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The Morning After: Oakland Raiders at Denver BroncosSilver and Black PrideWell, that was one way to end the season. Not at all the way any of us would choose to end it, but at least it is finally finished. Tony Sparano has to be the most disappointed with this 47-14 thrashing because he was building […] The post The Morning After: Oakland Raiders at Denver Broncos – Silver and Black Pride appeared first on Zennie62 . from WordPress http://www.zennie62blog.com/2014/12/30/the-morning-after-oakland-raiders-at-denver-broncos-silver-and-black-pride/ via IFTTT

2015 Chevrolet Volt: Race Organizer ReviewAutoWeekI picked up the Volt at the Oakland Airport and, as I always do when visiting the San Francisco Bay Area, headed to my parents’ place in nearby Alameda, otherwise known as The Island That Rust Forgot. Alameda is packed with daily-driven old vehicles … …read more From:: Oakland Restaurants […] The post 2015 Chevrolet Volt: Race Organizer Review – AutoWeek appeared first on Zennie62 . from WordPress http://www.zennie62blog.com/2014/12/30/2015-chevrolet-volt-race-organizer-review-autoweek/ via IFTTT

Report: Raiders to interview 49ers assistant Eric ManginiSI.comThe Oakland Raiders are slated to interview San Francisco 49ers tight end coach Eric Mangini for their vacant head-coaching position, according to a report by Mike Garofolo of Fox Sports. Mangini, 43, has been with the 49ers the past two seasons and …Eric Mangini to interview for Oakland […] The post Report: Raiders to interview 49ers assistant Eric Mangini – SI.com appeared first on Zennie62 . from WordPress http://www.zennie62blog.com/2014/12/30/report-raiders-to-interview-49ers-assistant-eric-mangini-si-com/ via IFTTT

5 free things to do in Berkeley and Oakland: The legacy of flower powerGreenfield Daily ReporterIf you’re looking for a straightforward walk, another option is Claremont Canyon, which offers a short climb to the ridge top with sweeping views of campus and San Francisco Bay. This is especially … Oakland and Berkeley both have rose […] The post 5 free things to do in Berkeley and Oakland: The legacy of flower power – Greenfield Daily Reporter appeared first on Zennie62 . from WordPress http://www.zennie62blog.com/2014/12/30/5-free-things-to-do-in-berkeley-and-oakland-the-legacy-of-flower-power-greenfield-daily-reporter/ via IFTTT

2014 Year In Review: Golden State WarriorsCBS LocalFor the past couple of years, the Golden State Warriors have been forming itself into one of the powerhouses in the Western Conference. The team has been built around two up and coming stars in the NBA. Steph Curry and Klay Thompson may just be the …Philadelphia 76ers […] The post 2014 Year In Review: Golden State Warriors – CBS Local appeared first on Zennie62 . from WordPress http://www.zennie62blog.com/2014/12/30/2014-year-in-review-golden-state-warriors-cbs-local/ via IFTTT

Why Golden State Warriors‘ Defense Can’t Stay Elite Without Andrew BogutBleacher ReportUnder first-year coach Steve Kerr, the Golden State Warriors have uncorked a championship formula that revolves around a ball-moving, perimeter-sniping offense and an impenetrable defensive fortress. But the centerpiece of the Bay Area’s stone wall is …David Lee’s fit on offense for the Golden […] The post Why Golden State Warriors' Defense Can't Stay Elite Without Andrew Bogut – Bleacher Report appeared first on Zennie62 . from WordPress http://www.zennie62blog.com/2014/12/30/why-golden-state-warriors-defense-cant-stay-elite-without-andrew-bogut-bleacher-report/ via IFTTT

5 Free Things to Do in Berkeley and OaklandABC NewsThis famously liberal college town is known as the cradle of the Free Speech Movement, but speech isn’t the only thing that’s free here. Whether you’re strolling the redwood-shaded University of California, Berkeley, campus, or slipping across the …and more …read more From:: Berkeley Ca. News […] The post 5 Free Things to Do in Berkeley and Oakland – ABC News appeared first on Zennie62 . from WordPress http://www.zennie62blog.com/2014/12/30/5-free-things-to-do-in-berkeley-and-oakland-abc-news/ via IFTTT

Cal Women’s Golf Quartet Competes at Silver BelleCal AthleticsAlice Jeong sits 28th overall and is third in the 19-23 age flight with a two-round score of 71-73=144 (E) to lead the Golden Bear contingent through 36 of 54 holes at the tournament. Hannah Suh, who won the 2012 Silver Belle tournament, sits 48th and … […] The post Cal Women's Golf Quartet Competes at Silver Belle – Cal Athletics appeared first on Zennie62 . from WordPress http://www.zennie62blog.com/2014/12/30/cal-womens-golf-quartet-competes-at-silver-belle-cal-athletics/ via IFTTT

Oakland University surpasses 100000 graduatesLansing State JournalOakland University marked the milestone during its winter commencement ceremony. It corresponds with expanding enrollment and construction across its 1,400-acre campus that straddles Auburn Hills and Rochester Hills, The Oakland Press reported Friday … …read more From:: Oakland CA News By Google News Category: Product #: Regular price:$ (Sale […] The post Oakland University surpasses 100000 graduates – Lansing State Journal appeared first on Zennie62 . from WordPress http://www.zennie62blog.com/2014/12/30/oakland-university-surpasses-100000-graduates-lansing-state-journal/ via IFTTT

Post-Game Notes: Cal vs ODUCal Athletics… • Becomes the second player in Pac-12 history to post career numbers of at least 1400 points, 600 rebounds, 600 assists and 300 steals. Boyd now has career numbers of (1404 points, 619 rebounds, 603 assists and 308 steals) The other player to … …read more From:: California Golden […] The post Post-Game Notes: Cal vs ODU – Cal Athletics appeared first on Zennie62 . from WordPress http://www.zennie62blog.com/2014/12/30/post-game-notes-cal-vs-odu-cal-athletics/ via IFTTT

Raiders head coaching search: Pat Shurmur to be targeted by OaklandBleeding Green NationOakland fired head coach Dennis Allen in late September before promoting Tony Sparano to interim head coach. The Raiders reportedly wanted to hire Jim Harbaugh but he took the Michigan job instead. At the least, this is something to keep an eye on. […] The post Raiders head coaching search: Pat Shurmur to be targeted by Oakland – Bleeding Green Nation appeared first on Zennie62 . from WordPress http://www.zennie62blog.com/2014/12/30/raiders-head-coaching-search-pat-shurmur-to-be-targeted-by-oakland-bleeding-green-nation/ via IFTTT

Tony Sparano: ‘This is my team’ESPNALAMEDA, Calif. — Tony Sparano won over the locker room and changed the mindset of the Oakland Raiders in 12 games as interim coach. That garnered him widespread support in the locker room despite getting only three wins. Whether it proves to be …The Morning After: Oakland Raiders at Denver […] The post Tony Sparano: 'This is my team' – ESPN appeared first on Zennie62 . from WordPress http://www.zennie62blog.com/2014/12/30/tony-sparano-this-is-my-team-espn/ via IFTTT

The Weekly DishNBA.com (blog)There was a time not too long ago when a .500 week with losses coming to teams from Los Angeles, one of which on Christmas Day no less, was considered a step in the right direction for the Warriors franchise. … He’s currently the leading vote-getter … …read more From:: Golden State […] The post The Weekly Dish – NBA.com (blog) appeared first on Zennie62 . from WordPress http://www.zennie62blog.com/2014/12/29/the-weekly-dish-nba-com-blog/ via IFTTT

Golden State Warriors or San Francisco Warriors?Golden Gate SportsMaybe to some Bay Area fans, since the Warriors won that championship as Golden State, that should cement that name. Maybe the fans like the “middle of the road” that the name follows. A San Francisco 49ers/Giants fan can like the Warriors just as much …76ers-Warriors PreviewCBSSports.comPower […] The post Golden State Warriors or San Francisco Warriors? – Golden Gate Sports appeared first on Zennie62 . from WordPress http://www.zennie62blog.com/2014/12/29/golden-state-warriors-or-san-francisco-warriors-golden-gate-sports/ via IFTTT

Cal Women’s Golf Quartet Competes at Silver BelleCal AthleticsAlice Jeong sits 28th overall and is third in the 19-23 age flight with a two-round score of 71-73=144 (E) to lead the Golden Bear contingent through 36 of 54 holes at the tournament. Hannah Suh, who won the 2012 Silver Belle tournament, sits 48th and … […] The post Cal Women's Golf Quartet Competes at Silver Belle – Cal Athletics appeared first on Zennie62 . from WordPress http://www.zennie62blog.com/2014/12/30/cal-womens-golf-quartet-competes-at-silver-belle-cal-athletics/ via IFTTT

Oakland University surpasses 100000 graduatesLansing State JournalOakland University marked the milestone during its winter commencement ceremony. It corresponds with expanding enrollment and construction across its 1,400-acre campus that straddles Auburn Hills and Rochester Hills, The Oakland Press reported Friday … …read more From:: Oakland CA News By Google News Category: Product #: Regular price:$ (Sale […] The post Oakland University surpasses 100000 graduates – Lansing State Journal appeared first on Zennie62 . from WordPress http://www.zennie62blog.com/2014/12/30/oakland-university-surpasses-100000-graduates-lansing-state-journal/ via IFTTT

Post-Game Notes: Cal vs ODUCal Athletics… • Becomes the second player in Pac-12 history to post career numbers of at least 1400 points, 600 rebounds, 600 assists and 300 steals. Boyd now has career numbers of (1404 points, 619 rebounds, 603 assists and 308 steals) The other player to … …read more From:: California Golden […] The post Post-Game Notes: Cal vs ODU – Cal Athletics appeared first on Zennie62 . from WordPress http://www.zennie62blog.com/2014/12/30/post-game-notes-cal-vs-odu-cal-athletics/ via IFTTT

Raiders head coaching search: Pat Shurmur to be targeted by OaklandBleeding Green NationOakland fired head coach Dennis Allen in late September before promoting Tony Sparano to interim head coach. The Raiders reportedly wanted to hire Jim Harbaugh but he took the Michigan job instead. At the least, this is something to keep an eye on. […] The post Raiders head coaching search: Pat Shurmur to be targeted by Oakland – Bleeding Green Nation appeared first on Zennie62 . from WordPress http://www.zennie62blog.com/2014/12/30/raiders-head-coaching-search-pat-shurmur-to-be-targeted-by-oakland-bleeding-green-nation/ via IFTTT

Tony Sparano: ‘This is my team’ESPNALAMEDA, Calif. — Tony Sparano won over the locker room and changed the mindset of the Oakland Raiders in 12 games as interim coach. That garnered him widespread support in the locker room despite getting only three wins. Whether it proves to be …The Morning After: Oakland Raiders at Denver […] The post Tony Sparano: 'This is my team' – ESPN appeared first on Zennie62 . from WordPress http://www.zennie62blog.com/2014/12/30/tony-sparano-this-is-my-team-espn/ via IFTTT

The Weekly DishNBA.com (blog)There was a time not too long ago when a .500 week with losses coming to teams from Los Angeles, one of which on Christmas Day no less, was considered a step in the right direction for the Warriors franchise. … He’s currently the leading vote-getter … …read more From:: Golden State […] The post The Weekly Dish – NBA.com (blog) appeared first on Zennie62 . from WordPress http://www.zennie62blog.com/2014/12/29/the-weekly-dish-nba-com-blog/ via IFTTT