2016 nfl usg final for online

A Reference Guide for San Francisco and Northern California 2016 Fall / Winter Football Edition

Our all-star lineup: Andy Dolich envisions a New National Football League Ross McKeon upbeat on Sharks Bruce Macgowan reports on Stanford Leland Faust weighs validity of college polls

David Bush sits down with The Chronicle ’s Bruce Jenkins Plus 49ers, Raiders, Warriors, Giants, A’s, Kings, Cal, San Jose State, Santa Clara, Saint Mary’s, UC Davis, Foster Farms Bowl, Rose Bowl, 2015 Pac-12 Championship Game, Seven Grand Photographers and much more Top 400 sports bars, stadium seating charts and fan comments

JOHNNY MILLER DESIGNED SCOTTISH LINKS STYLE GOLF

FINEST GREENS IN THE EAST BAY! “Metropolitan Golf Links will test all levels of players and is a championship-links course that offers a great golf experience and spectacular views of the San Francisco Bay.” –Johnny Miller · 18-hole public golf course · All Grass Driving Range · Weddings, meetings, banquets and other events at Fairview Metropolitan · Great Rates · Convenient location 10051 Doolittle Drive, Oakland, CA 94603 | www.playmetro.com | 510.569.5555

4

www.UltimateSportsGuide.com

www.UltimateSportsGuide.com

5

SECURITY PROFESSIONALS MAKE THE DIFFERENCE

ABC SECURITY SERVICE 1840 Embarcadero • Oakland, CA 94606 State License PPO 6773 • E.O.E.

• Competent • Reliable • Affordable

EST. 1968

HIGH RISE BUILDINGS INDUSTRY & CONSTRUCTION HOTELS & APARTMENTS HOSPITALS COMMERCIAL & SHOPPING CENTERS

(510) 436-0666

POKER • BLACKJACK • EZ BACCARAT • PAI GOW • THREE CARD POKER

EVERY SUNDAY!

$1000 CASH

GIVEAWAY!

EVERY GAME!

Come Watch EVERY football game EVERY Sunday.

We are giving away OVER $1000 CASH, EVERY Sunday.

After every touchdown in our featured Sunday afternoon game, a Splash Cash Envelope containing up to $200 will be added to the pot at one random poker table. $1000 will also be given away in our High Hand Explosion.

Open 24/7 • Free Valet Parking • Smoke Free • 24 Hour Jackpots Starting at $70,000

$50

FIRST TIME PLAYER COUPONS $100 Value in CHIPS for only $

20

Limit one per player.

POKER only. First visit only.

Based on 2 hours of play.

Must be 21 or older to redeem.

$80 FREE Match Play Chips For Blackjack, EZ Baccarat, Three Card Poker & Pai Gow Poker. $20 OFF Dining $100 value over 2 visits, $50 per visit.

Regular menu. Does not include drinks or gratuity.

Must be 21 or older to redeem.

5988 Pacheco Blvd., Pacheco, CA 94553 (Hwy 680 at Concord Ave. or Hwy 4 at Pacheco Blvd.) • 925-685-8397 • CaliforniaGrandCasino.com No purchase necessary. Management reserves the right to modify or cancel promotions at any time. • See Rules for details.

GEGAs: 001334, 001336, 001337, 001338, 002296, 003619, 004188, 000595, 004011, 003873 & 004295. Please gamble responsibly. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER

www.UltimateSportsGuide.com

7

W

Fall / Winter Football Edition

elcome to the 2016 Fall/Winter Football edition, our most ambitious yet. This issue brings together an impressive collection of writers and major talents.

Former San Francisco Chronicle sports writer David Bush interviews sports bars, restaurants and brew pubs by geographical regions one of his brethren, current San Francisco Chronicle sports colum- on pages 86–107. For locations catering to specific alumni groups, nist Bruce Jenkins, whose remarkable journalism career spans 50 see page 103. You get the idea. There is a lot of information packed years. The interview is a fitting tribute to a talented scribe who has herein, and we hope something will pique your interest. (For good entertained and informed us for so long. Veteran sportswriter Ross cheer, see our fan interviews, starting on page 86.)

McKeon reports on the San Jose Sharks, a team and league he has covered for over 20 years, as they seek to repeat their Stanley The Guide is published twice a year to coincide with the baseball Cup hunt. Andy Dolich proposes a new National Football League and football seasons. Look for the 2017 Spring/Summer Baseball and Leland Faust questions collegiate polls. We also report on the edition in April. For additional copies of this edition, see page 113.

San Francisco 49ers, Oakland Raiders, Golden State Warriors, San If you have comments or suggestions, wish to advertise or recomFrancisco Giants, Oakland A’s, Sacramento Kings, Cal, Stanford, mend a sports activity or sports bar, restaurant or brew pub we San Jose State, Santa Clara, Saint Mary’s, UC Davis, and the Foster have overlooked, contact us at 510.845.2035 or write theultimateFarms Bowl. Readers will find a big reward starting on page 71, sportsguide@gmail.com. which features the works of seven remarkable photographers who Each week we send out an informative sports newsletter filled assist our publication, our weekly sports newsletter, Facebook page, with the BEST sports photography in the Bay Area. To receive a Instagram page and our website. It is not to be missed. copy, send a note to theultimatesportsguide@gmail.com and Our Guide contains a wealth of information. If you wish to contact we will deliver the latest edition to you. We also have a lively webyour favorite NFL team, see pages 28–29. Need a team seating site (ultimatesportsguide.com), a robust Facebook (Ultimate chart? Try pages 40–43. Looking for a local casino? Consult the Sports Guide) and followers on Instagram (@ultimatesportsg).

Gaming Directory on pages 108–109. We also list hundreds of Keep in touch and drop us a line. We love hearing from you.

Ultimate Sports Guide

P.O. Box 4515, Berkeley, CA 94704 • (510) 845-2035 • (510) 444-6698 / fax theultimatesportsguide@gmail.com • www.UltimateSportsGuide.com All Rights Reserved • Copyright © 2016 by Bay Sports Publishing Printed in the United States of America • ISSN: 1535-3087 No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior permission of the Ultimate Sports Guide.

Credits:

Publisher: Christopher Weills Managing Editor: Narda Zacchino Senior Editor: Chloe Satterlee Contributing Editor: Kenny Karst Copy Editors: Jon Stewart, Tom Stern (In memoriam) Contributors: Christopher Scheer, John Matson, Jonathan Siegel, Michael Siegel, Jeff Elefante, Silas Everett Design and Layout: George Mattingly, mattinglydesign.com Director of Marketing: Paul Matson Director of Sales: Ann M. Cooke Sales: Ayiko Konopaski Social Media Guru: Shahbano Imran Social Media: Harvey Cohen Webmaster: Caitlin Barbera Golf Reporter: Shelia Young Editorial: Aidan Acosta, Steve Chain, Nicole Henriksson, Brent King, Penny Matson, Stuey Weills Sports Lodestone: Josh Scheer Photographers: Michael Zagaris, Ed Jay, Kenny Karst, Rich Yee, Kenneth Wong, Ron Sellers, Darren Yamashita Financial Consultant: Caleb Everett Legal Counsel: Larry Gordon, Dan Siegel MVP: Liz Johnson Ultimate Beverage Adviser: Selina Satterlee Special Projects: Greg Sprenkle, Sarah Satterlee, Alan Yee Special Thanks: Russell Avery, Fred & Eric Lompa, Todd Takaki, Bob Scheer, Sadie Kit, Zander, Kiran, Hindatu, Malik, Hamza Cover: Moving in different directions? San Francisco 49ers’ talented quarterback, Colin Kaepernick, is out to show he’s not regressing while third-year Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr is clearly on the upswing. Photos: left, Kenny Karst; right, Ed Jay.

TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME...

...AND STAY AT THE

WATERFRONT HOTEL

“The preferred Hotel of the Oakland A’s.”

The perfect location for leisure travelers to enjoy a baseball game, approximately 7 miles to the O.co Coliseum to see your favorite team play!

Book online and enter the code “baseball” under the promo code and receive discounted rates for ovenight accommodations, rates starting 4 based on availability. at $129 Hotel guests: present your baseball tickets upon check -in and receive a snack bag!

10 Washington Street, Oakland, CA 94607 888.842.5333 waterfronthoteloakland.com

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA SPORTS TEAMS

See page 70-71 for team information.

1. Cal Bears 31

3. Fresno Bulldogs

10

North Bay Sacramento/ Davis

27

2. Cal State East Bay Pioneers

4. Fresno Grizzlies 5. Golden State Warriors 11

6. Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca

28

7. Oakland A’s

12

8. Oakland Raiders 9. Pittsburg Diamonds 10. Sacramento Kings

26

11. Sacramento River Cats

33

12. Sacramento State Hornets 13. Saint Mary’s Gaels 14. San Francisco 49ers

9

1

15. San Francisco Deltas

Stockton

16. San Francisco FlameThrowers 17. San Francisco Giants

16

32

San Francisco

30

East Bay

17

18

13

19. San Jose Barracudas 7

15

20. San Jose Earthquakes Fresno

5

8 3

29

4

23. San Jose Spiders

25. Santa Clara Broncos

27. Sonoma Seawolves

14 22

28. Sonoma Stompers 29. Stanford Cardinal

19

24

20 23

21

Santa Clara County 10

22. San Jose Sharks

26. Sonoma Raceway

25

6

21. San Jose Giants

24. San Jose State Spartans

2

San Mateo County

Monterey

18. San Francisco Gold Rush

30. Stockton Ports 31. UC Davis Aggies 32. USF Dons 33. Vallejo Admirals

www.UltimateSportsGuide.com

The Ruth Stroup

Ruth Stroup Insurance Agency www.UltimateSportsGuide.com

o h w r e t t a No m r, o f t o o r you on s y a w l a s s he ’

! m a e t r u yo

510-874-5700

3560 Grand Ave Oakland, CA 94610 StroupInsurance.com CA License #0F00956

11

Directories/Information

About this guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Advertisers’ index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Gaming directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108–109 National Football League teams . . . . . . . . . . . 28–29 Oakland Raiders roster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 San Francisco 49ers roster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Sports bar, restaurant and brew pub index . . . . . 114 Sports teams (map) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Sports teams directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68–69, 93

Outlook

7 grand photographers Michael Zagaris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72/73 Ed Jay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74/75 Kenny Karst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76/77 Rich Yee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78/79 Kenneth Wong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80/81 Ron Sellers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82/83 Darren Yamashita . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84/85 2016 Pac–12 Title Game (photos) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 2016 Rose Bowl Game: Kenny Karst . . . . . . . . 66–67 AUDL (American Ultimate Disc League) photos . . 112 Cal Bears: Kyle McRae . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54–55 Foster Farms Bowl: Doug Kelly . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32–33 Frozen Fingers: Richard Lupoff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Golden State Warriors: Michael Siegel . . . . . . 44–45 Guest commentator: Leland Faust . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca (photos) . . . . . . . . 49 New National Football League: Andy Dolich . 26–27 Oakland A’s: Jonathan Siegel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Oakland A’s (photos) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Oakland Raiders: Christopher Scheer . . . . . . . . 18–21 Oakland Raiderettes (photos) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Sacramento Kings: John Matson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 San Francisco 49ers: Dan Siegel . . . . . . . . . . . . 14–16 49ers Gold Rush Cheerleaders (photos) . . . . . . . . 22 San Francisco Giants (photos) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 San Jose Sharks: Ross McKeon . . . . . . . . . . . . 50–53 San Jose State Spartans: Lawrence Fan . . . . . . . . 61 Santa Clara Broncos: Shawn Nestor . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Saint Mary’s Gaels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 12

photo: Rich Yee

photo: Kenny Karst

photo: Ed Jay

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Sonoma Raceway (photos) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Sports media interview: David Bush with Bruce Jenkins . . . . . . . . . . . . 35–39 Stanford Cardinal: Bruce Macgowan . . . . . . . . 56–57 UC Davis Aggies: Mike Robles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 West Coast 7S Collegiate Rugby . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Schedules

Cal Bears (football) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Cal Bears (basketball) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Fresno State Bulldogs (football) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Golden State Warriors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 National Football League . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30–31 Oakland Raiders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Sacramento Kings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Sacramento State Hornets (football) . . . . . . . . . . 109 Saint Mary’s College Gaels (basketball) . . . . . . . . 110 San Francisco 49ers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 San Jose Sharks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 San Jose State Spartans (football) . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 San Jose State Spartans (basketball) . . . . . . . . . . 110 Stanford Cardinal (football) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Stanford Cardinal (basketball) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Santa Clara Broncos (basketball) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 UC Davis Aggies (football) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 USF (basketball) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Sports Bars Restaurants and Brew Pubs

Alumni sports bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86, 88–90, 92 East Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94, 96, 98–102 San Mateo County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103–104 Santa Clara County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 North Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Sacramento . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Central California . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Northern California . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Stadium Seating Charts

Oakland Raiders and San Francisco 49ers . . . . . 40 San Jose State Spartans and San Jose Sharks . . . 41 Cal Bears and Stanford Cardinal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Golden State Warriors and Foster Farms Bowl . . . 43 www.UltimateSportsGuide.com

photo: Kenny Karst

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s ability to run is a legitimate offensive threat.

San Francisco 49ers 49ers Radio Broadcasters

Ted Robinson, Tim Ryan, Jesus Zarate, Luis Landero, Gabriel Sotelo (KKSF 910 AM/ 910 AM ESPN Deportes)

U.S. Bank San Francisco 49ers Radio Network

San Francisco 49ers 2016 Schedule 1 2 3 4 5

6* 7* 8* 9* 10* 11* 12* 13* 14* 15* 16 17*

Mon., Sept. 12 Los Angeles Rams 7:20 p.m. ESPN Sun., Sept. 18 @ Carolina Panthers 10 a.m. FOX Sun, Sept. 25 @ Seattle Seahawks 1:05 p.m. FOX Sun., Oct. 2 Dallas Cowboys 1:25 p.m. FOX Thurs., Oct. 6 Arizona Cardinals 5:25 p.m. CBS/

NFLN/Twitter Sun., Oct. 16 @ Buffalo Bills 10 a.m. FOX Sun., Oct. 23 Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1:05 p.m. FOX Sun., Oct. 30 BYE Sun., Nov. 6 New Orleans Saints 1:05 p.m. FOX Sun., Nov. 13 @ Arizona Cardinals 1:25 p.m. FOX Sun., Nov. 20 New England Patriots 1:25 p.m. CBS Sun., Nov. 27 @ Miami Dolphins 10 a.m. FOX Sun., Dec. 4 @ Chicago Bears 10 a.m. FOX Sun., Dec. 11 New York Jets 1:05 p.m. CBS Sun., Dec. 18 @ Atlanta Falcons 1:05 p.m. FOX Sat., Dec. 24 @ Los Angeles Rams 1:25 p.m. FOX Sun., Jan. 1 Seattle Seahawks 1:25 p.m. FOX

* Beginning with Week 6 and excluding Week 16, 49ers kickoff times are eligible to be “flexed” into the Sunday-night window

Super Bowl Appearances Super Bowl XVI, January 24, 1982 Super Bowl XIX, January 20, 1985 Super Bowl XXIII, January 22, 1989 Super Bowl XXIV, January 28, 1990 Super Bowl XXIX, January 29, 1995 Super Bowl XLVII, February 3, 2013

San Francisco 26 Cincinnati 21 San Francisco 38 Miami 16 San Francisco 20 Cincinnati 16 San Francisco 55 Denver 20 San Francisco 49 San Diego 26 Baltimore 34 San Francisco 31

San Francisco KNBR San Francisco San Francisco Bakersfield Bend, OR Bend, OR Brookings, OR Chico Eugene, OR Eurkeka / Arcata Fresno Grass Valley Hilo, HI Honolulu, HI King City Klamath Falls, OR Las Vegas, NV Los Angeles Maui, HI Medford, OR Mendocino Modesto Monterey / Salinas Palm Springs Paso Robles Portland, OR Redding Reno, NV Reno, NV Sacramento San Luis Obispo Susanville

680 AM (Flagship station) KGO 810 AM KSAN 107.7 FM KGEO 1230 AM KICE 940 AM KCOE 94.9 FM KURY 95.3 FM KTHU 100.7 FM KORE 1050 AM KATA 1340 AM KFIG 1430 AM KNCO 830 AM KPUA 670 AM KHKA 1500 AM KRKC 1490 AM KAGO 1150 AM KMZQ 670 AM KLAA 830 AM KAOI 1110 AM KBOY 95.7 FM KUNK 96.7 FM KESP 970 AM KION 1460 AM KFSQ 1270 AM KPRL 1230 AM KUIK 1360 AM KKXS 96.1 FM KBZZ 1270 AM KBZZ 96.1 FM KCTC 1320 AM KKJL 1400 AM KJDX 93.3 FM

2016 49ers Draft Selections Rd 1 1 3 4 5 5 5 6 6 6 7

Pick (Ovr) Player 7 DeForest Buckner 28 Joshua Garnett 68 Will Redmond 133 Rashard Robinson 142 Ronald Blair 145 John Theus 174 Fahn Cooper 207 Jeff Driskel 211 Kelvin Taylor 213 Aaron Burbridge 249 Prince Charles Iworah

Position Defensive lineman Guard Cornerback Cornerback Defensive lineman Offensive lineman Offensive lineman Quarterback Running back Wide receiver Cornerback

San Francisco 49ers 49ers still a work in progress

By Dan Siegel

I delayed writing this until after the Tampa Bay game, hoping for the long awaited turnaround and confirmation that Colin Kaepernick had rediscovered his 2012–2013 form. By the end of the first quarter I was convinced of my own prescience. The Niners were up 14–0, and Kaepernick was running the show like it was 2013.

www.UltimateSportsGuide.com

The team looks strong in the defensive backfield, with safeties Eric Reid, Antoine Bethea and Jacquiskie Tartt the team’s strongest unit, and corners Jimmie Ward, Tramaine Brock, Dontae Johnson, Keith Reaser, Rashad Robinson and Chris Davis, who can all play significant roles.

So while the prospects for the remainder of this year and the next seem pretty bleak, we can all enjoy the Warriors while we wait for the debut of the new and improved 49ers in 2018. photo: Kenny Karst

But that was about it. Kaepernick returned to his erratic form of the past two years, none of the substitutes for injury-prone runner Carlos Hyde demonstrated that he belongs in the NFL, and the defense continued its imitation of a flag football team. Another day, another blow-out.

Everyone made mistakes, including the surprisingly riskaverse Chip Kelly, who called for a field goal kick in the fourth quarter with the Niners deep in Tampa Bay territory and down by 17 points, but the basic problem is that this is a team without the talent to compete in the NFL. Much of the criticism appears rightly directed at general manager Trent Baalke, whose draft strategy seems to avoid some of the most important positions — inside linebacker for instance.

But, if you take a slightly longterm perspective — two or three years — there are some signs for hope. The offensive line seems much improved. Only Pro Bowler left tackle Joe Staley remains of last year’s less than impressive starters. Center Daniel Kilgore is back from a year lost to injury. The team has two new guards, rookie Joshua Garnett and free agent signee Zane Beadles. The massive Trent Brown looks like he will anchor the right side of the line for the next decade or more.

But the good news stops there. Unless Kaepernick is able to quickly return to the form of three years ago, the Niners need to find their quarterback of the future. They also need a running back to either replace or complement Hyde and some first-rate pass receivers. Vance McDonald is a big, strong blocking tight end but no Vernon Davis as a receiver. Torrey Smith, Jeremy Kerley, Bruce Ellington, and Quinton Patton all look like wide receivers, but none has proved anything this year.

The defense has been hideous. Most of the fault is with the linebackers group, the opposite of the strength it had been in recent years. It seems like yesterday that the Niners had Patrick Willis, who retired, NaVorro Bowman, who will likely retire after a second catastrophic injury, and Aldon Smith, who had too many off the field problems, to team up with Ahmad Brooks. But failing to find competent replacements, with the possible exception of Aaron Lynch, is front office malpractice.

The rest of the defense does seem promising. Arik Armstead and DeForest Buckner, first round picks this year and last, look to be standout defensive linemen. The loss of Ian Williams, their best nose tackle, has hurt, but he should return next season to create a powerful defensive line.

Tight end Vance McDonald scores against the Houston Texans on a 43-yard pass completion.

15

2016 San Francisco 49ers Roster Ht Wt Age 6-4 235 26 5-11 200 41 6-5 229 22 6-4 230 28 6-0 204 26 6-1 208 22 6-2 230 28 5-9 188 27 6-0 195 25 5-9 217 23 5-11 205 28 5-11 193 25 5-10 197 28 6-0 190 25 6-0 235 24 6-1 221 24 5-7 206 28 6-1 177 21 6-1 213 24 6-2 200 24 5-11 206 32 5-10 201 25 6-1 250 27 6-2 236 25 6-0 242 28 6-3 220 25 6-3 259 32 6-0 240 29 6-3 265 22 6-4 324 27 6-5 301 26 6-3 303 25 6-5 321 22 6-3 321 22 6-3 308 28 6-4 305 29 6-6 303 22 6-5 315 32 6-5 323 26 6-8 355 23 6-2 195 28

Exp 6 18 2 6 4 R 5 6 3 2 5 3 7 2 3 2 3 R 4 3 11 3 6 4 7 4 11 5 2 4 4 3 R 3 6 7 R 10 6 2 5

College Missouri Texas Clemson Nevada Louisiana Tech Michigan State Florida State Texas Christian Wisconsin South Carolina North Carolina Northern Illinois Belhaven Florida Atlantic Ohio State Samford Troy Louisiana State Louisiana State North Carolina St. Howard Auburn Central Michigan Penn State Penn State Miami (FL) Virginia Washburn Virginia Syracuse Texas A&M Wyoming Stanford USC Appalachian St. Utah Georgia Central Michigan Rutgers Florida Temple

82 84 86 88 89 90 91 92 95 96 98 99

Smith, Torrey WR Bell, Blake TE Nelson, Kyle TE/LS Celek, Garrett TE McDonald, Vance TE Dorsey, Glenn DL Armstead, Arik DL Dial, Quinton DT Carradine, Tank LB Hart, Taylor DT Blair, Ronald DL Buckner, DeForest DL

6-0 6-6 6-2 6-5 6-4 6-1 6-7 6-5 6-4 6-6 6-4 6-7

205 252 240 252 267 297 292 318 295 281 270 300

27 25 29 28 26 31 22 26 26 25 23 22

Pos. WR QB CB WR

Ht. 5-9 6-2 6-0 6-3

Wt. 197 219 186 210

Age 25 28 22 25

Exp. College 3 South Carolina 4 Duke R Mississippi State 1 California Lutheran

Practice Squad # Name Pos. 18 Anderson, Dres WR 75 Balducci, Alex OL 60 Cooper, Fahn OL 85 Hamm, Je’Ron TE 14 Harper, Chris WR 30 Iworah, Prince Charles C B 78 Price, Norman OL 44 Rush, Marcus LB 56 Skov, Shayne LB 31 Taylor, Kelvin RB

Ht. 6-2 6-4 6-5 6-3 5-11 5-11 6-4 6-3 6-3 5-10

Wt. 190 310 306 236 185 193 311 251 247 205

Age 24 22 23 24 22 23 22 25 26 22

Exp. College 2 Utah R Oregon R Mississippi 2 Louisiana-Monroe 1 California R Western Kentucky R Southern Miss.

1 Michigan State 2 Stanford R Florida

Reserve/Injured # Name 10 Ellington, Bruce 9 Lewis, Thad 23 Redmond, Will 3 Rogers, Eric

6 2 5 5 4 9 2 4 4 3 R R

Maryland Oklahoma New Mexico State Michigan State Rice Louisiana State Oregon Alabama Florida State Oregon Appalachian State Oregon

Reserve/Non-Football Injury # Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Age Exp. College 93 Williams, Ian NT 6-1 305 27 6 Notre Dame Reserve/Suspended by Commissioner # Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Age Exp. College 59 Lynch, Aaron LB 6-6 270 23 3 South Florida

Running back Carlos Hyde (28) is handed the ball by quarterback Blaine Gabbert (behind, facing left) and runs up the middle of the Arizona Cardinals defense.

16

www.UltimateSportsGuide.com

photo: Kenny Karst

# Name Pos 2 Gabbert, Blaine QB 4 Dawson, Phil K 5 Pinion, Bradley P 7 Kaepernick, Colin QB 11 Patton, Quinton WR 13 Burbridge, Aaron WR 15 Ponder, Christian QB 17 Kerley, Jeremy WR 20 Cromartie, Marcus CB 22 Davis, Mike RB 24 Draughn, Shaun RB 25 Ward, Jimmie DB 26 Brock, Tramaine CB 27 Reaser, Keith CB 28 Hyde, Carlos RB 29 Tartt, Jaquiski S 32 Harris, DuJuan RB 33 Robinson, Rashard CB 35 Reid, Eric S 36 Johnson, Dontae CB 41 Bethea, Antoine S 43 Davis, Chris CB 50 Bellore, Nick LB 51 Hodges, Gerald LB 53 Bowman, NaVorro LB 54 Armstrong, Ray-Ray LB 55 Brooks, Ahmad LB 57 Wilhoite, Michael LB 58 Harold, Eli LB 61 Tiller, Andrew G 63 Jerod-Eddie, Tony DT 64 Purcell, Mike NT 65 Garnett, Joshua G 66 Martin, Marcus C 67 Kilgore, Daniel C 68 Beadles, Zane G 71 Theus, John OL 74 Staley, Joe T 76 Davis, Anthony OL 77 Brown, Trent OL 81 Streater, Rod WR

Alameda County Community Food Bank serves 1 in 5 of our neighbors Join Alameda County Community Food Bank to provide food and hope this holiday season. For every $1 donated, The Food Bank provides $6 of food to our community. Your support provides children the opportunity to learn and thrive; helps seniors remain independent and vibrant; and ensures families provide for their basic needs so they may focus on securing a better future.

Donate now at www.accfb.org or by calling 510-635-3663

7900 Edgewater Drive, Oakland, CA 94621

$33/month or $396/year sponsors tutoring and enrichment for one foster youth.

More foster youth become homeless and/or incarcerated than graduate from high school.

Only 3% of foster youth graduate college.

There are 60,000+ foster youth in CA; AFS serves over 1,500 foster youth a year Website to visit: www.helpfosteryouth.org

Alameda Boys & Girls Club believes that every child has the potential to BE GREAT and deserves a chance at a GREAT FUTURE. Founded in 1949, we have been providing a safe, positive place, caring adult mentorship and high-impact, affordable programs and services for over 60,000 youth, ages 6 through 18. Our mission is to inspire and enable all youth, especially those who need us the most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. We achieve our mission by offering a variety of nationally proven enriching and life-changing programs in the areas of health and fitness, education and career development, technology, performing and visual arts and leadership and life skills. Our award-winning, state-of-the art Youth Development Center also serves as a community gathering place for local schools, youth sports and other non-profits.

For more information, contact us at 510-522-4900; info@alamedabgc.org.

Location: 1900 Third Street, Rear Bldg., Mailing address: P.O. Box 1069, Alameda, CA 94501

photo: Ed Jay

Raiders third-year QB Derek Carr has matured into a confident signal-caller and the team has added important offensive pieces around him.

Oakland Raiders Raiders Broadcasters

Greg Papa, the voice of the Oakland Raiders, will again team with former Raiders quarterback, head coach and assistant coach Tom Flores. Former Raiders Pro Bowl tackle Lincoln Kennedy will serve as the sidelines reporter.

Radio Network

Oakland Raiders 2016 Schedule Sun., Sept. 11 Sun., Sept. 18 Sun., Sept. 25 Sun., Oct. 2 Sun., Oct. 9 Sun., Oct. 16 Sun., Oct. 23 Sun., Oct. 30 Sun., Nov. 6 BYE WEEK Mon., Nov. 21 Sun., Nov. 27 Sun., Dec. 4 Thurs., Dec. 8

@ New Orleans Atlanta @ Tennessee @ Baltimore San Diego Kansas City @ Jacksonville @ Tampa Bay Denver

10:00 a.m.

1:25 p.m.

10:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

1:25 p.m.

1:05 p.m.

10:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

5:30 p.m.

Houston (Mexico City) Carolina Buffalo @ Kansas City

5:30 p.m.

1:25 p.m.

1:05 p.m.

5:25 p.m.

Sun., Dec. 18 Sat., Dec. 24 Sun., Jan. 1

@ San Diego Indianapolis @ Denver

1:25 p.m.

1:05 p.m.

1:25 p.m.

FOX CBS CBS CBS CBS CBS CBS CBS NBC ESPN CBS CBS NBC/ NFLN/Twitter CBS CBS CBS

All times Pacific * Subject to change due to flexible scheduling

Oakland Raiders Super Bowl Appearances Super Bowl II, January 14, 1968 Green Bay Packers 33, Oakland Raiders 14

Super Bowl XVIII, January 22, 1984 Los Angeles Raiders 38, Washington 9

Super Bowl XI, January 9, 1977 Oakland Raiders 32, Minnesota Vikings 14

Super Bowl XXXVII, January 26, 2003 Tampa Bay 48, Oakland Raiders 21

Super Bowl XV, January 25, 1981 Oakland Raiders 27, Philadelphia Eagles 10

SF Bay Area: 95.7 The GAME KGMZ

KBLX

KFOX (KUFX) Bakersfield KGEO Chico KFMF Colorado Springs KRDO Eureka KINS Fresno KFPT Hilo, Hawaii KHLO Kealakekua, Hawaii KKON King City KRKC Lakeport KXBX Las Vegas, NV KXST Las Vegas, NV KXTE Los Angeles KLAC Los Angeles KEIB Merced KDJK Merced KBRE Modesto KHKK Monterey KHIP Napa KVON Olean, NY WGGO Olean, NY WOEN Paso Robles KPRL Redding KNRO Reno, NV KUUB Reno, NV KPLY Riverside KFNY Sacramento KHTK San Luis Obispo KXTK Santa Rosa KSRO Vilonia, Arkansas KASR

95.7 FM 102.9 FM 98.5 FM 1230 AM 93.9 FM 1240 AM/105.5 FM 106.3 FM 92.5 FM 850 AM 790 AM 1490 AM 1270 AM 1140 AM 107.5 FM 570 AM 1150 AM 103.9 FM 1660 AM/105.7 FM 104.1 FM 104.3 FM 1440 AM 1590 AM 1360 AM 1230 AM 1670 AM 94.5 FM 630 AM 1440 AM 1140 AM 1280 AM 1350 AM 92.7 FM

2016 Oakland Raiders Draft Selections Rd. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Pick (Ovr) 14 44 75 100 143 194 234

Player Position Karl Joseph Safety Jihad Ward Defensive end Shilique Calhoun Defensive end Connor Cook Quarterback DeAndre WashingtonRunning back Cory James Line backe Vadal Alexander Guard

Oakland Raiders A team with a future

By Christopher Scheer

Perhaps Las Vegas is the right place for the Raiders. After all, a big part of the team’s historic appeal has been its association with gritty Oakland, a World War II industrial powerhouse that had fallen on hard times when the Silver & Black rose to dominance in the ’70s.

Some pundits argue that while Vegas is only the 40th-biggest media market in the United States (Oakland’s Bay Area is the sixth), that California fans from both the North and South will flock to games as a double win: A Raiders game and a weekend of partying. Radio host Doug Gottlieb argues that Vegas’ large working-class white and Hispanic populations are right in the Raiders’ s­ ocio-economic marketing wheelhouse. Perhaps. What we do know, though, is that whether or not they can find enough fans to go into hock to buy tickets, The Entertainment Capital of the World (yeah, right) is likely to receive a GOOD FOOTBALL TEAM. Here’s why: The Raiders are set up to be extremely competitive for the next decade. They have a slew of young stars, led by Derek Carr and Kahlil Mack, at key positions on both sides of the ball.

They have in Reggie McKenzie a personnel man with a proven eye for talent and character, especially in the late rounds of the draft where a roster is really made or broken, and a head coach who, while not necessarily an Xs & Os genius, is a risk-taking born leader who seems to have really captured the hearts and minds photo: Ed Jay

Now that Oakland is a gentrifying boomtown again, hosting cutting-edge tech companies like Uber and Pixar — Emeryville is just the butt on Oakland’s cigarette, people — the Great Recession-devastated, drought-blasted hellscape of Vegas is perhaps the perfect setting for a rising Raiders team looking to reclaim both the respect and fear of the rest of the NFL. Specifically, opposing teams are reportedly afraid their players will party so hard in Sin City that the Raiders will have the ultimate home field advantage, even if the stadium is filled with neutral tourists who received comp’ed tickets.

For the record, these musings are being jotted a few days after the Nevada legislature voted to approve $750 million to help build the proposed $1.9 billion gladiator palace complete with a towering Al Davis Eternal Flame. Mark Davis pronounced the Mafia-created dystopia “the Raiders new home.”

It would appear that the only thing that could kill the move now is at least nine NFL owners voting to prevent the league placing a team in the gambling capital of the Western world.

Touchdowns for Raiders wide receiver Michael Crabtree have grown in numbers, along with his chemistry with QB Derek Carr.

www.UltimateSportsGuide.com

19

2016 Oakland Raiders Roster Name Pos Ht Wt Age Carr, Derek QB 6-3 214 25 King, Marquette P 6-0 192 27 Cook, Connor QB 6-4 217 23 Roberts, Seth WR 6-2 195 25 Janikowski, Sebastian K 6-1 258 38 McGloin, Matt QB 6-1 210 26 Crabtree, Michael WR 6-1 214 28 Holton, Johnny WR 6-0 190 25 Holmes, Andre WR 6-4 210 28 Allen, Nate S 6-1 210 28 Smith, Sean CB 6-3 218 29 Jones, Taiwan RB 6-0 195 28 McDonald, Dexter CB 6-1 200 24 Hayden, DJ CB 5-11 190 26 Nelson, Reggie S 5-11 210 32 Murray, Latavius RB 6-3 225 26 Amerson, David CB 6-1 205 24 Richard, Jalen RB 5-8 207 22 Hamilton, Antonio CB 6-0 185 23 Washington, DeAndré R B 5-8 204 23 Carrie, TJ CB 6-0 204 26 McGill II, Keith DB 6-3 211 27 Trawick, Brynden S 6-2 225 26 Joseph, Karl S 5-10 205 22 Olawale, Jamize FB 6-1 240 27 Heeney, Ben LB 6-0 231 23 Irvin, Bruce OLB 6-3 260 28 Mack, Khalil DE 6-3 252 25 Smith, Malcolm LB 6-0 226 27 Bates, Daren LB 5-11 225 25 James, Cory LB 6-0 229 23 Condo, Jon LS 6-3 240 35 Hudson, Rodney C 6-2 300 27 Jackson, Gabe G 6-3 336 25 Osemele, Kelechi OL 6-5 330 27 Watson, Menelik T 6-5 315 27 Penn, Donald T 6-4 340 33 McCants, Matt OL 6-5 309 27 Alexander, Vadal G 6-5 326 22 Latham, Darius DT 6-5 305 21 Feliciano, Jon OL 6-4 323 24 Howard, Austin T 6-7 330 29 Ellis, Justin DT 6-2 334 25 Rivera, Mychal TE 6-3 245 25 Smith, Lee TE 6-6 265 28 Walford, Clive TE 6-4 258 24 Cooper, Amari WR 6-1 211 22 Williams, Dan DT 6-3 315 29 Calhoun, Shilique LB 6-4 251 24

Exp 3 5 R 2 17 4 8 R 5 7 8 6 2 4 10 4 4 R R R 3 3 4 R 4 2 5 3 6 4 R 10 6 3 5 4 11 4 R R 2 7 3 4 6 2 2 7 R

College Fresno State Fort Valley State Michigan St. West Alabama Florida State Penn State Texas Tech Cincinnati Hillsdale South Florida Utah E. Washington Kansas Houston Florida Central Florida North Carolina St So. Mississippi So. Carolina State Texas Tech Ohio Utah Troy West Virginia North Texas Kansas West Virginia Buffalo USC Auburn Colorado St. Maryland Florida State Mississippi State Iowa State Florida State Utah State AL-Birmingham LSU Indiana Miami (Fla.) Northern Iowa Louisiana Tech Tennessee Marshall Miami (Fla.) Alabama Tennessee Michigan State

of his coalescing, talent-laden squad.

Finally, they have an owner who, questionable fashion choices aside, is patient and humble enough to let his GM and coaches do their jobs. For all the crap Mark Davis has taken nationally for his bowl cut, his “office” at P.F. Changs, and his 20-year-old Dodge Caravan (complete with bubble-top Mark III conversion and onboard VHS player), he has proven to be a better football team czar than the elderly version of his legendary father, who left the team in terrible straits through his failed Faustian efforts to mortgage the future for a last Super Bowl run.

As I write, the Raiders are 4-2 and tied for first place in the hyper-competitive AFC West. They are not yet a dominant team, having a defense that currently ranges from gritty to porous and 20

92 McGee, Stacy DT 6-3 310 26 95 Ward, Jihad DE 6-5 296 22 96 Autry, Denico DL 6-5 273 26 Reserve/Injured # Name Pos Ht Wt Age 58 Ball, Neiron LB 6-2 236 24 47 Cowser, James LB/DE 6-3 244 25 97 Edwards, Mario Jr. DE 6-3 280 22 30 Edwards, SaQwan DB 6-0 200 24 82 Holmes, Gabe TE 6-5 255 25 Practice Squad # Name Pos Ht Wt Age 80 Brent, K.J. WR 6-4 190 23 40 Durden, Kenneth CB 6-0 180 24 98 Fanaika, Jason LB 6-3 270 24 55 Grant, Curtis LB 6-2 240 23 63 Jackson, Branden DE 6-4 268 23 79 Kirkland, Denver G 6-5 340 22 19 Mickens, Jaydon WR 5-11 170 22 85 O’Malley, Ryan TE 6-5 265 23 67 Omoile, Oni G 6-3 282 23 54 Toomer, Korey LB 6-2 234 27 Reserve/Suspended by Commissioner # Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Age 45 Reece, Marcel FB 6-1 250 31 99 Smith, Aldon LB 6-4 265 26

4 R 3

Oklahoma Illinois Mississippi State

Exp 2 R 2 1 2

College Florida Southern Utah Florida State New Mexico Purdue

Exp R R R 1 R R R R R 3

College Wake Forest Youngstown State Utah Ohio State Texas Tech Arkansas Washington Pennsylvania Iowa State Idaho

Exp. College 7 Washington 6 Missouri photo: Ed Jay

# 44 7 8 10 11 14 15 16 18 20 21 22 23 25 27 28 29 30 32 33 38 39 41 42 49 50 51 52 53 56 57 59 61 66 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 81 86 88 89 90 91

Oakland Raiders coach Jack Del Rio has much to smile about.

back, failing to show any consistency under the stubborn defensive coordinator, Ken Norton. The target-rich offense, however, has blossomed regularly, providing the kind of late-game lightshows we in the Bay Area expect from our successful sports teams.

Carr, in particular, with the protection of a carefully constructed offensive line, has clearly Taken the Next Step, as the cliché would have it, leading game-winning drives filled with Signature Moments, which usually involve Carr hitting a revitalized Michael Crabtree in his amazingly sticky hands for six.

While the team clearly needs some better linebackers and dearly misses the presence of the talented yet fragile Mario Edwards Jr. on the D-line, the reality is this is a team built to keep getting better over the next five-to-seven years. www.UltimateSportsGuide.com

photo: Ed Jay

Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota ran for no gain.

But emerged alive.

While football is the most unpredictable of the major American sports, and the threat of career-ending injuries hangs over all its players, there are enough gems sparkling across the depth chart to believe any success this year will only be a harbinger of even better things to come: * Quarterback Carr has a laser arm, a great work ethic, and is popular with his teammates. Most importantly, he has improved dramatically each year as a pro. Barring disaster, he should be the team’s leader for the next decade or more. * In the backfield last year, the Raiders were forced to rely way too heavily on Latavius Murray; now he is supported with two thrilling rookie backups, the mighty mites Deandre Washington and Jalen Richard. The undrafted Richard, in particular, has been flashing superstar potential, another feather in Big Reggie’s cap. * Cooper and Crabtree are probably the best wide receiving duo the team has had since Fred Biletnicoff and Cliff Branch four decades ago. That is saying something! * Clive Walford will be a solid pass-catching tight end for years to come. * While right tackle continues to be a problem, with injuries again sidelining the promising Menelik Watson and left tackle Donald Penn nearing the end of his career, the middle of the line boasts three young Pro Bowl-quality players. * The D-line has been underwhelming so far in 2016, hurt by Edwards’ latest injury. However, this unit is full of young giants with potential, starting with second and third round picks Jihad Ward and Shilique Calhoun, and on through blue-collar grinders Stacy McGee, Justin Ellis and Denico Autry. www.UltimateSportsGuide.com

* Edge rushers Mack and free agent signing Bruce Irving have not racked up huge sack totals this year to date, but that will come.

Mack should be a perennial defense player of the year candidate for at least the next five years. * The corners, despite getting torched in the first two games, are light years ahead of last season’s version. David Amerson, a 2nd-round bust as ascertained by the Washington Redskins, was picked up off the waivers scrapheap early last season and has turned into a weekly top performer on Pro Football Focus, the scout site which analyzes every play. Sean Smith, a big, strong cover corner signed away from the Kansas City Chiefs, was torched early in this season by sprinters but began hauling in interceptions as intra-divisional play started against the San Diego Chargers in week five. Even the maligned D.J. “I Can’t Turn My Head” Hayden has settled down enough to be a decent slot man. * At safety free agent pickup Reggie Nelson is at least adequate in centerfield and first round selection Karl Joseph has started to flash an incredible nose for the ball, after being held out of the lineup in the first two games. * Raider Legend(tm) Sebastian Janikowski has slimmed down and is kicking well, while Marquette King has blossomed into arguably the league’s best punter and a surprising fan favorite, with his passionate celebrations and booming Ray Guy/Shane Lechler-like leg.

Whether they play in Oakland, Vegas, LA, San Diego or Okinawa, the Raiders have finally arrived back on the NFL’s main stage and should remain good for a long time.

21

photos: Kenny Karst

San Francisco 49ers Gold Rush

22

www.UltimateSportsGuide.com

Oakland Raiderettes photo: Ed Jay

Photos by Ed Jay

photo: Rich Yee

photo: Ed Jay

www.UltimateSportsGuide.com

23

photo: Rich Yee

photo: Darren Yamashita

Oakland Athletics Marcus Semien blows a bubble between innings.

photo: Kenny Karst

photo: Darren Yamashita

A’s second baseman Tyler Ladendorf rounds third base but would be reigned in by coach Ron Washington.

photo: Darren Yamashita

Khris Davis receives a pie to the face after his walk-off double beats the Boston Red Sox.

Marcus Semien rounds the bases after hitting a home run off of Madison Bumgarner.

Five-year veteran Stephen Vogt dons his catcher’s gear in the Oakland A’s dugout.

24

www.UltimateSportsGuide.com

Photo by Kenny Karst

San Francisco Giants

Photo by Ed Jay

Photo by Ed Jay

Giant’s catcher Buster Posey (batting) goes down on a fastball high and inside as Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Carlos Ruiz (left) receives the pitch.

Above: San Francisco Giants left fielder Angel Pagan fires up his teammates after they retire the Colorado Rockies during their night game of September 28 at AT&T Park.

Right: San Francisco Giants second baseman Joe Panik tags out San Diego Padres outfielder Matt Kemp as he attempted to stretch a single into a double during their game of May 24. www.UltimateSportsGuide.com

25

Andy Dolich Guest Commentary NNFL: New National Football League

By Andy Dolich

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.

first characterized by doctors in 1984.

Recently Pop Warner Football took action by instituting new rules relating to full contact. The youth football organization announced that it was banning head-to-head hits and limiting contact in practice to 40 minutes a day. Pop Warner has more than 400,000 players ages 5-14 participating in 43 states and international markets. The policies come after studies detailing the risks of concussions in football as well as other youth contact sports.

The latest statistics from the National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) show that participation in youth football declined from 7.9 million in 2007 to 6.2 million in 2014 – a greater than 22 percent decline.

According to the American Journal of Sports Medicine, the most dangerous sport for youngsters is football.

It’s only a matter of time before the life altering damage of traumatic brain injury, sensorial technology, video ingenuity, rising ticket costs, lack of sponsorships, experiential virtual realMy man cave is bigger than yours ity, increasing team ownership debt load caused by concussion The visual experience of viewing a game in a stadium has been lawsuits and pure unadulterated greed will lead to the formation changed by the Cowboys gargantuan LED center-hung “galaxy’s of a re-engineered National Football League where live bodies largest” TV at AT&T Stadium in Dallas. No matter how hard will be missing in action.

The players for this new league won’t be coming from the assembly line of the original factory.

Rosters will be coming from the laboratory of technology, robotics, virtual reality and avatars.

Why would any reasonable group of billionaires and millions of fans consider creating a league that doesn’t have human players, officials, coaches, GMs, analytical metricists, marketing mavens, business operations bloviators, agents and other assorted actual flesh and blood. As one NFL franchise executive told me, “Just think how much money we would make if we didn’t have to pay players.”

The NNFL (New National Football League) will take the monumental money momentum created by the NFL and turn it into an even larger global ATM. Here are a few points to consider before saying that the NFL is absolutely untouchable to market conditions now In the NNFL, a vintage football signed by President and in the future.

Gerald R. Ford would not be seen.

It’s my brain There are an estimated 300,000 sports-related traumatic brain injuries in the 15-24 age range. The proportion of these concussions that are repeat injuries is unknown, but there is increased risk for subsequent traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) among people that have had at least one previous concussion. The medical condition is termed “second impact syndrome,” 26

you try to look down at actual players and live game action on the field, your eyes will be pulled to the board. This is an analog of the Looking Down Not Up equation, but nonetheless it takes you away from live action.

Fans want the best possible experience, and they will deterwww.UltimateSportsGuide.com

and A’s add up to $5.5 billion bucks. In the NNFL, a few good graphic designers can create your state-of-the-art sports palace for $1,357.50. No politics, no lobbyists, no environmental-impact reports, no NIMBYs, no problem!

Team expenses It costs millions of dollars to fly teams all across the country on cushy charters, along with stays in five-star hotels and hundreds of dollars a day in per diems. Virtual Reality doesn’t eat.

I wanna play!

Every fan wants to be a star for a day or more, and some adrenaline junkies want to feel what’s it like to shoot the gap and knock out a QB. How about completing a 55-yard Hail Mary to win the game? In the NNFL you can put yourself in whenever you want.

Plug and play with PEDS No steroids, HGH, coke, weed, blood doping or anything else artificial, especially since all the players are artificial to begin with.

Salaries In the NNAL there are no salaries. No headaches with aging superstars.

Virtual equipment will retire leather football helmets (c. 1930s)

mine which way they want to watch/communicate with their favorite teams/sports. That being said, it’s hard to give a standing ovation with a phone in your hand. Sports fans are the ultimate committed customers; they will do what they want, no matter what the marketing mavens have up their sleeves.

Labor wars The NFL has had contentious labor interruptions in its history.

One of the golden rules of the NNFL is that there will never be a labor interruption. No actual lawyers need apply.

Player conduct Can you say Aaron Hernandez? In the NNAL you can instantly delete all knuckleheads, abusers, druggies or murderers from your roster.

The oxymoron of free agency In the NNFL all players are free. In real-life pro sports, free agency isn’t free.

Career-ending injuries Through the wonders of virtual-reality surgery, no player will ever miss a play for your team.

Cost of venues In Northern California alone, the costs of new and planned stadiums for the 49ers, Earthquakes, Warriors, Kings, Raiders www.UltimateSportsGuide.com

The future is already here NFL ratings are down and the numbers will continue to tank.

Think of the level of fan connectivity and how much eye time is focused on the field vis-à-vis your mobile device. Hewlett Packard is predicting that 3-D holographic video boards will be installed at sports venues within 10 years, which means it will be in your media room not long after.

You can bet on it.

Fantasy gaming has tens of millions of players who are already living their life in the world of make believe. With the advent of legalized betting on sports, which will happen in the future, what better way to get ready than running your own team in the NNAL, especially if the Silver and Black end up in the Silver State.

Globalization The world is shrinking, especially in sports. You can beam your team anywhere, at any time in the NNFL. The London Fogs, Mexico City Hombres, Rome Emperors, Beijing Great Wall or Sydney Kangas. It’s coming.

Those with institutional movie knowledge might have been fans of Rollerball, starring James Caan as star skater Jonathan E, which debuted in 1975. The movie’s tag line was “In the not too distant future in 2018.” All the teams were owned by global businesses and not rich individuals. Jonathan was the Joe Montana/Tom Brady of the sport, starring for the Energy Corporation in Houston.

Word has it that multi-billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, (Tesla, SpaceX) has already put down a deposit to become the first NNFL team owner. He wants his team to play on Mars. Matt Damon will be a limited partner.

27

2016 NFL AMERICAN FOOTBALL CONFERENCE TEAMS

Baltimore Ravens

Kansas City Chiefs

Buffalo Bills

Miami Dolphins

Cincinnati Bengals

New England Patriots

Cleveland Browns

New York Jets

Denver Broncos

Oakland Raiders

Houston Texans

Pittsburgh Steelers

Indianapolis Colts

San Diego Chargers

Jacksonville Jaguars

Tennessee Titans

1 Winning Drive Owings Mills, MD 21117-4776 (410) 701-4000 Baltimoreravens.com One Bills Drive Orchard Park, NY 14127 (716) 648-1800 Buffalobills.com 1 Paul Brown Stadium Cincinnati, OH 45202-3418 (513) 621-3550 Bengals.com 76 Lou Groza Blvd.

Berea, OH 44017 (440) 891-5000 Clevelandbrowns.com 13655 Broncos Parkway Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 649-9000 Denverbroncos.com 2 Reliant Park Houston, Texas 77054 (832) 667-2000 Houstontexans.com 7001 W. 56th Street Indianapolis, IN 46254-9725 (317) 297-2658 Colts.com 1 ALLTEL Stadium Place Jacksonville, FL 32202 (904) 633-6000 Jaguars.com 28

One Arrowhead Drive Kansas City, MO 64129 (816) 920-9300 Kcchiefs.com 347 Don Shula Drive Miami Gardens, FL 33056 (305) 943-8000 Miamidolphins.com 1 Patriot Place Foxborough, MA 02035 (508) 543-8200 Patriots.com 1 Jets Drive Florham Park, NJ 07932 (973) 549-4800 Newyorkjets.com 1220 Harbor Bay Parkway Alameda, CA 94502 (510) 864-5000 Raiders.com 3400 South Water Street Pittsburgh, PA 15203-2349 (412) 432-7800 Steelers.com 4020 Murphy Canyon Road San Diego, CA 92123 (858) 874-4500 Chargers.com 460 Great Circle Road Nashville, TN 37228 (615) 565-4000 Titansonline.com www.UltimateSportsGuide.com

2016 NFL NATIONAL FOOTBALL CONFERENCE TEAMS

Arizona Cardinals

8701 S. Hardy Drive Tempe, AZ 85284 (602) 379-0101 Azcardinals.com

Atlanta Falcons

4400 Falcon Parkway Flowery Branch, GA 30542 (770) 965-3115 Atlantafalcons.com

Carolina Panthers

800 South Mint Street Charlotte, NC 28202-1518 (704) 358-7000 Panthers.com

Chicago Bears

1000 Football Drive Lake Forest, IL 60045 (847) 295-6600 Chicagobears.com

Dallas Cowboys

1 Cowboys Parkway Irving, TX 75063-4727 (972) 556-9900 Dallascowboys.com

Detroit Lions

222 Republic Drive Allen Park, MI 48101 (313) 216-4000 Detroitlions.com

Green Bay Packers

1265 Lombardi Avenue Green Bay, WI 54304 (920) 569-7500 Packers.com

Los Angeles Rams

29899 Agoura Road Agoura Hills, CA 91301 (818) 540-2016 www.TheRams.com www.UltimateSportsGuide.com

Minnesota Vikings 9520 Viking Drive Eden Prairie, MN 55344 (952) 828-6500 Vikings.com

New Orleans Saints

5800 Airline Drive Metairie, LA 70003 (504) 733-0255 Neworleanssaints.com

New York Giants

Giants Stadium East Rutherford, NJ 07073 (201) 935-8111 Giants.com

Philadelphia Eagles

One NovaCare Way Philadelphia, PA 19145 (215) 463-2500 Philadelphiaeagles.com

San Francisco 49ers

4949 Centennial Blvd.

Santa Clara, CA 95054-1229 (408) 562-4949 49ers.com

Seattle Seahawks

12 Seahawks Way Renton, WA 98056 (425) 203-8000 Seahawks.com

Tampa Bay Buccaneers One Buccaneer Place Tampa, FL 33607 (813) 870-2700 Buccaneers.com

Washington Redskins

21300 Redskin Park Drive Ashburn, VA 20147 (703) 726-7000 Redskins.com 29

2016–17 NFL Schedule Week 1

Week 4

Week 7

Thursday, September 8

Thursday, September 29

Thursday, October 20

Carolina @ Denver

5:30 PM

Sunday, September 11 Green Bay @ Jacksonville Buffalo @ Baltimore Chicago @ Houston Cleveland @ Philadelphia Tampa Bay @ Atlanta Minnesota @ Tennessee Cincinnati @ New York Oakland @ New Orleans San Diego @ Kansas City Miami @ Seattle Detroit @ Indianapolis New York @ Dallas New England @ Arizona

Miami @ Cincinnati

Sunday, October 2 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 1:05 PM 1:25 PM 1:25 PM 5:30 PM

Indianapolis @ Jacksonville Tennessee @ Houston Cleveland @ Washington Seattle @ New York Buffalo @ New England Carolina @ Atlanta Oakland @ Baltimore Detroit @ Chicago Denver @ Tampa Bay Los Angeles @ Arizona New Orleans @ San Diego Dallas @ San Francisco Kansas City @ Pittsburgh

Monday, September 12

Monday, October 3

Pittsburgh @ Washington 5:10 PM Los Angeles @ San Francisco 7:20 PM

New York @ Minnesota

Week 2 Thursday, September 15 New York @ Buffalo

5:25 PM

Week 3 Thursday, September 22 5:25 PM

Sunday, September 25 Arizona @ Buffalo Oakland @ Tennessee Cleveland @ Miami Baltimore @ Jacksonville Detroit @ Green Bay Denver @ Cincinnati Minnesota @ Carolina Washington @ New York Los Angeles @ Tampa Bay San Francisco @ Seattle New York @ Kansas City San Diego @ Indianapolis Pittsburgh @ Philadelphia Chicago @ Dallas

10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 1:05 PM 1:05 PM 1:25 PM 1:25 PM 1:25 PM 5:30 PM

Monday, September 26 Atlanta @ New Orleans

30

5:30 PM

Green Bay @ Tennessee Minnesota @ Washington Chicago @ Tampa Bay Kansas City @ Carolina Atlanta @ Philadelphia Los Angeles @ New York Denver @ New Orleans Houston @ Jacksonville Miami @ San Diego Dallas @ Pittsburgh San Francisco @ Arizona Seattle @ New England

Monday, October 24

Cincinnati @ New York

Houston @ Denver

Week 5

Week 8

Thursday, October 6

Thursday, October 27

Sunday, October 9

5:30 PM

New York @ Los Angeles 7:30 AM New Orleans @ Kansas City 10:00 AM Indianapolis @ Tennessee 10:00 AM Minnesota @ Philadelphia 10:00 AM Cleveland @ Cincinnati 10:00 AM Washington @ Detroit 10:00 AM Oakland @ Jacksonville 10:00 AM Buffalo @ Miami 10:00 AM Baltimore @ New York 10:00 AM Tampa Bay @ San Francisco 1:05 PM San Diego @ Atlanta 1:05 PM New England @ Pittsburgh 1:25 PM Seattle @ Arizona 5:30 PM

Dallas, Carolina

New England @ Cleveland Philadelphia @ Detroit Chicago @ Indianapolis Tennessee @ Miami Washington @ Baltimore Houston @ Minnesota New York @ Pittsburgh Atlanta @ Denver Cincinnati @ Dallas Buffalo @ Los Angeles San Diego @ Oakland New York @ Green Bay

5:25 PM

Monday, October 10 Tampa Bay @ Carolina

Jacksonville @ Tennessee

5:30 PM

Washington @ Cincinnati Wembley Stadium, London Kansas City @ Indianapolis Oakland @ Tampa Bay Seattle @ New Orleans Detroit @ Houston New York @ Cleveland Green Bay @ Atlanta New England @ Buffalo San Diego @ Denver Arizona @ Carolina Philadelphia @ Dallas Minnesota @ Chicago

10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 1:05 PM 1:25 PM 1:25 PM 5:30 PM

Monday, November 14 5:30 PM

BYE

Week 11 Thursday, November 17 New Orleans @ Carolina 5:25 PM 7:30 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 1:05 PM 1:25 PM 5:30 PM

Monday, October 31 5:30 PM

5:25 PM

Buffalo, Detroit, Indianapolis, Oakland

Sunday, October 30 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 1:05 PM 1:25 PM 1:25 PM 1:25 PM 5:30 PM

Cleveland @ Baltimore

Sunday, November 13

BYE

Cincinnati @ Pittsburgh 10:00 AM Tennessee @ Detroit 10:00 AM Baltimore @ Cleveland 10:00 AM Dallas @ Washington 10:00 AM New Orleans @ New York 10:00 AM San Francisco @ Carolina 10:00 AM Miami @ New England 10:00 AM Kansas City @ Houston 10:00 AM Seattle @ Los Angeles 1:05 PM Tampa Bay @ Arizona 1:05 PM Jacksonville @ San Diego 1:25 PM Atlanta @ Oakland 1:25 PM Oakland Coliseum, Oakland5,050 tickets available from $146 Indianapolis @ Denver 1:25 PM Green Bay @ Minnesota 5:30 PM Philadelphia @ Chicago

5:30 PM

Thursday, November 10 5:25 PM

Sunday, October 23

Green Bay, Philadelphia

Arizona @ San Francisco

Monday, September 19

7:30 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 1:05 PM 1:25 PM 1:25 PM 1:25 PM 5:30 PM

Chicago @ Green Bay

BYE

Sunday, September 18

Houston @ New England

5:25 PM

Week 10

Pittsburgh @ Cleveland 10:00 AM Baltimore @ Dallas 10:00 AM Jacksonville @ Detroit 10:00 AM Tennessee @ Indianapolis 10:00 AM Buffalo @ Cincinnati 10:00 AM Tampa Bay @ Kansas City 10:00 AM Chicago @ New York 10:00 AM Arizona @ Minnesota 10:00 AM Miami @ Los Angeles 1:05 PM New England @ San Francisco1:25 PM Philadelphia @ Seattle 1:25 PM Green Bay @ Washington 5:30 PM

Monday, November 21 Houston @ Oakland

5:30 PM

5:25 PM

Sunday, November 20

5:30 PM

BYE

BYE

BYE

Atlanta, Denver, New York, San Diego

Kansas City, New Orleans, Seattle, Jacksonville

Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Pittsburgh, San Francisco, Baltimore

Week 12

Week 6

Week 9

Thursday, October 13

Thursday, November 3

Denver @ San Diego

5:25 PM

Sunday, October 16 San Francisco @ Buffalo Philadelphia @ Washington Cleveland @ Tennessee Baltimore @ New York Carolina @ New Orleans Jacksonville @ Chicago Los Angeles @ Detroit Pittsburgh @ Miami Cincinnati @ New England Kansas City @ Oakland Atlanta @ Seattle Dallas @ Green Bay Indianapolis @ Houston

10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 1:05 PM 1:25 PM 1:25 PM 5:30 PM

Monday, October 17 New York @ Arizona

BYE Minnesota, Tampa Bay

5:30 PM

Atlanta @ Tampa Bay

Thursday, November 24

5:25 PM

Minnesota @ Detroit Washington @ Dallas Pittsburgh @ Indianapolis

Sunday, November 6

Sunday, November 27

Pittsburgh @ Baltimore 10:00 AM Dallas @ Cleveland 10:00 AM Jacksonville @ Kansas City 10:00 AM New York @ Miami 10:00 AM Philadelphia @ New York 10:00 AM Detroit @ Minnesota 10:00 AM Carolina @ Los Angeles 1:05 PM New Orleans @ San Francisco 1:05 PM Tennessee @ San Diego 1:25 PM Indianapolis @ Green Bay 1:25 PM Denver @ Oakland 5:30 PM

Tennessee @ Chicago Jacksonville @ Buffalo Cincinnati @ Baltimore Arizona @ Atlanta New York @ Cleveland Los Angeles @ New Orleans San Francisco @ Miami San Diego @ Houston Seattle @ Tampa Bay Carolina @ Oakland Kansas City @ Denver New England @ New York

Monday, November 7 Buffalo @ Seattle

5:30 PM

BYE

10:30 AM 2:30 PM 5:30 PM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 1:05 PM 1:25 PM 1:25 PM 5:30 PM

Monday, November 28 Green Bay @ Philadelphia

5:30 PM

Chicago, Cincinnati, New England, Arizona, Washington, Houston

www.UltimateSportsGuide.com

2016–17 NFL Schedule Week 13 Thursday, December 1 Dallas @ Minnesota

5:25 PM

Sunday, December 4 Kansas City @ Atlanta 10:00 AM Detroit @ New Orleans 10:00 AM Los Angeles @ New England 10:00 AM Denver @ Jacksonville 10:00 AM Houston @ Green Bay 10:00 AM Philadelphia @ Cincinnati 10:00 AM Miami @ Baltimore 10:00 AM San Francisco @ Chicago 10:00 AM Buffalo @ Oakland 1:05 PM New York @ Pittsburgh 1:25 PM Washington @ Arizona 1:25 PM Tampa Bay @ San Diego 1:25 PM Carolina @ Seattle 5:30 PM

10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 1:05 PM 1:25 PM 1:25 PM 5:30 PM

Baltimore @ New England

5:30 PM

Week 15 Thursday, December 15 Los Angeles @ Seattle

5:30 PM

5:25 PM

Miami @ New York

5:25 PM

Sunday, December 18

BYE Cleveland, Tennessee

Week 14 Thursday, December 8 Oakland @ Kansas City

5:25 PM

Sunday, December 11 Pittsburgh @ Buffalo 10:00 AM Denver @ Tennessee 10:00 AM New Orleans @ Tampa Bay 10:00 AM

Green Bay @ Chicago Tampa Bay @ Dallas Jacksonville @ Houston Cleveland @ Buffalo Philadelphia @ Baltimore Tennessee @ Kansas City Detroit @ New York Indianapolis @ Minnesota New Orleans @ Arizona

San Francisco @ Atlanta New England @ Denver Oakland @ San Diego Pittsburgh @ Cincinnati

Monday, December 19 Carolina @ Washington

5:30 PM

Week 16 Thursday, December 22 New York @ Philadelphia

5:25 PM

10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 1:05 PM

Miami @ Buffalo 10:00 AM Tampa Bay @ New Orleans 10:00 AM New York @ New England 10:00 AM Tennessee @ Jacksonville 10:00 AM Minnesota @ Green Bay 10:00 AM San Diego @ Cleveland 10:00 AM Washington @ Chicago 10:00 AM Atlanta @ Carolina 10:00 AM Indianapolis @ Oakland 1:05 PM Arizona @ Seattle 1:25 PM San Francisco @ Los Angeles 1:25 PM Cincinnati @ Houston 5:25 PM

Sunday, December 25 Baltimore @ Pittsburgh Denver @ Kansas City Detroit @ Dallas

New England Patriots . . . . 7/1

Washington Redskins . . . 50/1

Green Bay Packers . . . . . . 7/1

Jacksonville Jaguars . . . 60/1

Seattle Seahawks . . . . . . . 8/1

New York Jets . . . . . . . . . 60/1

Pittsburgh Steelers . . . . . 10/1

New Orleans Saints . . . . 65/1

Carolina Panthers . . . . . . 10/1

Chicago Bears . . . . . . . . . 70/1

Arizona Cardinals . . . . . . 12/1

Atlanta Falcons . . . . . . . . 70/1

Denver Broncos . . . . . . . 15/1

Philadelphia Eagles . . . . 70/1

Cincinnati Bengals . . . . . 20/1

Miami Dolphins . . . . . . . . 70/1

Kansas City Chiefs . . . . . 25/1

Buffalo Bills . . . . . . . . . . . 75/1

Indianapolis Colts . . . . . . 25/1

Tampa Bay Buccaneers . 75/1

New York Giants . . . . . . . 25/1

Los Angeles Rams . . . . . 80/1

Minnesota Vikings . . . . . 30/1

San Diego Chargers . . . . 80/1

Dallas Cowboys . . . . . . . 30/1

Detroit Lions . . . . . . . . . . 80/1

Oakland Raiders . . . . . . . 30/1

Tennessee Titans . . . . . 100/1

Baltimore Ravens . . . . . . 35/1

San Francisco 49ers . . . 150/1

Houston Texans . . . . . . . .40/1

Cleveland Browns . . . . . 200/1

Week 17 Sunday, January 1 New Orleans @ Atlanta Baltimore @ Cincinnati New York @ Washington Houston @ Tennessee Carolina @ Tampa Bay Green Bay @ Detroit Jacksonville @ Indianapolis New England @ Miami Chicago @ Minnesota Buffalo @ New York Dallas @ Philadelphia Cleveland @ Pittsburgh Arizona @ Los Angeles Oakland @ Denver Kansas City @ San Diego Seattle @ San Francisco

10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 1:25 PM 1:25 PM 1:25 PM 1:25 PM

POSTEASON Wild Card January 7-8 Divisional Playoffs January 14-15

2:30 PM 5:30 PM

Conference Playoffs January 21-22

5:30 PM

Super Bowl LI February 5, 2017 NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas

Monday, December 26

Odds to win Super Bowl LI as of September 9, 2016

www.UltimateSportsGuide.com

1:05 PM 1:25 PM 1:25 PM 5:30 PM

Saturday, December 24

Monday, December 12

Saturday, December 17

Monday, December 5 Indianapolis @ New York

Washington @ Philadelphia Arizona @ Miami San Diego @ Carolina Cincinnati @ Cleveland Chicago @ Detroit Houston @ Indianapolis Minnesota @ Jacksonville New York @ San Francisco Atlanta @ Los Angeles Seattle @ Green Bay Dallas @ New York

San Francisco 49ers Gold Rush cheerleader Brooke dances during a halftime performance at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara.

photo: Kenny Karst

31

Foster Farms Bowl Foster Farms Bowl: Pac-12 vs. Big Ten

By Doug Kelly, Director of Communications, FOSTER FARMS BOWL

Now in its fifteen season as a Bay Area sporting staple, this year’s Foster Farms Bowl features a new direction, yet keeping with its long traditions.

San Francisco 49ers executive Jamie Brandt is the Bowl’s new executive director. Brandt takes over from retired founder Gary Cavalli who, along with Pat Gallagher and John Marks, cofounded the game in 2002. AT&T Park, home of the three-time World Series champion San Francisco Giants, hosted the first 12 contests before moving to Levi’s Stadium in 2014.

This year’s matchup will be played on Wednesday, December 28, with a 5:30 p.m. kickoff, and FOX Sports bringing the game to a national audience. Once again the Foster Farms Bowl features prominent programs from two of college football’s Power 5 conferences, the Big Ten Conference and the Pac-12 Conference.

Last year’s Bowl brought the UCLA Bruins and Nebraska Cornhuskers together and the Cornhuskers came away with photo: Kenny Karst

The Bowl, in its third season at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, is now owned and operated by the San Francisco 49ers. The Bowl joins a glittering list of non-49ers events at the facility, including concerts by top-rated performers such as Kenny Chesney, Beyonce, Taylor Swift, Coldplay and One Direction.

Other events include World Wrestling Entertainment’s annual Wrestlemania, international soccer matches featuring such teams as FC Barcelona and Manchester United, an annual MLS San Jose Earthquakes game and the Bay Area’s first outdoor NHL game which featured the Los Angeles Kings and San Jose Sharks.

Since 2014 Levi’s Stadium has been home to the Pac-12 Championship Game and in 2019 will host the College Football Playoff national championship.

Stanford freshman running back Christian McCaffrey (27) straight-arms Maryland junior defensive back Anthony Nixon during a long run in the first quarter.

Nebraska quarterback Tommy Armstrong Jr. threw for 174 yards and a touchdown to guide the Cornhuskers to a 37-29 victory over the favored UCLA Bruins.

32

www.UltimateSportsGuide.com

photos: Kenny Karst

UCLA running back Nate Starks (23) scores on a 26-yard pass during the second quarter as Nebraska safety Nate Gerry (25) and linebacker Chris Weber (49) defend on the play.

a 37-29 victory.

Foster Farms is the third major company to title-sponsor the game. It was initially known as the Diamond Walnut San Francisco Bowl in 2002-03 and the (Diamond Walnut) Emerald Bowl from 2004-09. The contest was the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl before Foster Farms came on board in 2014.

The San Francisco 49ers’ move from Candlestick Park to Levi’s Stadium was a major factor in the Bowl’s November 2012 announcement to depart AT&T Park for the state-of-the-art, football-centric Santa Clara location.

Under terms of its conference agreements, the Bowl has the No. 4 pick in the Pac-12 conference following the Rose/Playoff Group, Alamo and Holiday Bowls and No. 5, 6 or 7 from the Big Ten’s 14-team configuration.

The Pac-12 Conference first participated in the game in 2006, when UCLA faced Florida State in the first meeting of the two iconic programs. Oregon State came to San Francisco in 2007, followed by the California Golden Bears in 2008 and USC in 2009. After a year’s hiatus, the Pac-12 sent UCLA again to the 2011 matchup and Arizona State followed in 2012, with Washington in 2013 and Stanford in 2014. www.UltimateSportsGuide.com

Nebraska’s victory last year gives the Big Ten a 2-1 record (with Illinois winning in 2011, Nebraska in 2015 and a Maryland loss in 2014). The Pac-12 Conference has a 6-3 record over the past decade.

The union of the two conferences in Levi’s Stadium represents a significant potential increase in attendance but also in television ratings, as FOX Sports will televise the game for the first time.

Between the Pac-12 and Big Ten conferences, they have a television reach that stretches from coast-to-coast and a presence in 12 of the top 20 national television markets.

The events leading up to the game are as anticipated as the game itself. These include visiting Alcatraz and boating underneath the Golden Gate Bridge, a first class Kickoff Luncheon at the historic Westin St. Francis Hotel, and distributing food to the hungry at Glide Memorial Church and St. Anthony’s Dining Room, all providing incredible game-week memories for players, coaches, fans and Bowl committee members.

The Foster Farms Bowl is also recognized for its contributions to the Bay Area economy and the non-profit community, having generated more than $150 million in tourism dollars since its inception, according to San Francisco Travel. It has also distributed 400,000 meals to need Bay Area families.

33

Leland Faust Guest Commentary How accurate are college football polls?

By Leland Faust

Leland Faust is an honors graduate from UC Berkeley (economics) and Harvard Law School. He was the founder of CSI Capital Management, where he served as chief investment officer from 1978 through 2011. He has represented hundreds of pro athletes over his career.

Barron’s has named him four times to its annual list of the top 100 independent investment advisers in the country. He has also been named to the Sporting News’ list of the 100 most powerful people in sports, one of only two investment advisers ever to be included in that roster.

34

egon did have one horrible game as they lost to No. 17 Utah 62-20.

If we look at the 13 games in the order each team played them, we will see that Oregon had a tougher (much tougher in most cases) opponent than did Navy in 10 of the 13 weeks. Whom would you have rather have played last year: Michigan State or East Carolina? Utah or Air Force? CAL or SMU? Stanford or Tulane? Oregon State or Army?

Losing fewer games is often attributable to playing weaker opponents. Which is more difficult: going 10-0 against a bunch of weaklings or 8-2 against powerhouses? If the chance of winning each game is 90 percent, then the random probability of achieving a 10-0 record is about 35 percent. But if we change the probability of winning each game to just 80 percent, the chance of going 10-0 drops to about 11 percent. Throw in just one 50-50 game and the odds really decline.

If you don’t think the quality of the opposition is crucially important, ask yourself this question: How would Mount Union, the undefeated 2015 champion of Division III, fare if it played in the SEC or the PAC 12? (Do I hear 0-13?)

In assessing the prowess of college football teams, the quality of the opposition really, really matters. In basketball we see lots of highly rated teams from the ACC with multiple losses. But in football one loss can be crucial to a team’s ranking. Someone needs to start looking at the teams’ real performance and stop taking the easy way out by just adding up losses.

Photo: Kenny Karst

Most college football fans should agree that preseason and early-season rankings are really anyone’s guess.

Those rankings are based on the prior year’s success, the prestige of the program or the coach, the difficulty (or lack thereof) of the teams’ schedules, the stature of the teams’ conferences, regional prejudices, conflicts of interest in order to promote favored teams, and who knows what else?

How accurate are the early-season polls? We need to go no further than the Sept. 17 matchup between No. 2 Florida State and No. 10 Louisville. When the dust settled (or was the game played on turf?), Louisville had dominated both the statistics and the game itself, walking away with a 63-20 victory. How can the second-best team in the nation lose like that? And what about No. 13 Iowa losing to North Dakota State?

The final polls are still suspect even in the era of playoffs — and more bowl games than anyone can possibly remember. Maybe the polls get it right at the very top, but maybe not further down.

The primary criterion for a team’s ranking is not losing. It seems not to matter if a team squeaks by, or plays the proverbial patsy schedule, or loses close games to good teams. To borrow from Al Davis, it’s “Just don’t lose, baby.”

Let’s investigate the final 2015 rankings, which had Navy with an 11- record ranked 18th, while Oregon, with a record of 9-4, came in at 19. Who thinks Navy would have beaten Oregon last year? Certainly not I, and here’s why. Navy compiled its 11-2 record against weak competition, while Oregon played a really tough schedule. Let’s start with these teams’ records against the final ranked teams. (I know, I just said rankings are flawed, but in a general way the better teams are certainly the ranked ones.)

Navy played only two games against ranked teams, losing both. Neither of these contests was close. Navy lost by 17 points to No. 11 Notre Dame and suffered a three-touchdown loss to No. 8 Houston. Oregon’s schedule placed a significantly higher burden on the team, as it played against five ranked teams but came away with a record of only one win and four losses in those games. But the details of those losses are important in evaluating Navy vs.

Oregon. First, Oregon beat No. 3 Stanford, lost to No. 6 Michigan State by only three, lost to No. 7 TCU in triple overtime in a bowl game, and lost to No. 27 Washington State in double overtime. Or-

Oregon Ducks running back Royce Freeman (21) had 105 rushing yards on 16 carries in the 38-36 upset of the Stanford Cardinal in November 2015. www.UltimateSportsGuide.com

BRUCE JENKINS Sports Media Personality Sporting Green’s blue chip columnist

By David Bush

To view sports through the eyes of Bruce Jenkins, as much of the Bay Area does, is to see the purity of it all. Jenkins, a longtime columnist for The San Francisco Chronicle, is interested primarily in the wins, the losses, the records, the failures, the accomplishments, the shortfalls.

Such points are expressed regularly in his 3-Dot Lounge column, the series of quickhitting jibes and jabs that has become a Saturday morning staple in The Chronicle.

Jenkins came up with the name sitting in Bruce Jenkins, with wife Martha and 17-year-old daughter, Molly. an airport. “An absolute tribute to the 3-dot master, Herb Caen.”

He is not naïve and knows full well that sports reporting and Caen, of course, had a huge Chronicle following and Jenkins commentary extend beyond the playing field and that controversy has a pretty good one. exists in the athletic arena. He won’t shy away from it, but he just “Readers told me the Saturday Sporting Green was their fadoesn’t go looking for it, a refreshing trait in a profession where so vorite paper of the week because of his 3-Dot Lounge column, many stake their reputations on what they can stir up.

While scoops and exclusives remain the goal of many, Jenkins is more analytical. He seldom tells his readers something they don’t already know; he just helps them to appreciate and understand it. He does so with a lively prose that is as pleasing to read as the music his famous father crafted was to hear.

“I’m not breaking news, almost never,” Jenkins, 68, said recently. “I’m an observer and writing about things that happened, and I hope capturing the mood that was in the stands.”

Apparently he does. “The best columnists, like Bruce, have a clear point of view,” said former Chronicle sports editor Glenn Schwarz. “You never have to guess where he’s coming from. Few can match his knowledge, reaching back to the ‘60s. And when he’s at a game, his descriptions make you feel you were there.”

When he is not describing events, Jenkins is trying to identify what he sees is wrong with them. He loves the games, but knows Venerable and respected San Francisco Chronicle sports they’re not perfect. columnist Bruce Jenkins at Warriors Media Day earlier this year. www.UltimateSportsGuide.com

35

Photo: Ed Jay

Photos courtesy of Bruce Jenkins

Some of his gripes include: • Baseball bats made of maple: “They splinter and shatter and here it comes. Somebody is going to get killed some day.”

• The designated hitter: “I love watching pitchers bat, even the worst hitters. I don’t care if it’s Madison Bumgarner, who can win a game with his bat, or Bob Buhl who was like 0-for-100.”

• Interleague play: “Not every day. Here you are in a pennant race, it’s September 20 and you’re playing the Twins? It’s not right.”

• Women tennis players shrieking “Quiet down!”

Sports staff of the Santa Monica High School newspaper, 1966. Jenkins (second from left) and Lyle Spencer (center) never stopped writing sports.

point across with accuracy, wit and just enough exaggeration to make the image memorable.

Jenkins grew up in a household alive with music. His father, Gordon Jenkins, was a world-renowned composer, arranger, bandleader and all-around musical genius. His most famous pairing was with Frank Sinatra.

His mother, Beverly, was a singer of considerable talent who had an illustrious career of her own. The parents worked with the biggest names in American music, and Bruce is very proud of their legacy. But if you want him to talk about it, you have to bring it up. He won’t; too much like bragging.

His own musical career was earnest but brief. “I grew up with music, but I discovered that I was not them,” he said of his parents.

“I was just good enough to be wretched.”

Where most youthful piano players get to embarrass themselves before an audience of fellow seventh-graders, Jenkins had to play to a more prestigious crowd, given the circles his parents traveled in.

At age 13 he had what he calls a “seminal moment.” He performed a piano recital at the home of Nat King Cole. (Yes, the real one).

“I was stiff and wooden,” Jenkins said. “And there was Natalie Cole, a star at eight years old who stole the show. Then I said, ‘Well, it’s off to Little League for me.’ “ Eventually it was off to Santa Monica High School where he again wrote sports for the school paper, in addition to playing on the basketball team. That’s when he began to think that journalism might be in his future, and his parents approved.

“My dad was a reader of the sports pages, whether it was in New York and all the papers there or the Los Angeles Times.”

Schwarz said. “He’s always just plain enjoyable to read.”

I have been enjoying that up-close and personal for half a century. I was the sports editor of The Daily Californian, the UC Berkeley student newspaper, in the fall of 1966 when Jenkins, a young freshman with a sly smile and a sharpness in the eyes, came into the Daily Californian office wanting to join the staff. I signed him up right away and was immediately impressed with his work, not knowing our careers would intersect a few years later at The Chronicle, where we worked together on the sports staff more than 30 years. Time flies when you’re having fun, and Jenkins has had his share.

Since joining The Chronicle, he moved from copy editor to the baseball beat to a column and major events. He has covered 27 World Series, 19 Wimbledon championships, the World Cup, the Olympics, the British Open, and written five books. He is one of three sports columnists on the paper, each with their own style.

A native of Southern California, he actually began writing sports in junior high in the early 1960s. “It was the Lincoln Junior High School Railsplitter,” he recalled. “I got on the sports staff. And that’s (sportswriting) the only thing I’ve done. Period. I never pumped gas, never bagged groceries.

I don’t think I could do anything else.

If not for writing I would be face down in the gutter, somewhere. A singular The National League softball team at baseball’s winter meetings in Houston, path, to be sure.”

1984. Featured players: Top row, far left: USC coach Rod Dedeaux. Fifth from left: That statement, although verbal, is Peter Ueberroth. Front row, second and third from left: Tommy Lasorda and Hall of typical of Jenkins’ writing: getting his Fame baseball writer Jerome Holtzman.

36

www.UltimateSportsGuide.com

ing by the hotel bar and Billy was in there, having a quick one before getting on the team bus. ‘Come on in, join me,’ he goes. We passed, but that was Billy in his absolute glory. The A’s won that night and swept the Royals.”

With George Shirk of the San Jose Mercury at Fenway Park, 1986.

Bruce said. “He is a pretty good judge of sportswriting. He thought it was great.

As a high school senior, he worked nights on the sports desk of The Hollywood Citizen News, having made his career choice.

Given some sibling pressure, he had all but decided to study journalism at the University of Southern California. However, a high school friend was being recruited by the Cal baseball team and asked Jenkins to accompany him on a campus visit. Jenkins fell in love with Berkeley and abandoned his plans for USC. “All these years later it’s still the best decision I ever made,” he said.

As an undergraduate he lived through the People’s Park demonstrations, anti-war protests and mediocre football and basketball teams. After college he was something of a Jack Kerouac vagabond, touring the country with a friend. “Footloose, in a VW van,” he said. “A couple of hippies.”

He interrupted his travels to take a temporary job at The Chronicle. A year later he did the same thing, although he is now in the 43rd year of an eight-month newspaper gig.

Before he became a columnist he was covering baseball on a daily basis, most notably the Oakland A’s and the colorful Billy Martin.

“Covering Billy in ‘81, when the A’s made the playoffs (it was the strike year), was the most fun I ever had covering a team,” Jenkins said. “Nobody gave a damn about guys pitching 14 innings, Rickey (Henderson) was coming into his own, great outfield with (Dwayne) Murphy and (Tony) Armas. And Billy was just a hoot.

Easily the best in-game manager I ever saw.

“The A’s opened the playoffs in Kansas City, and we were staying at the Adam’s Mark Hotel, right across the freeway from the ballpark. It was a night game and around 2 or 3 p.m., Glenn Schwarz (then of the San Francisco Examiner) and I were walkwww.UltimateSportsGuide.com

Jenkins stayed on the baseball beat for another five years, before being promoted to columnist. He has seen the sportswriting landscape change.

In Jenkins’ days on the beat, players, managers and coaches were elbow to elbow with the writers. Now not so much, a separation fueled in part by frequent-flier and hotel rewards programs.

“Modern-day beat writers are really missing out in not being able to travel with the team,” he said. “Hotel and mileage points, my ass. Nothing replaced the relationships and trusts built when you were on the buses and planes and stayed in the same hotel.

Really made the gig a pleasure, good times and bad. Although today’s players might not allow it.”

Then there is technology, about which Jenkins has mixed feelings. He decries the constant demands of Twitter responsibilities diverting reporters’ attention from the field.

“They (writers) are not watching the game now. They are looking down at their phones, tweeting,” he said. “Without replay nobody would have any idea what’s going on. …There is no way I

With George Shirk and future San Jose Mercury sports editor Bud Geracie (center) for a Warriors playoff game, 1990.

37

With the Fainaru brothers, Mark (Game of Shadows) and Steve (Pulitzer Prize) at Jenkins’ home after a wooden batsonly hardball game at Candlestick, 1991.

With Roger Craig at the Giants’ Turn Back the Clock Day, 1991.

With Hall of Fame baseball writer Nick Peters at the Giants’ Turn Back the Clock Day, 1991.

could keep up that pace. I do look at my phone occasionally but I don’t throw opinions out there and get slaughtered by 16 idiots.”

But the internet has also been a great help to him. Always wanting to stay informed, Jenkins used to travel with stacks of newspapers and a mini library of reference books.

“I had two bags,” he said. “I looked like I was going to Yugoslavia. My back is still killing me. But now you can get everything online.”

Through social media he can fact-check himself and stay abreast of what others, both local and national, are saying. “There are so many good writers out there, I look them up, print them out and read ‘em in the evening with a little cocktail to get current,” 38

he said. “At our age we’ve got to be current. We can’t be some old guy wishing it were 1968.”

Now a full-fledged Northern Californian, Jenkins said he had little trouble converting his allegiances to local teams. Loyalties to the Lakers, Dodgers and Angels, etc., was soon replaced by ties to the Golden State Warriors, San Francisco Giants and Oakland A’s.

“I lost all of that,” he said of his SoCal rooting interests. “The Dodgers was the hardest. I was at three World Series (1959, 63, 65) and Sandy Koufax’s perfect game. But I was at Cal in the fall of ’66 when they flubbed the World Series. Next thing you know we are in the Billy Grabarkewitz era.

“I like the Giants and the Warriors now, because it’s impossible not to. I am not a fan, but it is really pleasurable to be around them.

You hope that they win because it makes for a more fun column.

Jenkins’ wife Martha, a former photographer for the Giants, shares his passion for sport. “She wants to watch the games as much or more than I do,” he said. “I don’t have to negotiate slots of time, because when I’m home I am pretty much watching all the time.”

Daughter Molly, a senior in high school and a big baseball fan, is usually right there, too. “We never forced her into anything,” Jen-

Privileged to be at the 1991 Red Sox’ spring camp in Winter Haven alongside (l-r) Roger Angell, Nick Cafardo, Dan Shaughnessy and Dick Bresciani.

www.UltimateSportsGuide.com

With Jenkins’ sportswriting idol, Jim Murray, at the Forum in Los Angeles, 1991 NBA Finals.

At the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, a “definite top five” career highlight.

With ace scribes Tim Keown and Scott Ostler, spring training 1992.

kins said. “But the games were on and she sort of gravitated to it.”

The high point of Jenkins newspaper career was undoubtedly the Barcelona Olympics in 1992. Jenkins was a part of a twoperson Chronicle team. “He has done a lot of great work at the paper,” said former Chronicle copy editor Joe Shea. “But I think that’s as good as he’s ever done. He was doing three columns a day and absolutely nailed every one.”

And Jenkins was having a blast. “It was a wonderful Olympics.

Veteran writers say it was one of the best they’ve ever covered in terms of spirit, lack of shenanigans. With the huge time difference,” he said. “I went absolutely berserk. I wrote three columns a day. I never stopped, I never slept. For two weeks I felt I did my best work. I enjoyed the hell out of it. It was really stimulating, really rewarding.”

His books have been rewarding, although not financially. “I had a lot of fun doing them, for about 28 bucks,” he said, again www.UltimateSportsGuide.com

stretching the truth but probably only slightly. They include “Goodbye – In Search of Gordon Jenkins” (a biography of his father), “A Good Man” (a biography of Hall of Fame basketball great Pete Newell) and the just released autobiographical “Shop Around – Growing Up With Motown in a Sinatra Household.”

“I would like to do another,” he said. “But I have no idea on what.”

So his ideas will remain on the pages of The Chronicle. “It is kind of like my father,” he said. “He enjoyed what he did so much he never thought he worked a day in his life. I haven’t really felt I’ve worked yet.”

David Bush: Bay Area native . . . attended Hayward High School (after Bill Walsh, before Jack Del Rio) and the University of California, Berkeley (after Jackie Jensen, before Chuck Muncie). Member of The San Francisco Chronicle sports staff for 34 years...covered the Giants, A’s, 49ers, Raiders, Cal, Stanford and other local college teams. Was on site for the Earthquake World Series, three Super Bowls, the “Tuck Rule” game and The Play. Currently freelancing, including regular contributions to the Ultimate Sports Guide and BearInsider.com. Lives in Walnut Creek with wife, Lesly, and pooch, Jasmine.

39

R A I D E R S & 49 E R S S TA D I U M S E AT I N G OAKLAND RAIDERS O.co Coliseum www.raiders.com

Year stadium built – 1966 Capacity – 63,132 Largest crowd and date 62,748, January 14, 2001 (AFC Championship).

Oakland 3, Baltimore 16

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS Levi’s Stadium www.49ers.com

Year stadium built – 2014 Capacity – 68,500 (expandable to 75,000)

40

www.UltimateSportsGuide.com

S PA R TA N S & S H A R K S STA D I U M S E AT I N G SAN JOSE STATE SPARTANS Spartan Stadium www.sjsuspartans.com

DISABLED SEATING

Suites 1-13

114

128

113

129

112

SPARTAN STADIUM

WEST

Press Box

A-H

Suites 2-12

126 127

115

111

4 2 12 10 8 6

211 210 209 208 207 206 205 204 203 202 201

1 3 5 7 9 1113

DISABLED N2 N3 N4 125 SEATING 116 N1

110

EAST

Year stadium built – 1933 Capacity – 31,218 Largest crowd and date – 31,681, August 23, 2003.

SJSU 29, Grambling State 0

N5 N6 N7 N8

131 132

109

133

108

107 DISABLED 106 S3

SEATING GOLD ZONE BLUE ZONE FAMILY FUN ZONE SPARTAN FOUNDATION LOWER GENERAL ADMISSION GAME DAY OVERFLOW

130

SOUTH

S2

S1

134 135

STUDENT SECTION 133-135

S7 S6 S5 S4

SAN JOSE SHARKS SAP Center at San Jose www.sjsharks.com

SEATING DIAGRAM

SHARKS ATTACK 1ST & 3RD PERIOD

Year pavilion built - 1993 Capacity - 17,562

www.UltimateSportsGuide.com

VIP Glass

Upper Rim

Side Comerica Bank Club

Premium Upper Sideline

Premium Glass

Premium Upper Corner - Attack End

End/Corner Comerica Bank Club

Premium Upper Corner

41

B E A R S & C A R DINAL STADI U M SE ATING CALIFORNIA GOLDEN BEARS Memorial Stadium www.calbears.com

Year stadium built – 1923 (Renovated 2012) Capacity – 63,186 Largest crowd and date – 83,000 twice.

September 27, 1947, Cal 14, Navy 7; November 22, 1952, Cal 26, Stanford 0

STANFORD CARDINAL

224

225 6

22

0

22

9 21

0

12

ST

CO H W ES RN T ER 1 109 9 110 0 111 1 112 2 113 3 114 4 115 5 116 6 117 7 1 8

8 21

8

OR T

22

ER

N

7

EA

216 210

GOAL

136

GOAL

209

T OUCH DOWN

137

S I D E L I N E

217 215 213 212 211

135

P L US

TOUCHDOWN

101

140

8

6

102

ES

S OU T H

9

T

20

ER 20

0

7

E ND ZONE 6

205

204

203

202

201

24

10

103

W

8

RN CO

20

TH

104

23

8

U SO

105

S O 13 U T 9 13 8 CO H E AS RN T E 23 R

10

V I S I T I NG T E AM

237

OT HE R : ( R estricted)

236

P L US

235

ADVANTAGE

234

134

233

133

C E NT E R

232

132

A DV A N T A GE

231

ADVAN T AGE

230

131

PL US

229

130

GOA L

S I D E L I N E

129

GOAL

P L US

214

8

S K Y B OX

22

H

125

CE N T E R

FAMI LY P L AN (General Admission)

S T UDE NT

124

ADVAN T AGE

FACULT Y /S TAF F

GR OUP S AL E S

123

12

AL UMNI

122

T OU CH DOW N

T OUCH DOWN

T OUCHDOWN L E V E L

B UCK /CAR DI NAL CHAMP I ONS F UND

121

6

B UCK /CAR DI NAL CHAMP I ONS F UND

T OR

P R E MI UM S E AT I NG: ( R eserved)

S E AS ON S P E CI AL S : ( R eserved)

N

CORNERS

VAR S I T Y L E V E L

E ND ZONE 12

S TADI UM S E AT I NG: ( R eserved)

E N D Z ON ES

42

223

N OR T H

S I DE L I NE S

Year stadium built – 1921 (Renovated – 2006) Capacity – 50,000 Largest crowd and date – 50,425 (new stadium).

November 15, 2008, Stanford 23, USC 45 88,000 (old stadium).

November 22, 1975, Stanford 15, Cal 48

222

RN CO

Stanford Stadium www.gostanford.com

221

www.UltimateSportsGuide.com

WA R RIO R S & FOSTE R FA R M S STA DI U M SE ATING GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS Oracle Arena www.warriors.com

Year arena built – 1966 (Renovated – 1996) Capacity – 19,596

FOSTER FARMS BOWL

Levi’s Stadium Levi’s® Stadium www.fosterfarmsbowl.com SANTA CLARA, CA

SAN FRANCISCO BOWL

405

404 403

308 307

209

205

302 301

211

411

313

314

203 202

316

415

317

416

318

C

115

C

221

121

PAC-12

125

103

126 127 128

130

246

324

227 228 229 230

325

326

327

129

BIG 10

146

422 323

226 124

102

421 322

224

123

104

420

225

106

231

328

131 144

www.UltimateSportsGuide.com

223

122

107

419

320

C

110 111 112 113 114 VIP 116 117 118 119 120

418

321

222

145

- CLUB $129 - 100 & 200 SIDELINE $94 - 100 & 200 ENDZONE $84 - UPPER MIDFIELD $74 - UPPER ENDS $59 - ACCESSIBLE

417

319

C

101

201

315

414

C C C C C C 220 213 214 215 216 217 218 219

105

204

413

C 212 C

C

109

412

BIG 10

303

312

410

PAC-12

304

311

108

206 305

409

210

207

306

Year stadium built – 2014 Capacity – 68,500 (expandable to 75,000)

208

408

310

309

402 401

407

406

245

143

244

142

243 C 242

C 141

C 241

C C C 138 C 140 139 VIP 137 136

C 240

C 239

C 238

C 133 135 134

C 237

C 235 236

132

234

233

232

43

Golden state Warriors Hungry for more

By Michael Siegel

Are you an optimist or a pessimist? Is the glass 5 percent empty or 95 percent full? basketball,” and hope that personality differences will somehow sabotage this squad.

True, we have only won one championship and two Western Conference titles over the last two years.

True, the glass is only 95 percent full.

And we don’t know exactly how this season will turn out.

But we do have Steve Kerr, a proven leader of men. We have the best assistant coaches and training staff that Gruber and Lacob money can buy. We picked up some nice veteran support with center Zaza Pachulia and power forward David West. And we even have a promising rookie second-round draft pick in Patrick McCaw, who despite his wiry 6’7”, 185-pound frame looks like a good candidate to become the third guard to support Curry and Klay in the backcourt. photo: Rich Yee

Such is the embarrassment of riches for card-carrying members of the Warriors Faithful.

Test: Name five players on the Warriors roster from 1996.

Answer: Who cares? We are great now!

Your 2016-2017 Golden State Warriors will trot out one of the best forwards of all time (Kevin Durant), the most dominant 3-point shooter of all-time (Stephen Curry), the second most-dominant 3-point shooter of all time (Klay Thompson), a jack-of-all-trades who is one of the best defenders in the league and the team’s top playmaker (Draymond Green), and a top-shelf 6th man who was the NBA Finals MVP two seasons ago (Andre Iguodola).

The Warriors are starting this season with such a great roster that haters and Cavs fans are left to mutter, “There is only one

Charles Barkley has called Warriors guard Klay Thompson the second-best player in the world, after Cleveland’s LeBron James.

44

www.UltimateSportsGuide.com

photo: Ed Jay

Michael Siegel has been a lifetime Warriors fan. He was born and raised in Oakland, Calif., and is a practicing attorney.

The Warriors through the years…

1963-1969

1972

1989-1997

1970-1971

1973-1975

1976-1988

1998-2010

2011-present

photo: Rich Yee

The pundits have been discussing how the Warriors won too many regular season games last year – 73, an all-time record – and how the Warriors should be more measured until the playoffs arrive. And it is true that Draymond in particular has said that winning the most games during the regular season is not the goal. Winning another championship is.

The Warriors might win 70 games without breaking a sweat, though. That’s how good this team looks.

You won’t get me to feel bad about the 5 percent of imperfection in this team, or that we lost the championship last year after leading the Cavaliers three games to one.

I won’t even cry over the fact that the only home game I attended last year resulted in an extremely rare loss, to the Celtics.

I still remember the days when our starting five included Bimbo Coles, Donyell Marshall and Todd Fuller.

You say our biggest issue is that we have too many good players?

Cheers!

That’s a high-class problem I can deal with.

Savvy veterans Kevin Durant (left) and Stephen Curry hope their pairing spells a Warriors dynasty.

Expect Warriors forward and playmaker Draymond Green to excel again.

www.UltimateSportsGuide.com

45

Warriors & Kings 2016–17 Schedules Golden State Warriors Date

Tue, Oct. 25 Fri, Oct. 28 Sun, Oct. 30 Tue, Nov. 1 Thu, Nov. 3 Fri, Nov. 4 Mon, Nov. 7 Wed, Nov. 9 Thu, Nov. 10 Sun, Nov. 13 Wed, Nov. 16 Fri, Nov. 18 Sat, Nov. 19 Mon., Nov. 21 Wed. Nov. 23 Fri. Nov. 25 Sat., Nov. 26 Mon., Nov. 28 Thu., Dec. 1 Sat., Dec. 3 Mon., Dec. 5 Wed., Dec. 7 Thu., Dec. 8 Sat., Dec. 10 Sun., Dec. 11 Tue., Dec. 13 Thu., Dec. 15 Sat., Dec. 17 Tue., Dec. 20 Thu., Dec. 22 Fri., Dec. 23 Sun., Dec. 25 Wed., Dec. 28 Fri., Dec. 30 Mon., Jan. 2 Wed., Jan. 4 Fri., Jan. 6 Sun., Jan. 8 Tue., Jan. 10 Thu., Jan. 12 Mon., Jan. 16 Wed., Jan. 18 Fri., Jan. 20 Sun., Jan. 22 Mon., Jan. 23 Wed., Jan. 25 Sat., Jan. 28 Sun., Jan 29 Wed., Feb 1 Thu., Feb. 2 Sat., Feb. 4 Wed., Feb. 8 Fri., Feb. 10 Sat., Feb. 11 Mon., Feb. 13 Wed., Feb. 15 Sun., Feb. 19 Thu., Feb. 23 Sat., Feb. 25 Mon., Feb. 27 Tue., Feb. 28 Thu., Mar. 2 Sun., Mar. 5 Mon., Mar. 6 Wed., Mar. 8 Fri, Mar. 10 Sat., Mar. 11 Tue., Mar. 14 Thu., Mar. 16 Sat., Mar. 18 Mon., Mar. 20 Tue., Mar. 21 Fri., Mar. 24 Sun., Mar 26 Tue., Mar. 28 Wed., Mar. 29 Fri., Mar. 31 Sun., Apr. 2 Tue., Apr. 4 Wed., Apr. 5 Sat., Apr. 8 Mon., Apr. 10 Wed., Apr. 12

Opponent

Sacramento Kings Time TV

San Antonio 7:30 PM @ New Orleans 6:30 PM @ Phoenix 3 PM @ Portland 7 PM Oklahoma City 7:30 @ LA Lakers 7:30 PM New Orleans 7:30 PM Dallas 7:30 PM @ Denver 6 PM San Antonio 5 PM @ Toronto 5 PM ESPN @ Boston 5 PM ESPN @Milwaukee 5:30 PM @ Indiana 4 PM LA Lakers 7:30 PM @ LA Lakers 7:30 PM NBA Minnesota 7:30 PM Atlanta 7:30 PM Houston 7:30 PM TNT Phoenix 7:30 PM Indiana 7:30 PM @ LA Clippers 7:30 PM ESPN @ Utah 6 PM @ Memphis 5 PM @ Minnesota 7 PM @ New Orleans 5 PM New York 7:30 PM TNT Portland 7:30 PM Utah 7:30 PM NBA @ Brooklyn 4:30 PM @ Detroit 4:30 PM @ Cleveland 11:30 AM ABC Toronto 7:30 PM NBA Dallas 7:30 PM Denver 7:30 PM Portland 7:30 PM ESPN Memphis 7:30 PM ESPN @ Sacramento 6 PM Miami 7:30 PM NBA Detroit 7:30 PM TNT Cleveland 5 PM TNT Oklahoma City 7:30 PM ESPN @ Houston 5 PM ESPN @ Orlando 12 PM @ Miami 4:30 PM @ Charlotte 5 PM ESPN LA Clippers 5:30 PM ABC @ Portland 6:00 PM NBA Char 7:30 PM @ LA Clippers 7:30 PM TNT @ Sacramento 7:30 PM Chicago 7:30 PM ESPN @ Memphis 5:00 PM @ Oklahoma City 5:30 PM ABC @ Denver 6 PM Sacramento 7:30 PM All-Star Game, New Orleans, LA LA Clippers 7:30 PM TNT Brooklyn 7:30 PM @ Philadelphia 4:00 PM @ Washington 4:00 PM NBA @ Chicago 5:00 PM TNT @ New York 12:30 PM ABC @ Atlanta 4:30 PM Boston 7:30 PM ESPN @ Minnesota 5:00 PM NBA @ San Antonio 5:30 PM ABC Philadelphia 7:30 PM Orlando 7:30 PM Milwaukee 7:30 PM @ Oklahoma 5 PM TNT @ Dallas 5:30 PM Sacramento 7:30 PM Memphis 5 PM @ Houston 5 PM NBA @ San Antonio 6:30 PM ESPN Houston 7:30 PM Washington 5 PM Minnesota 7:30 PM @ Phoenix 7 PM New Orleans 7:30 PM Utah 7:30 PM LA Lakers 7:30 PM

All games are broadcast on KNBR 680 AM.

Date

Wed., Oct. 26 Thu., Oct. 27 Sat., Oct. 29 Mon., Oct. 31 Tue., Nov. 1 Thu., Nov. 3 Sat., Nov. 5 Sun., Nov. 6 Tues., Nov. 8 Thu., Nov. 10 Fri., Nov. 11 Wed., Nov. 16 Fri., Nov 18 Sun., Nov. 20 Wed., Nov. 23 Fri., Nov. 25 Sun., Nov. 27 Mon., Nov. 28 Wed., Nov. 30 Fri., Dec. 2 Sun., Dec. 4 Wed., Dec. 7 Fri., Dec. 9 Sat., Dec. 10 Mon., Dec. 12 Wed., Dec. 14 Fri., Dec. 16 Sun., Dec. 18 Tue., Dec. 20 Wed., Dec. 21 Fri., Dec. 23 Mon., Dec. 26 Wed., Dec. 28 Sat., Dec. 31 Tue., Jan. 3 Wed., Jan. 4 Fri., Jan. 6 Sun., Jan. 8 Tue., Jan. 10 Fri., Jan. 13 Sun., Jan. 15 Wed., Jan. 18 Fri., Jan. 20 Sat., Jan. 21 Mon., Jan 23 Wed., Jan. 25 Fri., Jan. 27 Sat., Jan. 28 Tue., Jan. 31 Fri., Feb. 3 Sat., Feb. 4 Mon., Feb. 6 Wed., Feb. 8 Fri., Feb. 10 Sun., Feb. 12 Tue., Feb. 14 Wed., Feb. 15 Sun., Feb. 19 Thu., Feb. 23 Sat., Feb. 25 Mon., Feb. 27 Wed., Mar. 1 Sun., Mar. 5 Mon., Mar. 6 Wed., Mar. 8 Fri., Mar. 10 Sat., Mar 11 Mon., Mar. 13 Wed., Mar. 15 Sat., Mar. 18 Sun., Mar. 19 Wed., Mar. 22 Fri., Mar. 24 Sun., Mar. 26 Mon., Mar. 27 Wed., Mar. 29 Fri., Mar. 31 Sat., Apr. 1 Tue., Apr. 4 Fri., Apr. 7 Sun., Apr. 9 Tue., Apr. 11 Wed., Apr. 12

Opponent

Time TV

@ Phoenix 7 PM San Antonio 7:30 PM Minnesota 7:30 PM @ Atlanta 4:30 PM @ Miami 4:30 PM @ Orlando 4 PM @ Milwaukee 5 PM @ Toronto 3 PM New Orleans 7:30 PM LA Lakers 7:30 PM @ Portland 7 PM San Antonio 7:30 PM LA Clippers 7:30 PM Toronto 6 PM Oklahoma City 7:30 PM Houston 7:30 PM @ Brooklyn 3 PM @ Washington 4 PM @ Philadelphia 4 PM @ Boston 4:30 PM @ New York 4:30 PM @ Dallas 5:30 PM New York 7:30 PM @ Utah 6 PM LA Lakers 7:30 PM @ Houston 5 PM @ Memphis 5 PM @ Dallas 4 PM Portland 7:30 PM @ Utah 6 PM @ Minnesota 5 PM Philadelphia 7:30 PM @ Portland 7 PM Memphis 2 PM @ Denver 6 PM Miami 7:30 PM LA Clippers 7:30 PM Golden State 6 PM Detroit 7:30 PM Cleveland 7:30 PM Oklahoma City 6 PM Indiana 7:30 PM @ Memphis 5 PM @ Chicago 6 PM @ Detroit 4:30 PM @ Cleveland 4 PM @ Indiana 4 PM @ Charlotte 4 PM @ Houston 5 PM Phoenix 7:30 PM Golden State 7:30 PM Chicago 7:30 PM Boston 7:30 PM Atlanta 7:30 PM New Orleans 6 PM @ LA Lakers 7:30 PM @ Golden State 7:30 PM All-Star Game, New Orleans, LA Denver 7:30 PM Charlotte 2 PM Minnesota 7:30 PM Brooklyn 7:30 PM Utah 3 PM @ Denver 6 PM @ San Antonio 5:30 PM Washington 7:30 PM Denver 7:30 PM Orlando 7:30 PM @ Phoenix 7 PM @ Oklahoma 12 Noon @ San Antonio 4 PM Milwaukee 7:30 PM @ Golden State 7:30 PM @ LA Clippers 12:30 PM Memphis 7:30 PM Utah 7:30 PM @ New Orleans 5 PM @ Minnesota 5 PM Dallas 7:30 PM @ LA Lakers, 7:30 PM Houston 3 PM Phoenix 7:30 PM @ LA Clippers 7:30 PM

All games are broadcast on KHTK Sports 1140 AM.

Sacramento Kings Sacramento Kings season preview

By John Matson

The Kings are coming off their tenth straight lostutelage. Cauley-Stein is a long-armed, athletic sevening season, having burned through nearly a coach a footer who is quick enough to match up against almost year during that prolonged slump. Point guard Rajon any player on the court. On a truly defensive-minded Rondo has opted to sign elsewhere, but not before team, he could blossom into an impact player. publicly airing his critique of the team’s culture, After shoring up the long-porous Sacramento citing extreme tension between the coaching staff defense, Joerger’s next challenge will be keeping and all-world center DeMarcus Cousins. In short, it his players focused and positive. Coach Karl and his star player, Cousins, were notoriously at odds was the kind of year that fans in the capital city have and newly arrived forward Matt Barnes is known come to expect.

The Sacramento faithful might at least take solace in the fact as much for his fiery temper as his versatility and defense. But that Lakers fans, for once, have it worse—as uninspiring as the Joerger coached Barnes in Memphis, where he managed a squad Kings were in their most recent campaign, they did win nearly loaded with fiery players. So he may be as prepared as anyone in twice as many games as their flashy, once-mighty downstate ri- the league to step into that turbulent locker room. If Joerger can vals. coax consistent defensive effort out of his players and tamp down Hope may not spring eternal in Sacramento these days, but any potential personnel clashes before they reach the media, he the optimistic fan looking for reasons to believe can look to a will have succeeded, where most of his predecessors have not. long-awaited change of scenery in the brand-new Golden 1 Center.

To take an optimistic tack once more, the Kings do enter No longer will the Kings play in a lonely building out by the air- the season with one of the best players in the league in Cousins. port—the new downtown arena should bring a bit of excitement They have solid contributors like Rudy Gay and Omri Casspi and start the season with a new coach and a new arena in front of and pizzazz to both city and team.

New beginnings can be found in the coaching staff, too, them. Perhaps this new beginning will be different from all the though that is hardly a rarity these days. Dave Joerger takes over new beginnings that came before. Now it’s up to Joerger, Coushead coaching duties from George Karl, whose friction with ins, and the rest of the team to make something of the moment.

Cousins often spilled into public view. Joerger comes off a stint as head coach in Memphis, where he led his team to the playoffs Temperamental super star DeMarcus Cousins locked horns with coach George in all three seasons at the helm.

Karl last year, leading to Karl’s firing. His relationship with new coach Dave Joerger? Still to be determined.

Last season, though, the Grizzlies finished the season barely over .500 and were swept in the first round by the Spurs. Joerger was fired not long after.

Joerger proved himself to be a capable strategist in Memphis, and his teams were known for playing strong defense. He has vowed to bring that gritty, defensive mindset to Sacramento, where the Kings last year gave up 109 points per game, more than any other team in the league.

It will be interesting to see how second-year center Willie Cauley-Stein develops under Joerger’s www.UltimateSportsGuide.com

47

photo: Rich Yee

After another disappointing season that had showed brief flashes of promise, Kings fans can’t be faulted for harboring any skepticism about their team’s prospects.

French driver Simon Pagenaud won his first Verizon Indycar Championship in his No. 22 Hewlett Packard Enterprise Chevrolet on September 18.

Veteran NASCAR driver Tony Stewart (above) won the Toyota/ SaveMart 350 on June 26.

All photos by Kenny Karst

SONOMA RACEWAY

All photos by Kenny Karst

MAZDA RACEWAY LAGUNA SECA

The 2016 season featured a variety of events, including the Superbike World Championship, Monterey Motorsports Reunion, Monterey Grand Prix, and Pirelli World Challenge.

San Jose Sharks In the hunt again! in October — that has to be your approach,” he added. “And our approach will be, let’s make History suggests the Sharks face long sure we’re getting better every day and we’re odds to even repeat last year’s Stanley improving every day and make sure we’re Cup Final showing, let alone win it for peaking at the right time.” the first time. San Jose can argue, howThe Sharks begin their 26th NHL camever, that without the burden of salary paign realizing that repeating as conference cap issues that strike down top contendchampion is in itself a daunting task. They ers, the Sharks were able to fortify a titlewon the West last spring by beating their richallenging roster for 2016-17 instead of val Los Angeles Kings (five games), Nashville having to dismantle it.

Predators (seven) and St. Louis Blues (six) after San Jose nearly capped a yearlong 25thfinishing third in the Pacific Division with a anniversary celebration the best way pos46-30-6 record and 98 points. sible — hoisting the Stanley Cup — but The Detroit Red Wings, who were relocated instead watched the Pittsburgh Penguins dance with Lord to the East in 2013, are the last NHL team to win consecutive Cups.

Stanley on the SAP ice following a fast-paced, low-scoring sixThey did it in 1997 and ’98, then emerged as West champs in 2009 game series. after beating Pittsburgh in the ’08 Final. (They lost to the Penguins Now, following their shortest offseason further interrupted in the ’09 rematch.) with seven team members participating in the late-summer Detroit aside, in the past 23 years no team in the West has World Cup of Hockey before training camp, the Sharks look to managed to qualify for the playoffs and then survive three rounds. climb that steep mountain again to take another run at hockey’s On top of that, six conference champions failed to even reach the grand prize. playoffs the following year. And another seven were eliminated “The one lesson you do learn every year is different,” Sharks in the opening round. coach Peter DeBoer said. “You can’t take anything for granted, Daunting indeed. and you have to put your work boots on in order to compete in DeBoer knows the feeling firsthand. He guided New Jersey the playoffs again because the road is littered with teams that have to the Stanley Cup Final during his first season behind the Devhad good seasons and haven’t followed it up. ils’ bench in 2011-12, before losing to Los Angeles in six games.

“The season is such a marathon and the finish line is so far off A short offseason wasn’t a factor, as DeBoer’s second year with the Devils was a lockout-shortened 48-game campaign that did not start until midJanuary 2013. The Devils went just 19-19-10, finished last in a then five-team Atlantic Division and were seven points short of the eighth playoff spot in the East.

The 48-year-old DeBoer, who in his first year in San Jose returned the Sharks to the playoffs after a San Jose run of 10 straight appearances ended the previous spring, doesn’t see similarities with a failed second year in New Jersey and what is ahead for San Jose.

“As similar as both seasons were in both situations I think the offseason and heading into the second season couldn’t be more different,” DeBoer said.

The Sharks can’t do anything about history, but Brent Burns led the beard brigade by parlaying franchise records for goals they chose not to stand pat. General manager Doug (27) and points (75) by a defenseman into candidacy for a Norris Trophy, Wilson wasn’t handcuffed by expiring contracts of a also made possible with improved play in his own zone. He’ll be expected deep core, and was thus able to work on improving a to carry a big load on the back end again.

photo: Rich Yee

By Ross McKeon

50

www.UltimateSportsGuide.com

photo: Rich Yee

Goalie Martin Jones validated G.M. Doug Wilson’s gamble by trading a first-round draft pick for his services. Jones confidently and efficiently provided the No. 1 netminding duties the organization projected, and he figures to only get better.

roster that didn’t show any weakness until the Penguins exposed them in depth and overall team speed.

First Wilson did something expected by addressing a need on defense with the signing of David Schlemko, a 29-year-old native of Edmonton with eight years of experience in the league. The 6-foot, 190-pound Schlemko is more in the mold of the modernday puck-mover, and the ex-Devil is also quite familiar with the West, having played 231 of his 298 career games with the Coyotes, Flames and Stars.

Wilson followed that with the surprising signing of speedy free-agent winger Mikkel Boedker, who adds scoring depth and all kinds of options for different line combinations. Born in Denmark, the 6-foot, 211-pound Boedker was drafted eighth overall in 2008 by the Coyotes. He scored 80 goals and 213 points in 445 games over parts of eight seasons with the Arizona franchise bewww.UltimateSportsGuide.com

fore being dealt to Colorado late last year. Boedker and Schlemko each signed four-year deals.

“In most cases, teams that end up in the Stanley Cup Final go into the offseason with cap issues or have to move someone in order to create flexibility,” DeBoer said. “I think it’s because Doug Wilson, Joe Will and the staff have done an exceptional job in building the team and the contracts the right way. It isn’t very often you can play in a Stanley Cup Final and in the summer add a couple of good pieces, like we did. That’s a credit to their management of the cap, which is not easy to do.”

It’s not just the additions that figure to complement San Jose’s roster, but where the team is trending from the development of youth, to what’s coming in the pipeline, to the high standard still being met by the veteran stars, and to the unwavering consistency of the prime-aged regulars who are all underrated in their own way around the league.

There is reason for optimism and high expectations again in San Jose.

“The exiting part for me is the stability of the core that we have coming back, the fact we have added to that core with a couple of really good pieces, and some of the young guys who have the potential to step in and play with us,” DeBoer said.

While Wilson likes to refer to the Sharks’ success as a sum of their parts, ultimately the 2016-17 season will hinge on the continued production and good health of its most recognizable stars. Joe Thornton is 37 years old and still one of the most difficult center icemen to defend in the league. His remarkable 82-point regular season and leadership in the playoffs convinced Team Canada to add his name to the World Cup roster.

Thornton’s role won’t change even if his ice time doesn’t creep much over 18 minutes a night. He still figures to have Joe Pavelski on his right side — the author of 38, 37 and 41 goals the last three seasons. And Thornton will headline one of the league’s most lethal power plays, which features San Jose’s Fab 5: forwards Logan Couture, Patrick Marleau, Pavelski, Thornton and fellow-bearded wonder Brent Burns on defense.

“That’s the heartbeat of our team,” DeBoer said. “I don’t see a drop-off because of how well they take care of themselves, how they have a passion for the game, and the way they condition themselves. And we’re going to need another great year from all of them.”

Thornton and Pavelski need to get their numbers, but they also have help. Couture had a breakout postseason after missing half the season with two freak leg injuries. Couture led the NHL in playoff scoring with 10 goals and 30 points in 24 games. He’s one of the game’s most underrated two-way forwards, has never met a shot he didn’t attempt to block and has matured to the point he’ll be wearing a letter for years to come.

Couture found instant chemistry with overseas newcomer Joonas Donskoi, who emerged from Finland’s competitive pro league to score 11 goals and add 36 points in 76 NHL games. Don51

photo: Rich Yee

SAN JOSE SHARKS RADIO NETWORK KFOX 98.5 and 102.1 FM S an Jose/San Francisco/Oakland Flagship Station Affiliate Stations: Arcata/Eureka KATA 1340 AM@ Auburn KAHI 950 AM@ Clovis/Fresno KFPT/ESPN 790 AM@ Fresno KFIG/ESPN 940/1430 AM@ King City KRKC 1490 AM@ Lakeport KXBX 1270 AM@ Monterey, KOMY 1340 AM Santa Cruz, San Benito Modesto KESP/ESPN 970 AM@ Napa KVON 1440 AM@ Sacramento KHTK 1140 AM@

SHARKS BROADCASTING Television Play-By-Play Broadcaster Randy Hahn Radio Play-By-Play Broadcaster Dan Rusanowsky Television Color Commentator Jamie Baker Radio Color Analyst Bret Hedican

TEAM AFFILIATES

San Jose Barracuda / American Hockey League (AHL) Allen Americans / Premier ‘AA’ Hockey League (ECHL)

Rookie forward Joonas Donskoi jumped seamlessly from Finland into the lineup to help give the Sharks depth they had not enjoyed before on their forward lines. Donskoi, too, proved to be a clutch playoff performer, scoring the overtime goal in Game 3 against Pittsburgh at SAP Center.

skoi, 24, just got better as the season progressed, with his long stick and determined 200-foot game. Boedker, Marleau or Joel Ward all figure to be a third-forward option for the line, which on many nights is asked to check the opponent’s top forward group.

San Jose may experiment again with Tomas Hertl at center. He rediscovered his scoring touch alongside Thornton in the second half after quietly making strides as a third-line pivot early on.

Chris Tierney also finished strong to gain the coach’s trust in the middle.

“It’s a great luxury to have players like Tomas Hertl and Patty Marleau, who have the ability to play in the middle if you need it,” DeBoer said. “We’ll look at everything and try to slot guys in the best way we feel it can help us win games. That’s the bottom line.”

The Sharks have intriguing options to provide forward depth with young vets Melker Karlsson, Matt Nieto and Tommy Win52

gels trying to hold on to ice time with potential rookies Marcus Sorensen, Nikolay Goldobin, Ryan Carpenter and promising 20-year-old Swiss winger Timo Meier, selected ninth overall by the Sharks in 2015, pushing to break through.

“You don’t win without depth,” DeBoer said. “You need quality players who are willing to accept roles in your lineup, take pride in those roles, and really run with those opportunities. All those guys fit in that category. The one team that was deeper than us in that part of the lineup was the team that beat us — Pittsburgh.”

On defense, Burns parlayed franchise records for goals (27), points (75) and shots (353) into a third-place finish for the Norris Trophy. At 31, Burns proved the defensive side of his game has improved, and the acquisition of steady veteran Paul Martin had something to do with that. Burns is a wild card that other teams can’t match. He’s a special player, a difference maker other teams are forced to prepare for, and for whom they often don’t have an answer.

The steady shutdown pairing of Marc-Edouard Vlasic and Justin Braun anchor the blue line, while Schlemko is expected to mostly line up alongside Brenden Dillon. Mirco Mueller and Dylan DeMelo are knocking at the door for playing time, and there’s a younger group of rearguards, led by recent high picks Jeremy Roy and Julius Bergman, not far behind.

It’s in goal where Martin Jones emerged last season as possibly the No. 1 reason for optimism not only for 2016-17 but www.UltimateSportsGuide.com

photo: Rich Yee

2016 San Jose Sharks Schedule Date

Opponent Time TV

Wed, Oct. 12 Sat., Oct.15 Mon., Oct. 17 Tue., Oct. 18 Thu., Oct. 20 Sat., Oct. 22 Tue., Oct. 25 Thu., Oct. 27 Sat., Oct. 29 Tue., Nov. 1 Thu., Nov. 3 Sat., Nov. 5 Tue., Nov. 8 Thu., Nov 10 Sat., Nov. 12 Tue., Nov 15 Thu., Nov 17 Sat., Nov. 19 Mon., Nov. 21 Wed., Nov. 23 Fri., Nov. 25 Sat., Nov. 26 Tue., Nov. 29 Wed., Nov. 30 Fri., Dec. 2 Wed., Dec. 7

Kings @ Blue Jackets @ Rangers @ Islanders @ Penguins @ Red Wings Ducks Blue Jackets Predators @ Coyotes Flames Penguins @ Capitals @ Panthers @ Lightning @ Hurricanes @ Blues @ Coyotes Devils Blackhawks Islanders Ducks Coyotes @ Kings Canadiens Senators

7:30 PM 4:00 PM 4:00 PM 4:00 PM 4:00 PM 4:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 4:00 PM 4:30 PM 4:00 PM 4:00 PM 5:00 PM 5:00 PM 7:30 PM 7:00 PM 1:00 PM 7:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM

NBCSN CSN-CA CSN-CA CSN-CA CSN-CA, TVAS2 CSN-CA NBCSN CSN-CA CSN-CA NBCSN CSN-CA, SN360 CSN-CA CSN-CA CSN-CA CSN-CA CSN-CA CSN-CA CSN-CA CSN-CA NBCSN CSN-CA CSN-CA CSN-CA NBCSN CSN-CA

Fri., Dec. 9 Sat., Dec. 10 Tue., Dec. 13 Wed., Dec. 14 Fri., Dec. 16 Sun., Dec. 18 Tue., Dec. 20 Fri., Dec. 23 Tue., Dec. 27 Fri., Dec. 30 Sat., Dec 31 Tue., Jan. 3 Thu., Jan. 5 Sat., Jan. 7, Tue., Jan.10 Wed., Jan. 11 Sat., Jan. 14 Mon., Jan. 16 Wed., Jan. 18 Thu., Jan. 19 Sat., Jan. 21 Mon., Jan. 23 Tue., Jan. 24 Thu., Jan. 26 Tue., Jan. 31 Thu., Feb. 2 Sat., Feb. 4 Tue., Feb. 7

@ Ducks Hurricanes @ Maple Leafs @ Senators @ Canadiens @ Blackhawks Flames Oilers @ Ducks Flyers @ Kings Kings Wild Red Wings @ Oilers @ Flames Blues Jets @ Kings Lightning Avalanche @ Avalanche @ Jets Oilers Blackhawks @ Canucks Coyotes @ Sabres

for years to come. Wilson knew what he was doing when he acquired Jones from Boston before last season less than a week after the Bruins secured him from Los Angeles. Jones was a rock. He earned his teammates’ respect and confidence by winning 37 games in the regular season while sporting a 2.27 goalsagainst average and .918 save percentage. Those numbers improved in the playoffs — 14 wins, 2.16 and .923. He’s 26, signed for two more seasons, big (6 foot 4) and as

Joe Thornton enjoyed a resurgence after an early-season slow start to finish as a point-a-game player — 82 points without missing any of San Jose’s 82 games — at the age of 36. And he’ll continue to man the Sharks’ top-line center role in 2016-17. www.UltimateSportsGuide.com

7:00 PM 7:30 PM 4:30 PM 4:00 PM 4:30 PM 4:00 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 6:00 PM 6:30 PM 7:30 PM 1:00 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 6:00 PM 5:00 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM 4:00 PM

CSN-CA CSN-CA CSN-CA TVAS, SN CSN-CA CSN-CA CSN-CA CSN-CA CSN-CA CSN-CA CSN-CA NBCSN CSN-CA CSN-CA CSN-CA CSN-CA, SN1 CSN-CA CSN-CA NBCSN CSN-CA CSN-CA NBCSN CSN-CA CSN-CA CSN-CA CSN-CA CSN-CA CSN-CA

Thu., Feb. 9 Sat., Feb. 11 Sun., Feb. 12 Wed., Feb. 15 Sat., Feb. 18 Sun., Feb. 19 Sat., Feb. 25 Tue., Feb. 28 Thu., Mar. 2 Sun., Mar. 5 Mon., Mar. 6 Thu., Mar. 9 Sat., Mar. 11 Sun., Mar. 12 Tue., Mar. 14 Thu., Mar. 16 Sat., Mar. 18 Mon., Mar. 20 Tue., Mar. 21 Fri., Mar. 24 Sat., Mar. 25 Tue., Mar. 28 Thu., Mar. 30 Fri., Mar. 31 Sun., Apr. 2 Tue., Apr. 4 Thu., Apr. 6 Sat., Apr. 8

@ Bruins @ Flyers @ Devils Panthers @ Coyotes Bruins @ Canucks Maple Leafs Canucks @ Wild @ Jets Capitals Predators Stars Sabres Blues Ducks @ Stars @ Wild @ Stars @ Predators Rangers @ Oilers @ Flames @ Canucks Canucks Oilers Flames

4:00 PM 10:00 AM 9:30 AM 7:30 PM 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 3:00 PM 5:00 PM 7:30 PM 1:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 5:30 PM 5:30 PM 5:30 PM 5:00 PM 7:30 PM 6:00 PM 6:00 PM 4:00 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 7:00 PM

CSN-CA, TVAS CSN-CA CSN-CA NBCSN CSN-CA NBCSN CSN-CA, HNIC CSN-CA CSN-CA CSN-CA CSN-CA CSN-CA CSN-CA CSN-CA CSN-CA CSN-CA CSN-CA CSN-CA NBCSN CSN-CA CSN-CA CSN-CA CSN-CA CSN-CA CSN-CA+, SN CSN-CA+ CSN-CA+ CSN-CA+, HNIC

even-keeled as they come.

DeBoer’s coaching staff returns intact, but it wasn’t without a late-summer scare. Respected former NHL defenseman Bob Boughner, who is credited with helping Burns to really settle in, was a finalist when the Avalanche instead turned to Jared Bednar following Patrick Roy’s unexpected departure. Johan Hedberg, Steve Spott and Boughner will again assist DeBoer.

“The message is the same in what we talked about last year,” DeBoer said. “It’s getting better every day, and earning the opportunity to compete in the playoffs. Once you get there, as we saw, anybody can win. Pittsburgh wasn’t a No. 1 seed and neither were we. The year I went with New Jersey we were a sixth [seed] and Los Angeles was an eight.

“There’s a lot of heavy lifting between September and April in order to give ourselves that opportunity, but that’s going to be our focus: earning that opportunity, getting better every day, then making the most of that opportunity in the second season of the playoffs.”

Ross McKeon has covered the San Jose Sharks and the National Hockey League for 26 years at the San Francisco Chronicle, S.F. Examiner and Yahoo Sports. McKeon has a new book out: 100 Things Sharks Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die. Follow on Twitter: @rossmckeon.

53

California Golden Bears The perfect match

Similar experiences and philosophies have helped Jake Spavital and Davis Webb become fast friends

By Kyle McRae, Cal Associate Athletic Communications Director

Three years ago, Davis Webb and Jake Spavital just about had Texas covered from one end of the state to the other. Now, and quite unexpectedly, they find themselves side-by-side as Golden Bears.

54

connection in Texas Tech head coach Kliff Kingsbury. A long-time friend and mentor to Spavital, Kingsbury was supportive of Webb’s decision to transfer after he received his Texas Tech degree last May. Spavital and Kingsbury talked often about Webb and his abilities as a signal-caller, with Spavital becoming even more drawn to Webb while watching tape Kingsbury provided him.

Spavital’s interest in Webb continued to grow, especially after learning details about his strong work ethic.

Webb was also impressed with Spavital well before he arrived in Berkeley.

“Jake really separated himself to me during the recruiting process,” Webb said. “He didn’t go over the top in recruiting me, but he just told me what Cal was about and said I should come check it out. He told me that we could have a really good team and that adding me would be the missing piece.”

Webb decided to satisfy his growing curiosity and took an official visit to Berkeley during spring ball to see what Spavital, Dykes and Cal had to offer.

“Once I came out here and checked it out, I just fell in love with it,” Webb said. “I saw the way coach Spavital coached and how Photo: Al Sermeno, ISI Photos

Back in the fall of 2013, Webb was living a dream, having realized a goal he set as a prep in the Lone Star state to be the starting quarterback at Texas Tech. During that initial season, he earned honorable mention Freshman All-American honors and was named the Most Valuable Player of the Holiday Bowl.

Just over 400 miles southeast of Lubbock, Spavital was continuing his rapid ascent in the coaching profession in his first season as the quarterbacks coach and co-offensive coordinator at Texas A&M. By the end of the 2013 campaign, at the ripe old age of 28, Spavital had been promoted to the Aggies’ full-time offensive coordinator, and in his first game in the role he led the Texas A&M to a 52-48 victory over Duke in the Chick-fil-A Bowl.

At that point, neither had any inclination that they would be together in Berkeley.

Spavital made the move first, as Cal, in need of a new offensive coordinator, scooped up one of the most highly-coveted young coaches in the nation last February shortly after Spavital and Texas A&M mutually parted ways.

Webb’s arrival took a little longer. He had decided to play his final collegiate season as a graduate transfer in 2016 after losing his starting job in Lubbock, and he’d made a non-binding commitment to Colorado, Soon after, though, he became intrigued about the possibility of playing in a prolific Cal offense, where he could join forces with Spavital and head coach Sonny Dykes, who is considered one of the nation’s top offensive minds.

Spavital and Dykes were looking for a starting quarterback to replace the record-setting Jared Goff, the No. 1 overall selection in the 2016 NFL Draft. The Bears repped five signal-callers with little or no game experience in the spring, but none separated themselves to take a hold atop the depth chart.

Webb, looking for a starting job, oozed enough talent to make him the top-ranked senior quarterback in the 2017 NFL Draft in May, according to ESPN draft expert Mel Kiper, Jr. And he had proved he could play in over 23 games and 14 starts at Texas Tech, accounting for more than 5,500 passing yards and 46 touchdowns.

The stars were beginning to align, and before long, it became clear that Spavital and Webb could be a perfect match in Berkeley.

Though Spavital and Webb didn’t know, they had a mutual

Jake Spavital and Davis Webb take time out at a practice during Cal’s trip to Sydney to pose for the cameras.

www.UltimateSportsGuide.com

Photo: Al Sermeno, ISI Photos

Jake Spavital and Davis Webb talk strategy during a Cal football game.

great he is at communicating. I knew in my heart that I wanted to come to Cal, so I sent my transcripts over and started that process.”

While Webb waited patiently for the admissions process to unfold, he became more and more impressed with Spavital.

“Coach Spav can really relate to the players because he’s only about 10 years older than us,” the 21-year-old Webb said about the 31-year-old Spavital. “He knows exactly what trends are going on in music and social media, and you can go to him about anything in life – girls, family, football. He’s very easy to communicate with on all levels.”

The two also began to realize their common backgrounds, with both coming from families heavily involved in education and athletics, including both with fathers who have spent time as high school football coaches. In addition, Spavital’s wife, Mehgan, is a former West Virginia gymnast, while Davis’ mother, Donna, is a former tennis player at Abilene Christian.

Once Webb received word that he had been accepted into the graduate program in Cal’s School of Public Health, he enrolled and joined the Golden Bear program in late May. Instantly, the tremendous work ethic that Kingsbury told Spavital about rang true.

“Davis is one of the first players in the building and one of the last to leave,” Spavital said. “He’s a very driven kid who loves the game of football. You can see his passion. Players like Davis bring the best out of everyone, including myself as a coach. He’s trying to get better and that also pushes me as a coach to get better. He’s going to be up here working, so I better be on top of my game to make sure I can keep it interesting for him.”

As soon as he joined the program, Webb contacted every www.UltimateSportsGuide.com

player on the team and began organizing the player-only summer workouts. He typically starts his days with early-morning film sessions and has made it a habit to be the first player on the practice field.

Webb’s work ethic is shared by Spavital, who feels he should be in his office when his players arrive to get their work in.

“You’ve got to do what you ask them to do,” Spavital said.

Yet, Spavital also exudes a comforting cool that creates a positive learning environment.

“I try to be as calm as possible,” Spavital said of his teaching philosophy and general approach. “It goes back to when my parents told me, ‘You’re the person with the wisdom and you’ve got to somehow get it into their head.’”

That’s the teaching part of coaching that Spavital really loves.

“Coaching allows you to be a teacher all the time, and that’s one of the main reasons I like it,” Spavital said. “As a coach, you take the approach that you try to get the best out of every single kid that has been granted access to your program. You have a tremendous opportunity to affect someone’s life positively and make them the best version of themselves they can be. When it all comes down to it, coaching is really about trying to affect lives.”

CAL BEARS 2016 SCHEDULE Sat, Aug. 27

Sat, Sep. 10 Sat, Sep. 17 Sat, Sep. 24 Sat, Oct. 1 Sat, Oct. 8 Fri, Oct. 21 Thu, Oct. 27 Sat, Nov. 5 Sat, Nov. 12 Sat, Nov. 19 Sat, Nov. 26 Fri, Dec. 2

Hawai’i (@ Syndey, Australia) 7 p.m. @ San Diego State 7:30 p.m.

Texas 7:30 p.m. @ Arizona State 7 p.m.

Utah 3 p.m. @ Oregon State 6 p.m.

Oregon 7:30 p.m. @ USC 7:30 p.m.

Washington 7:30 p.m. @ Washington State TBA Stanford TBA UCLA TBA Pac-12 Football Championship Game Santa Clara, CA 6 p.m.

Home games at Kabam Field at California Memorial Stadium All Times Pacific Unless Noted For 2016 ticket information visit CalBears.com or call 800-GO-BEARS. Check CalBears.com for the latest on kickoff times and television broadcast information.

Listen to all games live on KGO 810 AM, the Cal IMG Sports Network and TuneIn.com.

55

Stanford Cardinal Stanford continues to battle

By Bruce Macgowan

For Stanford football fans the last ten years have surely been among the best of times in their long history of the college game. In 2007 Jim Harbaugh, the former NFL standout quarterback, arrived on The Farm as the coach and in stunning fashion turned around a moribund program in just a few short years. pro-style offense that Stanford runs.

Burns has had mixed success in the first half of the current season, completing 64 percent of his passes over six games, but has thrown only five TDs, has had four picks and been sacked 16 times and doesn’t have the mobility that either Hogan or Luck displayed.

Scoring points has been a problem this year. An upset loss at home to Washington State, a one-sided rout on the road to highly ranked Washington, and a narrow 17-10 victory in South Bend against Notre Dame makes it appear that the great run the Cardinal experienced over the last six seasons may have run its course.

Stanford still has marquee players to showcase, and when you talk about great players in the college game, the name of Cardinal running back Christian McCaffrey is right at the top.

McCaffrey broke the NCAA record for all-purpose yards last Photo: Kenny Karst

Harbaugh recruited such stars as Andrew Luck and Richard Sherman, and within three seasons the Cardinal was among the elite teams in the nation.

For the last six seasons it’s been coach David Shaw who has taken this school’s program to an even higher level, with three Rose Bowl appearances and two wins at Pasadena, plus four Pac-12 Championships.

Coming into the 2016 season the Cardinal had a number of stars they needed to replace, including quarterback Kevin Hogan. Hogan was fabulous for four seasons, as he filled the shoes of All-American Luck, not an easy task and certainly not expected.

Like Luck, current Stanford quarterback Ryan Burns is an impressive physical specimen at 6’5” and 230 pounds. Although he played in just two games in 2014 and two more last season, Burns had a terrific preseason camp and seemed to thrive in the

Stanford quarterback Ryan Burns (17) looks downfield for a receiver as UCLA defensive lineman Jacob Tuioti-Mariner (91) circles behind on the pass rush. Stanford defeated UCLA, 22-13, on an eightyard pass by Burns with 24 seconds to play at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on September 24.

56

www.UltimateSportsGuide.com

Photo: Kenny Karst

Stanford running back Christian McCaffrey (5) eludes multiple Kansas State defenders at Stanford Stadium on September 2. McCaffrey scored two touchdowns and amassed 210 all-purpose yards, as Stanford won in their 2016 season opener, 26-13.

season with 3,864 and was the runner up for last year’s Heisman explosive offense. Rector pulled in a 40-yard touchdown strike Trophy award. from Burns in the first half of the win over Kansas State, and But minor injuries have cut McCaffrey’s recent productivity, Irwin hopes to learn a few things from his older teammate. and his supporting cast is not as effective as it was a year ago. At On defense, Solomon Thomas is a player who has been fun 6’ 0” and 200 pounds, McCaffrey is not big, but with a low cen- to watch through the first half of the season, putting up four ter of gravity and the ability to find daylight among the bigger sacks and six tackles for losses. At 6’-3” and 273 pounds, Thomas defenders, he is one of the game’s most exciting players. When shares the team lead in tackles with nose tackle Harrison Philhe gets into the open field, “WOW!” is what you usually hear lips.

The redshirt sophomore will be around for at least another from players, coaches and fans. In the season opener, against visiting Kansas State, McCaffrey had an immediate impact as year and a half, and has impressed everyone with his quickness he busted loose for a 34-yard touchdown run that set the tone and strength.

Stanford fans might also refor the night.

“This is a young man who is member Thomas returning a recovered fumble 34 yards for a score maturing,” said Shaw. (McCafSTANFORD 2016 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE frey is still only 20.) “Now he’s a versus USC last year in the Pac-12 Fri., Sept. 2 Kansas State 6 p.m. year older. He hasn’t started takTitle game, and he also rumbled Sat., Sept. 17 USC 5 p.m. ing classes in his junior year, so his 42 yards for a score after scooping Sat., Sept. 24 @ UCLA 5 p.m. body is still maturing. He’s stronup a loose football against UCLA. Fri., Sept. 30 @ Washington 6 p.m. ger. He’s faster. He knows the of“He has that rare combination Sat., Oct. 8 Washington State 7:30 p.m. fense better,” explains Shaw. of athletic ability, speed, mentality Sat., Oct. 15 @ Notre Dame 4:30 p.m.

Burns has had some bright and technique,” explained Shaw.

Sat., Oct. 22 Colorado (Homecoming) 12:00 p.m.

With this season not going young players to get the ball to, Sat., Oct. 29 @ Arizona 8 p.m. among them sophomore receiver as well as planned, the CardiSat., Nov. 5 Oregon State 12:30 p.m.

Sat., Nov. 12 @ Oregon 1 p.m.

Trent Irwin, who hoped to comnal hope that bright lights such Sat., Nov. 19 @ California TBD plement fifth-year senior Michael as Solomon and McCaffrey will Sat., Nov. 26 Rice TBD Rector and 6’-3’’ senior Francis continue to carry Stanford to a For undated schedule information, visit www.gostanford.com respectable finish.

Owusu, both stars on last year’s www.UltimateSportsGuide.com

57

2015 Pac-12 Championship All photos by Kenny Karst

USC quarterback Cody Kessler (6) is sacked by Stanford defensive end Brennan Scarlett.

Stanford running back Christian McCaffrey (left) broke Barry Sanders’ single-season all-purpose yards record and led the Cardinal to a 41-22 victory over the USC Trojans on December 5, 2015 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, CA.

Stanford running back Christian McCaffrey.

Stanford head coach David Shaw led the Cardinal to an 11-2 record in 2015, with victories in the Pac12 Championship and the 2016 Rose Bowl Game.

Stanford wide receiver Devon Cajuste (89) catches a pass over USC safety Marvel Tell III (7).

San Jose State Spartans San José State aims for Mountain West Championship

By Lawrence Fan, San Jose State Sports Information Director

With 17 returning starters from the 2015 AutoNation Cure Bowl championship team, San José State University has its sights set on winning a Mountain West championship this season. While the Spartans have four consecutive bowl wins, their last conference championship was in 1990 when San José State captured the Big West Conference title and went on to take the California Raisin Bowl trophy back to San José.

Photo: Terrell Lloyd, San José State Athletics

AutoNation Cure Bowl Most Valuable Player Kenny Potter is among the most visible returning starters. The senior signal caller led the Mountain West in passing accuracy last season with a 67.4 percent mark. A dual threat from the quarterback position, Potter rushed for 415 yards and seven touchdowns, tops among returning San José State players.

He will operate behind an experienced offensive line. Tackle Nate Velichko, guards Jeremiah Kolone and Chris Gonzalez and center Keoni Taylor are back. Redshirt freshman Troy Kowalski appears to be the leading candidate for the right tackle position with Velichko moving to left tackle.

Potter should have a nice array of receivers, starting with tight ends Billy Freeman, last year’s pass receiving leader with 48 receptions for 586 yards and six touchdowns, and promising sophomore Josh Oliver. Wide receivers Tim Crawley, Justin Holmes, Bailey Gaither, Tre Hartley and Rahshead Johnson figure prominently in the passing game.

The biggest hole for fourth year head coach Ron Caragher to fill on offense is at running back. Record-setting running back Tyler Ervin is with the Houston Texans. University of Washington graduate Deontae Cooper had the most work during the team’s

San Jose State wide receiver Tim Crawley (No. 2) is in his fifth season with the Spartans.

www.UltimateSportsGuide.com

two preseason scrimmages and flashed good vision, power and a hard-running style. Sophomore Malik Roberson had a taste of college football last year as one of Ervin’s backups with 20 carries. Redshirt freshman Zamore Zigler is the fastest of three and is improving daily.

Sophomore Bryce Crawford and junior college transfer Jake Lanski are battling for the kick scoring job. Both were reliable in the spring and continued that way once practice resumed in early August.

Defensively, the Spartans were one of the top teams nationally defending the pass the last two seasons, but struggled to stop the opponents’ running game consistently. San José State’s strength on the defensive side starts with linebackers Christian Tago, a three-year starter, and sophomore Frank Ginda, third on the team in tackles a year ago with 80. Tago topped the team with 125 en route to second-team All-Mountain West honors.

San José State is counting on a big year from defensive ends Isaiah Irving and Nick Oreglia. Like Tago, Irving has three years of starting experience, but is counting on 2016 being a breakout year for him. Oreglia had a breakthrough year in 2015 starting in every game after not seeing any playing time his first three seasons. Sophomore Bryson Bridges appears to have one of the tackle positions nailed down.

Junior Maurice McKnight is the only returning starter in the defensive backfield. Junior Andre Chachere, who started at several positions a year ago, is ticketed for a cornerback role opposite sophomore Dakari Monroe. Trevon Bierria, a redshirt freshman, emerged as the leading candidate for a safety position opposite McKnight.

Second-team All-America punter Michael Carrizosa is adding kickoff responsibilities to his repertoire for the season.

San José State has eight opponents that played in a bowl game last season. Portland State, the Spartans’ home-opening opponent in renamed CEFCU Stadium – Home of the Spartans, competed in the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) playoffs last season. San José State’s remaining non-conference opponents are road games at Tulsa and Iowa State and a home contest with Utah.

The Spartans also host Hawaii, Nevada, UNLV and Air Force and travel to New Mexico, San Diego State, Boise State and Fresno State in Mountain West play.

(Please see San Jose State Football Schedule on page 109.)

61

Santa Clara Broncos Santa Clara looks to rebound in WCC

By Shawn Nestor, Assistant Athletics Director, Media Relations

Santa Clara men’s basketball is in its first year under the direction of Herb Sendek, who has been successful in each of his three previous head-coaching stops. Sendek, a three-time conference Coach of the Year and who has more than 400 career wins, debuts with the team’s top eight point producers from last season, including Jared Brownridge, the West Coast Conference’s leading scorer.

Photo: Don Jedlovec/Santa Clara Athletics

Brownridge, a two-time first team All-WCC choice, averaged 20.6 points per game in 201516, which was 21st nationally. The senior, who already ranks fifth in school history in scoring (1,716 points), will be joined in the backcourt

by KJ Feagin, a WCC All-Freshman team pick last season when he averaged 11.4 points and 3.8 assists per game.

Forward Nate Kratch, a two-year starter, ranked fifth in the WCC in rebounding (7.9 pg) and was third on the team in scoring (8.8 ppg) in 2015-16.

A number of other veterans also return in hopes of helping the

program rebound from last year’s 11-20 mark.

Junior guard Kai Healy started 22 of the team’s 31 games, averaging 6.1 points. Junior forward Matt Hubbard, a 2014-15 WCC All-Freshman team selection, posted 6.1 points and nearly three rebounds per contest last season.

Guard Matt Hauser and forward Henrik Jadersten, both true freshmen last year, should provide an outside shooting threat.

Hauser shot nearly 36 percent from behind the 3-point line and Jadersten was among the league leaders in that category until late last season.

Junior forward Jarvis Pugh, relegated to only 10 games last year due to injury, is expected to provide an “athletic” presence and rebounding. Junior guard Evan Wardlow was another player who suffered through injury last year. He led the team with a 2.1-to-1 assist-to-turnover ratio, but was limited to just seven games.

Sendek, one of the three youngest NCAA Division I coaches with 400 or more career victories, is heading into his 23rd season. Sendek has had head-coach stops at Arizona State, North Carolina State and Miami (Ohio), compiling a 413-295 (.583) career record, including 39 victories against top 25 teams. He earned Coach of the Year in the Pac-10, Atlantic Coast Conference and Mid-American Conference.

A native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Sendek has recruited or coached a number of standout players, including NBA first-round draft choices James Harden (Arizona State), Julius Hodge (NC State) and Wally Szczerbiak (Miami). Sendek also has 12 former assistant coaches, administrative assistants or graduate assistants currently serving as Division I head coaches.

Sendek and the team will be the beneficiaries of even more upgrades to Leavey Center this year. After unveiling new locker rooms during 2015-16, a one-of-a-kind new court was installed in the offseason.

The court features a large stain painting of a photograph of Santa Clara University’s iconic Mission Church. Tinker Hatfield, NIKE’s vice president for design and special projects, designed the floor, which is believed to be the first of its kind. No known playing surface incorporates an image of a campus building in its design.

Jared Brownridge is a two-time All–West Coast Conference player.

62

www.UltimateSportsGuide.com

Saint Mary's Gaels Saint Mary’s ready to make national noise

By SMCGaels.com

With all five starters and nearly its entire team intact for the upcoming season, there is a great deal of optimism surrounding the perennially successful Saint Mary’s men’s basketball program.

Photo Credit: SMCGaels.com

It is no surprise that Saint Mary’s is expected to have another winning season. After all, the Gaels own the highest winning percentage among all NCAA Division I schools in the state of California and have won three West Coast Conference regular season championships in the last six seasons.

After several seasons of playing the underdog role, Coach Randy Bennett’s experienced team will have a clear and distinct target on its back as a favorite to win a league title and advance to the NCAA Tournament.

Most of the way-too-early preseason polls have placed the Gaels among the national top 25 during the offseason. That’s no surprise, either, considering the return of first team all-WCC guards Emmett Naar and Joe Rahon to run the show.

The duo combined to form one of the most efficient backcourts in college basketball last season. Naar, one of seven Australian players on this year’s team, led the WCC in free throw percentage.

Senior guard Joe Rahon

www.UltimateSportsGuide.com

The Sydney native was among the national leaders in assists, assist-turnover ratio and minutes played and earned all-district honors by the NABC and the U.S. Basketball Writers of America.

Rahon, a native of San Diego, earned WCC Newcomer of the Year honors after transferring to Moraga from Boston College. He joined Naar as one of the country’s leaders in assists and minutes and made a number of key plays down the stretch as SMC advanced to the postseason for the ninth straight season.

Senior Dane Pineau is on pace to be one of the top shot blockers and field goal shooters in program history and appears prepared to be, perhaps, one of the best big men in the league.

Junior forwards Calvin Hermanson and Evan Fitzner each stretch opposing defenses with deadly outside shooting but can get to the basket and have the size and athletic ability to made a difference in the interior.

SMC’s inside game will be bolstered heavily by the emergence of a pair of 7-footers in returning centers Jock Landale and Jordan Hunter. Forward Kyle Clark also received valuable experience and should be a factor as SMC has the personnel to match up with a variety of different styles of opponents.

In addition to the perimeter players listed above, sophomore Stefan Gonzalez provides a spark and high shooting percentage off the bench. The Pocatello, Idaho native led the WCC in 3-point percentage a year ago and looks poised to continue to make an impact.

As newcomers go, Saint Mary’s welcomes perhaps its best group of players in recent memory. Redshirt freshman Tanner Krebs served as an understudy last season after a youth career as a member of Australia’s U19 World Championship team.

Guard Jordan Ford concluded his high school career last spring as one of the most heralded prep players in the Sacramento area, while 6-5 guard Elijah Thomas impressed as a first team all-state selection in Arizona. The Gaels welcome another Aussie with an impressive national pedigree in 7-1 center Jock Perry, who could step in and see action immediately as a true freshman.

Season, single game and specially priced group tickets are available for the upcoming season by visiting SMCGaels.com or calling the SMC Athletic Ticket Office at (925) 631-GoTx. 63

UC DAVIS Aggies Ready to bounce back in 2016

By Mike Robles, UC Davis Athletics Communications

After back-to-back 2–9 seasons, the UC Davis football team has more than a little motivation to right the ship during the 2016 season. If off-season dedication and spring football results are any indication, that motivation is at a fever pitch.

64

sacks) will be integral parts up front as well.

While enthusiasm is high and the foundation of a rebuilding program is solid, UC Davis will also have to contend with another difficult schedule. It starts with a Sept. 3 opener at Pac-12 powerhouse Oregon and also features a Sept. 17 road game at Wyoming. Big Sky road games at perennial league challengers Eastern Washington (Oct. 1) and Montana State (Nov. 12) also dot the slate. Causeway Classic rival Sacramento State (Nov. 19) helps highlight the four-game home schedule.

Photo: Wayne Tilcock, Davis Enterprise

With 18 returning starters on both sides of the ball, including 10 on offense, experience on fourth-year head coach Ron Gould’s team is deep. Mix that with a recruiting class last February that was ranked by one media outlet as the best in the Big Sky Conference and ninth-best in all of the Football Championship Subdivision, and it’s easy to see why optimism is high.

One of the keys for the Aggies — as it is for most teams — is the quarterback position and UC Davis has a pair of outstanding signal-callers in senior Ben Scott (1,598 yds, 11 TDs) and sophomore C.J. Spencer (971 yds, 6 TDs), who entered fall camp competing for the starting nod. Scott, who missed the last three games because of injury, threw for 289 yards and 3 TDs during the Aggies’ 38-24 upset against Northern Arizona while Spencer tossed back-toback 300-yard efforts in the final two games, including 312 and 3 TDs during a 35-21 win against rival Sacramento State.

Four of five starting linemen returning on offense to help support a passing game that will have a talented group of receivers to work with. Ramon Vargas (41-665, 8 TDs in ’14) was bitten by the injury bug last year but is ready to go this year. Keelan Doss (22-325, 2 TDs) missed all of last season with injury but is also in full force.

All-Big Sky honorable mention Chris Martin (46-658, 5 TDs) only adds to a group that will make opponents wonder who to cover first.

A significant number of injuries doomed the defense most of last season, particularly in the defensive backfield and linebacker positions, which constantly had to shuffle lineups to compensate for missing personnel. Still, five of the team’s top six tacklers return in 2016, including safety Darryl Graham, who had a teamhigh 76 tackles to go with an interception and five pass-breakups.

Sophomore Vincent White, forced to forego his redshirt year early on because of the aforementioned injuries, proved to be one of the biggest surprises with his team-best 9 PBUs (pass break-ups).

Senior cornerback Patrick Wells (45 tackles, 9 PBUs) also returns.

Safety Keleen Culberson missed all but two games but will be a leader in 2016 thanks to renewed health.

Russell Reeder (45 tackles, 1.5 TFLs/tackles for loss) and senior Brady Stibi (43 tackles) will help anchor the linebackers, who will also turn to junior Xavier Griggs and strong newcomers to shore up the middle of the defense. Senior Inoke Raikadroka (6-0, 275) was about as consistent as they come from his defensive tackle position, helping bottleneck run games while also picking up 32 tackles and 3 quarterback-hurries. Defensive end Zak Pettit (33 tackles. 2 QBH) and Brandon Weaver (36, 3

Aggies linebacker Russell Reeder (53) wraps up the ball carrier.

AGGIES 2016 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Sept. 3, Sat. Sept. 10, Sat. Sept. 17, Sat. Sept. 24, Sat. Oct. 1, Sat. Oct. 8, Sat. Oct. 15, Sat. Oct. 22, Sat. Nov. 5, Sat. Nov. 12, Sat. Nov. 19, Sat.

@ Oregon 2 p.m.

Southern Oregon 6 p.m. @ Wyoming 1 p.m.

Weber State 6 p.m. @ Eastern Washington 1 p.m. @ Southern Utah 5 p.m.

Northern Colorado (Homecoming) 4 p.m. @ Cal Poly 6:05 p.m.

Portland State 4 p.m. @ Montana State 12:30 p.m.

Sacramento State 1 p.m.

(63rd Causeway Classic)

For updated schedule information, visit www.ucdavisaggies.com Listen to Aggies Football on KHTK 1140 AM.

www.UltimateSportsGuide.com

Oakland Athletics Contending again soon?

By Jonathan Siegel

As the season winds down, the hot topics for A’s fans are whether the team will avoid last place in the AL West, and whether their spot in the upcoming amateur draft will be as high as four or as low as nine. Ever since the epic collapse in 2014, things have not gone well for our team.

Besides schadenfreude* at the fate of the Giants, pleaprospects acquired from the Dodgers for Reddick and sure for A’s fans this year came in the form of exciteHill, was simply dazzling in September, with an ERA ment at the emergence of a group of talented young well south of 2.00. In the pen, Ryan Dull was the A’s players, as the team jettisoned veterans. Midseason best reliever all season, with an ERA in the low 2’s. the team traded old favorites Coco Crisp and Josh In the field Joey Wendle came up in September and played the best second base we’ve seen since Reddick, as well as new favorite Rich Hill.

A’s fans rejoiced when they simply cut loose Mark Ellis, while hitting decently. Catcher Bruce Maxwell showed off the best arm on the team while Billy Butler, whose signing last year as a dh was widely seen as a mistake. It was hard to warm up to a hitting surprisingly well. The star of the rookie class player who seemed to have no interest in anything beyond was undoubtedly third basemen Ryon Healy, who hit in exthe buffet table. Butler sealed his fate when he decided for some cess of .300, and slugged in excess of .500. Although he came up bizarre reason to rat out Danny Valencia, who was apparently mid-year and had less than a half a season of at-bats, Healy will not wearing the shoes he had a contract to wear. Valencia re- get serious attention for AL rookie of the year. Healy may ultisponded by punching Butler in the face, causing a concussion. mately move to first base to make way for Texas League player of Valencia himself hit well all season but shows no capacity for any the year Matt Chapman, who is reputed to be the best fielding defensive position, nor for running to first base. Don’t expect third baseman in the system and led that league in home runs.

Competing with these causes for optimism are the perenhim back next season either.

Still, there were clear signs that a core was being developed for nial concerns: Is there ever going to be a viable plan for a new the next contending A’s team. The spring trade with Milwaukee of stadium, in Oakland or elsewhere? Can the A’s owners (or some a couple of low minors prospects for left fielder Khris Davis was a successors) be persuaded to actually reinvest revenue sharing resounding success. Davis hit forty homers and drove in around funds in the team? And the existential question for all true fans: 100 runs, joining greats likes Canseco, McGwire, Jackson and why invest our affection (and jersey money) in a favorite player Giambi. Similarly, second-year shortstop Marcus Semien contin- when his success simply means the clock is ticking on a trade for ued his improvement in the field, making someone younger and cheaper? his way up to average, while slugging like a A’s attendance this year showed the efbetter than average right fielder – twentyfects of a second losing season in a row. The six homers as of this writing. core of A’s fans are remarkably loyal and The bullpen was vastly improved, with the emergence of an exciting young team new pitchers Ryan Madson, John Axford in the next year or so could undoubtedly and Liam Hendriks all adding stability. stabilize things for a while. However, until Sean Doolittle, unfortunately, did spend these central questions are resolved, the time on the DL with shoulder woes for the fate of the franchise will remain permasecond consecutive season. nently tenuous.

For the first time in a while, the A’s had *Definition: A feeling of enjoyment a crew of rookies worth dreaming on. Sevthat comes from seeing or hearing about eral rookie starters took advantage of inthe troubles of other people. juries to at least five starters to stake their When he’s not hoping for better for the claims to next year’s rotation. Lefty Sean Manaea justified his hype at times and A’s, Jonathan Siegel can be found practiclooked to be a potential top of the rotation ing employee side labor and employment guy. Righties Daniel Mengden and Raul law at Oakland’s Siegel LeWitter Malkani Sean Manaea justified his hype at Alcantara had their moments and Jharel Lefty (www.sl-employmentlaw.com). times and looked to be a potential top of Cotton, one of three highly rated pitching the rotation guy. Photo: Michael Zagaris www.UltimateSportsGuide.com

65

102nd ROSE Bowl GAME Stanford routs Iowa, 45-16 / McCaffrey sets record

By Kenny Karst, Staff Photographer / Contributing Editor

It was a typical, sunny afternoon for Stanford Cardinal running back Christian McCaffrey. New Year’s Day, January 1, 2016. The Iowa Hawkeyes, representatives of the Big Ten conference, had just kicked off to McCaffrey and the Cardinal, representatives of the Pac-12 conference, who took a knee in the end zone. First and ten, Stanford, at their own 25 yard line, to begin the “granddaddy of them all,” the 102nd Rose Bowl Game in Pasadena. into the secondary. McCaffrey to midfield, picks up a block from wide receiver Michael Rector. McCaffrey, untouched to the 40, to the 25, 10, TOUCHDOWN!”) Sports photographers who cover Stanford football know that No. 5 can break away at any moment. Be ready. The image below is evidence that I was.

Hogan’s pass completion to McCaffrey was the second-longest touchdown pass in Rose Bowl history, and was also the longest play given up all season by Iowa’s unyielding defense.

Stanford left tackle Kyle Murphy, amazed at the outcome of the first play of the game, said, ”I wouldn’t say I was in shock . . . (but) it was like, ‘Dang, already?’ I knew they (Iowa) haven’t seen photo: Kenny Karst

On a hunch, I knelt with my photographer’s monopod and 400mm long lens on the lush, green grass behind the end zone to which Stanford would drive. The historic Rose Bowl stadium was buzzing with anticipation all around me. As I watched the Cardinal offense break from the huddle through the camera’s eyepiece, here was the play call going through my head during their first snap from scrimmage: (“Stanford quarterback Kevin Hogan, under center, takes the snap and drops back to pass. McCaffrey circles to the right out of the backfield and runs past the Hawkeyes’ linebackers. Hogan throws a strike to him in stride for a completion at the 36 yard line.

McCaffrey kicks into overdrive, splits the Iowa defenders and is

Stanford freshman running back Christian McCaffrey (27) straight-arms Maryland junior defensive back Anthony Nixon during a long run in the first quarter.

Stanford running back Christian McCaffrey (5) catches a pass from quarterback Kevin Hogan (not pictured) on the first play of the 2016 Rose Bowl Game and runs 75 yards through the Iowa defense and into the end zone for a touchdown.

66

www.UltimateSportsGuide.com

photo: Kenny Karst

photo: Kenny Karst

Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard (16) loses his helmet while being sacked for a loss by Stanford outside linebacker Peter Kalambayi (34).

a player of his caliber all year, someone with speed like that. With all the Heisman stuff, he felt really snubbed. He’s not going to say anything about it, but all of us, we know. He’s the best player in the country. It lit a fire under him, although he’s already the hardest-working and most motivated man.”

Watching McCaffrey glide effortlessly down the field to his first of two touchdown receptions on the afternoon was like watching ballet at The Met in New York. His footwork: calculated, flawless. Smooth, yet deceptive, with patience and extraordinary vision downfield, leaving defenders to second guess their own moves and failures to tackle the elusive No. 5.

“It’s so fun when a team can come together,” McCaffrey said.

“We’ve got a bunch of fighters on this team that will never give up.

Just love playing with these guys.”

There may have been East Coast bias in the Heisman Trophy voting, but Christian McCaffrey’s performance on the field during the 2016 Rose Bowl Game was an emphatic exclamation point on his season. Setting a Rose Bowl record with 368 all-purpose yards, McCaffrey had 18 rushes for 172 yards, 105 receiving yards and a touchdown, and for the cherry on top, his first punt return of the season for a touchdown. www.UltimateSportsGuide.com

Stanford cornerback Quenton Meeks (24) intercepts a pass in the first quarter intended for Iowa wide receiver Matt Vandeberg (89) and runs 66 yards for a touchdown.

“It’s criminal he did not win the Heisman,” said Stanford left guard Joshua Garnett, who won the Outland Trophy for the best interior lineman, and is now an offensive lineman with the San Francisco 49ers. “Once the announcement was made that (Alabama tailback) Derrick Henry won the Heisman, I knew what would happen in the Rose Bowl Game.”

Stanford head coach David Shaw shared similar sentiments. “I think he (McCaffrey) was the best player in America before this game, so I think it’s just the icing on the cake,” said Shaw. “I do think it’s a shame that a lot of people didn’t get to see him during the course of the year. Apparently the games were on too late.”

The No. 5-ranked Stanford would score 21 points in the first quarter, lead No. 6-ranked Iowa 35-0 at halftime, and cruise to a 45-16 crushing rout. Senior quarterback Kevin Hogan, now with the Cleveland Browns, was just the third quarterback ever to start in three Rose Bowl Games. In addition to the opening touchdown pass to McCaffrey, Hogan threw two more touchdown passes, ran for a fourth touchdown, and was 12 of 21 passing for 223 yards, sending Iowa to their fourth straight Rose Bowl loss.

Said head coach David Shaw in the post-game locker room, “We have a nice, really shiny trophy.”

67

SPORTS TEAMS DIRECTORY Auto Racing MAZDA RACEWAY LAGUNA SECA

P.O. Box 2078 Monterey, CA 93942 Main office: (831) 242-8201 Tickets/info line: (831) 242-8200 www.mazdaraceway.com

BAY TO BREAKERS (415) 231-3130 support@zapposbaytobreakers.com Sunday, May 21, 2017

KNBR’S BRIDGE TO BRIDGE

KNBR 680 am 55 Hawthorne Street, Suite 1100 San Francisco, CA 94105 (415) 995-6800 Annual Fall Event www.knbr.com

SONOMA RACEWAY

29355 Arnold Drive Sonoma, CA 95476 Main Office/Tickets (800) 870-RACE (7223) www.racesonoma.com

Bowl Game FOSTER FARMS BOWL

Game played at Levi’s Stadium 4949 Marie P. DeBartolo Way, Santa Clara, CA 95954 (408) 562-4949 www.FosterFarmsBowl.com Pac-12 vs. Big 10; Media: (tv) ESPN; (radio) TBD Date: Wednesday, December 28, 2016

Ticket Information Foster Farms Bowl tickets will be available to purchase online or by phone starting in last summer. For more information or to view a seating chart, visit fosterfarmsbowl.com

Golf Tournaments AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY

201 Mission Street Suite 720 San Francisco, CA 94105 (415) 394-7100 Annual golf tournament

OAKLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

475 14th Street Oakland, CA 94612 (510) 874-4800 (510) 839-8817/fax Annual golf tournament www.oaklandchamber.com

Horse Racing GOLDEN GATE FIELDS

1100 Eastshore Highway Berkeley, CA 94710 (510) 559-7300 (510) 559-7464/fax Live racing: visit www. goldengatefields.com/fullcalendar www.goldengatefields.com

68

GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS

Running

Tennis BANK OF THE WEST CLASSIC

July 31–Aug 6, 2017 625 Campus Drive Stanford University www.bankofthewestclassic.com

USTA/NC

1920 North Loop Rd Alameda CA 94502-8014 (510) 748-7373 Fax: (510) 748-7377 www.norcal.usta.com

Organizations BAY AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME (BASHOF)

465 California Street, #806 San Francisco, CA 94104 (415) 296-5606 888-809-1435/fax Financial aid to Bay Area youth. Fundraising through an annual golf tournament and dinner. www.bashof.org

Professional FRESNO GRIZZLIES BASEBALL CLUB

Chukchansi Park 1800 Tulare Street Fresno, CA 93721 General Inquiries: 559.320.HITS (4487) Tickets: 559.320.TIXS (8497), Fax: 559.320.1216 Email: info@fresnogrizzlies.com www.fresnogrizzlies.com

1011 Broadway Oakland, CA 94607 (510) 986-2200 Tickets: 1-888-GSW-HOOP (1-888479-4667) www.warriors.com Media coverage: (tv) Comcast SportsNet Bay Area; (radio) 95.7 The Game (KGMZ-FM) Ticket Information ORACLE Arena Box Office M-F: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Sat: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Sun: Closed For more ticket information and/or to view a seating chart, go to www.warriors.com

OAKLAND ATHLETICS

7000 Coliseum Way Oakland, CA 94621 Office: (510) 638-4900 Season Ticket Holder Hot Line: (510) 568-5600 Tickets.com: (877) 493-BALL (2255) Coliseum Box Office: 10 a.m.

-6 p.m., M/F; 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat. Media: (tv) Comcast SportsNet California; (radio) 95.7 FM The Game. www.oaklandathletics.com

OAKLAND RAIDERS

1220 Harbor Bay Parkway, Alameda, CA 94502 Office: (510) 864-5000 Media: (radio) 95.7 The Game Tickets: 1 (800) RAIDERS (724-3377) Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, Box Office: 9 a.m. -6 p.m., M/F; 10 a.m. -4 p.m., Sat. www.raiders.com

PITTSBURG DIAMONDS

1901 Railroad Ave. #C Pittsburg, CA 94565 pittsburgdiamonds@gmail.com www.diamondsproball.com

SACRAMENTO KINGS

Sleep Train Arena One Sports Parkway Sacramento, CA 95834 Office: (916) 928-0000 (916) 928-0727/fax Ticketmaster: 1 (800) 745-3000 Sleep Train Arena Box Office:

(916) 928-6900 Hours: 10-6, M/F, 10-4 Sat. and two hours before events start and one hour after events end.

Media: (tv) News10; (radio) KHTK 1140 AM, KRCX 1110 AM (spanish) www.kings.com

SACRAMENTO RIVER CATS

Raley Field , 400 Ballpark Dr. West Sacramento, CA 95691 Office: 916-376-4700 Tickets: 916-371-HITS (4487) Fax: 916-376-4710 Radio: Talk 650 KSTE, www. rivercats.com

www.UltimateSportsGuide.com

SPORTS TEAMS DIRECTORY SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS

4949 Centennial Blvd.

Santa Clara, CA 95054 Office: (408) 562-4949 Ticketmaster: 1 (800) 745-3000 Media: Media: (radio) KNBR 680 AM, KGO 810 AM, KSAN 107.7 FM. www.49ers.com

SAN FRANCISCO DELTAS

5 Freelon Street San Francisco, CA 94107-1705 www.sfdeltas.com@sfdeltas

SAN FRANCISCO FLAMETHROWERS

San Francisco FlameThrowers PO Box 8012 Berkeley 94707 scott.gelfand@sfflamethrowers.com sfflamethrowers.com www.facebook.com/sfflamethrowers twitter.com/SFFlameThrowers

SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS

AT&T Park 24 Willie Mays Plaza San Francisco, CA 94107 Office: (415) 972-2000 Tickets.com: (877) 473-4849 Media: (tv) NBC11 Channel 11, Comcast SportsNet Bay Area; (radio) KNBR 680 AM, (spanish) KIQI 1010 AM/KTRB 860 AM www.sfgiants.com SF Giants Dugout Stores AT&T Park - 24 Willie Mays Plaza, San Francisco, 94107 (415) 947-3419.

Embarcadero - Four Embarcadero Center, Street Level, at Drumm Street, San Francisco, 94111 (415) 951-8888.

Hillsdale Shopping Center - 60 31st Avenue, Suite 225, San Mateo, 94403 (650) 345-8222 Serramonte - #127B Serramonte Shopping Center, Daly City, 94015 (650) 755-7571.

Palo Alto – 210 Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto, 94301 (650) 323-9790.

Stonestown - Stonestown Galleria, 3251 20th Ave., San Francisco, 94132 (415) 242-3222.

Union Square – 337 Geary Street (next to Lefty O’Doul’s), San Francisco, 94102 (415) 956-3704 Valley Fair Shopping Center - 2855 Stevens Creek Blvd., Space B-2333, Santa Clara, 95050-6709 (408) 241-2525.

Walnut Creek – 1231 South Main Street, Walnut Creek, 94596 (925) 274-1784

SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES

1123 Coleman Avenue San Jose, CA 95110 Office: (408) 556-7700 Fax: (408) 796-5242 Media (TV): Comcast SportsNet California, Comcast SportsNet Bay Area, Fox Sports, ESPN, ESPN2, UniMas, Univision Deportes Network. (Radio) 1590 AM KLIV, 1370 AM KZSF www.sjearthquakes.com

SAN JOSE GIANTS

588 East Alma Avenue San Jose, CA 95112 Office & Tickets: (408) 297-1435 Fax: (408) 297-1453 www.sjgiants.com

SAN JOSE SHARKS/ SAN JOSE BARRACUDA

SAP Center at San Jose 525 West Santa Clara Street San Jose, CA 95113 Office: (408) 287-7070 Fax: (408) 999-5797 Group Tickets: (408) 999-5757 www.sjsharks.com www.sjbarracuda.com Media coverage: (tv) Comcast SportsNet California; (radio) KFOX 98.5 and 102.1 FM Ticket Information: For more ticket information and/or to view a seating chart visit www. sjsharks.com

SAN RAFAEL PACIFICS

1201 Second Street San Rafael, CA 94901 (415) 485-1563 Office (415) 485-6755 Fax Info@pacificsbaseball.com www.pacificsbaseball.com

SANTA CRUZ WARRIORS

903 Pacific Avenue Ste. 101 Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (831) 713-4400 santacruz.dleague.nba.com/ An NBA Development League team affiliated with the Golden State Warriors and based in Santa Cruz

SONOMA STOMPERS

234 West Napa Street Sonoma, CA 95476 (707) 938-7277 info@stompersbaseball.com www.stompersbaseball.com

STOCKTON PORTS

404 West Fremont Street Stockton, CA 95203 Office: (209) 644-1900 Fax: (209) 644-1931 StocktonPorts.com

VALLEJO ADMIRALS

444 Georgia Street Vallejo CA 94590 (Office): 707.641.1111 www.vallejoadmirals.com

Collegiate UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA

Athletic Department Memorial Stadium #4426 Berkeley, CA 94720-4422 Main: (510) 642-0580 Fax: (510) 642-3399 www.CalBears.com Athletic Director: H Michael Williams Media coverage: (radio) KGO 810 AM/football; KYOU 1550 AM/men’s basketball; KALX 90.7 FM/ women’s basketball, baseball

CAL Athletic Ticket Office 2223 Fulton Street, 1st Floor, #4424 Berkeley, CA 94720-4422 (800) 462-3277 (GO BEARS) Ticket Information and/or to view a seating chart, visit www.calbears.com

CAL STATE UNIVERSITY EAST BAY

Department of Athletics 25800 Carlos Bee Blvd.

Hayward, CA 94542 Main: (510) 885-3038, Fax: (510) 885-2282, www.eastbaypioneeers.com Interim Director of Athletics: Dr. Don Sawyer

FRESNO STATE

Athletics Department 5305 N. Campus Drive NG 27 Fresno, CA 93740 Phone: (559) 278-2643 Tickets: (559) 278-3647 www.gobulldogs.com Director of Athletics: Jim Bartko Bulldog Sports Network, radio/TV affiliates: Bakersfield, KNZR 1560 AM; Fresno, KMJ 580 AM; Salinas, KION 1460 AM

STANFORD UNIVERSITY

Department of Athletics Arrillaga Family Sports Center 641 East Campus Drive Stanford, CA 94305-6150 Main: (650) 723-4591 Fax: (650) 725-8642 www.GoStanford.com Athletic Director: Bernard Muir Media coverage: (radio) KTCT 1050 AM / football and men’s basketball; KZSU 90.1 FM / men’s baseball.

Ticket Information and/or to view a seating chart, visitwww.GoStanford.com

SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY

Alan B. Simpkins Intercollegiate Athletics Administration Building 1393 South 7th Street San Jose, CA 95112 Main: (408) 924-1200 Fax: (408) 924-1291 www.SJSUSpartans.com Athletic Director: Gene Bleymaier Media coverage: (radio) KLIV 1590 AM / football; KSJS 90.5 FM men’s basketball & campus athletics

Spartan Athletic Ticket Office 1393 S. 7th Street, San Jose, CA 95112 Phone: (408) 924-SJTX (7589) or 1-877-SJSU-TIX (1-877-757-8849), Fax: (408) 924-1598 E-mail: spartantickets@sjsu.edu Ticket Information and/or to view a seating chart, visit www.SJSUSpartans.com

(continued on page 93) www.UltimateSportsGuide.com

69

Guest Commentary Frozen fingers

By Richard Lupoff

If you had a time machine and could travel back to the late 1940s to attend a football game, you’d barely recognize the game. Leather helmets, blobby-looking pigskins, single-wing and T formations. But the biggest difference was the limitedsubstitution rule, restricting each team to one new player on each down. No offensive units, defensive units or special teams.

The all-powerful NCAA and the struggling NFL kept changing their minds about limited versus unlimited substitutions.

My alma mater, a military prep school in New Jersey, and others in its unofficial league were still using the limited-substitution system. Players were expected to put in 60 minutes on the field. Water boys carrying sloshing buckets of water and ladles would run onto the field and rehydrate athletes between plays.

My brother, Jerry, was the family athlete, while I was the designated intellectual, complete with thick eyeglasses, protruding ears and braces. Jerry was an all-state center.

Prep school football was pretty tough. Metro newspapers couldn’t send reporters to all the games, so they created a system of stringers coordinated by a helpful faculty member at each school.

These coordinators recruited the most nearly literate kids they could find to do the actual reporting. There I was, something like 14 years old, on the pages of the New York Times, New York Herald-Tribune, Newark Star-Ledger, Trenton Times, Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia Bulletin and our own little weekly Bordentown Register.

At each of our team’s games, home or away, I would sit with a football scorebook and track the play. I used a double-ended pencil, blue at one end (for our team) and red at the other (for our opponents). Our press box consisted of an elevated section of bleachers. I think I’ve still got some splinters in my derriere to show for the experience. I’d track the progress of the ball, left and right, solid line for runs, wavy line for passes, dotted lines for kicks, players’ numbers marked for each play.

By the end of the game I’d have my whole story laid out in blue and red on a simulated gridiron. If I was lucky I’d get a ride back to our office with my boss, a wonderful teacher named Paul Hartpence, and start writing my stories. Different venues demanded different lengths: 50 words for one paper, 120 for another. No two could be alike. Typical deadline was 6 o’clock, and I don’t remember ever missing one.

We delivered our copy via a memorable gadget called a teleprinter, an ancient ancestor of today’s computer terminal. At the end I could stretch out and write my story for the weekly Borden70

town Register and wait for Monday afternoon, after my last class.

I’d walk over to the Register office, smell the printer’s ink and deliver my copy, fresh out of my Smith-Corona portable.

The big game each year, Bordentown Military Institute vs.

Admiral Farragut Academy, was played the Saturday before Thanksgiving. It got considerable newspaper coverage as “the Little Army-Navy Games.”

In 1949, the last year that Jerry and I both attended Bordentown, a series of Atlantic storms were dumping rain and sleet on the area. Not too severe to cancel the game, though. I remember sitting on our elevated bleacher, totally exposed to freezing temperatures, keeping track of the plays. My hands were freezing. I could hardly feel my fingers. I was able to hold my blue-and-red pencil, but to make my lines for run or pass or kick, I had to shove the point around. Snow kept accumulating on my glasses, and I had to keep brushing it off. If I’d had a cup of hot cocoa, it would have made a world of difference. But I could only tough it out.

On what turned out to be the last play of the game, Admiral had the ball on their own 1-yard line, nursing a narrow lead. Their center snapped the ball. My brother — did I tell you he was firststring all-state as well as my personal hero? — barreled over his opposite number, slammed into the AFA quarterback, knocked the ball loose and fell on it for the winning touchdown.

He also came out of the play with a knee injury that put him in a hospital bed and kept him from playing college football.

I wrote my stories and hit the sports pages with such greats as Stanley Woodward and Red Smith. I went on from there to a lot of other kinds of writing, from speeches for corporate big-shots to Hollywood screenplays, with a stack of novels and other books in between. Sitting in front of a computer in my home office with a cup of coffee at my elbow is very comfortable. But somehow, I must confess, I miss those long-ago days, sitting on a splintery bleacher bench while the wind wailed and the snowflakes stung, clutching a red-and-blue pencil in my frozen fingers!

Richard Lupoff’s latest book is Where Memory Hides: A Writer’s Life, published by Bold Venture Press. www.UltimateSportsGuide.com

Seven Grand Photographers The Ultimate Sports Guide is fortunate to work with seven exceptionally talented local photographers who consistently capture the excitement and drama of Bay Area sports for our readers. In addition to embellishing our magazine, their work appears on our Facebook page and in Sports Today, which is sent to our database each Monday morning.

Allow us to introduce Michael Zagaris, Ed Jay, Kenny Karst, Rich Yee, Kenneth Wong, Ron Sellers, and Darren Yamashita on the following pages. We invite all of you to view their superb work. To see more of their images, visit our Facebook page (Ultimate Sports Guide) or receive Sports Today by writing: TheUltimateSportsGuide@gmail. com. We would be delighted to have you join us.

Above, left to right, photographers Rich Yee and Ed Jay, Ultimate Sports Guide publisher Christopher Weills and photographer Kenneth Wong at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara.

Michael Zagaris Photo: Kenny Karst.

San Francisco-based Michael Zagaris (aka “Z”) is a legend among his peers. And rightly so, with photographic treasures going back more than 50 years capturing the excitement of the ’60s — featuring the likes of Eric Clapton, Jerry Garcia, Blondie and Mick Jagger — and up to the present, where Z is in the forefront of San Francisco sports photographers in his role as the official lensman for the San Francisco 49ers and Oakland A’s. But overriding his extraordinary talent and dedication to his craft is his warm, generous spirit.

Zagaris.photoshelter.com.

w q

e

72

www.UltimateSportsGuide.com

r q Time magazine cover of October, 2016 w Tim Lincecum e Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones. February 5, 2006. Detroit, Michigan.

r Lou Reed before boarding the Red Eye to NYC. November 8, 1974.

San Francisco Airport.

t Carlos Hyde

t

y Life imitating art: Former Oakland A’s outfielder Josh Reddick duplicates his image as it appeared on the A’s outfield wall, with a circus catch against the Seattle Mariners at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.

www.UltimateSportsGuide.com

73

ED JAY Since 2010, Ed Jay has covered professional sports through his lens. Ed is also a fashion, runway and events photographer and his images have appeared in Oakland magazine, Alameda magazine, SI.com, New York Times, venturebeat.com, wsj.com, forbes.com and Sports Business Journal.

When not behind the camera, Ed is a sponsor of a number of road races in Alameda, benefiting homeless shelters. He is also a financial controller for a national paper manufacturer and distributor and a CPA with a MBA degree. Over the years Ed has been putting together a compilation of images of individuals who have been named Time magazine’s most influential people. Pbase.com/ejcpa.

q Acclaimed Hip Hop recording artist and producer, J. Cole, connects with his audience at the WeDay concert at Oracle Arena in 2014. w Triathletes plunge into the unforgiving San Francisco Bay at the start of the 2016 Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon. e Oakland Raiders wide receiver Amari Cooper is at full extension grabbing a pass during the preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons.

q

74

www.UltimateSportsGuide.com

w

e

e

r

y

t

r The Gatsby Summer Afternoon is held every fall at the Dunsmuir Estate in Oakland. The event is hosted by the Art Deco Society of California and all guests must dress in period attire.

t Fashion model Kat, in her Sunday best, at a church in Marin County.

Designer: Joe Escobedo.

y Models Karina (left) and Danielle in a fashion editorial with a four legged friend. Designer: Joe Escobedo.

www.UltimateSportsGuide.com

75

KENNY KARST Kenny Karst is an accomplished landscape and sports photographer. His imagery of Yosemite National Park has been published by CNN, ABC, NBC, CBS, BBC, The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Huffington Post, Sunset magazine and numerous international and domestic travel magazines. In his role with The Ultimate Sports Guide, Kenny photographs collegiate athletics at Stanford University, and the professional sports of the San Francisco Giants and Oakland Athletics baseball teams, the San Francisco 49ers in the NFL, and motor sports events at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey and Sonoma Raceway. Kenny is also retained by USA TODAY Sports Images, and by Major League Baseball Advanced Media (MLBAM) to photograph Minor League baseball games for MiLB.com.

Outside of photography, Kenny, a resident of Santa Cruz, is also a professional blues musician of over 45 years, performing with local bands on the slide trombone, and he is an avid kayaker in the alpine lakes of the Sierra Nevada and the freshwater lakes of the Oregon Coast.

KennyKarstPhotography.com

q

q S an Francisco Giants pitcher Johnny Cueto, a former free agent of the Kansas City Royals, signed a six-year contract with the Giants, and his 18-5 record in 2016 has Bay Area fans smiling at AT&T Park, San Francisco.

 A rainbow in Upper Yosemite Fall in Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park, California. To give you an idea of the size of the waterfall, the larger trees at the bottom right are each over 300 feet tall.

 L os Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager slides into home plate safely, underneath the late tag of San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey’s glove at AT&T Park, San Francisco.

 Edmonton Oilers right wing Jordan Eberle (14) wraps the puck around the front of the net and scores on San Jose Sharks goalie Martin Jones (inside net) as Sharks center Joe Pavelski (8) attempts to block the puck and Oilers left wing Patrick Maroon (19) looks on at the SAP Center in San Jose, California.

 G uitarist Doug Rappoport of the Edgar Winter Group performs at the annual Mammoth Bluesapalooza & Festival of Beers in Mammoth Lakes, California.  B looming spring flowers on the Central California Coast at Ragged Point on Highway 1.  S an Francisco 49ers Gold Rush cheerleader Jessa dances on the sideline at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.

76

 Driver Michael Schein of Glen Cove, New York comes through Turn 9a at Sonoma Raceway in Sonoma, California with his No. 16 Wright Motorsports Porsche 911 GT3R, entered in the GTA class of the Pirelli World Challenge.

www.UltimateSportsGuide.com

e

w

e

t

y

r u

i

www.UltimateSportsGuide.com

77

RICH YEE San Francisco native Rich Yee has been actively photographing for nearly 40 years. In addition to shooting sports, he has extensive coverage shooting concerts, weddings, travel, fashion and military photojournalism. As an Ultimate Sports Guide photographer he has covered the San Francisco Giants, San Francisco 49ers, Oakland Raiders, Golden State Warriors, San Jose Sharks, Sacramento Kings and various Stanford sports, to name a few. He hopes to someday shoot the Olympic games.

When not behind the camera, Rich enjoys working on his rare coin collection and his extensive autograph collection which includes Presidents, Munchkins and Elvis.

RichYeePhotography.com.

q

q Swimmers at the Arena Pro Swim Series in Santa Clara.

w Bad Boy Boyce LeGrande clotheslines the Flyin’ Lion.

w

78

www.UltimateSportsGuide.com

e

e Stephen Curry doing what he does best.

r Venus Williams with a backhand return to Johanna Konda.

t NASCAR driver Tony Stewart winning at Sonoma Raceway.

e

t r

t

www.UltimateSportsGuide.com

79

KENNETH WONG Kenneth Wong began his career as a professional photographer in 2007, and he has been honing his craft in Northern California for over eight years.

Lately he has become fascinated with sports photography.

Wong is equally adept shooting photo sessions outdoors or in the studio. Among his many interests are professional football, motor sports and traveling.

Wong and his family live in San Jose. KDWphotos.com.

q

Colin Kaepernick completing a pass during a preseason game against the Green Bay Packers at Levi’s Stadium.

w In-demand

model, Hermie, poses at the Nelson Ghost Town in Nelson, Nevada.

e Engaged

couple, Francesca and Connor, take a moment to express their love for each other during a photo session.

r Angelica

smiles with pride as she makes her way to pursue the start of her academic studies in college.

q

80

www.UltimateSportsGuide.com

w e

t

r www.UltimateSportsGuide.com

81

RON SELLERS I live in Alameda and work throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. My passion is photographing sports and action of any type. My favorite sports to cover are football, rugby and basketball. I’ve covered the 2013 America’s Cup here in San Francisco, and I spend several days each year hanging out of an airplane shooting other planes performing amazing aerobatics.

I have been photographing professional sports since 2004. I have spent the last several years focusing on college athletics, as there are more local colleges and a greater variety of sports and challenges to hone my skills with. I come from graphic design, so I approach photography with a designer’s eye, creating bold and striking work. RSellersPhotography.com.

Cal running back Vic Enwere (23) breaks off a touchdown in the closing minutes of the game as quarterback Davis Webb (7) celebrates in the background. The Golden Bears would upset the No. 11-ranked Texas Longhorns at Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, 50 – 43.

82

www.UltimateSportsGuide.com

Right: Barrs Lang (4) makes a diving catch for a first quarter score, as San Francisco FlameThrowers handed the Vancouver Riptide a second loss, 30-27, in as many weeks, to stay undefeated (8-0) in the West Division.

Ifeoma Onumonu (22), of Cal’s women’s soccer team, heads the ball forward, keeping up offensive pressure on Portland University. The Golden Bears hosted the Portland Pilots at Goldman Field on the Berkeley campus earlier in the year.

Above right: Former Cal basketball standout, Jayden Brown, now playing with the Boston Celtics, slams home two points against Choppin State at Haas Pavillion on the Berkeley campus on December 19, 2015.

Right: Cal Rugby defeated the Midshipmen from Navy, 57-15, in the Varsity Cup semifinal at Witter Field on the Berkeley campus on April 18, 2015.

www.UltimateSportsGuide.com

83

DARREN YAMASHITA Darren began his sports photography career shooting youth basketball, but quickly branched out to the high school and collegiate levels. He has chronicled a long list of sports over the years, from the four major sports to rugby, water polo and lacrosse.

Darren is currently the official photographer for the San Francisco FlameThrowers professional ultimate team, as well as a contributing photographer for MaxPreps. dyamaphoto.com

Pachuca defender Jose Esquivel Martinez kicks the ball away from San Jose Earthquakes midfielder Shea Salinas.

84

Saint Mary’s found it tough to score on Cal’s defense during their annual rugby match.

www.UltimateSportsGuide.com

A San Jose Barracuda fan reaches out for a high five.

Cal second baseman Robbie Tenerowicz makes a sliding stop.

Pitcher Madison Bumgarner breaks his bat during a game against the Athletics.

www.UltimateSportsGuide.com

85

SAN FRANCISCO SPORTS BARS, RESTAURANTS & BREW PUBS Researched by Aidan Acosta

show GAA games, rugby and worldwide soccer (internationals, champions league, UEFA cup, and all Glasgow Celtic games). Happy Hour daily, 4-7 p.m.; live music and DJs Thursday through Sunday.

Complimentary buffet during NFL Monday night football.

The Bitter End

563 Second St., (415) 369-0900 www.21st-amendment.com BP, CC, FM, TV

Aces

Blackthorn Tavern

540 Club

The Ave Bar

7 Mile House Sports Bar & Grill 2800 Bayshore Blvd., Brisbane (415) 467-2343 www.7milehouse.com ATM, BR, CC, CT, DJ, DT, FB, FM, IE, JB, KA, LM, 8 LS, OM, SA, 8 TV, VG, Wi-Fi Featured on CBS5’s “Eye on the Bay.”

21st Amendment Brewery

998 Sutter St., (415) 673-0644 www.acesbarsf.com

540 Clement St., (415) 752-7276 www.540-club.com, info@540-club.com ATM, FB, JB, PT, 2 TV Dirt cheap Bloody Marys

ABBEY TAVERN

1607 Ocean Ave. (415) 587-6645 www.theavebar.com

Bacchus Kirk

925 Bush St., (415) 474-4056 www.bacchuskirk.org; CC, FB, TV info@bacchuskirk.com A good place to have a good drink.

Bar None

1980 Union St., (415) 409-4469 www.barnonesf.com sfbarnone@yahoo.com CC, FB, TV

4100 Geary Blvd. at 5th Ave., (415) 221-7767 Sports Hotline: (415) 221-0243 www.AbbeyTavern-sf.com ATM, DJ, DT, FB, GG, JB, LM, LS, 16 SA, 15 TV, VG Based in San Francisco’s Richmond district since 1966, the always atmospheric Abbey is only a 5-minute cab ride from downtown. We are the premier city location for all sports, including boxing, UFC, NHL, NBA, MLB, NFL and college sports. We also

Beach Chalet Brewery & Restaurant

1000 Great Highway @ Ocean Beach (415) 386-8439 www.BeachChalet.com BP, BR, CC, FB, FM, LM, TV S.F.’s best ocean view dining

Big Rec Taproom

3066 24th St (415) 829-8775 bigrectaproom.com

Billiard Palacade

5179 Mission (near Geneva) (415) 585-2331 www.billiardpalacade.com BilliardPalacadeinc@gmail.com CC, LS, 14 9-foot AMF, PT, TV

INDE X OF ABBREVI ATI O N S TM – $$ machine A BB – hoop games BP – brew pub BR – banquet rooms CC – credit cards CT – catering DJ – DJ/dancing DT – darts FB – full bar FM – full menu FP – fireplace FS – foosball

GG – golf game GS – gift shop H – hockey IE – interactive entertainment JB – jukebox KA – karaoke LM – live music LO – lotto LS – large screen OM – open mike PA – patio

PB PO PP PS PT SA SB SR TV VB VG WI-FI

– pinball – piano – ping pong – pop-a-shot – pool table – satellites – shuffleboard – smoking room – television – volleyball – video games – free wireless

441 Clement St. (bet. 5th & 6th Aves.)

(415) 221-9538 ATM, CC, DJ, DT, FB, FM, JB, PB, 2 PT, 5 TV

Black Magic Voodoo Lounge

The Boardroom

1609 Powell St., (415) 982-8898 www.boardroomsf.com; CC, FM, TV boardroomsf@gmail.com Located in the heart of North Beach.

Brick & Beam

1400 Lombard St., (415) 931-8711 CC, FB, TV A bar from the old age of real drinking.

Alumni Groups: Villanova

555 North Point St, (415) 202-3612 https://fishermanswharf.centric.hyatt. com/en/hotel/dining/brickandbeam.html

Brickhouse Café & Bar

834 Irving St. (at 10th Ave.) (415) 564-6626 www.sfblackthorn.com CC, DJ, DT, FB, JB, LM, PA, SR, 4 TV

The Blarney Stone

5625 Geary Blvd. (bet. 20 & 21st Ave.) (415) 386-9914 CC, DJ, DT, FB, JB, LM, LS, PA, 3 SA, 7 TV

Bloom’s Saloon

426 Brannan St., (415) 369-0222 www.brickhousesf.com info.brickhousesf@gmail.com CC, FM, TV A popular destination for over 12 years.

The Brick Yard

1787 Union St. (415) 400-4712, www.thebrickyardsf.com

1318 18th St., (between Texas St & Missouri St), (415) 552-6707 JB, 2 PB, SA, 3 TV The place has an amazing vibe.

BUS STOP

THE BLUE LIGHT 1979 Union St., (at Buchanan), (415) 922-5510 www.TheBlueLightsf.com info@thebluelightsf.com CC, DJ, FB, FM, JB, SA, 19 TV, WiFi Alumni groups: Michigan University, University of Miami, University of Texas Voted Best San Francisco Sports Bar in 2006 and 2007, The Blue Light at 1979 Union Street features 19 Hi Definition Televisions, great food and strong drinks. Open everyday, the bar offers daily food and drink specials while catering to sports fanatics. Already famous for Taco Tuesdays, the new Weekly Stimulus Plan offers fantastic deals for the budget conscious.

Whatever your team or sport, there isn’t a bad seat in the house.

1901 Union Street (at Laguna) (415) 567-6905 BB, CC, FB, H, JB, PT, SA, 20 TV, VG Friendly neighborhood atmosphere.

All sporting events are televised. Two pool tables, a full bar and 23 beers are on tap. Gabe Ferroni Jr., owner.

Cabin

1750 Polk St. (415) 549-7111, www.cabinsf.com

Will Cal finally beat Stanford in the Big Game?

This is the year it will happen.

Caitlin Barbera, Cal alum, Berkeley

86

It’s always the Big Game and whoever is at home will win.

Rob Flammia, Masseur, Berkeley

www.UltimateSportsGuide.com

www.3meDesign.com/fineart

SAN FRANCISCO SPORTS BARS, RESTAURANTS & BREW PUBS Eddie Rickenbacker’s

THE CHIEFTAIN IRISH PUB & RESTAURANT

198 5th Street (corner of Howard) (415) 615-0916, www.thechieftain.com info@thechieftain.com ATM, CC, CT, FB, FM, LM, LS, SA, TV, WI-FI The Chieftain Irish Pub & Restaurant is rich in history and old world charm, recognized as the downtown headquarters for all Live Sports action - MLB, NFL, NHL, Soccer - MLS, EPL, Champions League, World Cup, Rugby; all broadcast on HD with surround sound. Enjoy a delicious breakfast, lunch or dinner while choosing from an extensive drinks menu packed with the finest beers, wines and liquors from around the World.

We are located 1 block from the Moscone Center and Sony Metreon.

Columbus Cafe

562 Green St. (at Grant St.), (415) 274-2599 www.columbuscafesf.com BP, CC, CT, DT, FB, IE, JB, LS, PT, TV, VG A North Beach classic.

DANNY COYLE’S

668 Haight Street, (415) 558-8375 www.dannycoyles.com CC, DJ, FB, JB, LS, PA, SA. 6 HD-TV Danny Coyle’s is San Francisco’s favorite place for great drinks, music, and atmosphere. We have several giant HD screens. Whether it’s an out-of-market football game, a 7 AM soccer game from England or a NBA or college hoops game, you can see your favorite team here. We look forward to serving you at DC’s!

Monday – Friday Happy Hour: 2-7 PM. Wednesday Night: Trivia. Live Premier League and European Soccer, NFL Sunday Ticket, College FB Gameplan, and NBA League Pass, MLB, NHL. Alumni groups: Home of Bay Area Tar Heels and San Diego Chargers.

155 Columbus Ave. (415) 617-0071, www.comstocksaloon.com post@comstocksaloon.com CC, CT, FB, FM, PA, TV

2401 16th St. (@ Bryant) (415) 621-9859 www.doubleplay.co/ BR, CC, FB, FM, JB, LS, 5 TV, 61” Big Screen Where the old timers go before the game.

A GREAT hangout.

Connecticut Yankee

The Dovre Club

100 Connecticut St. (at 17th St.) (415) 552-4440; www.theyankee.com, ffyankee@gmail.com CC, DT, FB, FM, 2 LS, PA, 2 SA, 5 TV, VG A New England-styled sports bar keeping Potrero Hillers in suds and good eats.

2457 Noriega Street (415) 682-8877

El Toro Sports Bar & Night Club 2470 San Bruno Ave. (415) 468-0670 CC, FB, FM, SA, TV Since 1986 has hosted various bands from Latin America.

Elixir: The Neighborhood Saloon

Double Play Bar & Grill

Comstock Saloon

Fire Fly Sports Bar

133 2nd Street (415) 800-6659 eddierickssf.com

1498 Valencia St. (at 26th St.) (415) 285-4169 DJ, FB, JB, LS, PB, PT, 2TV, VG Superb jukebox, chill and neighborhoody.

The Dubliner Bar

3838 24th St. (at Church St.) (415) 826-2279 http://dublinerbarsf.com/ dublinersf@gmail.com ATM, CC, CR, FB, JB, 2 SA, 5 TV The best Irish coffee in San Francisco.

3200 16th St. (415) 552-1633 www.elixirsf.com info@elixirsf.com CC, FB, TV

Fizzee’s Bar

3954 Geary Blvd.

(415) 221-7300 ATM, CC, JB, PP, 2 PT, 4 TV, VG Free pool on Sunday

Flying Pig Bistro Pub 433 S Van Ness Ave, (415) 934-1234 flyingpigbistropub.com

Gino & Carlo Cocktail Lounge & Sports Bar 548 Green St. (415) 421-0896, www.GinoAndCarlo.com ginoandcarlo1942@yahoo.com FB, FM, JB, LS, PB, 2 PT, SA, 6 TV Since 1942 Gino & Carlo has provided the best in North Beach entertainment and comradeship.

Family Billiards

2807 Geary Blvd.

(415) 931-1115 www.familybilliards-sf.com CC, PT, TV

Giordano Brothers

Fiddler’s Green

3108 16th St. @ Valencia (415) 437-2767, www.giordanobros.com CC FM, TV

1333 Columbus Ave. (415) 441-9758 http://fiddlersgreensf.wix.com/fiddlersgreensf CC, FB, FM, TV A hidden treasure near the Wharf.

Glen Park Station

2816 Diamond St. (415) 333-4633, DT, FB, JB, PA, 4 TV, VG “This bar is awesome.”

The Gold Cane Cocktail Lounge

FINAL FINAL

(between Clayton and Ashbury streets) 1569 Haight St., (415) 626-1112 FB, JB, PT, 5TV VG Good company lives here.

Golden Gate Tap Room

2990 Baker St. (@ Lombard) (415) 931-7800 http://www.finalfinalsfsportsbar.com finalfinalsportsbar@gmail.com CC, DT, FB, GG, JB, 2 PT, 3 SA, 9 TV, VG The friendliest bar in San Francisco since 1934, tucked away in the Marina and adjacent to the Presidio.

Finnegan’s Wake

937 Cole St. (415) 731-6119 www.finneganswakesf.com DT, JB, PA. PB, PP, PT, 3 TV Best Inebriation Station in the Outer Haight Ashbury.

449 Powell St, (415) 677-9999 http://www.ggtaproom.com

Grandma’s Saloon

1016 Taraval Ave. (between 20th and 21st avenues) (415) 665-7892 FB, GG, JB, LO, PB, PT, 2 TV

Green’s Sports Bar

2239 Polk Street (Vallejo & Green streets) (415) 775-4287 ATM, CC, FB, GG, JB, 2 LS, PA, PB, PT, 10 SA, 20 TV, 4 VG SFBG Best of the Bay winner.

Ha-Ra Club

875 Geary St. (Larkin and Hyde Sts.) (415) 673-3148 FB, JB, LS, PB, PO, PT, 2 SA, TV Come in and cheer down.

Will the Raiders leave Oakland for Las Vegas? Why or why not?

They left once. Let them leave again but this time, NOT come back.

Howard Pearlstein, writer, editor, Oakland

88

Yes. Oakland can’t seem to figure out how to pay their bills.

Mark Clement, hotel executive, Oakland

www.UltimateSportsGuide.com

SAN FRANCISCO SPORTS BARS, RESTAURANTS & BREW PUBS Monday reserved for MNF during the season. In addition to a warm, welcoming interior and friendly bar, there are plush booths to dive into or move to the outside patio for a drink or one of Il Pirata’s fine meals. Plenty of parking on nights and weekends.

Harrington’s Bar & Grill

245 Front St. @ California St. (415) 392-7595 www.harringtonsbarandgrill.com info@harringtonsbarandgrill.com CC, DT, FB, FM, 2 LS, PA, SA, 3 TV A family tradition since 1935.

Harry’s Bar

2020 Fillmore Street (between California & Pine Sts.) (415) 921-1000, www.harrysbarsf.com harrysbar.landmarkhospitality@gmail.com CC, FB, FM, TV

Hi Tops

2247 Market St. (415) 551-2500, www.hitopssf.com

International Sports Club

1000 Columbus St. (at Chestnut St.) (415) 775-6036 FB, 2 PT, 2 TV If things get slow, we have an aquarium.

Ireland’s 32

Hobson’s Choice

3920 Geary Blvd.

(415) 386-6173 www.irelands32.com CC, DT, FB, FM, JB, LM, LS, 2 PT, SA, 4 TV, VG

Hockey Haven

JAKE’S STEAKS

1601 Haight St. @ Clayton St. (415) 621-5859, www.hobsonschoice.com feedback@hobsonschoice.com CC, FB, FM, 4 TV, VG 3625 Balboa St. (bet. 37th & 38th Ave.) (415) 752-4413; FB, JB, PT, 3 TV, VG A shrine to hockey.

Horseshoe Tavern

JILLIAN’S

101 4th Street, #1070 (@ Metreon) (415) 369-6100 www.JilliansSF.com gmsanfrancisco@gameworks.com ATM, BR, CC, CT, DJ, FB, FM, IE, KA, LS, PA, PT, SA, TV Jillian’s has the ultimate in sports viewing with a high definition 110” video projection screen and a 50-foot video wall. We also have a full bar, great food, 10 billiard tables, outdoor dining and private club rooms. Come in and enjoy the best party in San Francisco! Join us for your favorite NBA, NFL, NCAA and NHL games and we also show UFC, HBO boxing and international soccer action.

Kate O’Briens

2024 Chestnut St., (415) 346-1430 www.horseshoetavernsf.com JB, LS, PB, 2 PT, 4 TV, VG

IL PIRATA

2007 16th St. (415) 626-2626 www.IlPirataSF.com ATM, BB, BR, CC, CT, DJ, FB, FM, GG, IE, JB, LM, 2 LS, OM, PA, SA, SR, 5 TV, 2 VG Located on Lower Potrero Hill, Il Pirata Bar & Restaurant is a charming establishment catering to the local residents, business owners and anyone who stops by to enjoy a drink. Ask Billy Catechi, the gracious host, for the “Special of the Day.” Bands perform almost nightly with

3301 Buchanan Street (415) 922-2211 www.jakessteaks.net contact@jakessteaks.net ATM, CC, CT, FM, LS, SA, TV, Wi-Fi Jake’s Steaks has been supplying San Franciscans with the best Philly Cheesesteak, combining with a neighborhood sports bar feel. It is a great spot to grab an ice cold beer and traditional cheesesteak, or catch the latest games on its big screens (NFL, MLB, NBA, College games and more!) Home base for all Philly sports games/fans, with access to all satellite sports packages. Jake’s was recently voted 2010 Best of the Bay “Best Cheesesteak” by SF Weekly. Happy Hours 4-6pm MWF ($3 draft beer, 22oz gigantic glass).

Jaxson

3231 Fillmore St. (between Moulton St. & Greenwich St.) (415) 359-9885 FB, TV

579 Howard Street (415) 882-7240, www.kateobriens.com info@kateobrienspub.com CC, FB, FM, JB, PA, SA, TV We are located 5 blocks from AT&T Park and 2 blocks from the Moscone Center.

Kells Irish Restaurant & Pub 530 Jackson St., (415) 955-1916 www.kellsirish.com BR, CC, FB, FM, GS, 3 TV

THE KEZAR PUB

A Sports Bar for Sports Fans 770 Stanyan Street (Waller & Beulah, across from Kezar Stadium/Pavilion) 415-386-9292 www.TheKezarPub.com Consistently recognized as San Francisco’s #1 Sports Bar and a virtual shrine to the San Francisco 49ers from their days playing across the street. Open for all World Cup soccer matches. All sports from around the world shown at this bar that opens at 6 a.m. regularly for European sports. Every NFL, NHL, NBA, MLB, EPL game shown and college sports from around the world. Formula One racing, WWE and lacrosse, all broadcast in HD with sound. Don’t miss our World Famous Chicken Wings.

Alumni Groups: Cal, Iowa State, Marquette, Michigan, Michigan State, Notre Dame. Supporters Clubs: Liverpool, Barcelona, Real

IN D E X O F A B B R E V IAT IO N S TM – $$ machine A BB – hoop games BP – brew pub BR – banquet rooms CC – credit cards CT – catering DJ – DJ/dancing DT – darts FB – full bar FM – full menu FP – fireplace FS – foosball

GG – golf game GS – gift shop H – hockey IE – interactive entertainment JB – jukebox KA – karaoke LM – live music LO – lotto LS – large screen OM – open mike PA – patio

PB PO PP PS PT SA SB SR TV VB VG WI-FI

– pinball – piano – ping pong – pop-a-shot – pool table – satellites – shuffleboard – smoking room – television – volleyball – video games – free wireless

Will the Raiders leave Oakland for Las Vegas? Why or why not?

Moving to Las Vegas is a ploy to get local funding for a stadium.

Dan Cooke, Alameda

Yes. Vegas is waving two temptations under Mark’s nose: a big ego-trip, and a big check. Only a vote by NFL owners will prevent this.

Richard Lupoff, scribbler, Berkeley

www.UltimateSportsGuide.com

89

SAN FRANCISCO SPORTS BARS, RESTAURANTS & BREW PUBS Madrid, Bayern Munich, San Jose Earthquakes, SF Dogfish, Team In Training Kilowatt

3160 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94103 (415) 861-2595 kilowattbar.com

Little Shamrock

807 Lincoln Way, (between 10th Ave & 9th Ave.) (415) 661-0060 DT, FB, SA, 6 TV, VG The type of place I can take my family to.

Local Tap

600 3rd St, San Francisco, CA 94107 (415) 814-2257 localtapsf.com

The Lark (Formerly Dave’s) 29 3rd St. (@ Kearny) (415) 952-7504 CC, FM, JB, 2 TV Hours: 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. every day.

MAD DOG IN THE FOG

La Rocca’s Corner

957 Columbus Avenue, (415) 674-1266 www.LaRoccasCorner.com; FB, TV

Marina Lounge

2138 Chestnut St. (415) 922-1475, FB, JB, PT, SA, 3 TV, VG Hark! Cocktails!

Mauna Loa Club

3009 Fillmore St., (415) 563-5137 JB, LS, PB, PT, 5 TV, VG

Maybeck’s

3213 Scott Street (415) 400-8500 www.maybecks.com

Murphy’s Pub

McTeague’s Saloon

The Nag’s Head

217 Kearny Street (415) 693-9588, CC, FB, JB, TV

1237 Polk St. (415) 776-1237, www.mcteagues.com CC, FB, JB, TV Alumni group: University of Texas

MoMo’s

760 2nd Street (@ King) (628) 222-4243, www.sfmomos.com Info@SFMoMos.com BR, CC, FB, FM, 2 TV

LEFTY O’DOUL’S

333 Geary St. (415) 982-8900 ATM, BR, CC, FB, FM, PO, SA 8TV www.leftyodouls.biz info@leftysf.com Named for a power-hitting, hometown hero who won batting titles in the 30s, Lefty O’Doul sent Joe DiMaggio to the majors and went on to become baseball’s biggest ambassador to Japan where he was revered. Lefty’s is a lively, welcoming place with a friendly staff and clientele. A great place to catch any game.

Come in and treat yourself! Bovis family, owners; Paul, head bartender.

Alumni group: Univ. of Michigan Lightning Tavern

1875 Union St. (415) 704-1875, www.lightningtavernsf.com

The Lister Bar

77 Cambon Dr. (@ Castelo Ave.) (415) 584-4445, www.thelisterbar.com CC, DJ, DT, FB, LM, PA, 3 PT, 9 TV

San Francisco’s premier soccer bar, voted the best place to watch World Cup soccer and featured in an Addidas TV advertisement. Open for all World Cup soccer matches. Featuring every English Premier League game, FA Cup and Championship games. Most European international matches, along with USA’s men. Over 200 bottled beers and 35 on-draft. Also showing Spanish, German, French MLS and Italian soccer leagues: World Cup, Champion League and Copa Sudomenica. Great venue to catch every NFL, NHL, NBA, MLB and all college sports. DJ’s on the weekend, beer garden and great food. Come see what the new remodeled Mad Dog has to offer. We are the home of football in San Francisco. Don’t miss our World Famous Chicken Wings!

5346 Geary Blvd., (Between 18th Ave & 17th Ave) (415) 387-9510 DT, FB, JB, 2 TV A nice place for locals to hang out, listen to music and play darts.

Nickies Bar & Restaurant

Monaghan’s 530 Haight St. (Fillmore & Steiner) 415-626-7279 TheMadDogintheFog.com ATM, CC DJ, FM, PA, PT, 18 SA, 18 TV, Wi-Fi. The biggest screen in SF.

frosty pint glasses. Free pool on Sundays. We have Happy Hour drink specials, Satellite Sports, darts, full bar and 20 beers on tap. When you’re in the neighborhood, be sure to stop in and see your friends at the Mucky Duck.

3243 Pierce St., (415) 484-0963 CC, FB, JB, 5 TV A fantastic haven for SF Giants fans.

MUCKY DUCK

466 Haight Street (415) 255-0300 www.nickies.com CC, DJ, FB, JB, LM, 11 TV, VG Nickies Bar & Restaurant in the lower Haight has something for everyone.

Weekend DJs, full bar, fantastic cocktails, 11 flat screen TVs, freshly made Daily Specials. Stop by!

North Beach Restaurant

1512 Stockton St. (415) 392-1700 www.northbeachrestaurant.com northbeachrestaurant@yahoo.com “One of the best meals to be found in the City”--Michael Bauer, San Francisco Chronicle.

North Star Cafe

1315 9th Ave. (415) 661-4340 www.muckyduckpub.com ATM, CC, DT, FB, JB, IE, LM, 5 LS, PT, 9 TV, VG, Wi-Fi More than a Sports Bar, the Mucky Duck is also a World Famous drinking establishment located just 1 block from Golden Gate Park’s William de Young Museum and Japanese Tea Garden. We are an instant favorite to world travelers and locals alike. We offer the freshest beer, always served ice cold in

1560 Powell St. (at Green St.) (415) 397-0577 CC, FM, FS, JB, 2 PT, 3 TV A comfortable little joint. Join the mayhem!

Old Clam House

299 Bayshore Blvd., (415) 826-4880 www.theoldclamhousesf.com comments@theoldclamhousesf.com CC, FB, FM, JB, 2 TV San Francisco’s oldest restaurant in the same location since 1861.

Thee Parkside

1600 17th Street (Bet, Carolina & Wisconsin), (415) 252-1330 www.theeparkside.com LM, TV

Is your interest in watching NFL games declining? If so, why or why not?

Yes, because college football is so much more fun to watch!

Not at all. The NFL is the best sport going.

Mike Ward, Pleasanton

Shahbano Imran, social media guru, Oakland

90

www.UltimateSportsGuide.com

NEED A NEW BROCHURE? NEW BUSINESS WEBSITE OR CATALOG?

CALL 510-316-8954

SAN FRANCISCO SPORTS BARS, RESTAURANTS & BREW PUBS Pete’s Tavern & Pedro’s Cantina

PATRIOT HOUSE

128 King St. (415) 817-5040 petestavernsf.com Info@PetesTavernSF.com BR, CC, FB, FM, PT, TV

Phoenix Irish Bar

#2 Embarcadero Center, Level P 415-986-0797 www.patriothousepub.com/ BR, CC, CT, FB, FM, JB, LS, PA, SA, 9 TV, WI-FI In the heart of the Financial District, the Patriot House is an all American Bar and Restaurant.

Owned and operated by four Irish sisters. With a great Happy Hour, 2-6 pm daily. Surround Sound system for all the games.10 HDTVs with one outdoor TV on our large patio. Great views of the City. We can cater all events and parties, large or small, with a private area and bar and access to the patio.

Visit our webpage for more information at www.patriothousepub. com. Two Embarcadero Center, Level P. Perry’s Union Street

1944 Union Street (at Laguna) (415) 922-9022; www.perryssf.com BR, CC, FB, FM, 2 SA, 7 TV

Perry’s on the Embarcadero

101 Henry Adams Street in the Galleria Atrium (15th & Alameda) 415.552.5697 www.perryssf.com BR, CC, FB, FM, TV

Perry’s SFO

International Airport, Terminal 1, Pier C (Delta, Frontier, Hawaiian, Northwest) (650) 821-1037, www.perryssf.com

Pig and Whistle Pub

2801 Geary Blvd., (@Wood St.) (415) 885-4779 www.Pig-and-Whistle.com pigandwhistlesf@yahoo.com ATM, CC, DT, FM, JB, PB, PT, TV, VG Swig a Pig.

Pittsburgh’s Pub

4207 Judah Street (b/n 47th & 48th Avenues) (415) 664-3926; FB, JB, TV, VG

Pizza Orgasmica & Brewing Company 2 Embarcadero Center (415) 834-9600 3157 Fillmore St. (415) 931-5300 CC, FB, FM, JB, TV, VG www.pizzaorgasmica.com

Players Sports Grill &Arcade

PIER 39, Buildings L &M at the Bay end of the PIER 415.981.6300 www.PlayersSF.com, info@playerssf.com Players Sports Grill & Arcade is your #1 destination for dining and sports entertainment!

The Polo Grounds

155 Steuart Street, (Between Mission and Howard Sts) (415) 495-6500www.perryssf.com BR, CC, FB, FM, 2 SA, 7 TV

Perry’s Design Center

811 Valencia, (415) 695-1811 www.phoenixirishbar.com info@phoenixirishbar.com CC, FB, FM, JB, TV

R-Bar

1176 Sutter Street (Polk & Sutter) (415) 567-7441, CC, FB, JB, TV Alumni Group: University of Oregon

Red Jack Saloon

131 Bay Street (@ Stockton/Pier 39) (415) 989-0700 CC, FB, JB, LM, 4 TV, VG

Rogue Ales Public House 673 Union St. (415) 362-7880 http://www.rogue.com/ BP, CC, FM, GS, TV

The Royal Exchange

301 Sacramento St. (at Front St.) (415) 956-1710 CC, CT, FB, FM, LS, SA, 7 TV www.royalexchange.com In the heart of the Financial District since 1972.

Rumors

398 7th Street, SF (415) 553-6169 www.rumorssf.net

The San Francisco Athletic Club 1750 Divisadero St, (415) 923-8989 www.thesfac.com

Shanghai Kelly’s

2064 Polk St. (415) 771-3300 ATM, CC, FB, JB, 3 TV, VG Alumni group: Boston College.

Steff’s Sports Bar

747 3rd Street (415) 777-1177 ATM, CC, FB, FM, FP, GG, IE, JB, PT, TV, WI-FI Your local headquarters before, during and after Giants games!

141 2nd St. (415) 777-1844 CC, DT, FB, GG, JB, 2 LS, PT, 6 SA, 12 TV, VG A neighborhood sports bar in San Francisco’s South of Market.

Portals Tavern

Ted’s Sports Bar & Grill

179 West Portal Avenue (415) 731-1208 www.portalstavern.com/ PortalsTavern@gmail.com ATM, FB, JB, SA, 3 TV, VG

312 Harriet St, (415) 861-2811 http://sanfrancisco.menupages.com/restaurants/teds-sports-bar-grill/menu

Public House

661 Howard St. (415) 974-0905 www.thirstybear.com brewery@thirstybear.com BP, BR, CC, CT, FB, FM, 2 PT, SA, 2 TV

24 Willie May Plaza (at AT&T Park) (415) 644-0240 www.publichousesf.com info@publichousesf.com CC, FB, FM, TV

Tommy’s Joynt

1101 Geary Blvd.

(415) 775-4216 www.tommysjoynt.com joynt.tommys@gmail.com ATM, FB, FM, JB, 4 TV

Trad’r Sam’s

6150 Geary Blvd (at 26th Ave.) (415) 221-0773 FB, GG, JB, LS, PB, 2 TV, VG Still an old-time feeling when it was the hangout of fictional character Sam Spade.

The Taco Shop at Underdogs 1824 Irving St. (415) 566-8700 CC, FB, TV www.tacoshopsf.com

Union Square Sports Bar

115 Mason St. (415) 345-8484 BR, CC, FB, GG, JB, 7 LS, PB, 4 PT, 5 SA, 17 TV, 5 VG Heart of Union Square.

Wild Side West Bar and Beer Garden 424 Cortland (415) 647-3099 www.wildsidewest.com CT, JB, LS, PA, PB, PO, PT, 2 TV, VG

Yancy’s Saloon

734 Irving St., (b/n 8th & 9th avenues) (415) 665-6551 DT, FB, JB, LM, LS, 6 TV, 4 VG

Zeitgeist Bar

199 Valencia St. (415) 255-7505 www.zeitgeistsf.com FB. FM, JB, PA, TV Warm beer and cold women

Thirsty Bear Brewing Co.

Will quarterback Colin Kaepernick be a 49er at the end of the season? Why or why not?

Yes. But he will be sitting on the bench.

Danielle Hilton, Oakland

No. None of the current QBs has a contract beyond 2016. He’ll cost too much to re-sign.

Daniel Geary, philanthropy Richmond

92

www.UltimateSportsGuide.com

Come watch all your favorite sporting events and enjoy a delicious meal Home of Real Ales & Comfort Food A Favorite neighborhood gathering place. Enjoy sports viewing on multiple screens, multi beers atap and a full Pub menu.

Banquet rooms available. www.englanderpub.com

Sports Organizations, continued from page 69

UNIVERSITY OF SAN FRANCISCO

Department of Athletics 2130 Fulton Street San Francisco, CA 941171080 Main: (415) 422-6891 Fax: (415) 422-2510 Tickets: (415) 422-2873 www.USFDons.com Athletic Director: Scott Sidwell Media coverage: (radio) KQKE 960 AM / men’s basketball; KUSF 90.3 FM / women’s basketball Ticket Information and/or to view a seating chart, visit www.USFDons.com

SAINT MARY’S COLLEGE

Department of Athletics 1928 St. Mary’s Road Moraga, CA 94575 Main: (925) 631-4399 Tickets: (925) 631-4392 www.SMCGaels.com Athletic Director: Mark Orr Media coverage: (radio) KDIA 1640 AM and all games are also broadcast on SMCGaels.com. Women’s basketball is broadcast on SMCGaels.com.

SANTA CLARA UNIVERSITY Department of Athletics 500 El Camino Real Santa Clara, CA 95053 Main: (408) 554-5344 Fax: (408) 554-6969 Tickets: (408) 554-4660 www.SantaClaraBroncos.com Director of Athletics: Renee Baumgartner

Ticket Information and/or to view a seating chart, visit www.

SantaClaraBroncos.com

SONOMA STATE UNIVERSITY

Department of Intercollegiate Athletics 1801 E. Cotati Avenue Rohnert Park, CA 94928 Phone: (707) 664-2521 Fax: (707) 664-4104 Tickets: (707) 664-4246 Director of Athletics: Bill Fusco Live Audio and Ticket Information online at sonomaseawolves.com. www.sonomaseawolves.com

UC DAVIS

Department of Athletics Hickey Gym 264 One Shields Avenue Davis, CA 95616 Main: (530) 752-1111 Fax: (530) 752-6681 Tickets: (530) 752-2471 www.UCDavisAggies.com Athletic Director: Kevin Blue Media coverage: (radio) KHTK 1140 AM

Ticket Information and/or to view a seating chart, visit www.UCDavisAggies.com

SACRAMENTO STATE

Athletics Department 6000 J Street Sacramento CA, 95819-6099 Office: (916) 278-6481 Fax: (916) 278-5429 Tickets: (916) 278-4323 www.HornetSports.com Athletic Director Bill Macriss

Ticket Information and/or to view a seating chart, visit www.hornetsports.com.

Ticket Information and/or to view a seating chart, visit www.

SMCGaels.com

www.UltimateSportsGuide.com

93

E A S T B AY SPORTS BARS, RESTAURANTS & BREW PUBS Researched by Aidan Acosta 19th Street Station

339 19th Street, Oakland (510) 893-1919, CC, FB, 3 TV “In 20 years we haven’t had one argument.”

44 Restaurant, Bar & Lounge 3290 Adeline St, Berkeley (510) 982-1609 44restaurantbar.com

(510) 981-1789 anhhong.com

www.buckhorngrill.com CC, FB, FM, TV

Antlers Tavern

Buffalo Bill’s Brewery

Applebee’s

Campo di Bocce

2284 San Pablo Ave., Pinole, (510) 724-9961 CC, CT, DJ, DT, FB, FM, KA, LM, LS, PT, SA, 8 TV 1369 Fitzgerald Drive, Pinole (510) 243-0400 www.applebees.com

Agave

1985 Willow Pass Road, Concord (925) 676-5252, www.agavegrill.com CC, CT, DJ, FB, FM, LS, TV

Artie’s Countrywood Lounge 2068 Treat Blvd., Walnut Creek (925) 934-5662 ATM, CC, FB, GG, LO, LS, PB, 3 PT, SA, 6 TV, VG

Alberto’s Cantina

435 Main Street, Pleasanton (925) 462-2316 ATM, BR, CC, FB, FM, LS, PA, TV www.albertoscantina.com Alberto’s Cantina is not only a great choice for your dining but a convenient choice as well.

Beeb’s Sports Bar & Grill 915 Club House Drive, Livermore (925) 455-7070 www.beebsatlaspositas.com CC, FB, FM, 7 Plasma, 31 TV

Aloha Club

BJ’s

952 Fruitvale Avenue, Oakland (510) 534-1495

5699 Mowry Avenue, Newark (510) 456-3750 www.bjrestaurants.com

AMELIA’S CAFÉ

Blu 42 Sports Lounge

1251 Arroyo Way, Walnut Creek (925) 979-0132 www.blu42lounge.com info@goblu42.com CC, DJ, FB, FM, LM, PT, TV

Blue Moon

Hilton Oakland Airport, 1 Hegenberger Rd., Oakland, (510) 635-5000 www.oaklandairport.hilton.com ATM, BR, CC, CT, DJ, FB, FM, GS, IE, KA, LM, 10 foot LS, 12 TV Enjoy a spectacular breakfast buffet in a garden setting in the colorful atrium. Named after Amelia Earhart, the murals on the walls depict her and 28 of her flying friends. The cafe has a full-size glider hanging from the ceiling. Lunch is served until 3:00 pm and the café opens again for dinner from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm.

Anh Hong

2067 University Ave, Berkeley

9937 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito (510) 526-1719 FB, JB, PT, 2 TV, VG

Bobby G’s Pizzeria

2072 University Ave, Berkeley (510) 665-8866

Brennan’s Restaurant

700 University Ave (4th St. & University), Berkeley (510) 841-0960 www.brennansberkeley.com info@brennansberkeley.com ATM, CC, FM, 2 LS, SA, 4 TV

The Broken Rack

5768 Peladeau St, Emeryville (510) 652-9808 www.thebrokenrack.com CC, CT, FB, FM, FS, GS, 20 PT, SR, 8 TV Preferred Partner of Cal and SJSU Alumni Assns.

CHURCHWARD PUB

1082 B Street, Hayward (510) 886-9823 www.buffalobillsbrewery.com BP, CC, DT, FM, SA, TV 175 E. Vineyard Ave., Livermore (925) 249-9800 www.campodibocce.com BR, CC, CT, DJ, IE, FB, FM, FP, LM, PA, TV

Home of Chicken & Waffles

444 Embarcadero West (Jack London Square), Oakland, (510) 836-4446 CC, FB, FM, 3 TV

CHUCK’S CORNER

610A San Pablo Avenue, Pinole (510) 724-3335; ATM, FB, GG, JB, KA, LS, PT, SA, 4 TV, 2 VG www.PetesPlacePinole.com Flat screen TVs. Lingerie show, Thursday 5:30 p.m. Karaoke Thursday AND Saturday, 9 p.m. Sing with Joy. DJ – Noel, Friday night, 9 p.m. NFL Ticket Sundays. Monday Night Football. Bartenders – Melinda, Joe, Rebecca, Cathy, Mike and Greg. Your host: RICH!

1515 Park Street (between Santa Clara Avenue & Times Way) Alameda (510) 521-4800 CC, DJ, FB JB, 3 LS, PA, PT, 4 TV www.TheChurchwardPub.com Formerly known as Pop Inn and recently renovated, Chuchward Pub is the place to be, EVERY night. On weekends the place jumps to life with DJs and a lively crowds eager to party. A good time is guaranteed. Owned and managed by the brother/sister team of Joey & Lisa Churchward, the Churchward Pub has served as host for events sponsored by Alameda civic organizations and is fast becoming Alameda’s new place to meet! Visit the Churchward the next time you are looking for a friendly bar great ambiance and super wait staff!

Climax Sports Bar

1680 Washington Avenue San Leandro, (510) 667-0167

Club Mallard

752 San Pablo Ave., Albany (510) 524-8450, www.clublmallard.com CC, 2 JB, PB, 5 PT, 3 TV, 2 VG

Coach’s Sports Bar

40968 Fremont Blvd., Fremont (510) 656-1751 www.coachs-sportsbar.com/Coachs_Main.html info@coachs-sportsbar.com CC, 4 DT, FB, GG, JB, LS, PB, SA, SB, 5 TV, 4 VG

Buckhorn Grill

5614 Bay Street, Suite 238, Emeryville (in Bay Street Mall), (510) 654-2996

Is your interest in watching NFL games declining? If so, why or why not?

Nope! I love the NFL! Mikey Coy, Oakland

Nope. I love watching football and just everything that comes along with it…i.e., food, friends, commercials, quality time and girls.

Lana Manasseh Moody, porn star, Oakland

94

www.UltimateSportsGuide.com

®

E A S T B AY SPORTS BARS, RESTAURANTS & BREW PUBS Discovery Bay Sports Bar

CROGAN’S

CUE & BREW

MONTCLAIR

Ditoy’s Lounge

6101 La Salle Ave., Oakland (510) 339-2098 www.Crogans.com, info@crogans.com CC, FB, FM, 3 TV The official Home of Bay Area Fans. Enjoy Crogan’s extensive menu before, during, or after the game.

We are Montclair’s oldest restaurant, opening in 1978. Our restaurant and bar lets us accommodate groups of up to 40 people. Serving the finest in Seafood, Meats, Pastas, Salads, Sandwiches, and Appetizers, we are open seven days a week from 11:30 a.m., offering one menu. Sunday brunch, 11:30-3:00. Mike Williams, general manager.

1029 Arnold Drive, #6, Martinez (925) 370-1282 CC, DT, FB, JB, 2 LS, 10 PT, SA, 11 TV, VG 20 brews on tap, MLB and NFL TV packages, 10 pool tables, darts, shuffleboard. Bill Boyer, owner.

Dan’s Irish Sports Bar

1524 Civic Street, Walnut Creek (925) 932-1331; DT, FB, LM, PT, 5 TV, VG www.dansbar.com The friendly, gracious staff keeps Dan’s on everyone’s sports bar list.

Crown Billiards

2416 San Ramon Valley Blvd., Ste. 100, San Ramon (925) 725-3900 www.bayareacrownbilliards.com CC, DT, FB, LM, PT, TV

(Inside the Comfort Inn & Suites) 8452 Edes Avenue, Oakland (510) 568-1500, ext. 1400 CC, FB, TV A full range of adult beverages and light snacks within walking distance of the Coliseum and Oracle Arena. Special game and event promotions. Kevin Thomas, manager.

Don Jose’s Mexican Restaurant 3430 Village Drive, Castro Valley (510) 538-3290 BR, CC, FB, FM TV www.donjosesrestaurant.com

THE ENGLANDER SPORTS PUB & RESTAURANT

Doubletree Hotel

200 Marina Blvd., Berkeley, (510) 548-7920 ATM, BR, CC, CT, FB, FM, FP, LS, GS, PA, SA, TV, Wi-Fi

DIAMONDS

SPORTS BAR AND GRILL

20710 Rutledge Road, Castro Valley (510) 537-6679 ATM, DT, FB, LM, 2 LS, PA, 2 PT, 7 SA, SB, 12 TV

E.J. Phair Brewing Co. & Ale House 2151 Salvio, Ste L, Concord (925) 691-4253 www.ejphair.com wheeler@ejphair.com ATM, BP, CC, DJ, FB, FM, JB, PA, TV

Holiday Inn 77 Hegenberger Road, Oakland (510) 638-7777, BR, CC, FB, FM, LS, TV www.holidayinn.com/oaklandairport

ED’S MUDVILLE GRILL

INDE X OF ABBREVI ATI O N S TM – $$ machine A BB – hoop games BP – brew pub BR – banquet rooms CC – credit cards CT – catering DJ – DJ/dancing DT – darts FB – full bar FM – full menu FP – fireplace FS – foosball

restaurant reviewer for the San Francisco Chronicle. This family restaurant is a full-service, full menu establishment with 20 taps and a great wine list only a driversandwedge from the Oakhurst Country Club. Entertaining you with Fox Sports Direct, local and national cable and a great staff.

Ed Moresi is the owner and host.

John Mahloch, Chris McCormick, and Lorenzo Garcia are managers.

Clayton’s corner sports grill is in a League of its own.

Doucet Saloon

Crogan’s Sports Bar & Grill

1387 Locust St., Walnut Creek, (925) 933-7800 www.crogansbarandgrill.com BB, BR, CC, CT, DJ, DT, FB, FM, FS, H, JB, LM, LS, PB, 2 PT, SA, 17 TV, VG.

2477 Discovery Bay Blvd., Discovery Bay www.sportsbarandsteakhouse.com sportsbar@goniners.com (925) 513-3435; CC, FB, FM, LS, TV, VG

GG – golf game GS – gift shop H – hockey IE – interactive entertainment JB – jukebox KA – karaoke LM – live music LO – lotto LS – large screen OM – open mike PA – patio

PB PO PP PS PT SA SB SR TV VB VG WI-FI

– pinball – piano – ping pong – pop-a-shot – pool table – satellites – shuffleboard – smoking room – television – volleyball – video games – free wireless

101 Parrott Street, San Leandro (510) 357-3571 www.englanderpub.com BR, CC, CT, DJ, DT, FM, GS, H, LM, LO, 4 LS, OM, PA, 4 SA, 39 TV Home of Real Ales. 110 beers on tap. Live music every Friday. Comedy every Saturday.

British comedy on screen every Wednesday. Come for a beer and stay for food and sports.

Era Art Bar & Lounge

19 Grand Avenue, Oakland (510) 832-4400, www.oaklandera.com, kevin@oaklandera.com

Eureka!

2068 Center Street, Berkeley (510) 809-8282 www.eurkarestaurantgroup.com

6200 Center Street, Clayton (925) 673-0333, www.edsmudvillegrill.com CC, FM, LS, PB, PS, 6 SA, 11 TV, VG “Ed’s Mudville Grill, a Clayton Home Run,” says Bill Staggs,

Will the Raiders leave Oakland for Las Vegas? Why or why not?

And leave Raider Nation broken hearted? How could they?

Ann Cooke, Bemer distributor and avid NFL fan, Alameda

The Raiders will stay in Oakland because the NFL owners won’t let them move and Mark Davis will finally realize that he needs to keep the team here.

Chris Dobbins, attorney, Oakland

96

www.UltimateSportsGuide.com

2016 west coast 7’s collegiate rugby q

q “We don’t trade jerseys until AFTER the game? Oh.”  An ill-timed, unfriendly embrace.  “I’ve got you.” “No, I’ve got YOU.”  Piece of cake!

All Photos by Ron Sellers.

w

e

r

www.UltimateSportsGuide.com

97

E A S T B AY SPORTS BARS, RESTAURANTS & BREW PUBS

Grand Oaks Restaurant & Sports Lounge 3701 Grand Avenue, Oakland (510) 451-5253 • www.grandoaksrestaurant.com Home to the King's X Professional Fantasy Football League; originally begun in 1969 Watch your favorite team on one of the 13 Big Screen TVs. Since 1988

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Hours vary depending upon sporting events.

First Street Ale House

EVIE’S

2106 First Street, Livermore (925) 371-6588, CC, FM, JB, 2 TV www.firststreetalehouse.com

Five – Berkeley

At the Hotel Shattuck Plaza 2086 Allston Way, Berkeley (510) 225-6055 www.five-berkeley.com five@five-berkeley.com ATM, BR, CC, FB, FM, TV, Wi-Fi

7138 Village Parkway, Dublin (925) 828-1942 ATM, CC, FB, JB, LS, PT, SB, TV Come join The Team at Evie’s where we have 10 flat screen TVs featuring Football to NASCAR and a State of the Art jukebox. Come visit Evie and The Team!

FARRINGTON’S

WORLD’S COLDEST BEER

1938 Contra Costa Blvd., Pleasant Hill (925) 687-2259 ATM, BR, CC, DJ, DT, GG, JB, KA, LO, 2 LS, PB, 4 PT, 2 SA, SB, 12 TV, VG The Fat Lady

201 Washington St., Oakland (510) 465-4996 www.thefatladyrestaurant.com info@thefatladyrestaurant.com BR, CC, FB, FM, PA, TV

Fernandes Stein Lounge 939 B Street, Hayward (510) 537-6770, CC, FB, JB, TV

The Fireside Lounge

1453 Webster Street, Alameda CC, FB, LM (510) 864-1244 www.thefiresidelounge.com

98

Fog Line Grill

25037 Clawiter Road, Hayward (510) 783-7300 FM, PT, 10 TV

Forge, Hand Crafted Pizza 66 Franklin Street, Oakland (510) 268-3200 www.theforgepizza.com

for women a security guard outside monitoring the place. If you are looking for a cool place to hang out, chill and have a good time, this is the place. They also have a pool table.

Lots of fun!”

RESTAURANT & SPORTS LOUNGE

Gallagher’s Dublin Pub

7821 Amador Valley Road, Dublin (925) 828-5996 ATM, CC, DT, FB, JB, KA, PA, PT, SB, 5 TV, VG, (Toy machine)

Geo. Kaye’s

4044 Broadway Street, Oakland, (510) 547-9374, FB, JB, 2 TV

GEORGE & WALT’S

FUNKY MONKEY

22554 Main Street, Hayward (510) 733-2334 CC, DT, FB, KA, LM, PT, 10 Plasma TVs Here at the Funky Monkey the good times never stop! We have a DJ every Sunday night, with Karaoke on Monday nights and a live jam on Tuesday nights. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights bring a DJ while Saturday, during the day, is live music, 1 to 6 p.m. A reviewer on Yelp said it best – “Cool place in downtown Hayward. Very laid back with great music and the bartenders are just great! They offer food in the back and one huge PLUS

GRAND OAKS

5445 College Avenue, Oakland (510) 653-7441 www.georgeandwalts.com ATM, FB, FP, JB, PB, 2 PT, 11 flat screen TVs, VG The oldest family-owned bar on College Avenue, 5 generations strong. For your sports pleasure we have all the best Direct TV packages, including BASEBALL, HOCKEY, BASKETBALL, COLLEGE FOOTBALL and the NFL TICKET.

3701 Grand Avenue, Oakland (510) 451-5253 www.grandoaksrestaurant.com BR, CC, FB, FM, FS, KA, 2 LS, OM, PA, PT, SA, SR, 9 TV, 11 VG Home to Fantasy Football drafts, the Grand Oaks first opened its doors in 1988 with owners Roger and Ken Ham. The brothers shared a passion for good food and cooking it, and their talents have now extended to providing sports fans with a super venue to watch games on TV! After their remodel, patrons have been thrilled to enjoy13 Big Screen TVs lining the walls and even more Flat Screen TVs. OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK. (Hours vary according to sporting events.) Visit www.grandoaksrestaurant.com or call 510-451-5253.

Halftime Sports Bar

316 14th Street (b/w Webster & Harrison), Oakland, (510) 836-4400 CC, FB, 7 TV

Hang Ten Broiler

2306 Encinal Avenue, Alameda (510) 864-1188 www.hangtenboiler.com hangtenboiler@gmail.com

www.UltimateSportsGuide.com

E A S T B AY SPORTS BARS, RESTAURANTS & BREW PUBS Hangar 40 Sports Bar & Café

Hotsy Totsy

601 San Pablo Ave., Albany www.hotsytotsyclub.com (510) 526-5986, FB, JB, PT, SB, 2 TV, VG, Wi-Fi Established In 1939! Oldest bar in Albany!

800 West Tower Avenue, Bldg. 40, Alameda (510) 814-4999, www.bladium.com AlamedaGM@bladium.com CC, FM, PA, TV Watch the sporting events right in front of you!

The Huddle

La Val’s Pizza

1834 Euclid, Berkeley (510) 540-9333 www.lavals.com BR, CC, CT, FM, FS, JB, LS, PB, PO, 2 PT, SA, 3 TV, VG

KINGFISH PUB & CAFÉ

5152 Mowry Ave; Fremont (510) 794-8590, www.huddlebar.com ATM, DT, FB, JB, LM, LO, LS, 3 SA, 8 TV, 3 VG, Wi-Fi

Heart and Dagger Saloon 504 Lake Park Avenue, Oakland (510) 444-7300 www.heartanddaggersaloon.com CC, PA, PB, PT

Legends & Heroes Sport Bar & Grill

4050 Port Chicago Hwy., Concord (925) 687-4111 www.legendsdiablocreek.com ATM, BR, CC, CT, FB, FM, FP, GG, LO, 4 LS, PA, PB, SA, 40 TV, VG

Hugo’s Place

24 West 10th St., Antioch (925) 778-0318 BP, DT, JB, PB, PT, SB, 4TV, VG

Heinold’s First & Last Chance Saloon

Ivy Room

48 Webster Street, Oakland (Jack London Square), (510) 839-6761 http://heinolds.com/hew/bar_info.html

The Hop Yard American Alehouse & Grill

3015 Hopyard Road, Pleasanton (925) 426-9600, www.hopyard.com Pleasanton@hopyard.com BP, CC, FM, LM, SA, 3 TV 470 Market Place, San Ramon (925) 277-9600, SanRamon@hopyard.com BP, CC, FM, 3 TV

860 San Pablo Avenue @ Solano, Albany, (510) 526-5888 ATM, CC, FB, JB, LM, LS, PT, SA, 3 TV, Wi-Fi www.ivyroom.com Albany’s legendary neighborhood bar was renovated with reclaimed materials and fixtures and reopened under new ownership in 2012.

Jack’s Brewing Co. & Sports Bar 39176 Argonaut Way, Fremont (510) 796-2036 www.jacksbrewingcompany.com info@Jacksbrewingcompany.com BP, BR, CC, DT, FM, FS, LS, SA, 20 TV

Jerry’s Cocktail Lounge

13021 San Pablo Ave., San Pablo (510) 232-6336 FB, JB, LO, LS, 3 TV, VG

HENRY’S SPORTS BAR AND GASTRO PUB

Jim’s On The Course

1 Clubhouse Memorial Rd., Alameda (510) 337-9950 ATM, CC, FB, FM, GG, 2 LS, PA, SA, 16 TV, VG

Jupiter

2181 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley (510) 843-8277 www.jupiterbeer.com BP, CC, FM, LM, PA, PB, SN Voted ‘Best Bar’ by East Bay readers of the San Francisco Chronicle, ‘98 & ‘99.

2600 Durant Avenue, Berkeley (510) 845-8981, www.henrysberkeley.com BR, CC, CT, FB, FM, SA, 6 TV Hotel Durant has become a tradition for generations of Alumni, faculty and event planners since 1928. Stop by Henry’s Sports Bar and GastroPub in the Hotel. With 13 TVs, including a 108” Big Screen, there is no better, convenient seat in the Bay Area to catch ALL the games.

The Kerry House

4092 Piedmont Ave., Oakland (510) 652-4032 ATM, BP, CC, FB, JB, LO, PA, PT, TV, VG

5227 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland (510) 655-7373 CC, FB, JB, SB, TV www.kingfishpubandcafe.com emil@kingfishpubandcafe.com Home of Old Blues and a big supporter of Cal baseball.

Check us out on Big Game Day. Established in 1922, the Kingfish has seen it all and welcomes all who come. Prepare to get cozy.

Liege

481 9th Street, Oakland (510) 835-4343 www.liegeoakland.com CC, FB, FM, TV

LINGUINI’S PIZZA & BREW PASTA & VINO

Kip’s Restaurant

2439 Durant St., Berkeley (510) 848-4340 www.kipsberkeley.com CC, FB, FM, JB, KA, 2 LS, 5 SA, 6 TV

Kirby’s Sports Bar

42312 Fremont Blvd., Fremont (510) 657-9060 ATM, CC, DT, FB, FS, GG, IE, JB, KA, LS, PA, 2 PT, SA, 15 TV, VG

Krayons Gallery

3477 Castro Valley Blvd., Castro Valley (510) 581-4186 krayonsgallery.com/homekrayonsgallery.html CC, FB, JB, 4 TV

La Estrellita Cafe & Bar

446 East 12th Street, Oakland (510) 465-7188 www.la-estrellita.com FB, FM, 4 TV

La Fogata Mexican Bar

1315 North Main Street, Walnut Creek (925) 934-8121 www.lafogatawc.com BR, CC, FB, FM, FP, LS, PA, 5 TV, VG

La Penca Azul

1440 Park Street, Alameda (510) 769-9110 www.lapencaazul.com CC, CT, FB, FM, TV

1508 Park Street, Alameda (510) 521-2141/865-5101 www.linguinisrestaurant.com BP, BR, CC, CT, FB, FM, LM LS, PA, SA, 8 TV, VG Voted #1 Italian Restaurant for 10 straight years, serving awardwinning pizzas, pastas, sandwiches, salads and appetizers. Easy to get to and plenty of parking at both locations. Delivery available.

A fun, lively atmosphere where anyone can dine, including professional athletes, on a daily basis.

The Bay Area’s premier Italian restaurant with great food, huge portions and fair prices. Owners: Tony Dudum, J.J. Dudum, Julie Dudum; General Manager: Shadi Movafagh. Assistant Manager: Tony Del Santo. Kitchen Manager: Luis Chavez.

Will the Raiders leave Oakland for Las Vegas? Why or why not?

NO. Because the Raiders love Oakland! What happens in Oakland, STAYS in Oakland!

Kiran Satterlee-King, super sports dude, Princeville, Kauai

www.UltimateSportsGuide.com

No! The NFL is still mad at Al Davis when he sued them.

The NFL is going to punish Mark Davis for years.

Max Sanchez, Oakland

99

E A S T B AY SPORTS BARS, RESTAURANTS & BREW PUBS Magoo’s Grill and Bar

LIVERMORE

CASINO SPORTS BAR

1250 Contra Costa Blvd., #203, Pleasant Hill, (925) 682-4868 www.magoosgrill.com eat@magoosgrill.com ATM, CC, CT, DT, FB, FM, JB, KA, PB, 3 PT, SA, 8 TV, 6 VG

Main Street Brewery 830 Main St., Pleasanton (925) 462-8218 BP, FM www.mainstbreweery.com

Massés Sports Cafe

3571 First Street, Livermore 2721 North Main Street, Walnut Creek (925) 447-1702 www.masseswc.com MassesSportsBar@aol.com www.livermorecasino.net ATM, CC, FB, FM, LS, 10 TV (925) 256-7665 Livermore Casino has it all. Full ATM, BB, BP, CC, DJ, DT, FB, FM, FS, JB, KA, LM, 3 LS, PB, 20 PT, 3 SA, SB, 30 Bar, Full Menu, Poker, BlackJack TV, VG and more! We serve only 100% A Big Bar in a Little City.

Certified Angus Beef and our Massimo’s Restaurant menu includes Rib Eye Steak, Tri 5200 Mowry Avenue, Fremont Tip Roast, ‘Prime-Rib Fridays’, (510) 792-2000, Burgers, delicious Brick-Oven www.massimos.com Pizzas and Breakfast served any- info@massimos.com time. Comfortable seating and a CC, CT, FB, FM, TV friendly staff, along with 10 Hi-Def McGee’s Bar & Grill TV’s make this the perfect spot 1645 Park Street, Alameda for you! So be a “Winner” and (510) 522-3470 stop on in. Located in Downtown www.mcgeesbarandgrill.com mcgeesparkst@yahoo.com Livermore.

CC, CT, FB, FM, IE, JB, LS, LS, SA, SB, 7 TV McNally‘s Irish Pub

Lucca Bar & Grill

439 First Street (corner of First and E Street), Benicia, (707) 745-0943; www. luccafr.com info@luccabar.com CC, FB, FM, TV

Luka’s Taproom & Lounge 2221 Broadway, Oakland (510) 451-4677, www.lukasoakland.com CC, DJ, FM, PB, PT, TV

5352 College Ave., Oakland (510) 655-3929 CC, FB, JB, LM, PT, SA, SM, 4 TV, VG

Meridian International Sports Cafe 2050 University Ave, Berkeley (510) 705-1450

699 Lewelling Blvd, #142 San Leandro, CA 94579 (510) 483-4835 CC, CT, FM, TV Minami Sushi is located off the freeway (where the 880 and 238 meet) in the Greenhouse Market Place in San Leandro. The entrees are delicious, affordably priced and come in generous portions. The sushi and sashimi are made from only the freshest ingredients and always made with care. Come and see why Minami Sushi has been called one of the best Japanese restaurants in the Bay Area!

The Missouri Lounge

2600 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley (510) 548-2080 www.missouri-lounge.com CC, DJ, FB, JB, PA, PT, 2 TV 3201 College Ave, Berkeley (510) 652-6157 mitamasushi.com

Monaghan’s on the Hill

2820 Mountain Blvd., Oakland (510) 482-2500 www.monaghans-onthehill.com BR, CC, CT, FB, FM, JB, LM, LS, PA, PT, 8 SA, 8TV, Wi-Fi 3136 Sacramento Street, Berkeley (510) 547-6699 moxybeergarden.com CC, FM, PA, TV

GG – golf game GS – gift shop H – hockey IE – interactive entertainment JB – jukebox KA – karaoke LM – live music LO – lotto LS – large screen OM – open mike PA – patio

PB PO PP PS PT SA SB SR TV VB VG WI-FI

– pinball – piano – ping pong – pop-a-shot – pool table – satellites – shuffleboard – smoking room – television – volleyball – video games – free wireless

Mr. Lucky’s Bar & Grill

1527 Locust St., Walnut Creek, (925) 935-7778 CC, CT, FB, JB, KA, LM, PB, 4 TV, VG

OAKLAND

MOOSE LODGE #324

690 Hegenberger Road, Oakland, (510) 569-9569 ATM, DJ, FB, FM, LS, TV oaklandmoose324@sbcglobal.net Come join us for some pre game food, drinks and entertainment before the Raiders home games. The folks are friendly, the entertainment is amazing and so is the food. Parking is available upon request. Music starts at 10:15 and goes until 12:45 p.m. Within easy walking distance to the stadium.

OAKS CORNER

Mitama

Moxy Beer Garden

INDE X OF ABBREVI ATI O N S TM – $$ machine A BB – hoop games BP – brew pub BR – banquet rooms CC – credit cards CT – catering DJ – DJ/dancing DT – darts FB – full bar FM – full menu FP – fireplace FS – foosball

MINAMI SUSHI

4099 San Pablo Avenue, Emeryville, (510) 652-4914 ATM, FB, FM, LS, 7 TV, VG www.OaksCardClub.com theoakscorner@gmail.com The Oaks Corner, nestled together with the Oaks Card Club, has a distinguished history dating back to 1895 when the card club was founded. Home to the Pacific Coast League’s Oakland Oaks and PCL souvenirs adorn the walls. In addition to large screen TVs and comfortable seating, the Oaks Corner serves excellent Hofbrau style sandwiches, delicious Chinese meals and a full breakfast menu. You can dine like a king, watch your favorite sports team or stroll a few feet away to play any number of card games. And you avoid The Summit!

Is your interest in watching NFL games declining? If so, why or why not?

100

I prefer watching surfing. I don’t follow the NFL.

Yes. I like watching basketball better.

Zander Satterlee-King, sufer dude, Princeville, Kauai

Sadie Sprenkle, student, Berkeley

www.UltimateSportsGuide.com

E A S T B AY SPORTS BARS, RESTAURANTS & BREW PUBS On The Border Mexican Grill

On The Border Mexican Grill 4940 Dublin Blvd., Dublin www.ontheborder.com (925) 829-1371; CC, CT, FB, FM, FP, PA, SA, TV We sizzle for any occasion!

OTAEZ

MEXICAN RESTAURANT

satellite sports on one of our five TVs, our free wi-fi, or relax outdoors in our heated beer garden while savoring a point of your favorite brew from one of the best selections of draught beer in the Bay Area.

Experience the timeless tradition of watching sports with friends while enjoying great beer in a traditional pub atmosphere on one of the countries finest pub and breweries.

Pappy’s Grill & Sports Bar

2367 Telegraph Avenue, Berkeley (510) 405-1000; CC, FB, FM, Large Screen, 10 plasma TV www.pappysontelegraph.com

1619 Webster Street, Alameda (510) 521-9090 BR, CC, CT, FB, FM, PA, 3 TV www.OtaezRestaurant.com Otaez is the name of a small town in Durango, Mexico. When Jesus and Socorro Campos bought the original Otaez Mexicatessen of Oakland in 1985, it was just a small market with a kitchen known for serving traditional favorites to the locals of Oakland’s Fruitvale District.

Jesus and Socorro combined their ideas and opened their own family-owned restaurant, keeping the name Otaez Mexicatessen. After years of hard work and dedication, Otaez Mexican Restaurant opened in Alameda in 2006.

We welcome you into our home and hope to bring you a place of Central Mexico here in Alameda.

For parties or private events, consider our Banquet Room which can accommodate 50 to 200 guests.

Buen Provecho!

The Outpost Sports Bar and Grill 2251 San Ramon Valley Blvd., San Ramon (925) 837-7748 www.outpostsportsbarandgrill.com CC, FB, TV

PACIFIC COAST BREWING COMPANY

Parkway Lounge

1850 Park Blvd, Oakland (510) 451-7231; ATM, CC, FB, JB, LS, PB, PT, SA, TV, VG, Wi-Fi www.ParkwayLounge.net

PASTA PELICAN WATERFRONT RESTAURANT & LOUNGE

www.UltimateSportsGuide.com

RANCHO

SPORTS BAR

2455 Mariner Square Drive (510) 864-7427 www.pastapelican.com ppadmin@pastapelican.com ATM, CC, CC, FB, FM, LM, TV The Pasta Pelican Restaurant & Lounge serves a wide range of delicious traditional and Italian and Americana cuisine. The menu includes an extensive wine list and a full bar featuring Mafioso Margaritas and Sicilian Salsa with Pizza Chips.

All items on the menu are available for dining-in, take-out and delivery.

The atmosphere is warm, friendly and relaxing with fireplaces in both the restaurant and the lounge.

Plank Beer Garden 98 Broadway, Oakland (510) 817-0980 www.plankoakland.com

6702 Hollis Street, Emeryville (510) 428-1470 www.prizefighterbar.com info@prizefighterbar.com CC, FB, TV

Quinn’s Lighthouse

1951 Embarcadero Cove, Oakland (510) 536-2050 www.quinnslighthouse.com CC, BR, DT, FB, FM, LM, PA, 5 TV Gorgeous views of the Oakland Estuary and the downtown Oakland skyline.

Rack’em Up Family Billiards 2395 Monument Blvd., Concord (925) 798-6404 JB, PB, 21 PT, 4 TV

1727 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland (510) 984-3147 www.somarbar.com info@somarbar.com CC, FB, FM

Spenger’s Fish Grotto

1919 4th St., Berkeley (510) 845-7771 www.mccormickandschmicks.com BR, CC, FB, FM, LS, 2 TV

3912 San Pablo Dam Road, El Sobrante, (510) 223-3580 ATM, CC, FB, GG, IE, JB, LO, 2 LS, PA, PB, PT, 4 SA, 15 TV, 3 VG, Y5 For our patrons we provide free hot dogs on Saturdays. Also MLB Extra Innings, NFL Sunday Ticket. All NFL games shown (subject to NFL rules), High Def. TVs and free internet. Come celebrate all the holidays with us. We pour the best drinks in the Bay Area. John Oliver, owner.

RICKY’S SPORTS THEATRE & GRILL

Prizefighter Bar

906 Washington St., Oakland (510) 836-2739 www.pacificcoastbrewing.com ATM, BP, CC, FM, GS, JB, LM, PA, SA, 5 TV, Wi-Fi If you are looking for a warm and friendly place to watch a ballgame while enjoying great beer and fine food, visit Pacific Coast Brewing in Downtown Oakland. We feature 24 of the finest craft beers available on draught, including eight of our own national award winning ales. Enjoy

Somar Bar and Lounge

15028 Hesperian Blvd., San Leandro (510) 352-0200. www.rickys.com ATM, BR, CC, CT, FB, FM, FS, H, GS, 6 LS, PO, 7 SA, 65 TV, VG Family owned and operated since 1946, Ricky’s has been providing great sports coverage, good food and fun for Bay Area sports fans. A longtime gathering shrine for Oakland Raiders fans. Ricky’s also has banquet rooms available for all occasions. Ricky and Tina, owners.

Room 389

389 Grand Avenue, Oakland (510) 936-6389 www.room389oakland.com CC, FB, LM, TV

Round Up Saloon

3553 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette (925) 284-4817 FB, JB, LM, LS, PB, 3 PT, SA, SB, 4 TV, VG

Shamrock Irish Pub

1403 Webster St., Alameda (510) 769-9788 DT, FB, GG, JB, LM, PB, 3 PT, 2 SA, 6 TV, 2 VG

Skipolini’s Pizza

2001 Salvio Street, Concord (925) 680-6888 www.skipolinispizza.com CC, FM, JB, 4 TV, VG Over 38 years and counting!

SPORTS EDITION BAR

Hilton Oakland Airport, 1 Hegenberger Rd., Oakland, (510) 635-5000 www.oaklandairport.hilton.com ATM, BR, CC, CT, DJ, FB, FM, GS, IE, KA, LM, 10 foot LS, 12 TV Where The Fans Go! To Drink, Dine and Unwind! Experience one of the Bay Area’s best sports bars before or after the game! Nonstop sports action with great food and beverages, burgers, pizzas and sandwiches, plus a ten foot TV screen and 12 flat screen monitors.

Complimentary Wi-Fi. One mile from Oracle Arena and the O.co Coliseum.

STADIUM PUB 1420 Lincoln Avenue, Walnut Creek (925) 256-7302 www.thestadiumpub.com CC, FB, FM, FP, LM, 3 LS, PA, PT, SA, 47 TV, VG Walnut Creek’s Oldest Sports Bar and Neighborhood Restaurant.

Come watch your favorite teams play, great food and a friendly environment where ‘kids’ of all ages are welcome! The Pub has something for everyone. 47 TVs; Flat, HD Screens and Projectors. We’ve also newly remodeled, with outside seating and a fireplace and full bar. Our delicious menu includes NY Pastrami, Corned Beef, Chicago Hot Dogs, $2.00 Tuesdays with Beer, Tequila, Fish, Shrimp Tacos and Ribs; Friday Fish & Chips, Fish Tacos, Steak, Salmon, Ahi Salad and more. We show all of 101

E A S T B AY SPORTS BARS, RESTAURANTS & BREW PUBS Tiki Tom’s

I N D E X OF ABBREVIATI O N S TM – $$ machine A BB – hoop games BP – brew pub BR – banquet rooms CC – credit cards CT – catering DJ – DJ/dancing DT – darts FB – full bar FM – full menu FP – fireplace FS – foosball

GG – golf game GS – gift shop H – hockey IE – interactive entertainment JB – jukebox KA – karaoke LM – live music LO – lotto LS – large screen OM – open mike PA – patio

your favorite sporting events, including NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA games, European Sports, UFC and much more. Now open, our European Beer Room with over 300 Beers. You will think you’re in an English Pub. No American sports in this room, Mates!!! Come see why fans call us their “Home Away From Home!”

PB PO PP PS PT SA SB SR TV VB VG WI-FI

– pinball – piano – ping pong – pop-a-shot – pool table – satellites – shuffleboard – smoking room – television – volleyball – video games – free wireless

Tribune Tavern

TIERNEY’S SPORTS BAR

Triple Rock Brewery

1920 Shattuck, Berkeley (510) 843-2739 www.triplerock.com BP, CC, FM, JB, PA, SB, 3 TV 642 1st Street, Rodeo, (510) 799-2886 FB, JB, 3 PT, 2 TV, 3 VG

Up & Under

2 West Richmond Avenue, San Rafael (510) 778-1313 www.theupandunder.com CC, FB, TV

The Valley Inn Sports Bar

2660 Castro Valley Blvd., Castro Valley (510) 581-4820 ATM, DT, FB, GG, IE, JB, LS, PB, 4 PT, 5 TV, 5 VG

1807 Santa Rita Road, #K, Pleasanton (925) 846-6108 www.sunshinesaloon.com CC, FB, FM, 4 LS, 12 SA, 23 TV

WPLJ’S

DANCE CLUB

401 13th Street, Oakland (510) 452-8742 www.tribunetavern.com CC, FB, FM, TV

Troy’s Club

Sunshine Saloon

2112 North Main Street Walnut Creek, (925) 938-4140 BR, CC, DJ, FB, JB, LM, PB, 2 PT, 6 TV www.WPLJs.com Walnut Creek’s liveliest dance spot. DJ dancing Thursday through Sunday. Sunday is singles night!

WPLJ’S opens Monday-Friday @ 4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday @ 6 p.m. Come in for a great time.

Lisa Max and Bill Boyer, owners.

The World Famous Turf Club

22519 Main St., Hayward (510) 881-9877 www.worldfamousturfclub.com ATM, CC, DJ, FB, JB, LM, 2 LS, PT, 2 TV, VG

Vineyards Chop House - Bar

Swell Bar

1539 Lincoln Avenue, Alameda (510) 522-6263 CC, DJ, FB, JB, PA, 4 TV

Tap Haus

2516 Durant Avenue, Berkeley (510) 280-5000 Berkeleytaphaus.wixsite.com/taphaus

Tailgaters

1535 Olympic Blvd., Walnut Creek (925) 932-9202 CC, FB, FM, LM, LS, TV

8065 Brentwood Blvd., #6, Brentwood (925) 513-8281 www.brentwoodtailgaters.com ATM, CC, DJ, DT, FB, FM, GG, JB, KA, LM, LO, LS, PA, 3 PT, 6 SA, SR, 12 TV, VG

(Inside Albany Bowl) 540 San Pablo Avenue, Albany www.albanybowl.biz (510) 526-8818; ATM, CC, CT, DT, FB, FM, FS, JB, KA, LO, LS, PB, PT, SA, TV, VG 4 Big Screen TVs with Direct TV and MLB and NFL season tickets makes Tierney’s Sports Bar an ideal place to catch any game. Plus there’s a 275 gallon fish tank (saltwater) to enjoy during the commercials! The excellent service and very friendly staff will make Tierney’s your favorite haven in no time. And a great menu is available, with American or Thai cuisine - Zagat rated! And the best part – Tierney’s Sports Bar is located inside the Albany Bowl, with 36 lanes offering endless entertainment.

Concord Hotel LLC, 45 John Glenn Drive, Concord (925) 521-3783 www.vineyardschophouse.com ATM, BR, CC, CT, DJ, FB, FM, 2 LS, 3 SA, 10 TV

Whiskey Lane

629 Ferry Street, Martinez (925) 229-2454

Is your interest in watching NFL games declining? If so, why or why not?

Boring to watch a bunch of men, who are overpaid to play a game, act like overgrown Neanderthals on and off the field.

Chloe Satterlee, student, Berkeley

102

Yeah, what my twin said, they’re supposed to be role models.

Selina Satterlee-King, surfer dudette, Princeville, Kauai

www.UltimateSportsGuide.com

S A N M AT E O SPORTS BARS, RESTAURANTS & BREW PUBS 3rd Avenue Sports Bar & Grill

77 East 3rd Ave., San Mateo (650) 340-9872; CC, DT, FM, LS, 2 SA, 4 TV

Alpine Inn Beer Garden

3915 Alpine Road, Portola Valley Alpineinnbeergarden.com (650) 854-4004; FM, JB, PA, SA, 3 TV

THE AMERICAN BULL BAR & GRILL

great place for watching all sporting events. Full menu with daily food and drink specials. Video games for the kids and always...

FREE POPCORN! Come by and enjoy a cold one or a bite to eat in a relaxing family sports environment. There are no strangers at the “Bull,” only friends you haven’t met yet.

Ausiello’s Tavern

864 El Camino Real, Belmont (650) 595-9531 ATM, CC, DT, FB, FM, FS, GS, IE, LS, PA, PB, 30 PT, 12 Plasma TVs, VG

CAMERON’S 1819 El Camino Real, Burlingame (650) 652-4908 www.theamericanbull.com eat@theamericanbull.com ATM, CC, DJ, FB, FM, 13 LS, 13 SA, 20 TV, 4 VG Happy Hour EVERYDAY 3 - 6 p.m. $2 off ALL Appetizers, $3 Domestic Draft & Well Drinks, $4 Glass House Wine. A lively place with a friendly staff and a fun, loving clientele with 20 wide screen HD LCD or Plasma TVs, we are a

RESTAURANT PUB & INN

TV, VB, 5 VG A family restaurant, pub and inn. Home of the world’s only double-decker smoking bus and a second double-decker complete with kids videos games. 19 tap beers, gourmet burgers, soups, salads, fish & chips. Also available is an outdoor patio and BBQ picnic area for special events, plus a banquet room. Three lodging rooms provide overnight accommodations as does the campground located on the property. Cameron Palmer, owner/ operator. A family neighborhood pub and grub. When visiting the coast, make it the most!

Chris’s New Harbor Sports Bar 150 Harbor Blvd., Belmont (650) 591-1881 www.chrisnewharbor.com ATM, FB, GG, JB, LM, LO, LS, 2 PT, 4 SA, 4 TV, 2 VG Home of the coldest beer in town!

City Pub

1410 South Cabrillo Hwy Half Moon Bay, (650) 726-5705 www. cameronsinn.com ATM, BR, CC, CT, DT, FM, FP, FS, GG, GS, JB, KA, LM, 2 LS, OM (Thursday), PA, PB, SA, SB, SR, 15

2620 Broadway Street, Redwood City (650) 363-2620; www.city-pub.com paul@city-pub.com BP, CC, FM, PA, TV

THE CLUB HOUSE BISTRO

Crowne Plaza, 1221 Chess Drive, Foster City, (650) 570-5700 www.clubhousebistro.com lisa@cpfcc.com ATM, BR, CC, CT, DJ, FB, FM, LM, 8 LS, 2 PT, SA, 12 TV From football to basketball, soccer to hockey, the Clubhouse Bistro Sports Bar has sideline tickets to your favorite sporting event. Join us for a beer and your favorite game or major sporting event all showing on 20 HD screens.

Check out over 200 games with NFL Sunday Ticket and watch 40 games per week with NBA League Pass. We also subscribe to the MLB Pass. Root for your favorite hockey, soccer, baseball, or rugby team and take a front row seat for special events, from the Olympics to World Cup Soccer all are at the Clubhouse Bistro in Foster City.

ALUMNI SPORTS BARS Collegiate Auburn University – Ricky’s, San Leandro Boston Col. – Shanghai Kelly’s, San Francisco Cal – Linguini’s, Alameda; Beyond the Glory, Petaluma; Players Sports Pub, Sacramento Colorado State – Jake’s Steaks, San Francisco Kansas State University – Ricky’s, San Leandro; Players Sports Pub, Sacramento Michigan St. University – Kezar Pub, San Francisco Northwestern – Jake’s Steaks, San Francisco Ohio State University – Football/ Zeke’s Diamond Bar, San Francisco; Pete’s Tavern, San Francisco; Beyond the Glory, Petaluma Oklahoma University – Ricky’s, San Leandro

www.UltimateSportsGuide.com

Penn State – Jake’s Steaks, San Francisco; Monaghan’s, San Francisco; Players Sports Pub, Sacramento Saint Mary’s College – Linguini’s, Alameda San Diego Chargers – Danny Coyle’s, San Francisco Syracuse – Jake’s Steak’s, San Francisco Texas A&M – Monaghan’s, San Francisco University of Florida – Ricky’s, San Leandro University of Kentucky – Basketball/ Zeke’s Diamond Bar, San Francisco University of Miami – Pete’s Tavern, San Francisco University of Michigan – Lefty O’Doul’s, San Francisco; Double D’s Sports Grill, Los Gatos; Ricky’s, San Leandro; Players Sports Pub, Sacramento University of Montana – Ricky’s, San Leandro

University of Nebraska – Jack’s Brewing Co., Fremont; Legends & Heroes Sports Bar, Fairfield; Ricky’s, San Leandro; Players Sports Pub, Sacramento University of North Carolina – Danny Coyle’s, San Francisco University of Oregon – R-Bar, San Francisco University of Texas – Blue Light, San Francisco; McTeague’s Saloon, San Francisco Villanova – Black Magic Voodoo Lounge, San Francisco; Jake’s Steaks, San Francisco Washington State – Jake’s Steaks, San Francisco; Maggie McGarry’s, San Francisco Xavier University – Giordano Bros., San Francisco

Professional Cleveland Browns ww.baybrowns.com/viewinglocations San Jose – Britannia Arms Pub and Restaurant

San Francisco - R-Bar and Zeke’s Sports Bar & Grill Palo Alto - British Bankers Club San Ramon - The Outpost Sports Bar and Grill Fremont - Jack’s Brewing Company Walnut Creek/Concord - Masse’s Billiards and Sports Bar Alameda/Oakland - McGee’s Bar & Grill Petaluma - Beyond The Glory Fairfield - Legends & Heroes Sports Bar Chicago Bears San Mateo - Windy City Pizza Dallas Cowboys Players Sports Pub, Sacramento Pittsburgh Steelers Players Sports Pub, Sacramento San Diego Chargers Players Sports Pub, Sacramento

103

S A N M AT E O SPORTS BARS, RESTAURANTS & BREW PUBS Dutch Goose

3567 Alameda de las Pulgas, Menlo Park (650) 854-3245 www.dutchgoose.net CC, FM, PA, PT, 7 Plasma TV, VG We’ve been serving burgers and brews to loyal patrons for over 40 years! At the Goose we will call you by your name— not a number! Stop by ANY time.

The Elephant Bar

1600 Bayshore Hwy., Burlingame (650) 259-9585 www.elephantbar.com BR, CC, FB, FM, 2 TV

Fiddler’s Green

333 El Camino, Millbrae (650) 697-3419 www.fiddlersgreenmillbrae.com weemacs@aol.com BR, CC, DT, FB, FM, JB, LS, PT, 4 TV Fiddler’s Green is a place where a fisherman goes when he doesn’t go to Hell.

Fred’s Place

2534 Old Middlefield Rd., Mountain View (650) 940-9838 www.fredsplace.tv ATM, CC, FB, JB, PA, PT, 5 TV, VG

Dan Gordon’s Restaurant Brewery

640 Emerson Street, Palo Alto (650) 324-1960 www.dangordons.com CC, FB, FM, TV

The Great Entertainer

2028 S. El Camino Real, San Mateo (650) 324-1960, www.tge.com ATM, CC, FS, H, JB, 4 PB, PP, 26 PT, 6 TV, 15 VG

HALF MOON BAY BREWING COMPANY

OCEAN FRONT RESTAURANT & BREWPUB

Marina in Half Moon Bay. The Brewing Company expertly pairs a family-friendly, come-as-youare atmosphere with a winning combination of fresh, sustainable seafood, craft beers, live music and an expansive, dog-friendly patio area with blazing fire pits to keep patrons warm on the waterfront. The Brewing Company is a casual coastal venue that has become an institution in the Half Moon Bay area for locals and visitors alike since opening in 2000. With its warm, wood-toned interior, expansive windows to the ocean, and walls dotted with surf memorabilia, the 6,000-square-foot restaurant and bar is reminiscent of a typical California surf shack. Behind the restaurant lie the 1,200 squarefoot Mavericks Beer Garden and on-site brewery, where handcrafted, award-winning Beers & Ales are piped directly to the bar. The Amber Ale won a bronze medal in the 2012 World Beer Cup, and the Ocho Barril Saison won Best in Show for session beers and the gold medal in the Wood/Smoke Ale category at the California State Fair in June 2013.

Houlihan’s Restaurant

Holiday Inn, 275 South Airport Blvd.

South San Francisco (650) 588-2265, CC, FB, FM, TV houlihans.com

KNUCKLES

HISTORICAL SPORTS BAR

Lv’s 19th Hole

Mariner’s Point Golf Course 2401 East 3rd Ave., Foster City (650) 573-7812, CC, FB, FM, PA, 5 TV

McGovern’s Bar

215 E. 4th Avenue, San Mateo (650) 375-8435 www.mcgovernsbar.com ATM, DT, FB, FS, JB, PB, 2 PT, SA, 2 TV

Molly MaGees

241 Castro Street, Mountain View (650) 961-0108 www.mollysmtview.com mail@fibbars.com ATM, CC, DJ, FB, JB, PA, PT, SA, 2 TV

Moon’s Family Sports Pub

215 South B Street, San Mateo (650) 348-6666 www.moonsfamilysportspub.tripod.com moonsfamilysportspub@yahoo.com BR, CC, CR, CT, DJ, DT, FB, FM, IE, JB, KA, LM, 2 LS, PT, SA, 5 TV, VG

The New Patio

552 El Camino Real, San Carlos (650) 654-0654 ATM, DT, FB, PA, SA, SB, SR, 7 TV, VG

O’Neill’s Irish Pub

34 South B Street, San Mateo (650) 347-1544 www.oneillssanmateo.com info@oneillssanmateo.com BR, CC, DJ, FB, LM, TV

The Oasis Beer Garden

241 El Camino Real, Menlo Park (650) 326-8896, www.theoasisbeergarden.com CC, FB, FM, TV

Old Princeton Landing

460 Capistrano Rd., Half Moon Bay (650) 728-7096, www.oplhmb.com ATM, CC, 2 DT, FB, JB, LM, 2 LS, PA, PB, 2 PT, SA, 2 TV, 3 VG

Old Pro

541 Ramona, Palo Alto (650) 326-1446 www.oldpropa.com CC, FB, FM, TV

Paddy Flynn’s

246 Lorton Avenue, Burlingame (650) 344-0284 www.paddyflynns.com JB, SA, 3 TV, VG

Rose and Crown Pub

390 Capistrano Road (at the edge of Pillar Point Harbor) (650) 728-BREW (2739) www.hmbbrewingco.com BP, BR, CC, FB, FM, FP, GS, LM, PA, TV Selected by Coastal Living magazine as one of America’s Best Coastal Breweries, Men’s Fitness as one of America’s Top Ten Craft Breweries and Travel + Leisure magazine as one of America’s Best Beach Bars, the Half Moon Bay Brewing Company is situated on picturesque Pillar Point Harbor overlooking the

104

Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport, 1333 Bayshore Highway, Burlingame, (650) 696-2696 www.sanfranciscoairport.hyatt. com CC, CT, FB, FM, LS, PT, SA, 27 TV Grab your favorite brew and catch the sports action on 27 plasma screens in the bar voted Best Sports Bar in San Mateo County!

Knuckles Historical Sports Bar offers 30 beers on tap and a homestyle menu to satisfy appetites of all sizes.

547 Emerson at University, Palo Alto (650) 327-7673 www.roseandcrownpa.com CC, DT, FM, JB, LM, LS, OM, PA, SA, TV

Sam’s Chowder House

4210 North Cabrillo Hwy, Half Moon Bay (650) 712-0245 www.samschowderhouse.com BR, CC, FB, FM, SA, TV

Sneakers Pub & Grill

1163 San Carlos Avenue, San Carlos (650) 802-0177 www.sneakerpub.com sluggersteve@sneakerspubandgrill.com CC, FB, FM, LS, 12 SA, 12 TV

Sports Page

St. James Gate Irish Pub & Restaurant

1410 Old Country Road, Belmont (650) 592-5923 www.thegatebelmont.com 3 DT, DJ, FB, FM, JB, LS, PT, SA, 3 TV

Steelhead Brewing Company 333 California Dr., Burlingame (650) 344-6050 www.steelheadbrewery.com Burlingame@steelheadbrewery.com BP, CC, FB, FM, PT, TV

SUNDANCE

THE STEAKHOUSE

1921 El Camino Real, Palo Alto (650) 321-6798 www.sundancethesteakhouse. com sundancepaloalto@aol.com

BR, CC, FB, FM, FP, LS, 4 SA, 4 TV (plus Pac-12 Network)

An upscale sports-themed lounge featuring museum quality memorabilia. One of the finest collections in the state. Sundance specializes in classic cocktails, slow-roasted prime rib, hand-cut steaks and fresh seafood. Family owned and operated for over 40 years, makes this steakhouse an institution not to be missed when visiting Palo Alto or Stanford University. Managing Partners, Galen and Aron Fletcher.

The Swingin’ Door

106 East 25th Avenue, San Mateo (650) 522-9800 www.theswingindoor.com CC, DJ, FB, FM, JB, LM, PA, SA, 2 TV

The Topper

249 Grand Avenue, South San Francisco (650) 588-7770 CC, FB, FP, JB, LS, SR, 4 TV

Vallemar Station

2125 Cabrillo Highway, Pacifica (650) 359-7411 vallemarstation.com ashstation@yahoo.com

Windy City Pizza

35 Bovet Road, San Mateo (In Borel Square, El Camino Real, 1 block north of #92) (650) 578-1942 www.windycitypizza.com CC, CT, FM, 5 LS, PA, 5 TV, VG The friendliness of a small town Texas café with the fun-filled atmosphere and energy level of a Chicago neighborhood tavern.

1431 Plymouth Rd., Mountain View (650) 961-1992 www.sportspagesf.com CC, FB, FM, JB, 2 LS, PP, 2 PT, 8 SA, 10 TV, VB, VG

www.UltimateSportsGuide.com

S A N TA C L A R A SPORTS BARS, RESTAURANTS & BREW PUBS Beach Shack Bar & Grill @ City Beach 2911 Meade Avenue, Santa Clara (408) 654-9330, www.citybeach.com BB, BP, FB, FM, PB, PT, TV, VB

Box Seat Sports Grill

15650 Vineyard Blvd., Morgan Hill (408) 778-7102 CC, DT, FM, FS, 2 LS, PB, PT, 2 SA, 12 TV, VG A full-size boxing ring is in the middle of the restaurant.

BRITANNIA ARMS

and Sundays. Voted one of the top 100 Bars and Nightclubs in the USA by Nightclub & Bar magazine.

Large, spacious heated outdoor patio. Friendliest staff! Owners: John McKay, Owen Nolan, John Conway and Margaret Handyside.

Many large screen HDTVs indoors and on the patio. Full menu, with British and American food. Open for breakfast, 11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Now open at the San Jose International Airport, Terminal A.

BRITANNIA ARMS

tions can easily accommodate up to 125 people. Join us for Happy Hour as well, Monday thru Friday, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. You will find Capers Eat & Drink an outstanding location to visit and in which to dine. Offsite catering is also available.

Characters Sports Bar/ Marriott Hotel

2700 Mission College Bvld., Santa Clara (408) 970-6160 www.marriott.com/hotels BR, CC, CT, FB, FM, PA, PT, 2 SA, 10 TV

BRITANNIA ARMS DOWNTOWN

1087 De Anza Blvd., San Jose (408) 252-7262 www.britanniaarmscupertino.com ATM, CC, DJ, DT, FB, FM, FS, GG, JB, KA, LM, 3 LS, PA, PT, 2 SA, 6 TV, 4 VG A British pub catering to all sports. Tasty British and American traditional food and renowned for its live music. All live sports including live Euro soccer airings in a casual atmosphere. Available for private parties (sports or otherwise). An inviting, outdoor patio adds to the friendly environment. Managers: Matt Lavallee and Tommy Cauge.

Best British pub in the Bay Area.

C.B. Hannegan’s Restaurant

208 Bachman Avenue, Los Gatos (408) 395-1233; www.cbhannegans.com CC, CT, FB, FM, LM, 9 TV A loyal following since 1980.

CAPERS

EAT & DRINK 173 West Santa Clara Street, San Jose, (408) 278-1400 www.britanniaarmsdowntown.com ATM, CC, CT, DJ, DT, FB, FM, GG, H, KA, LM, PA, SA, SR, TV, VG In downtown San Jose, with easy access from Highway 87 and 101 and only .6 mile from HP Pavilion. Free parking after 6 p.m. www.UltimateSportsGuide.com

1710 West Campbell Avenue, Campbell (408) 374-5777 www.caperseatanddrink.com CC, CT, FB, FM, TV Let us help you with your next special event. Our friendly atmosphere and diverse menu selec-

171 Branham Ln., San Jose (408) 629-6800 www.hi5catering.com ATM, BR, CC, CT, FM, 2 plasma HD, 14 TV Voted by the Mercury News top 5 places to watch NFL football in Bay Area 2004/05.

Murphy’s Law Irish Pub & Sports Bar

135 South Murphy Avenue, Sunnyvale (408) 736-3822 www.murphyslawpub.com info@murphyslawpub.com CC, DJ, FB, H, JB, LM, 7 LS, OM, PA, PB, 7 SA, SR, 7 TV, VG, WI-FI

The Oasis

CueTopia Billiard Café

952 East El Camino Real, Sunnyvale (408) 738-9957 ATM, CC, DT, FB, FS, JB, KA, LO, PA, PB, 3 PT, 8 SA, 8 TV, VG, Wi-Fi

Dave & Busters

Off The Hook

Double D’S Sports Grille

The Office

4700 Almaden Expressway, San Jose (408) 266-7665 www.cuetopia.net info@cuetopia.net 940 Great Mall Drive, Milpitas (408) 957-9215 www.daveandbusters.com CC, FB, FM, TV

5027 Almaden Expressway, San Jose (408) 266-0550 www.britanniaarmsalmaden.com help@britanniaarmsalmaden.com ATM, CC, DJ, DT, FB, FM, FS, GG, KA, LM, LS, PA, SA, SR, 22 TV Easy access. Located on Almaden Expressway one black north of Highway 85. A friendly neighborhood British Pub in the same location for 20 years. A Fast, Friendly Staff.

Owners: John McKay, Mike North, Owen Nolan. “The Brit is probably the best place to watch sports,” in the Bay Area. 22 TVs, all HDTV, including many large screen inside and out.

Voted one of the top 100 Bars and Nightclubs in the USA by Nightclub & Bar Magazine. Home of the Tower of Beer! Open for breakfast, 9 a.m.

Saturday and Sunday.

High Five Pizza Co.

354 N. Santa Cruz Avenue, Los Gatos (408) 395-6882 www.doubleds.com ATM, CC, FB, FM, GG, JB, 2 LS, PB, PT, SA, 23 TV, VG Alumni groups: University of Michigan.

2369 Winchester Blvd., Campbell (408) 374-3257 BR, CC, CT, DJ, FB, FM, FS, GG, JB, KA, LM, OM, PA, PB, PP, 3 PT, 11 SA,, SR, 25 TV, VG 1748 El Camino Real, San Carlos (650) 598-9740 www.theofficesancarlos.com

Pedro’s Cabo Grill

Duke of Edinburgh

316 N. Santa Cruz Avenue, Los Gatos (408) 354-7570 www.pedrosrestaurants.com CC, CT, FB, FM, SA, 2 TV

Faultline Brewing Company

Quarter Note

10801 North Wolfe Road, Cupertino (408) 446-3853 www.theduke.com 1235 Oakmead Parkway, Sunnyvale (408) 736-2739 www.faultlinebrewing.com BP, CC, FB, FM, LM, 5 TV “Way beyond brew pub gourmet.”

Fibbar MaGees

156 South Murphy Ave., Sunnyvale (408) 749-8373 www.fibbars.com mail@fibbars.com ATM, CC, DJ, DT, FB, FM, LM, LS, PA, SA, 3 TV A taste of Ireland in Sunnyvale.

1214 Apollo Way, Sunnyvale (408) 732-2110 www.quarternote.com vicki@quarternote.com BB, CC, DT, FB, FM, FS, JB, LM, LS, PB, 2 PT, 4 TV

Rock Bottom Restaurant

1875 South Bascom Ave., Campbell (408) 377-0707 www.rockbottom.com BB, BP, CC, FB, FM, H, SA, TV

Fifth Quarter Sports Bar

Rookie’s Sports Lodge

Firehouse Grill & Brewery

San Jose Bar & Grill

Gordon Biersch Restaurant Brewery

San Jose Dive Bar

1373 Kooser Rd., San Jose (408) 265-7033 CC, 2 DT, FB, FM, JB, LM, LS, 2 PT, 6 TV A great neighborhood bar.

111 South Murphy Ave., Sunnyvale (408) 773-9500 www.firehousegrill.com info@firehousegrill.com CC, FM, TV

33 East San Fernando Street San Jose, (408) 294-6785 www.gordonbiersch.com CC, FB, FM, TV

Henry’s World Famous Hi-Life 301 West St. John St., San Jose (408) 295-5414 henryshilife.com CC, FB, FM, GG, JB, 7 SA, 7 TV

1535 Meridian Ave., San Jose (408) 455-2121 www.rookieslodge.com CC, DT, FB, FM, 15 TV, 73” TV 85 South Second St., San Jose (408) 286-2397 www.sanjosebarandgrill.com CC, FB, FM, TV

78 East Santa Clara St., San Jose (408) 288-5252 www.sjdivebar.com olouvis@yahoo.com CC, FB, FM, PT, TV

Stanley’s Sports Bar

1500 South 10th St., San Jose (408) 999-6971, www.stanleysbar.com CC, FB, FM, FP, GG, H, PB, PT, TV, VG, Wi-Fi

Stuft Pizza

2898 Homestead Rd., Santa Clara (408) 244-9444 www.stuftpizzahomestead.com CC, FM, TV

105

N O R T H B AY / S A C R A M E N T O SPORTS BARS, RESTAURANTS & BREW PUBS

North Bay

McNear’s Restaurant & Bar

382 Miller Avenue, Mill Valley (415) 388-6036 FB, LM, PT, TV

23 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma (707) 765-2121 www.mcnears.com ATM, BR, CC, CT, FB, FM, GG, LM, LS, PA, PB, PT, 26 TV, 8 VG, Wi-Fi

Beyond The Glory

Moylan’s

2 AM Club

1371 North McDowell Blvd., Petaluma (707) 775-3775 www.btgsportsbarandgrill.com CC, FB, FM, TV Alumni Groups: Cal, Ohio State

The Brick Tavern

4015 Main Street, Kelseyville (707) 279-4964 www.thebricktavernkelseyville.com

Dempsey’s Restaurant Brewery

50 E. Washington, Petaluma (707) 765-9694 www.dempseys.com BP, CC, FM, PA, TV Celebrating 20 years in Petaluma.

Double Decker Lanes

300 Golf Course Drive, Rohnert Park (707) 585-0226 www.doubledeckerlanes.com BR, CC, FM, PT, TV, VG

Downtown Joe’s American Grill & Brewhouse

902 Main Street, Napa (707) 258-2337 www.downtownjoes.com BP, BR, CC, CT, FB, FM, FP, LM, LS, OM, PA, 5 SA, 19 TV

Eight Ball

8 Charles, Cotati (707) 795-9859 www.8balltavern.com ATM, FB, JB, LS, PA, 2 PB, 3 PT, SA, SR, 4 TV, VG

Flatiron Sports Bar & Late Night Grill

724 B Street, San Rafael (415) 453-4318 www.flatironsanrafael.com BR, CC, CT, DJ, FB, FM, JB, LM, 10 LS, 4 SA, 25 TVs

Indian Valley 19th Hole Bar 3035 Novato Blvd., Novato (415) 892-5885 www.indianvalleygolfclub.com golf@ivgc.com CC, FB, FM, LS, 4 TV

Jasper O’Farrell’s Pub

15 Rowland Way, Novato (415) 898-4677 www.marinbrewing.com BP, BR, CC, FM, TV

Nave’s Sport’s Bar & Grill 20 Bolinas Rd., Fairfax (415) 457-3220 DT, JB, LS, PA, PB, PT, SA, 4 TV

Northwood Restaurant’s 19th Hole 19400 Hwy 116, Monte Rio (707) 865-2454 www.northwoodgolf.com BR, CC, FB, FM, KA, TV

PETE’S 881 CARD ROOM * RESTAURANT

721 Lincoln Avenue, San Rafael (415) 453-5888, www.petes881. com ATM, CC, DT, FB, FM, JB, PA, PB, PT, PT, SR, 10 TV, 3 VG Poker every day beginning at 6:00 p.m. Tournaments Saturday, 12:00 p.m.; Sunday, 4:00 p.m.; Monday 6:00 p.m. Marin’s sports bar headquarters with great food served until 1:00 p.m. A proud sponsor of the San Rafael Pacifics and Tailgate Thursdays. Darts, pool and poker with Texas Hold’em tournaments. (Call for details.) Enjoy our outdoor patio where smoking is permitted. Family-owned and operated since 1951. 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.

111 Headlsburg Avenue, Healdsburg (707) 433-3735 CC, DT, FB, JB, LM, LS, PB, PT, SB, 2 TV, VG

214 Caledonia St., Sausalito (415) 332-2637 www.smittysbar.com ATM, CC, DT, FB, GG, IE, JB, LS, PB, 4 PT, SB, 4 TV, VG

Marin Brewing Co.

Third Street Ale Works

106

7777 Sunrise Blvd., #1400, Citrus Heights (916) 722-2582 www.thecornerpocketsportsbar.com ATM, CC, 8 DT, FB, JB, 4 LS, PB, 18 PT, SA, SB, 25 TV, VG

Faultline’s River City Brewing Co. 545 Downtown Plaza, #1115, Sacramento (916) 447-2739 www.faultlinebrewing.net rivercitybrewingcompany@yahoo.com BP, CC, FM, LM, 2 LS, TV

FLB Sports Bar & Casino 511 East Bidwell Street, Folsom (916) 983-4411 www.flb365.com johnny@flb365.com

Halftime Bar & Grill

5681 Lonetree Blvd., Rocklin (916) 626-3600 www.strikesrocklin.com CC, FB, FM, TV

Hard Times Billiards

5536 Garfield, Sacramento (916) 332-8793 www.hardtimesbilliards.com CC, FB, TV

Legends @Woodcreek Sports Bar 5880 Woodcreek Oaks, Roseville (916) 771-5161 www.legendswoodcreek.com ATM, BR, CC, CT, FB, FM, 3 LS, PA, 2 SA, 30 TV

Mark’s Sports Bar & Grill

303 Iron Point Road, Folsom (916) 357-5567, www.markssportsbar. net CC, FB, FM, JB, PA, 2 Plasma, 2 PT, 6 SA, 8 TV, VG

Oshima Sushi Sports Bar & Restaurant

Palm Street Pub & Grill

Smitty’s Bar

PLAYERS

SPORTS PUB & GRILL

Corner Pocket

Silver Peso

John & Zeke’s Bar & Grill

114 Greenfield Avenue, San Anselmo (415) 456-3614, FB, PT, TV

97 Natoma, Folsom (916) 985-3435 DT, FB, FM, FS, JB, LM, LS, PA, PB, PT, 3 TV, VG

812 Fourth Street, San Rafael (415) 457-2337 CC, FB, FM, JB, TV, VG

450 Magnolia Rd., Larkspur (415) 924-3448 ATM, CC, FB, JB, 2 PB, 3 PT, SB, 8 TV, VG Simply a GREAT local tavern.

Matteucci’s

City Slickers Bar

2701 Natomas Crossing Drive, Sacramento (916) 515-1958 www.oshimasushi.com CC, FB, FM, TV

Pizza Orgasmica & Brewing Co.

6957 Sebastopol Avenue, Sebastopol (707) 823-2062 www.jasperofarrellspub.com ATM, CC, 3 DT, FB, FM, IE, LM, OM, PT, 3 TV

1809 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur (415) 461-4677 www.maringbrewing.com

Sacramento

6416 Fair Oaks Blvd., Carmichael (916) 489-5484 palmstreet.vpweb.com palmstreetpubandgrill@gmail.com ATM, CC, DT, FB, FM, JB, LM, 3 PT, 4 SA, 14 TV, VG

Pine Cove Tavern

509 29th Street, Sacramento (916) 446-3624 www.pinecovetavern.com CC, FB, TV, Wi-Fi

4060 Sunrise Blvd., Fair Oaks (916) 967-8492 www.playerspub.net BB, CC, CT, DT, FB, FM, FS, JB, KA, LO, 3 LS, PA, PB, PS/electronic, 11 SA, SB, 36 TV, 3 VG Players Sports Pub & Grill is one of Sacramento’s best sports bars and was voted Best Bar & Grill and Best Watering Hole. We’ve been voted one of the best sports bars in America. Staff: Jeff Welch, Marianne Welch, Sue Troxel, Dan Colford, managers.

Players Sports Pub & Grill

9729 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks (916) 967-7870 www.playerspub.net 4 DT, FS, JB, LO, LS, 11 PT, 3 SB, 11 TV, VG, Wi-Fi

Powerhouse Pub

614 Sutter Street, Folsom (916) 355-8586 www.powerhousepub.com powerhousepub@aol.com ATM, DT, FB, FM, JB, KA, LM, LS, PA, PB, PT, TV, VG

Referees Sports Bar & Grill

7951 Auburn Blvd., Citrus Heights (916) 726-7210 www.refereessportsbar.com ATM, BB, CC, DJ, 4 DT, FB, FM, FS, H, JB, KA, LM, 4 LS, PB, 4 PT, 2 SA, SB, 22 TV, 8 VG

Rubicon Brewery

2004 Capitol Ave., Sacramento (916) 448-7032 www.rubiconbrewing.com shaun@rubiconbrewing.com BP, CC, FM, GS, PA, 2 TV

Shakers Pub

5940 Sperry Drive, Citrus Heights (916) 863-7465 www.shakerspub.com CC, FB, FM, TV

Streets

1804 J Street, Sacramento (916) 498-1388 streets.thaddeus@gmail.com CC, DT, FB, FM, FS, JB, PA, TV

610 3rd Street, Santa Rosa (707) 523-3060 www.thirdstreetaleworks.com BP, BR, CC, DT, FM, GS, LS, PA, 2 PT, 4 SA, 5 TV

www.UltimateSportsGuide.com

CENTRAL / NORTHERN CALIFORNIA SPORTS BARS, RESTAURANTS & BREW PUBS

Central California The Branding Iron

640 West 16th St., Merced (209) 722-1822 www.TheBrandingIron-Merced.com gdparle@hotmail.com BR, CC, FB, FM, TV

Britannia Arms of Monterey 444 Alvarado St., Monterey (831) 656-9543 www.britanniaarmsofmonterey.com CC, DT, FB, FM, FP, JB, KA, LM, LS, 2 SA, 8 TV

Britannia Arms

110 Monterey Avenue, Capitola (831) 464-2583 www.britanniaarms.com

The Great Plate Bar & Grill

714 Central Avenue, Tracy (209) 833-0862 www.thegreatplate.com ATM, BP, BR, CC, CT, DJ, FB, FM, GG, IE, KA, LM, 10 LS, SA, 20 TV, VG, Wi-Fi

J.J’s Saloon

4714 Soquel Dr., Soquel (831) 462-1631 ATM, FB, GG, JB, 2 PT, SB, 4 TV, VG Where you are a stranger only once.

Knuckles Historical Sports Bar

One Old Golf Course Rd., Monterey (831) 372-1234 mrydm.sales@hyatt.com BB, CC, CT, FB, FM, FP, LS, PA, 2 PT, 3 SA, 17 TV, 3 VG You’ll find plenty of fun at Knuckles.

The Lime Lite

1054 West Shaw Avenue (Palm & Shaw), Fresno (559) 224-1054 www.thelimelite.com BR, CC, FB, FM, PA, 2 TV

The Mediterranean

265 Center Ave., Aptos (831) 688-7004 DJ, DT, FB, FP, GG, JB, LM, LO, LS, SB, SR, 4 TV, VG An Aptos tradition.

ONE DOUBLE OH SEVEN CLUB

feel. Lined with televisions, dart boards and sports paraphernalia, the Double Oh Seven has a game for everyone. Stop by and say hello!

Peter B’s Brew Pub

2 Portola Plaza, (Behind Portola Hotel & Spa), Monterey (831) 649-2699 http://www.portolahotel.com/dining/ brewpub peterbsbrewpub@portolahotel.com

Seabright Brewery

519 Seabright, Santa Cruz (831) 426-2739 www.seabrightbrewery.com BP, CC, DJ, FM, LM, PA, 2 TV Pelican Pale fills the bill.

Northern California Bar of America

10040 Donner Pass Road, Truckee 530-587-2626 www.barofamerica.com drink@barofamerica.com ATM, CC, DT, FB, FM, LM, 5 TV Rustic 1860s back bar.

Basshole Bar & Grill

20725 Lakeshore Drive, Lakehead (530) 238-2170 www.bassholebarandgrill.com info@bassholebarandgrill.com CC, FB, FM, TV

Bob & Betty’s 160 Club 160 Cleveland Ave., Auburn (530) 885-5404 DT, FB, JB, PT, SA, 2 TV The local ‘Cheers.’

Bottom of the Fifth

498 Military East, Benicia 707-720-6140 www.bottom5th.com CC, DT, FB, JB, LS, PB, 3 PT, SA, 6 TV, VG

The Brewery At Lake Tahoe

451 6th Street, Williams (530) 473-5583; CC, FB, FM, GS, LS, 7 TV

Harry’s Sportsman’s Lounge

833 Texas Street, Fairfield (707) 422-2940 ATM, CC, DJ, FB, JB, LO, LS, 3PT, SA, 26 Large Plasma HDTVs, VG 1260 Lake Blvd., Ste 113, Davis (530) 758-1111 www.lamppostpizza.com/davis CC, FM, TV, Wi-Fi

Lamppost Pizza

5109 Laguna Blvd., Elk Grove (916) 691-3456; www.lamppost-backstreet.com/Elk-Grove-Home CC, FM, TV

Legends @ Paradise Valley Sports Bar

3990 Paradise Valley Drive. Fairfield (707) 421-2234 www.legendsparadisevalley.com info_reques@clubhouseparadisevalley. com ATM, BB, BP, BR, CC, CT, FB, FM, GG, IE, LS, PA, PB, SA, 14 TV, VG Every game every Sunday.

Alumni group: University of Nebraska.

Legends @ Rancho Solano Sports Bar & Grill

3250 Rancho Solano Parkway, Fairfield (707) 434-1160 www.legendsranchosolano.com CC, FB, FM, TV

303 Main Street, Chico (530) 342-7299 CC, DJ, FB, FM, LM, TV

Davis Graduate Restaurant & Sports Bar 805 Russell Blvd., Davis (530) 758-4723 www.davisgrad.com kenny@davisgrad.com CC, DJ, FB, FM, LM, TV

STARS

RECREATION CENTER

155 Browns Valley Parkway, Vacaville; (707) 455-7827 (STAR) ATM, BR, CC, CT, DT, FB, FM, GG, LM, 5 LS, PA, PS, 8 PT, SB, SR, 20 TV, 60 VG www.starsrecreation.com A State Of The Art Recreation Center featuring 40 Lanes of Bowling, Q-ZAR Laser Tag, the City Sports Bar & Grill, serving certified Angus Beef Burgers and Steaks, Homemade Soups and Salads. Enjoy your favorite sporting event on our HUGE TV wall with 23 satellite TVs. featuring our 13-foot HD Big Screen. Play QB1/Trivia, Billiards, Darts, Shuffle Board and Dance to Live Music every Thursday, Friday and Saturday Night.

McGee’s Annex

315 Broad St., Nevada City (530) 265-3205, www.mcgeesannex.com CC, FB, LM, SA, 2 TV

Old Town Pizza and Tap House

Crazy Horse Saloon

726 First Street, Benicia (707) 746-1137 www.TheRellikTavern.com BR, CC, FM, TV

Lamppost Pizza

Brothers Bar & Grill

888 Emerald Bay Road, South Lake Tahoe (530) 541-7017 ATM, CC, FB, FM, JB, LS, PA, PT, 6 TV Tahoe’s attitude adjustment center.

The Rellik Tavern

Granzella’s

The Mine Shaft Saloon

700 Main Street, #104, Suisun City (707) 425-1700 www.castirongrillandbar.com bdavini@castirongrillandbar.com CC, FB, FM, TV

www.UltimateSportsGuide.com

1500 Oliver Road, Suite D, Fairfield (707) 421-8484 www.favelasfusion.net CC, FM, FM, TV

3542 S. Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe (530) 544-2739 www.brewerylaketahoe.com BP, CC, FB, FM, FP, PA, 3 TV Home of Bad Ass Ale.

Cast Iron Grill and Bar

1007 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz (831) 425-9589 ATM, CC, 5 DT, FB, 2 FS, GG, IE, JB, LO, 2 LS, PB, 3 PT, 3 SA, 2 SB, SR, 8 TV, 6 VG, Wi-Fi The One Double Oh Seven Club & Smoking Parlor is the first and only legal bar and smoking parlor in California. For more than 20 years, the club has provided entertainment and a warm neighborhood

Favela’s Fusion

222 Broad Street, Nevada City (530) 265-6310 www.mineshaftsaloon.com CC, FB, TV

9677 Elk Grove Florin Road, Elk Grove (916) 686-6655 www.otpmenu.com CC, FM, TV

Pete & Peter’s

395 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe City (530) 583-2400 CC, FB, FM, JB, 2PT, SA, SB, 6 TV Located in the heart of the financial district, downtown Tahoe City.

The Playroom

1109 Main St., Fortuna (707) 725-5438 DT, FB, JB, LM, PB, PM, 2 PT, SA, 2 TV, VG Where everybody comes.

The Pub

585 North State St., Ukiah (707) 468-8661, www.pubukiah.com info@pubukiah.com ATM, BR, CC, DT, FB, JB, LO, 52 LS, PB, 3 PT, SA, SB, SR, 6 TV, 4 VG

107

Norther n C al ifor ni a Ga m ing Di rec to ry Artichoke Joe’s Casino 659 Huntington Avenue San Bruno (650) 589-3145 www.artichokejoes.com

(See page 4)

Bay 101 Casino

1801 Bering Drive, San Jose (408) 451-8888 www.bay101.com

(See inside back cover)

Bear River Casino

11 Bear Paws Way, Loleta (800) 761-2327, (707) 733-9644 www.bearrivercasino.com

Black Oak Casino

19400 Tuolumne Road North Tuolumne (877) 747-8777 (209) 928-9300 www.blackoakcasino.com

(See page 11)

Blue Lake Casino

777 Casino Way, Blue Lake (877) 252-2946 www.bluelakecasino.com Cache Creek Casino Resort 14455 Highway 16, Brooks (888) 772-2243, (530) 796-3118 www.cachecreek.com

California Grand Casino

5988 Pacheco Blvd., Pacheco (925) 685-8397 www.calgrandcasino.com

(See page 7)

SAN JOSE FAIR DOWNS

Cameo Club Casino

522 West Benjamin Holt Dr. Stockton, (209) 474-1777 www.cameoclubcasino.com Capitol Casino 411 North 16th Street, Sacramento (916) 446-0700 www.capitol-casino.com

Casino M8trix

1887 Matrix Blvd., San Jose (408) 244-3333 www.casinom8trix.com

Cher-Ae-Heights Casino 27 Scenic Drive, Trinidad (800) 684-2464, (707) 677-3611 www.cheraeheightscasino.com

Chicken Ranch Bingo & Casino

16929 Chicken Ranch Road, Jamestown (800) 752-4646, (209) 984-3000

Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino

Gold Country Casino & Hotel 4020 Olive Highway, Oroville (800) 334-9400 www.goldcountrycasino.com

Graton Resort Casino

630 Park Court, Rohnert Park (707) 588-7100 www.gratonresortcasino.com

Hopland Sho-Ka-Wah Casino 13101 Nokomis Road Hopland, (888) 746-5292 www.shokawah.com

Jackson Rancheria Casino

711 Lucky Lane, Coarsegold (866) 794-6946 www.chukchansigold.com

Club One Casino

Jockey Club

1033 Van Ness Avenue, Fresno (559) 497-3000 www.clubonecasino.com

Colusa Casino

3770 Highway 45, Colusa (800) 655-8946, (530) 458-8844 www.colusacasino.com

Cordova Restaurant Casino 2801 Prospect Park Drive Rancho Cordova (916) 293-7470 www.cordovacasino.com

Coyote Valley Shodakai Casino

Deuces Wild Casino and Lounge

108

40 Hornlein Court, Gilroy (408) 847-3777 www.garliccityclub.com

12222 New York Ranch Road Jackson (800) 822-9466 (209) 223-1677 www.jacksoncasino.com

7751 North State Street Redwood Valley (707) 485-0700 www.coyotevalleytcasino.com

Satellite Wagering On the Santa Clara Fairgrounds, 344 Tully Road, Gate C, San Jose, CA 95111; (408) 494-3278 www.fairdowns.org BR, CC, FB, FM, 50 Plasma TVs, WiFi San Jose Fair Downs is your place to bet on the horses at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds.

We offer live simulcast horse racing action from across the USA all year long. Open Wednesday through Sunday and some Mondays. Closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Day times are for Thoroughbreds and night times are for Quarter Horses and Harness Racing. Come wager and cheer your horse on any of our 25 large screen TVs.

Garlic City Club

13483 Bowman Road, Suite A Auburn, (530) 885-3627 www.deuceswildcasino.net

Diamond Mountain Casino

San Mateo County Event Center 2495 South Delaware Street San Mateo; (650) 574-6063 www.smjockeyclub.com

(See page 108)

Konocti Vista Resort and Casino 2755 Mission Rancheria Road Lakeport (800) 386-1950, (707) 262-1900 www.kvcasino.com

Livermore Casino

3571 First Street Livermore, (925) 447-1702 www.LivermoreCasino.net

(See page 100)

JOCKEY CLUB

900 Skyline Drive, Susanville (877) 319-8514 www.diamondmountaincasino.com

Feather Falls Casino

3 Alverda Drive, Oroville (877) 652-4646, (530) 533-3885 www.featherfallscasino.com

FLB Sports Bar & Casino 511 East Bidwell Street, Folsom (916) 983-4411 www.folsomlakebowl.com

Write TheUltimateSportsGuide@gmail.com to do so.

(510) 845-2035

Lucky Chances Casino 1700 Hillside Blvd., Colma (650) 758-2237 www.luckychances.com

Lucky Derby Casino

7433 Greenback Lane, Citrus Heights (800) 928-7908, (916) 726-8946 www.luckyderbycasino.com

Napa Valley Casino

3466 Broadway American Canyon; (877) 682-2447 www.casinonapa.com

Oaks Card Club

4097 San Pablo Avenue Emeryville; (510) 653-4456 www.oakscardclub.com

(See page 59)

The 101 Casino

5151 Montero Way Petaluma, (707) 795-6121 www.the101casino.com

The Palace Poker Casino 22821 Mission Blvd., Hayward (510) 582-1166 www.thepalacepokercasino.com

Elk Valley Casino

2500 Howland Hill Road Crescent City (707) 464-1020, (888) 574-2744 www.elkvalleycasino.com

Sign up for Sports Today!, our informative weekly newsletter.

Pete’s 881 Club San Mateo County Event Center 2495 South Delaware Street, San Mateo (650) 574-6063 www.smjockeyclub.com BR, CC, FB, FM, 100 TV The place on the San Francisco Peninsula to watch and wager on Horse Racing from across the USA and beyond. Located between freeways 101 and 92. From 92, take the Delaware Street exit south.

From the El Camino Real, take 25th Avenue east toward the Bay.

721 Lincoln Avenue, San Rafael (415) 453-5888; www.petes881.com

(See page 13, 106)

Ranchos Club Casino

10499B Folsom Blvd.

Rancho Cordova; (916) 361-9186 www.ranchosclub.com

Red Fox Casino

200 Cahto Drive, Laytonville (888) 473-3369, (707) 984-6800 www.redfoxcasino.net

www.UltimateSportsGuide.com

Red Hawk Casino

Table Mountain Casino

River Rock Casino

Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino

1 Red Hawk Parkway Placerville; (888) 573-3495 www.redhawkcasino.com 3250 Highway 128 Geyserville (707) 857-2777 www.riverrockcasino.com

8184 Table Mountain Road, Friant (800) 541-3637, (559) 822-7777 www.tmcasino.com

17225 Jersey Avenue, Lemoore (559) 924-7751; www.tachipalace.com

Robinson Rancheria Casino and Bingo 1545 East Highway 20, Nice (800) 809-3636, (707) 262-4000 www.robinsonrancheria.biz

Rolling Hills Casino

2655 Everett Freeman Way, Corning (530) 528-3500 www.rollinghillscasino.com

Running Creek Casino 635 East Hwy 20, Upper Lake (707) 262-5500 www.runningcreekcasino.com

San Jose Fair Downs On the Santa Clara Fairgrounds 344 Tully Road, Gate C San Jose, (408) 494-3278 www.fairdowns.org

(See page 108)

San Pablo Lytton Casino

Thunder Valley Station Casino 1200 Athens Avenue, Lincoln (877) 468-8777, (916) 408-7777 www.thundervalleyresort.com

Towers Casino & Card Room 115 Bank Street Grass Valley, (530) 273-4100 www.towerscasino.com

We need to “physicalize” America’s public school system.

American Sports Institute 415.383.5750 www.americansportsinstitute.org

Twin Pine Casino

22223 Highway 29, Middletown (800) 564-4872, (707) 987-0197 www.twinpine.com

Win-River Casino

2100 Redding Rancheria Road Redding (800) 280-UWIN (8946) (530) 243-3377 www.win-river.com

13255 San Pablo Avenue San Pablo, (510) 215-7888 www.sanpablolytton.com

Sherwood Valley Casino 100 Kawi Place, Willits (707) 459-7330 www.svrcasino.com

SACRAMENTO STATE 2016 FOOTBALL Sat., Sept. 3 Sat., Sep. 10 Sat., Sep. 17 Sat., Sep. 24 Sat., Oct. 1 Sat., Oct. 8 Sat., Oct. 15 Sat., Oct. 22 Sat., Oct. 29 Sat., Nov. 12 Sat., Nov. 19

Western Oregon @ Fresno State @ Weber State @ Idaho State Montana State North Dakota (Homecoming) @ Montana @ Northern Colorado Cal Poly Portland State @ UC Davis

6:05 p.m.

7 p.m.

5 p.m.

1:35 p.m.

6 p.m.

6 p.m.

1:30 p.m.

12 p.m.

6 p.m.

6 p.m.

TBA

For undated schedule information, visit www.hornetsports.com

FRESNO STATE 2016 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Sept. 3, Sat. Sept. 10, Sat. Sept. 17, Sat. Sept. 24, Sat. Oct. 1, Sat. Oct. 8, Sat. Oct.14, Fri. Oct. 22, Sat. Oct. 28, Fri. Nov. 5, Sat. Nov. 19, Sat. Nov. 26, Sat.

@ Nebraska Sacramento State @ Toledo Tulsa @ UNLV* @ Nevada * San Diego State* @ Utah State * Air Force * @ Colorado State * Hawai’i * San Jose State *

5 p.m.

7 p.m.

12 p.m.

1:30 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

TBA 7 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

12:30 p.m.

4 p.m.

12:30 p.m.

*Conference game Listen to Fresno State football on 940 AM ESPN Radio (Flagship Station) and ESPN Deportes Radio 1600 AM KNZR 1560 AM & KSMJ-FM 97.7 FM Bakersfield All game times are subject to change. Visit GoBulldogs.com

www.UltimateSportsGuide.com

SAN JOSE STATE 2016 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Sept. 3, Sat. Sept. 10, Sat. Sept. 17, Sat. Sept. 24, Sat. Oct. 1, Sat. Oct. 8, Sat. Oct. 15, Sat. Oct. 21, Sat. Oct. 29, Sat. Nov. 4, Fri. Nov. 19, Sat. Nov. 26, Sat. Dec. 3, Sat.

@ Tulsa 4 p.m.

Portland State 1:30 p.m.

Utah 7:30 p.m. @ Iowa State 9 a.m. @ New Mexico * 1 p.m.

Hawai’i (Homecoming) * 1:30 p.m.

Nevada * 7:30 p.m. @ San Diego State * 7:30 p.m.

UNLV * TBA @ Boise State * 7:15 p.m.

Air Force * 7:30 p.m. @ Fresno State * 12:30 p.m.

Mountain West Championship TBD

*Mountain West game. Game dates and times (PST) are subject to change. Listen to San Jose State football on KLIV 1590 AM, KSJS (90.5 FM, San Jose) Visit sjsuspartans.com for the latest Spartan football news.

109

2 0 16 –1 7 B AY A RE A C OL L E GE B A SK E T B A L L S CHE DUL E S UC Berkeley Men’s Schedule

Saint Mary’s College Men’s Schedule

San Jose State Men’s Schedule

Fri. Nov. 11 South Dakota 7 p.m.

Wed. Nov. 16 UC Irvine 8 p.m.

Mon. Nov. 21 San Diego State (@ Sacramento) 8 p.m.

Fri. Nov. 25 Wyoming 8 p.m.

Sun. Nov. 27 Southeastern Louisiana 5 p.m.

Wed. Nov. 30 Louisiana Tech 6 p.m.

Sat. Dec. 3 Alcorn State 1 p.m.

Tue. Dec. 6 Princeton (@ Pearl Harbor Tournament, Honolulu, HI TBD Wed. Dec. 7 Seton Hall (@ Pearl Harbor Tournament, Honolulu, HI TBD Sat. Dec. 10 UC Davis 7:30 p.m.

Sat. Dec. 17 Cal Poly 5 p.m.

Wed. Dec. 21 Virginia 7 p.m.

Fri. Dec. 30 Arizona 8 p.m.

Sun. Jan. 1 Arizona State 7 p.m.

Thu. Jan 5 @ UCLA 6 p.m.

Sun. Jan. 8 @ USC 7 p.m.

Thu. Jan. 12 Washington 6 p.m.

Sat. Jan. 14 Washington State 1 p.m.

Thu. Jan. 19 @ Oregon 6 p.m.

Sat. Jan. 21 @ Oregon State 7:30 p.m.

Sun. Jan. 29 Stanford 5:30 p.m.

Thu. Feb. 2 Utah 6 p.m.

Sun. Feb. 5 Colorado 1:30 p.m.

Wed. Feb. 8 @ Arizona State 8 p.m.

Sat. Feb. 11 @ Arizona TBD Fri. Feb. 17 @ Stanford 7 p.m.

Wed. Feb. 22 Oregon 6 p.m.

Fri. Feb. 24 Oregon State 7 p.m.

Thu. Mar. 2 @ Utah 8 p.m.

Sat. Mar. 4 @ Colorado 11 a.m.

Wed-Sat. Mar. 8-11 2017 Pac-12 Men’s Basketball Tournament, Las Vegas, NV

Fri, Nov 11 Nevada TBA Wed, Nov 16 Prairie View A&M TBA Sat, Nov 19 @ Dayton 11 a.m.

Tue, Nov 22 San Jose State TBA Sun, Nov 27 @ UAB at Las Vegas TBA Wed, Nov 30 @ Stanford 8 p.m.

Thu, Dec 8 UT Arlington TBA Sun, Dec 11 UC Irvine TBA Wed, Dec 14 Western Kentucky TBA Tue, Dec 20 Texas A&M-Corpus Christi TBA Thu, Dec 22 South Carolina State TBA Thu, Dec 29 @ Loyola Marymount 8 p.m.

Sat, Dec 31 San Diego TBA Thu, Jan 05 BYU TBA Sat, Jan 07 @ San Francisco TBA Thu, Jan 12 @ Portland 8 p.m.

Sat, Jan 14 @ Gonzaga 7 p.m.

Thu, Jan 19 Pacific TBA Sat, Jan 21 Pepperdine TBA Thu, Jan 26 San Francisco TBA Sat, Jan 28 Santa Clara TBA Thu, Feb 2 @ Pacific 8 p.m.

Sat, Feb 4 @ San Diego TBA Thu, Feb 9 Portland TBA Sat, Feb 11 Gonzaga 7 p.m.

Thu, Feb 16 Loyola Marymount TBA Sat, Feb 18 @ BYU 7 p.m.

Thu, Feb 23 @ Pepperdine TBA Sat, Feb 25 Santa Clara TBA 2017 West Coast Conference Championships Thu, Sat, Mon. Tue. Mar 2, 4, 6, 7 TBA, Las Vegas, NV

Tue. Nov. 1 Sun. Nov. 6 Sat. Nov. 12 Tue. Nov. 15 Thu. Nov 17 Tue. Nov. 22 Sun. Nov. 27 Tue. Nov. 29 Sat. Dec. 3 Wed. Dec. 7 Sat. Dec. 10 Sun. Dec. 18 Wed. Dec. 21 Wed. Dec. 28 Wed. Jan. 4 Sat. Jan. 7 Tue. Jan. 10 Sat. Jan. 14 Wed. Jan. 18 Sat. Jan. 21 Wed. Jan. 25 Sat. Jan. 28 Sat. Feb. 4 Tue. Feb. 7 Sat. Feb. 11 Wed. Feb. 15 Sat. Feb. 18 Wed. Feb. 22 Sat. Feb. 25 Wed. Mar. 1 Sat. Mar. 4

All times Pacific. All dates and times subject to change.

Home games at played in Haas Pavilion, capacity 11,877.

Games broadcast on KYOU, 1550 AM Head coach: Cuonzo Martin www.Calbears.com

UC Berkeley Women’s Schedule Sun. Nov. 6 Westmont (Exhibition) 2 p.m.

Fri. Nov. 11 @ Saint Mary’s 5:30 p.m.

Mon. Nov. 14 Santa Clara 7 p.m.

Fri. Nov. 18 UC Riverside 11:30 a.m.

Sun. Nov. 20 CSU Bakersfield 2 p.m.

Fri. Nov 25 CAL CLASSIC @ USF 1 p.m.

Fri. Nov. 25 Western Carolina vs. Duquesne Sat. Nov. 26 Consolation Game 1 p.m.

Sat. Nov. 26 Championship Game 3:15 p.m.

Sun. Dec. 4 @ Nebraska 1 p.m.

Thu. Dec. 8 Sacramento State 7 p.m.

Sun. Dec. 11 Lehigh 2 p.m.

PUERTO RICO CLASSIC Mon. Dec. 19 Southern Mississippi Tue. Dec. 20 Oklahoma 3:45 p.m.

Wed. Dec. 21 Arkansas State 3:45 p.m.

Thu. Dec. 29 @ Arizona 6 p.m.

Sun. Jan 1 @ Arizona State 2 p.m.

Fri. Jan. 6 Oregon State 6 p.m.

Sun. Jan. 8 Oregon 1 p.m.

Fri. Jan. 13 @ Colorado 7 p.m.

Sun. Jan. 15 @ Utah 11 a.m.

Fri. Jan. 20 Arizona State 8 p.m.

Sun. Jan. 22 Arizona 1 p.m.

Fri. Jan. 27 @ Washington 6 p.m.

Sun. Jan. 29 @ Washington State 1 p.m.

Fri. Feb. 3 UCLA 8 p.m.

Sun. Feb. 5 USC 10:30 a.m.

Fri. Feb. 10 Utah 6 p.m.

Sun. Feb. 12 Colorado 3 p.m.

Thu. Feb 16 Stanford 8 p.m.

Sun. Feb. 19 @ Stanford 5 p.m.

Fri. Feb. 24 @ Oregon 6 p.m.

Sun. Feb. 26 @ Oregon State 11 a.m.

Thu-Sun. Mar. 2-5, 2017 Pac­12 Tournament, Seattle, WA

All times Pacific and subject to change. Home games at played in Haas Pavilion, capacity 11,877. Games broadcast on KLAX, 90.7 FM Head coach: Lindsay Gottlieb www.Calbears.com

110

All times Pacific. All dates and times subject to change.

Listen to Gaels basketball on wwwSMCGAELS.com Head coach: Randy Bennett Games played at McKeon Pavilion, capacity 3,500 fans.

All times Pacific. All dates and times subject to change. All home games played in Walt McPherson Court at The Event Center, capacity 5,000. San José State games broadcast on KLIV 1590 AM Head coach: Dave Wojcik www.SJSUSpartans.com

Saint Mary’s College Women’s Schedule Fri, Nov 11 California Sun, Nov 13 @ Washington State Fri, Nov 18 @ Northeastern Sun, Nov 20 @ Boston College Hilton Concord Thanksgiving Classic Fri, Nov 25 Charlotte vs. Utah Fri, Nov 25 Boise State Sat, Nov 26 Charlotte vs. Boise State Sat, Nov 26 Utah Thu, Dec 1 @ Cal Poly Sat, Dec 3 @ San Jose State Sun, Dec 11 @ UC Davis Fri, Dec 16 Northern Colorado Mon, Dec 19 CSUN Thu, Dec 29 Loyola Marymount Sat, Dec 31 @ San Diego Thu, Jan 5 @ BYU Sat, Jan 7 USF Thu, Jan 12 Portland Sat, Jan 14 Gonzaga Thu, Jan 19 @ Pacific Sat, Jan 21 @ Pepperdine Thu, Jan 26 @ USF Sat, Jan 28 Santa Clara Thu, Feb 2 Pacific Sat, Feb 4 San Diego Thu, Feb 9 @ Portland Sat, Feb 11 @ Gonzaga Thu, Feb 16 @ Loyola Marymount Sat, Feb 18 BYU Thu, Feb 23 Pepperdine Sat, Feb 25 @ Santa Clara 2017 West Coast Conference Championships Thu, Fri, Mon, Tue. at Las Vegas, NV

5:30 p.m.

1 p.m.

9 a.m.

1 p.m.

12 p.m.

2 p.m.

12 p.m.

2 p.m.

5 p.m.

4:30 p.m.

2 p.m.

6:30 p.m.

6:30 p.m.

6:30 p.m.

TBA TBA 1 p.m.

6:30 p.m.

1 p.m.

TBA TBA TBA 1 p.m.

6:30 p.m.

1 p.m.

TBA TBA TBA 1 p.m.

6:30 p.m.

TBA

All times Pacific. All dates and times subject to change. * Conference games. Listen to Gaels basketball on wwwSMCGAELS.com Head coach: Paul Thomas Games played at McKeon Pavilion, capacity 3,500 fans.

Pacific Union (Exhibition) 7:30 p.m.

Cal State East Bay (Exhibition) 2 p.m.

West Coast Baptist 2 p.m.

Portland 7 p.m.

Denver 7 p.m. @ Saint Mary’s TBA @ Washington State 3 p.m. @ Idaho 7 p.m.

Santa Clara 7 p.m. @ Montana 7 p.m.

Life Pacific College 2 p.m.

Bowling Green 2 p.m.

Southern Utah 7 p.m. @ Nevada 7 p.m.

Colorado State 7 p.m.

Fresno State 2 p.m. @ San Diego State 8 p.m. @ Air Force 1 p.m.

Wyoming 7 p.m.

Boise State 2 p.m. @ Colorado State 6 p.m.

UNLV 2 p.m. @ New Mexico 3 p.m.

San Diego State 8 p.m. @ UNLV 3 p.m. @ Fresno State 7 p.m.

Air Force 2 p.m.

Utah State 7 p.m. @ Boise State 1 p.m.

Nevada 7 p.m. @ Wyoming 1 p.m.

TBA

San Jose State Women’s Schedule Tue. Nov. 1 Sonoma State (Exhibition) 5 p.m.

Fri. Nov. 11 @ New Mexico State 4:30 p.m.

Sun. Nov. 13 @ Arizona State 1 p.m.

Fri. Nov. 18 Pacific 7 p.m. PT Sun. Nov. 20 Santa Clara 2 p.m.

Waikiki Beach Marriott Rainbow Wahine Showdown, Honolulu, Hawai’i Fri. Nov. 25 v. Hawai’i 2:30 p.m.

Sat. Nov. 26 v. Mississippi State 12 p.m.

Sun. Nov. 27 v. Oregon 11 a.m.

Sat. Dec. 3 Saint Mary’s 4:30 p.m.

Tue. Dec. 6 @ USF 7 p.m.

Fri. Dec. 9 @ Nebraska 5 p.m.

Sun. Dec. 11 @ South Dakota 10 a.m.

Sun. Dec. 18 Cal State Stanislaus 4:30 p.m.

Thu. Dec. 29 Nevada 7 p.m.

Wed. Jan. 4 @ Colorado State 6 p.m.

Sat. Jan. 7 @ Fresno State 2 p.m.

Wed. Jan. 11 San Diego State 7 p.m.

Sat. Jan. 14 Air Force 2 p.m.

Wed. Jan. 18 @ Wyoming 5:30 p.m.

Sat. Jan. 21 @ Boise State 1 p.m.

Wed. Jan. 25 Colorado State 7 p.m.

Sat. Jan. 28 @ UNLV 4 p.m.

Sat. Feb. 4 New Mexico 2 p.m.

Wed. Feb. 8 @ San Diego State 6:30 p.m.

Sat. Feb. 11 UNLV 2 p.m.

Wed. Feb. 15 Fresno State 7 p.m.

Sat. Feb. 18 @ Air Force 3 p.m.

Wed. Feb. 22 @ Utah State 6 p.m.

Sat. Feb. 25 Boise State 2 p.m.

Tue. Feb. 28 @ Nevada 6:30 p.m.

Fri. Mar. 3 Wyoming 7 p.m.

All times Pacific. All dates and times subject to change. All home games played in Walt McPherson Court at The Event Center, capacity 5,000.

Head coach: Jamie Craighead www.SJSUSpartans.com

www.UltimateSportsGuide.com

2 0 16 –1 7 B AY A RE A C OL L E GE B A SK E T B A L L S CHE DUL E S Santa Clara Men’s Schedule

Stanford University Men’s Schedule

USF Men’s Schedule

Sat. Nov. 5 Life Pacific (Exhibition) 7:30 PM Fri. Nov. 11 Northern Arizona 7 PM 50th Annual Cable Car Classic Sat. Nov. 12 UC Davis 6 PM Sun. Nov. 13 Tennessee State 2:30 PM Sat. Nov. 19 Northern Colorado 7 PM Continental Tire Las Vegas Invitational, Las Vegas, NV Mon. Nov. 21 Sacred Heart 7 PM Thu. Nov. 24 Arizona 7:30 PM Fri. Nov. 25 Vanderbilt or Butler TBA Wed. Nov. 30 UC Irvine 7 PM Sat. Dec. 3 @ San José State 7 PM Sat. Dec. 10 Cal State East Bay 2 PM Tue.. Dec. 13 UC Riverside 7 PM Sat. Dec. 17 @ Washington State 1 PM Thu. Dec. 22 @ Valparaiso 7 PM Thu. Dec. 29 @ BYU TBA Sat. Dec. 31 USF TBA Thu. Jan. Portland TBA Sat. Jan. 7 @ Loyola Marymount TBA Thu. Jan. 12 @ San Diego TBA Sat. Jan. 14 @ Pepperdine * TBA Thu. Jan 19 Gonzaga 8 PM Sat. Jan. 21 Loyola Marymount TBA Thu. Jan. 26 BYU 8 PM Sat. Jan. 28 Saint Mary’s TBA Thu. Feb. 2 @ Portland TBA Sat. Feb. 4 @ Gonzaga 8 PM Thu. Feb. 9 @ USF TBA Sat. Feb. 11 @ Pacific TBA Thu. Feb. 16 Pepperdine TBA Sat. Feb. 18 San Diego TBA Thu. Feb. 23 Pacific TBA Sat. Feb. 25 @ Saint Mary’s TBA Thu-Tue. 2-7, Mar. WCC Tourn. @ Las Vegas, NV TBA

Fri. Nov. 11 Harvard (Shanghai, China) 8 p.m.

Tue. Nov. 15 CSUN 7 p.m.

Thu. Nov. 17 Weber State 7 p.m.

Sun. Nov. 20 Colorado State 3 p.m.

Thu. Nov. 24 @ Miami 11:30 a.m.

Advocare Invitational, Orlando, Florida Fri. Nov. 25 TBD Sun. Nov. 27 TBD Wed. Nov. 30 Saint Mary’s 8 p.m.

Sat. Dec. 3 @ Kansas 12:30 p.m.

Fri. Dec. 6 Cal State East Bay 6 p.m.

Mon. Dec. 19 @ SMU 6 p.m.

Thu. Dec. 22 Idaho 7:30 p.m.

Fri. Dec. 30 Arizona State 6 p.m.

Sun. Jan. 1 Arizona 5 p.m.

Thu. Jan. 5 @ USC 8 p.m.

Sun. Jan 8 @ UCLA 5 p.m.

Thu. Jan. 12 Washington State 8 p.m.

Sat. Jan 14 Washington 5 p.m.

Thu. Jan 19 @ Oregon State 8 p.m.

Sat. Jan. 21 @ Oregon 3 p.m.

Sun. Jan. 29 @ California 5:30 p.m.

Thu. Feb. 2 Colorado 8 p.m.

Sat. Feb. 4 Utah 1:30 p.m.

Wed. Feb. 8 @ Arizona 8 p.m.

Sat. Feb. 11 @ Arizona State 5 p.m.

Fri. Feb. 17 California 7 p.m.

Wed. Feb. 22 Oregon State 8 p.m.

Sat. Feb. 25 Oregon 1 p.m.

Thu. Mar. 2 @ Colorado 6 p.m.

Sat. Mar. 4 @ Utah 1 p.m.

Wed-Sat. Mar. 8-11 2017 Pac-12 Men’s Basketball Tournament, Las Vegas, NV

Date Opponent Time/Result Details Fri. Nov. 11 University of Illinois – Chicago 8:00 p.m.

Wed. Nov. 16 @ UC Santa Barbara 7 p.m.

Wed. Nov. 23 Troy University 7 p.m.

Sat. Nov. 26 Sac. State, @ Cheney, WA 3:35p.m.

Sun. Nov. 27 E. Wash., @ Cheney, WA 6:05 p.m.

Wed. Nov. 30 Alcorn State 7 p.m.

Fri. Dec. 2 Lamar 7 p.m.

Tue. Dec. 6 San Francisco State 8 p.m.

Fri. Dec. 16 Portland State 7 p.m.

Mon. Dec. 19 Abilene Christian 7 p.m.

Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic, Honolulu, HI Thu. Dec. 22 Utah 9:30 p.m.

Fri. Dec. 23 TBA TBA Sun. Dec.25 TBA TBA Thu. Dec. 29 University of San Diego TBA Sat. Dec. 31 @ Santa Clara University TBA Thu. Jan. 5 Gonzaga University TBA Sat. Jan. 7 Saint Mary’s TBA Thu. Jan. 12 @ Brigham Young TBA Sat. Jan.14 University of the Pacific TBA Thu. Jan. 19 University of Portland TBA Sat. Jan. 21 @ University of San Diego TBA Thu. Jan. 26 @ Saint Mary’s TBA Sat. Jan. 28 @ University of the Pacific TBA Thu. Feb. 2 Pepperdine University TBA Sat. Feb. 4 Loyola Marymount TBA Thu. Feb. 9 Santa Clara University TBA Sat. Feb. 11 Brigham Young University TBA Thu. Feb. 16 @ Gonzaga University TBA Sat. Feb. 18 @ University of Portland TBA Thu. Feb. 23 @ Loyola Marymount TBA Sat. Feb. 25 @ Pepperdine University TBA

All times Pacific. All dates and times subject to change.

All home games played in the Leavey Center, capacity 4,500.

Head coach: Herb Sendek www.SantaClaraBroncos.com

Santa Clara Women’s Schedule Wed. Nov. 2 Notre Dame de Namur (Exhibition) 7 PM Sat. Nov. 5 Chico State (Exhibition) 5 PM Fri. Nov. 11 Idaho State 1 PM Mon. Nov. 14 @ California 7 PM Sun. Nov. 20 @ San José State 2 PM Fri. Nov. 25 Marquette @ Stockton 4 PM Tiger Turkey Tip­Off Thanksgiving Tournament Sat. Nov. 26 Montana State @ Stockton 1 PM Tiger Turkey Tip­Off Thanksgiving Tournament Wed. Nov. 30 @ UC Santa Barbara 7 PM Sun. Dec. 11 UC Santa Cruz 2 PM Sat. Dec. 17 Northwestern 1 PM Mon. Dec. 19 Play 4 Kay Shootout @ Las Vegas TBA Tue. Dec. 20 Play 4 Kay Shootout @ Las Vegas TBA Wed. Dec. 21 Play 4 Kay Shootout @ Las Vegas TBA Thu. Dec. 29 BYU 7 PM Sat. Dec. 31 @ USF TBA Thu. Jan. 5 @ Portland 7 PM Sat. Jan. 7 Loyola Marymount 2 PM Thu. Jan. 12 San Diego 7 PM Sat. Jan. 14 Pepperdine 2 PM Thu. Jan. 19 @ Gonzaga TBA Sat. Jan. 21 @ Loyola Marymount 2 PM Thu. Jan. 26 @ BYU 6 PM Sat. Jan. 28 @ Saint Mary’s TBA Thu. Feb. 2 Portland 7 PM Sat. Feb. 4 Gonzaga 2 PM Thu. Feb. 9 USF 7 PM Sat. Feb. 11 Pacific 2 PM Thu. Feb. 16 @ Pepperdine TBA Sat. Feb. 18 @ San Diego 6 PM Thu. Feb. 23 @ Pacific 7 PM Sat. Feb. 25 Saint Mary’s 2 PM Thu-Tue. 2-7, Mar. WCC Tourn. @ Las Vegas, NV TBA All times Pacific. All dates and times subject to change.

All home games played in the Leavey Center, capacity 4,500.

Head coach: Bill Carr www.SantaClaraBroncos.com

www.UltimateSportsGuide.com

All times Pacific. All dates and times subject to change.

Home games at played in Maples Pavilion, 7,233 Games broadcast on KNTS, 1220 AM Head coach: Jerod Haase www.gostanford.com

Stanford University Women’s Schedule Fri. Nov. 4 UC San Diego (Exhib.)

6 p.m.

Fri. Nov. 11 Cal Poly 7 p.m.

Mon. Nov. 14 Texas 5 p.m.

Fri. Nov. 18 Gonzaga 7 p.m.

Sun. Nov. 20 CSUN 11:30 a.m.

Cancun Challenger, Cancun,Mexico Thu. Nov. 24 Northeastern 8 a.m.

Fri. Nov. 25 Wichita State 8 a.m.

Sat. Nov. 26 Purdue 10:30 a.m.

Thu. Dec. 1 @ Bakersfield 7 p.m.

Sun. Dec. 4 UC Davis 2 p.m.

Sun. Dec. 18 @ Tennessee 12:00 a.m.

Wed. Dec. 21 @ George Washington TBD Wed. Dec. 28 Yale 2 p.m.

Fri. Dec. 30 @ Arizona State 3 p.m.

Sun. Jan. 1 @ Arizona 1 p.m.

Fri. Jan. 6 Oregon 8 p.m.

Sun. Jan. 8 Oregon State 5 p.m.

Fri. Jan. 13 @ Utah 5 p.m.

Sun. Jan. 15 @ Colorado 1 p.m.

Fri. Jan. 20 Arizona 7 p.m.

Sun. Jan. 22 Arizona State 3 p.m.

Fri. Jan. 27 @ Washington State 8 p.m.

Sun. Jan. 29 @ Washington 5 p.m.

Fri. Feb. 3 USC 6 p.m.

Mon. Feb. 6 UCLA 6 p.m.

Fri. Feb. 10 Colorado 8 p.m.

Sun. Feb. 12 Utah 1 p.m.

Thu. Feb. 16 @ California 8 p.m.

Sun. Feb. 19 California 5 p.m.

Fri. Feb. 24 @ Oregon State 8 p.m.

Sun. Feb. 26 @ Oregon 1 p.m.

Thu-Sun. Mar. 2-5, 2017 Pac­12 Women’s Basketball Tournament, Seattle, WA All times Pacific. All dates and times subject to change.

Home games at played in Maples Pavilion, 7,233 Head coach: Tara VanDerveer www.gostanford.com

All times Pacific. All dates and times subject to change.

Home games at played in War Memorial Gym, capacity 5,300 Games broadcast on KQKE 960 AM Head coach: Kyle Smith www.USFDons.com

USF Women’s Schedule Fri. Nov. 4 Fri. Nov. 11 Tue. Nov. 15 Fri. Nov. 18 Sun. Nov. 20 Cal Classic Fri. Nov. 25 Sat. Nov. 26 TBD Wed. Nov. 30 Sat. Dec. 3 Tue. Dec. 6 Sat. Dec. 17 Wed. Dec. 21 Thu. Dec. 29 Sat. Dec. 31 Thu. Jan. 5 Sat. Jan. 7 Thu. Jan.12 Sat. Jan.14 Thu. Jan. 19 Sat. Jan. 21 Thu. Jan. 26 Sat. Jan. 28 Thu. Feb. 2 Sat. Feb. 4 Thu. Feb. 9 Sat. Feb. 11 Thu. Feb. 16 Sat. Feb. 18 Thu. Feb. 23 Sat. Feb. 25

Cal State Monterey Bay (Exhib.) 7 p.m.

Sacramento State 6 p.m.

Seattle University 7 p.m.

Washington State 7 p.m.

Long Beach State 2 p.m.

Cal, USF, Duquesne, Western Carolina Cal, USF, Duquesne, Western Carolina Fresno State North Dakota San Jose State Cal Poly UC Davis San Diego Santa Clara Gonzaga Saint Mary’s BYU Pacific Portland San Diego Saint Mary’s Pacific Pepperdine Loyola Marymount Santa Clara BYU Gonzaga Portland Loyola Marymount Pepperdine

7 p.m.

12 p.m.

6 p.m.

4 p.m.

7 p.m.

TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD

All times Pacific. All dates and times subject to change.

Home games at played in War Memorial Gym, capacity 5,300 Games broadcast on KUSF 90.3 FM Head coach: Molly Goodenbour www.USFDons.com

111

2016 AUDL ( American Ultimate Disc League ) Mannish Daryani, of the San Francisco Fury, was just short of blocking a score by the 2016 Women’s Ultimate All-Stars team.

Photo: Ron Sellers

Hunter Corbett of the Los Angeles Aviators (left) and Marcelo Sanchez of the San Francisco FlameThrowers vie for the disc. Photo: Darren Yamashita

Joel Schlachet of the San Francisco FlameThrowers applies tight defense against Nick Smith of the San Diego Growlers.

112

San Francisco FlameThrowers Marcelo Sanchez lays out to grab a long pass.

Photo: Darren Yamashita

www.UltimateSportsGuide.com

UIDE!

T THIS G

ABOU

For Additional Copies

To receive an additional copy of this edition, sent $8 to the address above. For a discount on multiple copies, please call (510) 8452035. To reserve the 2017 Spring/Summer Baseball edition, also send $8. Please make checks payable to the Ultimate Sports Guide.

How to Advertise

The Ultimate Sports Guide is published twice a year to coincide with the baseball and football seasons. The next Guide, the 2017 Spring/ Summer Baseball edition, will be available in April. For advertising rates, call (510)845-2035, write theultimatesportsguide@gmail.com or visit www.ultimatesportsguide.com for more information.(Business card ads, seen on pages 87, 91, and 95, are $100 an issue.)

Ultimate Sports Guide P.O. Box 4515, Berkeley, CA 94704 (510) 845-2035/tel (510) 444-6698/fax “www.ultimatesportsguide.com theultimatesportsguide@gmail.com

Sports Bar Participation

Sports bars, restaurants and brew pubs are invited to participate with a listing. A listing includes your name, address and the amenities offered by your establishment and can include your logo (or picture) and description. A nominal fee is charged and participating establishments receive complimentary copies. For more information, call (510) 845-2035 or write theultimatesportsguide@gmail.com.

How to Subscribe

To ensure receipt of future editions, send $15 for two issues, along with your name and address, to the address above. Makes checks payable to the Ultimate Sports Guide. Subscriber copies will be sent via first class mail and receive top priority.

Sadie Sprenkle, a precocious 11-year-old, was selected to announce Oakland A’s players leading off the bottom of the third inning in their game on Sunday, July 3, versus the Pittsburgh Pirates. (The A’s would lose, 6-3.) Her selection was an Oakland A’s Kids’ Club perk, with participants chosen from the Club’s membership. Pictured here, Sadie was guided by the helpful hand of Dick Callahan, the A’s public address announcer. She articulated the names of Coco Crisp, Marcus Semien and Josh Reddick to perfection but sadly the inning ended too briefly, three-up, three-down! Photo by Michael Zagaris.

THE ULTIMATE SPORTS GUIDE Would Like To Thank Its Advertising Partners 3ME Design, Michael Behrens, El Cerrito . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 ABC Security, Oakland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Active Sports Clubs, Michele Wioskowski . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Aikido of Berkeley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Alameda Advertising and Recognition, Inc., Alameda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Alameda County Community Food Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Alternative Family Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 American Sports Institute, Mill Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Artichoke Joe’s, San Bruno . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Auto Glass Express, Berkeley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Bay 101 Casino, San Jose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside Back Cover, 115 Bay Area Spine Care Office, David Basco, DC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Black Oak Casino, Tuolumne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside Front Cover, 2 Boys & Girls Club of Alameda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 California Grand Casino, Pacheco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Dr. Michelle Cleere, Oakland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Copy World, Berkeley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Courtyard by Marriott, Emeryville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 East Bay Computer Services, Don Macleay, Oakland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Ed Jay, Ed Jay Photography, Alameda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 The Englander Sports Pub, San Leandro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93, 96 Eon Technologies, Robert Cullmann, Alameda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Gerard A. Falzone, Attorney at Law, Alameda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 F.H. Dailey Chevrolet, Chuck Santana, San Leandro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Farmers Insurance, Ruth Stroup, The Insurance Lady, Oakland . . . . . . . . . . 11 www.UltimateSportsGuide.com

First Choice Coffee Services, Ann Cooke, San Leandro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Flammia Enterprises, Robert Flammia, Berkeley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Harry Hartman Insurance Services, Harry Hartman, Alameda . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Half Moon Bay RV Park & Campground . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Hotel Durant, Berkeley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover Metropolitan Golf Links, Oakland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3, 91 Mr. Plastics, Mike Adelson, San Leandro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Oakland Marathon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Oaks Card Club, Emeryville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59, 101 Orozco’s Tires, Berkeley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Pasta Pelican, Alameda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Paredes CreAtive, Graphic Designers, Oakland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Pete’s 881 Club, San Rafael . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 106 Play4Him.org . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Rames Consulting, Diane Rames . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Ricky’s Sports Theatre & Grill, San Leandro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 San Jose Fair Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 San Mateo Jockey Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Siegel & Yee, Alan Yee, Oakland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 StrongTel.com, Oakland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 State Farm, Sharon H. Woo, Berkeley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Toyota Material Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Waterfront Hotel, Oakland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Wild Planet Foods, McKinleyville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

113

— INDEX OF SPORTS BARS, RESTAURANTS AND BREW PUBS — 2 AM Club, Mill Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 3rd Avenue Sports Bar, San Mateo . . . . . . . . 103 7 Mile House Sports Bar & Grill, Brisbane . . . 86 19th Street Station, Oakland . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 21st Amendment, San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . 86 44 Restaurant, Bar & Lounge, Berkeley . . . . . 94 540 Club, San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Abbey Tavern, San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Aces, San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Agave, Concord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Alberto’s Cantina, Pleasanton . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Alpine Inn Beer Garden, Portola Valley . . . . . 103 Aloha Club, Oakland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Amelia’s Café, Oakland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 The American Bull Bar, Burlingame . . . . . . . 103 Anh Hong, Berkeley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Antlers Tavern, Pinole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Applebee’s, Pinole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Artie’s Countrywood Lounge, Walnut Creek . . 94 Ausiello’s Tavern, Belmont . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 The Ave Bar, San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Bacchus Kirk, San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Bar None, San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Bar of America, Truckee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Basshole Bar & Grill , Lakehead . . . . . . . . . . 107 Beach Chalet Brewery, San Francisco . . . . . . . 86 Beach Shack Bar & Grill, Santa Clara . . . . . . 105 Beeb’s Sports Bar & Grill, Livermore . . . . . . . 94 Beyond the Glory, Petaluma . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Big Rec Taproom, San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . 86 BJ’s, Newark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Billiard Palacade, San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . 86 The Bitter End, San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Black Magic Voodoo Lounge San Francisco . . 86 Blackthorn Tavern, San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . 86 The Blarney Stone, San Francisco . . . . . . . . . 86 Bloom’s Saloon, San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Blu 42 Sports Lounge, Walnut Creek . . . . . . . 94 The Blue Light, San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Blue Moon, El Cerrito . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 The Boardroom, San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Bob & Betty’s 160 Club, Auburn . . . . . . . . . 107 Bobby G’s Pizzeria, Berkeley . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Bottom of the Fifth, Benicia . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Boulder Creek Brewing Co. , B. Ck . . . . . . . . 107 Box Seat Sports Grill, Morgan Hill, . . . . . . . 105 The Branding Iron, Merced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Brennan’s Restaurant, Berkeley . . . . . . . . . . . 94 The Brewery at Lake Tahoe, S. L. T. . . . . . . . 107 Brick & Beam, San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 The Brick Tavern, Kelseyville . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 The Brick Yard, San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Brickhouse Café & Bar, San Francisco . . . . . . 86 Britannia Arms, Aptos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Britannia Arms, Monterey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Britannia Arms, San Jose/Almaden . . . . . . . 105 Britannia Arms, San Jose/West S.C. . . . . . . . 105 Britannia Arms, San Jose/De Anza . . . . . . . . 105 The Broken Rack, Emeryville . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 The Brothers Bar & Grill, South Lake Tahoe 107 Buckhorn Grill. Emeryville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Buffalo Bill’s Brewery, Hayward . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Bus Stop, San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 C.B. Hannegan’s, Los Gatos . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Cabin, San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 California Billiard Club, Mt. View . . . . . . . . . 103 Cameron’s Restaurant, Half M.B. . . . . . . . . . 103 Campo di Bocce, Livermore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Capers Eat & Drink, Campbell . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Capone’s Speakeasy, Alameda . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Cast Iron Grill & Bar, Suisun City . . . . . . . . . 107 Characters Sports Bar, Santa Clara . . . . . . . 105 The Home of Chicken & Waffles, Oakland . . . 94 The Chieftain Irish Pub, San Francisco . . . . . . 88 Chris’s New Harbor, Belmont . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Chuck’s Corner, Pinole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Churchward Pub, Alameda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 City Pub, Redwood City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 City Slickers Bar, Folsom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Climax Sports Bar, San Leandro . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Club Mallard, Albany . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 The Club House Bistro, Foster City . . . . . . . . 103 Coach’s Sports Bar, Fremont . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Columbus Café, San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Comstock Saloon, San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . 88 Connecticut Yankee, San Francisco . . . . . . . . . 88 Corner Pocket, Sacramento . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Crazy Horse Saloon, Chico . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Crogan’s Montclair, Oakland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Crogan’s Sports Bar, Walnut Creek . . . . . . . . . 96 Crown Billiards, San Ramon . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Cue & Brew, Martinez . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 CueTopia Billiard Café, San Jose . . . . . . . . . . 105 Dan Gordon’s, Palo Alto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Dan’s Irish Sports Bar, Walnut Creek . . . . . . . 96 Danny Coyle’s, San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Dave & Buster’s, Milpitas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Dave’s, San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Davis Graduate Restaurant & Sports Bar, Davis 107 Dempsey’s Restaurant, Petaluma . . . . . . . . . 106 Diamonds Sports Bar & Grill, Oakland . . . . . . 96 Discovery Bay Sports Bay, Discovery Bay . . . . 96 Ditoy’s Lounge, Oakland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Don Jose’s Mexican Restaurant, Castro Valley 96 Double D’s Sports Grill, Los Gatos . . . . . . . . 105 Double Decker Lanes, Rohnert Park . . . . . . . 106 Double Play Bar & Grill, San Francisco . . . . . . 88 DoubleTree Hotel, Berkeley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Doucet Saloon, Castro Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 The Dovre Club, San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

114

Downtown Joe’s American Grill and Brewhouse, Napa . . . . . 106 Dublin Sports Pub & Grill, Dublin . . . . . . . . . . 96 The Dubliner Bar, San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Duke of Edinburgh, Cupertino . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Dutch Goose, Menlo Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 E.J. Phair Brewing Co., Concord . . . . . . . . . . 96 Ed’s Mudville Grill, Clayton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Eight Ball, Cotati . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 El Toro Sports Bar, San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . 88 The Elephant Bar, Burlingame . . . . . . . . . . . 104 The Elephant Bar, Emeryville . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Elixir: The Neighborhood Saloon. San Francisco 88 Elliott’s Bar, San Ramon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 The Englander Sports Pub & Restaurant, San Leandro . . . . 96 Era Art Bar & Lounge, Oakland . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Evie’s, Dublin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Eureka, Berkeley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Family Billiards, San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Farrington’s, Pleasant Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 The Fat Lady, Oakland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Faultline Brewing Co., Sunnyvale . . . . . . . . . 105 Faultline’s River City Brewing, Sacramento . .106 Favela’s Fusion, Fairfield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Fernandes Stein Lounge, Hayward . . . . . . . . . 98 Fibbar MaGees, Sunnyvale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Fiddler’s Green, Millbrae . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Fiddler’s Green, San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Fifth Quarter Sports Bar, San Jose . . . . . . . . 105 Final Final, San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Finnegan’s Wake, San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Fire Den Bar & Grill, Alameda . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Firehouse Grill & Brewery, East Palo Alto . . . 104 Firehouse Grill & Brewery, Sunnyvale . . . . . . 105 The Fireside Lounge, Alameda . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 First Street Ale House, Livermore . . . . . . . . . . 98 Five-Berkeley, Hotel Shattuck Plaza, Berkeley 98 Fizzees Bar, San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Flatiron Sports Bar & Grill, San Rafael . . . . . 106 Fog Line Grill, Hayward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Folsom Lake Bowl Casino, Folsom . . . . . . . . 106 Forge, Hand Crafted Pizza, Oakland . . . . . . . . 98 Fred’s Place, Mt. View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Funky Monkey, Hayward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Gallagher’s Dublin Pub, Dublin . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Geo. Kaye’s, Oakland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 George & Walt’s, Oakland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Gino & Carlo, San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Giordano Brothers, San Francisco . . . . . . . . . 88 Glen Park Station, San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . 88 The Gold Cane, San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Gordon Biersch Restaurant, San Jose . . . . . . 105 Golden Gate Tap Room, San Francisco . . . . . . 88 Grand Oaks Restaurant & Sports Lounge, Oakland . . . . . 98 Grandma’s Saloon, San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . 88 Granzella’s, Williams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 The Great Entertainer, San Mateo . . . . . . . . 104 The Great Plate Bar & Grill, Tracy . . . . . . . . . 107 Green’s Sports Bar, San Francisco . . . . . . . . . 88 Ha-Ra Club, San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Half Moon Bay Brewing Co., H.M.B. . . . . . . 104 Halftime Bar & Grill, Rocklin . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Halftime Sports Bar, Oakland . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Hang Ten Broiler, Alameda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Hangar 40 Sports Bar, Alameda . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Hard Times Billiards, Sacramento . . . . . . . . 106 Harrington’s Bar & Grill, San Francisco . . . . . 89 Harry’s Bar, San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Harry’s Sportsman’s Lounge, Fairfield . . . . . 107 Heart & Dagger Saloon, Oakland . . . . . . . . . . 99 Heinold’s First & Last Chance Saloon, Oakland 99 Henry’s World Famous Hi-Life, San Jose . . . . 105 Hi Tops, San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 High Five Pizza Co., San Jose . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Hobson’s Choice, San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Hockey Haven, San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 The Hop Yard Alehouse, Pleasanton . . . . . . . . 99 The Hop Yard Alehouse, San Ramon . . . . . . . . 99 Horseshoe Tavern, San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . 89 Hotel Durant, Henry’s Sports Bar & Gastro Pub, Berkeley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Hotsy Totsy, Albany . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Houlihan’s Restaurant, South San Francisco . 104 The Huddle, Fremont . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Hugo’s Place, Antioch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Ivy Room, Albany . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Il Pirata, San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Indian Valley 19th Hole Bar, Novato . . . . . . . 106 International Cocktail, San Francisco . . . . . . . 89 Ireland’s 32, San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 J.J.’s Saloon, Soquel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Jack’s Brewing Co. & Sports Bar, Fremont . . . 99 Jake’s Steaks, San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Jasper O’Farrell’s, Sebastopol . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Jaxson, San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Jerry’s Cocktail Lounge, San Pablo . . . . . . . . . 99 Jim’s on the Course, Alameda . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Jillian’s, San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 John & Zeke’s Bar, Healdsburg . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Jupiter, Berkeley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Kate O’Briens, San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Kells Irish Restaurant, San Francisco . . . . . . . 89 The Kerry House, Oakland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 The Kezar Pub, San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Kilowatt, San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Kingfish Pub & Café, Oakland . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Kip’s Restaurant, Berkeley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Kirby’s Sports Bar, Fremont . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Knuckles Hist. Sports Bar, Burlingame . . . . . 104 Knuckles Historical Sports Bar, Monterey . . . 107 Krayons Gallery, Castro Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 La Estrellita Café & Bar, Oakland . . . . . . . . . . 99 La Fogata, Walnut Creek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 La Penca Azul, Alameda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 La Rocca’s Corner, San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . 90 La Val’s Pizza, Berkeley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Lamppost Pizza, Davis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Lamppost Pizza, Elk Grove . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 The Lark, San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Lefty O’Doul’s, San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Legends & Heroes Sports, Concord . . . . . . . 100 Legends @ Paradise Valley Sports Bar, Fairfield 107 Legends @ Rancho Solano Sports Bar, Fairfield 107 Legends @ Woodcreek Sports Bar, Roseville 106 Liege, Oakland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Lightning Tavern, San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . 90 The Lime Lite, Fresno . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Linguini’s Pizza & Brew, Alameda . . . . . . . . . 99 Little Shamrock, San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Livermore Casino Sports Bar, Livermore . . . 100 Liverpool Lil’s, San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Local Tap, San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Lucca Bar & Grill., Benicia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Luka’s Taproom & Lounge, Oakland . . . . . . . 100 Lv’s 19th Hole, Foster City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Mad Dog in the Fog, San Francisco . . . . . . . . 90 Magoo’s Grill and Bar, Pleasant Hill . . . . . . . 100 Main Street Brewery, Pleasanton . . . . . . . . . 100 Marin Brewing Co., Larkspur . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Marina Lounge, San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Mark’s Sports Bar & Grill, Folsom . . . . . . . . 106 Masses Sports Café, Walnut Creek . . . . . . . . 100 Massimo’s Restaurant, Fremont . . . . . . . . . . 100 Matteucci’s, San Anselmo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Mauna Loa Club, San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Maybeck’s, San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 McGee’s Annex, Nevada City . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 McGee’s Bar & Grill, Alameda . . . . . . . . . . . 100 McGovern’s Bar, San Mateo . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 McNally’s Irish Pub, Oakland . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 McNear’s Saloon, Petaluma . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 McTeague’s Saloon, San Francisco . . . . . . . . . 90 The Mediterranean, Santa Cruz . . . . . . . . . . 107 Meridian International Sports Café, Berkeley 100 The Mine Shaft Saloon, Nevada City . . . . . . . 107 Minami Sushi, San Leandro . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 The Missouri Lounge, Berkeley . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Mitama, Berkeley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Molly MaGees, Mountain View . . . . . . . . . . . 104 MoMo’s, San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Monaghan’s, San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Monaghan’s on the Hill, Oakland . . . . . . . . . 100 Moon’s Family Sports Pub, San Mateo . . . . . 104 Moxy Beer Garden, Berkeley . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Moylan’s, Novato . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Mr. Lucky’s Bar & Grill, Walnut Creek . . . . . 100 Mucky Duck, San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Murphy’s Law Irish Pub, Sunnyvale . . . . . . . 105 Murphy’s Pub, San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Nag’s Head, San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Nave’s Sports Bar & Grill, Fairfax . . . . . . . . . 106 The New Patio, San Carlos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Nickie’s Bar & Restaurant, San Francisco . . . . 90 Noe’s Bar & Grill, San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . 90 North Beach Restaurant, San Francisco . . . . . 90 North Star Café, San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Northwood Restaurant’s 19th Hole, Monte Rio 106 O’Neill’s Irish Pub, San Mateo . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Oakland Moose Lodge #324, Oakland . . . . . 100 Oaks Corner, Oakland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Oasis, Sunnyvale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 The Oasis Beer Garden, Menlo Park . . . . . . . 104 Off The Hook, Campbell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 The Office, San Carlos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Old Clam House, San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Old Princeton Landing, Half Moon Bay . . . . . 104 Old Pro, Palo Alto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Old Town Pizza Tap House, Elk Grove . . . . . . 107 On the Border Mexican Grill, Dublin . . . . . . . 101 One Double Oh Seven Club, Santa Cruz . . . 107 Oshima Sushi Sports Bar, Sacramento . . . . . 106 Otaez Mexican Restaurant, Alameda . . . . . . 101 The Outpost Sports Bar, San Ramon . . . . . . 101 Pacific Coast Brewing Co., Oakland . . . . . . . 101 Paddy Flynn’s, Burlingame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Palm Street Pub & Grill, Carmichael . . . . . . . 106 Pappy’s Grill & Sports Bar, Berkeley . . . . . . .101 Thee Parkside, San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Parkway Lounge, Oakland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Pasta Pelican, Alameda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Patriot House, San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Peacock Lounge, Sunnyvale . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Pedro’s Cabo Grill, Los Gatos . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Perry’s Union Street/San Francisco . . . . . . . . 92 Perry’s On the Embarcadero/S.F. . . . . . . . . . 92 Perry’s Design Center/San Francisco . . . . . . . 92 Perry’s SFO Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Pete & Peter’s, Tahoe City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Pete’s 881 Card Room, San Rafael . . . . . . . . 106 Pete’s Place, Pinole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Pete’s Tavern & Pedro’s Cantina, San Francisco 92 Peter B’s Brew Pub, DoubleTree Hotel, Monterey 107 Phoenix Irish Bar, San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Pig and Whistle Pub, San Francisco . . . . . . . . 92 Pine Cove Tavern, Sacramento . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Pineapple Bar & Grill @ City Beach, Fremont 101 Pittsburgh’s Pub, San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Pizza Orgasmica Brewing Co., San Francisco 92

Pizza Orgasmica Brewing Co., San Rafael . . 106 Plank Beer Garden, Oakland . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 Players Sports Grill & Arcade, San Francisco . 92 Players Sports Pub/Grill, Fair Oaks . . . . . . . 106 The Playroom, Fortuna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Polo Grounds, San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Portals Tavern, San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Powerhouse Pub, Folsom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Prizefighter Bar, Emeryville . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 The Pub, Ukiah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Public House/AT&T Park, San Francisco . . . . . 92 Pyramid Brewery & Alehouse, Walnut Creek 101 Quarter Note, Sunnyvale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Quinn’s Lighthouse Pub, Oakland . . . . . . . . . 101 R-Bar, San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Rack’em Up Family Billiards, Concord . . . . . 101 Rancho Sports Bar, El Sobrante . . . . . . . . . . 101 Red Jack Saloon, San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Referees Sports Bar, Citrus Heights . . . . . . . 106 The Rellick Tavern, Benicia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Republic Bar, San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Ricky’s Sports Theatre & Grill, San Leandro . 101 Rock Bottom Restaurant, Campbell . . . . . . . 105 Rookie’s Sports Lodge, San Jose . . . . . . . . . . 105 Room 389, Oakland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Rooster’s Roadhouse, Alameda . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Rose and Crown Pub, Palo Alto . . . . . . . . . . 104 Rogue Ales Public House, San Francisco . . . . . 92 Round Up Saloon, Lafayette . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 The Royal Exchange, San Francisco . . . . . . . . 92 Rubicon Brewery, Sacramento . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Rumors, San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Sam’s Chowder House, Half Moon Bay . . . . . 104 The San Francisco Athletic Club, San Francisco 92 San Jose Bar & Grill, San Jose . . . . . . . . . . . 105 San Jose Dive Bar, San Jose . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Seabright Brewery, Santa Cruz . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Shakers Pub, Citrus Heights . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Shamrock Irish Pub, Alameda . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Shanghai Kelly’s, San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Silver Peso, Larkspur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Skipolini’s Pizza, Concord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Smitty’s Bar, Sausalito . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Sneakers Pub & Grill, San Carlos . . . . . . . . . 104 Somar Bar and Lounge, Oakland . . . . . . . . . 101 Spenger’s Fish Grotto, Berkeley . . . . . . . . . . 101 Sports Edition Bar, Hilton Oakland Airport . . 101 Sports Page, Mountain View . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 St. James Gate Irish Pub, Belmont . . . . . . . . 104 Stadium Pub, Walnut Creek . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Stanley’s Sports Bar, San Jose . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Stars Recreation Center, Vacaville . . . . . . . . 107 Steelhead Brewing Co., Burlingame . . . . . . . 104 Steff’s Sports Bar, San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . 92 Streets, Sacramento . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Stuft Pizza, Santa Clara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Sundance The Steakhouse, Palo Alto . . . . . . 104 Sunshine Saloon, Pleasanton . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Swell Bar, Alameda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 The Swingin’ Door, San Mateo . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Tailgaters, Brentwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Tap Haus, Berkeley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Ted’s Sports Bar & Grill, San Francisco . . . . . . 92 Third Street Ale Works, Santa Rosa . . . . . . . 106 Thirsty Bear Brewing Co. San Francisco . . . . . 92 Tierney’s Sports Bar, Albany . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Tiki Tom’s, Walnut Creek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Tommy’s Joynt, San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 The Topper, South San Francisco . . . . . . . . . 104 Trad’r Sam’s, San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Tribune Tavern, Oakland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Triple Rock Brewery, Berkeley . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Troy’s Club, Rodeo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 The Taco Shop at Underdog’s Sports Bar, San Francisco . . . 92 Union Square Sports Bar, San Francisco . . . . . 92 Up & Under, Point Richmond . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Vallemar Station, Pacifica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 The Valley Inn Sports Bar, Castro Valley . . . . 102 Vineyards Chop House, Concord . . . . . . . . . . 102 Wild Side West, San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Windy City Chicago Style Pizza, San Mateo . 104 The World Famous Turf Club, Hayward . . . . . 102 WPLJ’S Dance Club, Walnut Creek . . . . . . . . 102 Yancy’s Saloon, San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Zeitgeist, San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

www.UltimateSportsGuide.com

TAILGATE LIKE A

ROCK STAR!

ENJOY YOUR OWN VIP CABANA IN OUR RENOWNED BEER GARDEN ON CAL FOOTBALL HOME GAME DAYS! Private Cabana Packages Include: • Tented cabana, custom menu, and snacks • Keg service, personal server/bartender • Accommodations for 40+ guests • Flat screen TV for private Game Day Viewing • VIP deluxe portable restrooms • VIP exclusive access without a wait!

For additional information, please contact Sales and Catering at 510.845.8981 or KMcHale@HotelDurant.com.

2600 Durant Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704 P 510.845.8981 hoteldurant.com

|

henrysberkeley.com