting our iconic Universities; Stanford and Berkeley!! Looking forward to the Big Game #125!
Ann Cooke
Alameda, CA
FIFA Fo Fum
The 2022 FIFA World Cup, also known as Qatar 2022, is an international association football tournament contested by the men's national teams of FIFA's member associations, and the 22nd FIFA World Cup. The event is in Qatar. Basically, soccer so I don't care, other than I hope the American team wins.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022_FIFA_World_Cup
Let's talk Football and Mexico where our 49ers play Arizona on Monday evening. With the weaponry we have it should be quick work. "We Are Deebo," will be fully activated and on display. Samson and Greenlaw will take care of biz. defensively. "Unleash the Offense" say the fans. Destruir Arizona!
Kristen La Rue
San Francisco, CA
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Contents
Columns
Hardly Trivial by T. Buff
Games
Cal Bears 27, Stanford Cardinal 20
Cal Bears (WBB) 84, Idaho Vandals 71
Features & Commentary
Consider A Donation
Dale Earnhardt -- From the Autograph Collection of Richard Yee
Grand Canyon Dories, by Rudi Petschek
Like Jugging Chainsaws, by Howard Pearlstein
Run TMC Creator
Organizations
Cal Bears
Golden Gate Fields
Oakland A's
Saint Mary's College Gaels
San Francisco Giants
San Jose State Spartans
Santa Clara Broncos
Stanford Cardinal
USF Dons
WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
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Cal Bears 27,
Stanford Cardinal 20
Saturday, November 19, 2022
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Cal defeated Stanford in the 125th Big Game at Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, 27-20, helped by a wild play late in the game. The play brought the Bears back from a double-digit deficit in the fourth quarter and unfolded when Stanford QB Ashton Daniels (above) gained two yards before Cal safety Daniel Scott (#32) stripped the ball and cornerback Jeremiah Earby (#29, left) scooped it up at the 40. Caption and photo by Ron Sellers. | |
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Earby returned the ball three yards before Daniels jarred the ball loose.
Cal linebacker Jackson Sirmon (above, #8) was in perfect position to recover Earby’s fumble and ran 37-yards for a score. Caption and photo by Ron Sellers.
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Hauling in a one-handed grab on the first drive of the game, Stanford running back Mitch Leigber (#32) would later score on a one-yard run to give the Cardinal an early 7-0 lead at the 12:08 mark in the first quarter.
Caption and photo by Ron Sellers.
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With a bust-out play on a quarterback keeper, Stanford back-up freshman Ashton Daniels (#14) sprinted around the corner to gain 43 yards.
Caption and photo by Ron Sellers.
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Catching a pass down the left sideline, Cal's Jaydn Ott (#6) picks up 24 yards as he takes the ball to the 39-yard line, inside Bear Territory.
Caption and photo by Ron Sellers.
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Finally getting into the end zone with :58 seconds to go in the game, on a
one-yard run. The game's all-purpose yardage leader, Jaydn Ott (#6), finished with 148 total yards; 103 on the ground and 51 by air.
Caption and photo by Ron Sellers.
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Long-time Sports Today contributor Pete Elman, creator of the nickname
“Run TMC” in 1990 (Issue #429 -- https://conta.cc/387hUxK), was interviewed by Chris Mullin, Mitch Richmond, and Tim Hardaway during the Warriors/Spurs game on last Monday as to how he came up with the nickname. To view, click here.
Elman will be publishing a collection of his essays, Insights & Outtakes, Excerpts and Epiphanies from the World of Sports in February of 2023.
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Injuries & Moves: Yaz, Alexander agree
to 2023 deals
LATEST NEWS
Nov. 18: OF Mike Yastrzemski, LHP Scott Alexander agree to terms
The Giants announced they agreed to terms with Yastrzemski and Alexander on one-year contracts for the 2023 season, avoiding salary arbitration. Yastrzemski, 32, will earn $6.1 million, a source told MLB.com executive reporter Mark Feinsand. Alexander, 33, accepted a $1.15 million offer, per MLB Network insider Jon Heyman.
San Francisco also tendered contracts to its eight remaining arbitration-eligible players: right-handers Logan Webb, Jakob Junis, John Brebbia and Tyler Rogers; outfielders Austin Slater and LaMonte Wade Jr.; and infielders J.D. Davis and Thairo Estrada. Players tendered contracts will have until Jan. 13 to work out new deals with their clubs before exchanging arbitration figures. The two sides may still work on a deal after that date, though many will wind up going to arbitration hearings.
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A's architect Beane takes on new role
as senior advisor
by Martín Gallegos
@MartinJGallegos
After leading the A’s baseball operations department for over three decades, Billy Beane is taking on a new position within the organization.
The A’s announced on Friday morning that Beane, currently Oakland’s executive vice president of baseball operations, is moving into a new role as senior advisor to owner John Fisher, working together closely on strategic decisions.
In addition to providing Fisher with guidance on broader organizational matters, Beane will still provide support for A’s general manager David Forst, who now takes over as head of the club’s baseball operations.
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Make Sense of the Madness:
The Evolving Business of College Athletics
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A six session course in the 2023 Winter Quarter at
Stanford Continuing Studies. The course will be listed in the
SCS Catalog on 11/7 with signups beginning on 11/28: continuingstudies.stanford.edu
Weekly course sessions begin on Tuesday, January 31st
from 7-9 pm. At this time all sessions will be virtual on Zoom.
Stanford Continuing Studies
Winter Quarter 2023 -- BUS 119
Title: Make Sense of the Madness:
The Evolving Business of College Athletics
Instructor -- Andy Dolich
The business of college athletics is booming. Close to 2,000 athletic departments throughout the U.S. generate $25.5 billion in media rights while attracting over 190 million enthusiastic, ticket-buying fans. This industry is evolving real-time in increasingly complex ways. The recent news that USC and UCLA are leaving the Pac-12 for the Big Ten Conference has created waves of uncertainty and speculation about the future. Just a year ago, college athletes were first permitted to profit from the rights for their Name, Image, or Likeness (NIL) while on the playing fields of their schools. What do these seismic changes mean for college athletes, administrators, and fans now and
in the future?
This course examines the business of college sports past,
present and future.
Session One -- Introduction on the Business of College Sports
Session Two -- Overview of the changes in the Pac-12 and beyond -- Ted Robinson
Session Three -- Economics -- Dr. Dan Rascher
Session Four -- The Media -- Jon Wilner
Session Five -- Athletes and coaches - Ben Braun
Session Six -- Final Round -- Table with representatives of involved
constituencies.
Sessions will include interactive discussions from industry experts.
Students will leave this course with insights into the revolutionary changes affecting the business of college sports.
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Andy Dolich has over five decades of leadership in the sports industry, including executive positions in the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, pro soccer and lacrosse. Presently Dolich is Commissioner of Fan Controlled Sports & Entertainment (FCSE) and teaches sports business at Stanford's School of Continuing Studies. Dolich is also co-author of: 20 Secrets to Success for NCAA Student-Athletes Who Won't Go Pro and co-author of LOL, Loss of Logo, What's Your Next Move? For articles by Andy Dolich published in
Sports Today!, click HERE.
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Like Juggling Chainsaws
by Howard Pearlstein
That’s the image used about being an NFL or NBA coach – doing their best to mix and match unequal weights and balances, add some, detract others, make them all work together, and it has to be BETTER than any other coach has done for his team.
Once the season starts, the chainsaws are all started up and roaring.
And it doesn’t make it any easier to have lots of those nasty tiny little rat-dog terriers that call themselves journalists snapping at your heels and biting your ankles.
And if your season starts with a losing record, it doesn’t matter what you do, they’re biting and yapping.
You’ve got two basic choices – if what you’ve drawn up isn’t working, either stick with it or change it. Doesn’t matter if last season you actually took a limping-walking-wounded team into the playoffs.
Doesn’t even matter that you’ve done that trick many times before – extra games, fewer months for recuperation. And the NBA? The Dubs last year – going all the way was two extra months of lay-it-all-on-the-line games. Finish after mid-June, while other players go to go fishing in April.
Sorry coach, but what have you done for us, lately, today, right now?
Doesn’t matter if more than a few of your players have never played together, i.e., how fast is this guy, will he be where he’s supposed to be when the ball gets there?
Doesn’t matter. Whether you change what wasn’t working and try something new or stick with the plan, doesn’t matter, because all the yapping little biters can see is your feet and your ankles.
So coach Shanahan has added some players, and is working out the best way for them to be, as they say, “All on the same page.”
Coach Kerr is trying ways to get new players up to a level where they can know how to work it with experienced players who have been working with each other for years.
When you’re a sports writer, it might be good to think about being up to the standards of people like Red Smith, Grantland Rice, Jimmy Cannon, Frank DeFord – not taking the easy way out with cheap shots at the men and women who are busting their asses every day to stay in shape, to master their craft, to put together a game so you can sit in a prime seat and report it.
My point here is this – lighten the f--- up. Your job is to report facts, not resurrect the ball-busting spirit of Don Rickles. Helpful criticism is useful, even when painful. But the bumper-sticker destructive slams you write doesn’t help anyone do anything but lower their opinion of you.
It’s no wonder players and coaches don’t waste their time reading what you wrote.
Maybe it’s something simple and not easily cured – maybe the new champs are exhausted. Remember, last season it was a question whether or not the Dubs would even make it into the playoffs, and they were already putting it all on the line just to get there. And then played for two more months.
There’s a famous old quote in Latin about how everyone feels sad after sex. (Remember when it used to be called, “Going all the way.”)
Post coitum omne animalium triste est.
So could we think maybe “going all the way” for the championship could be Post praemium omne athletae defatigatus est – “After winning the championship, all athletes are exhausted.”
And omigod – GASP! -- what if they don’t get up to “Mid-season form” until Mid-Season. Oh Woe! Oh Despair!
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Howard Pearlstein has been a few places and done a few things.
An old friend once said, "Howard, you live your life like you're trying to fill in a dust jacket blurb." Well, then all I have to do is write a book that will get published.
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Dale Earnhardt -- From the Autograph Collection of Richard Yee | |
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In 1995 I attended the NASCAR race at Sonoma Raceway with my brother and a folder filled with driver photographs. We walked all along the garage areas and the trailer areas, searching for drivers to get autographs from. All the drivers were easily accessible and very willing to sign autographs. I spotted "The Intimidator," Dale Earnhardt, as he was coming out of his trailer to talk with his mechanics. When he was done, he walked over to the group of fans I was standing with and took the time to chat with us and signed everything placed in front of him, including the photo above. He was in a very good mood that morning, and he went on to win the race that afternoon.
Dale earns the nickname, The Intimidator, from his very aggressive driving style. He’s regarded as one of the greatest drivers in NASCAR history. Dale died tragically in a car crash on the track on February 18, 2001 at Daytona Beach. He was 49 years old.
Rich Yee, Sports Today photographer
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Hardly Trivial by T. Buff | |
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I am stuck on less than trivial stats nobody will know without looking. Last week you learned the record for the number of penalties in one NFL game:
37 was the answer.
OKAY! What is the record for total combined offensive yardage in one NFL game? (Consider yourself a winner
if you are over/under by 25 yards.)
HINT: A nearly seven-decade record was broken in a relatively recent Super Bowl with the underdog
winning the game.
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Boatman Eric Sjoden aiming his dory toward
the great blue yonder aloft, as Hermit Rapids’
fifth wave catapults the boat skyward.
Caption and photo: Rudi Petschek
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More Big Game -- Cal Bears 27
Stanford Cardinal 20
November 19, 2022
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Second drive-killer play of the game, Omari Porter (#27) robs Cal receiver Mo Young (#14) with an interception with 9:26 left in the fourth quarter.
Caption and photo by Ron Sellers.
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Cal Bears 84
Idaho Vandals 71
November 16, 2022
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Bears guard Kemery Martin hit three 3-pointers on the way to 19 points as the Bears defeated the Idaho Vandals, 84-71, at Haas Pavilion on Wednesday, November 16th. Photo by Darren Yamashita. | |
Jumping to Another Win
Hannah Jump matches career high with eight
made 3-pointers
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — In mid-November, No. 2 Stanford is far from as sharp as coach Tara VanDerveer knows her team needs to be.
With South Carolina up next this weekend, the Cardinal will have a better gauge soon enough where they stand with the nation's best.
"It's a win-win," VanDerveer said of seeing the No. 1 Gamecocks on Sunday.
Hannah Jump matched her career high with a season-best 24 points and also equaled her career best of eight 3-pointers, leading the Cardinal past Cal Poly 80-43 on Wednesday night.
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By Stanford Athletics. For a full report, click HERE..
www.gostanford.com
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San José State Adds Jamaal Mayo as Senior Associate AD for Advancement, Announces Two Leadership Promotions
SAN JOSE, Calif. - San José State Director of Athletics Jeff Konya announced the hiring of Jamaal Mayo as Senior Associate Athletics Director for Advancement, and the promotion of Cottrell Hill and Sky Kerstein on Thursday. Mayo will serve on the executive leadership team and will lead the fundraising arm of SJSU Athletics, while Hill advances to Assistant Athletics Director for Facilities and Events, and Kerstein was elevated to Assistant Athletics Director for Communications and Broadcasting.
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#AllSpartans / GoSpartans
www.sjsuspartans.com
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Saint Mary's College Gaels | |
Over $50,000 Raised at Tip Off Dinner
On Saturday, October 29 in University Credit Union Pavilion, almost 300 supporters came out to the Men's Basketball Tip Off Dinner to kick-off the 2022-23 season. The night raised over $50,000 for the Men's Basketball program!
The evening started off with some hardware as the returning student-athletes and coaches were presented with their 2022 NCAA Tournament rings. Host Matt Maiocco welcomed the Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics, Mike Matoso, who gave a facilities update and then the crowd saw some highlights from the very successful foreign tour to Australia this summer.
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For a full report, click HERE. .
#GaelsRise
www.smcgaels.com
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Together Through Sport: The Story of Lana Kutakhina & Anna Petrova
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - A lot didn't go as planned for the University of San Francisco volleyball program just one year ago.
Under a first year head coach and a roster featuring a lot of turnover, the Dons weren't able to get into the win column a year ago after facing the stiff competition that is the West Coast Conference.
For USF's Lana Kutakhina and Anna Petrova, the recent months have brought challenges that few in the Bay Area could relate.
Kutakhina, who was born in Ukraine, watched as the rest of the world saw the Russian military invade into their country in late February.
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www.usfdons.com
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Volleyball Sweeps San Francisco on Senior Night
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — There's no denying the special aura that surrounds a Senior Night. The energy is different, the match feels different, the action is different – all because the meaning is different, regardless of opponent or record.
The Santa Clara University volleyball team fed off that energy Friday, completing a season sweep over rival San Francisco on the same night it honored seniors Julia Sangiacomo and Grace Wee, beating the Dons in straight sets, 3-0 (25-19, 25-18, 25-16), in West Coast Conference action at Leavey Center.
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For a full report, click HERE.
www.santaclarabroncos.com
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Three 24 Hours of Le Mans legends line up: 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans-winning Ford GT40, the 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO and the 1964 Alpine M64.
Photo by ROLEX/Stephan Cooper
Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion Named Motorsport Event of the Year
LONDON, November 17, 2022—The Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion received the prestigious international recognition of Motorsport Event of the Year from the Historic Motoring Awards, presented by Octane, last night in London. Judges selected the Rolex Reunion from an impressive list of international motoring events citing its adherence to presenting only authentic historic race cars and in attracting the best of the best to kick-off the yearlong celebration of the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
After accepting the award at the sold-out black-tie gala held at The Londoner Hotel, Barry Toepke, director of heritage events and public relations of WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, had high praise for everyone involved. “This prestigious award belongs to every person of the WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca team, Advisory Council members, the experts from Historic Sportscar Racing, and the County of Monterey for the shared vision of maintaining adherence to being the best,” said Toepke. “And equally important, the recognition goes to the participants who enjoy sharing their historic race cars at speed and spending time with the tens of thousands of appreciative fans who visit to see motorsports history come to life on the track and in the paddock.”
Toepke also thanked Rolex for its longstanding commitment to historic racing, and to the gentlemen from the 24 Hours of Le Mans who entrusted the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion to play an important role in celebrating its centenary year. “We are most appreciative of Pierre Fillon, Stephane Darracq, and Patrick Peter who embraced the idea of celebrating the world’s most famous endurance race from day one and provided their valuable insight along the way.”
The award furthers the recognition that Monterey Car Week truly is an international gathering of enthusiasts, sponsors, journalists and like-minded businesses that are active in the automotive and collector car fields. The County of Monterey, owners of both the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion and WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, experienced a strong resurgence this year as visitors flocked to Monterey to enjoy such internationally popular events like the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion, Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, and The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering.
Dates for the 2023 Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion are August 16-19, with the Corkscrew Hillclimb and Community Day set for Sunday, August 20. For more information, visit WeatherTechRaceway.com.
Media Contact:
Barry Toepke
831-242-8291 ToepkeB@Laguna-Seca.com
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The Eagles and Patriots combine for the most yards in any NFL game, ever!
The Patriots totaled 613 yards in defeat, while the Eagles gained 538 yards in victory. That total of 1,151 yards of offense breaks an NFL record that had stood for nearly seven decades. This link will take you to an
NBC Sports report.
The previous record for the most combined yards by both teams in any NFL game was 1,133, a record set in a 1950 game between the Los Angeles Rams and the now-defunct New York Yanks.
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Cal Bears 27, Stanford Cardinal 20, November 19, 2022.
Part I, photos by Ron Sellers.
Cal Bears 27, Stanford Cardinal 20, November 19, 2022.
Part II, photos by Ron Sellers.
Cal Bears (WBB) 84, Idaho Vandals 71, November 16, 2022.
Photos by Darren Yamashita.
USF Dons (MBB) 88, UC Merced Bobcats 71, November 13, 2022.
Photos by Darren Yamashita.
San Jose Barracuda 2, Colorado Eagles 1, OT, November 12, 2022. Photos by Darren Yamashita.
No. 1 Cal Bears 18, No. 4 Stanford Cardinal 12, The Big Splash, November 12, 2022. Photos by Darren Yamashita.
Cal Bears (MBB) 65, UC Davis 75, November 7, 2022.
Photos by Ron Sellers.
Stanford Cardinal 14, Washington State Cougars 52, November 5, 2022. Photos by Rich Yee.
San Jose State Spartans 28, Colorado State Rams 16, November 5, 2022. Photos by Alex Ho.
Cal Bears (MBB) 62, Chico State Wildcats 55, November 2, 2022.
Photos by Ron Sellers.
Cal Bears 1, Oregon State Beavers 1, October 30, 2022.
Photos by Darren Yamashita.
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Weekly Bay Area
Sports Calendar
Monday, November 21, through
Sunday, November 27, 2022
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Monday, November 21
(MNF) San Francisco 49ers @ Arizona Cardinals, (Mexico City), 5:15 p.m.
Golden State Warriors @ New Orleans Pelicans, 5 p.m.
San Jose Sharks @ Ottawa Senators, 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, November 22
Wednesday, November 23
Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Clippers, 7 p.m.
San Jose Sharks @ Seattle Kraken, 7 p.m.
Thursday, November 24
Buffalo Bills @ Detroit Lions, 9:30 a.m.
New York Giants @ Dallas Cowboys, 1:30 p.m.
New England Patriots @ Minnesota Vikings, 5:20p.m.
Friday, November 25
Golden State Warriors vs. Utah Jazz, 7 p.m.
San Jose Sharks vs. Los Angeles Kings, 7:30 p.m.
Cal Bears vs. UCLA Bruins, 1:30 p.m.
Saturday, November 26
Stanford Cardinal vs. BYU Cougars, 8 p.m.
San Jose State Spartans vs. Hawaii Rainbow Warriors, 12:30 p.m.
Sunday, November 27
San Francisco 49ers vs. New Orleans Saints, 1:25 p.m.
Las Vegas Raiders @ Seattle Seahawks, 1:05 p.m.
Golden State Warriors @ Minnesota Timberwolves, 12:30 p.m.
San Jose Sharks vs. Vancouver Canucks, 5 p.m.
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Under the ultra-skilled leadership of Cal graduate Ricky Liu, a team of talented Cal students assembled the elegant Ultimate Sports Guide website for your readers. Ricky's team included Natalie Leung, Yafei Liang and Kasey Woo. Visit www.ultimatesportsguide.net
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FIELD OF PLAY
For the past 60 years, Michael Zagaris has taken his camera behind the scenes of the NFL, capturing the moments that define America’s game. With unparalleled access—42 Super Bowls, 49 seasons as team photographer for the San Francisco 49ers, and a behind-the-scenes passport to the rest of the NFL—Zagaris takes his aim beyond the field and to the locker room, the bench, the practices, and the training camps. His intimate portraits convey the nerves, the tension, the pain, and the elation with emotional depth and the clarity of a longtime insider.
With contributions from celebrated Hall of Famers Joe Montana, Ronnie Lott, and Fred Biletnikoff, as well as text from renowned sportswriter Steve Cassady and sociologist Dr. Harry Edwards, Field of Play highlights Zagaris’s storied career as a photographer, showcasing the irresistible force of football and celebrates its enduring presence.
To order: https://www.zagarisbook.com/
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This is an eBook available in .epub or .mobi file formats.
Navigating a career in any business is highly complex, especially in the world of sports and entertainment. Knowing how to separate the logo on your business card from your personal identity is a valuable skill for creating your own career path. Building a career in the sports industry is easier said than done, especially since the business is extremely addictive. Cool corporate logos and titles should never control your true sense of self; your name on the card is much more important! Welcome to the world of LOL, or “Loss of Logo.”
Written for aspiring sports professionals, current sports industry professionals, and any career enthusiasts who are chasing the fancy logo and corner office, LOL, Loss of Logo: What’s Your Next Move? offers valuable takeaways for everyone. Comprised of powerful perspectives from 38 multitalented industry professionals, this book will give you the tools to succeed in the industry, with or withoutyour logo.
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The New York Yankees are the greatest dynasty, not only in baseball but in all of sports. The Yankees, in fact, embody a series of dynasties, from Ruth-Gehrig through Jeter-Rivera. But the absolute greatest Yankees were the 1949-1953 pinstripers, winners of an unprecedented five consecutive World Series. The Yankee Way, Hall of Fame manager Tony La Russa writes in the book's forward, is “full of Yankee winning keys, star-studded competitions, and insights about one of baseball's historically fascinating periods.” Key contributors to this dynasty, including Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle, Yogi Berra, Billy Martin, Phil Rizzuto, and manager Casey Stengel, are remembered by their teammate, Charlie Silvera, catcher and co-author.
Dave Newhouse was an award-winning sportswriter/columnist for the Oakland Tribune before his retirement. He has continued his work as an author and The Yankee Way is his eighteenth book. He lives with his wife, Patsy, an artist, in Oakland, CA.
ISBN 978-1-937943-60-8 – 196 pages – $24.95
Published by St. Johann Press, P.O. Box 241, Haworth, NJ 07641 (201) 387-1529 www.stjohannpress.com
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