Chris FurryChris Furry

I am retired from the US Army. Born and raised in the Sacramento area, and instilled with a deep love of Bay area teams, I am an avid 49ers, and Giants fan. I am also a casual fan of the A's, and Warriors.

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NFL: Ranking the Five Deadliest Quarterback-Receiver Combinations in History

With the possible season ending injury to Michael Crabtree weighing heavily on the minds of San Francisco 49ers fans everywhere, there are questions as to who will step up and become the No. 1 receiver…Read More

5 Cities That Don’t Deserve Their Teams

Over the last half dozen years, there has been quite a bit of talk about taking the Kings out of Sacramento. Much of this has been attributed (by people who think they know but don’t) to a decline in…Read More

The Entertaining Life of a Caddie: Interview with John Dunn

Any person who follows golf knows that the relationship between a golfer and his caddie is, well, unique. Caddies are an integral and important part of any professional golfer’s game, and can be an…Read More

Ranking the 5 Worst Stadiums in Sports

Going to a professional sports event can be a memory that lasts a lifetime. The sights, sounds, and smells endure the passage of time, and that nostalgia can take you straight back to childhood. Taking…Read More

Saying Goodbye: The 7 Greatest Moments In Candlestick Park History

The end of the 2013 NFL season will also mark the end of an era in Bay Area Sports. In 2014 the San Francisco 49ers will move to their new home in Santa Clara, and for the first time since Richard Nixon…Read More

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Ranking the 5 Most Overpaid Athletes in Professional Sports

Now that the NFL Free-Agency buzz has given way to the post-draft buzz, some huge extensions have been…Read More

Homosexuality and Sports: Why Sexual Orientation Shouldn’t Matter

Close your eyes, and imagine with me for a minute. You are watching the Super Bowl; there are seven…Read More

San Francisco Giants: Why Buster Posey’s Contract Extension Was the Right Move

National League All-Star, National League batting champion, National League MVP, and now add to that…Read More

Why the 49ers Don’t Need to Sign a Big Name Free Agent

With the release of David Akers, and the departure of some huge name players from the Niners’ roster,…Read More

NFL: 5 Teams That Could Land Darrelle Revis

Watching Super Bowl 47 makes clear the old adage, offense wins games but defense wins championships.…Read More

MLB: Top 3 MVP Candidates for Each League in 2013

It’s that time again, spring is upon us and pitchers and catchers have reported to spring training.…Read More

Athletes Will Continue to Break Rules Unless Stricter Policy is Enforced

It seems as though every time you log onto the internet, there is another professional athlete in the…Read More

5 Reasons Why Bruce Bochy Will Be In The Hall of Fame

When the San Francisco Giants and Dusty Baker parted ways in 2002, I, like most Giants fans, wondered:…Read More

Do the 49ers Need to Improve Their Secondary?

A lot of questions arise after a team loses a championship game, and one of the biggest questions facing…Read More

49ers Clinch NFC West With Win Over Cardinals

The Arizona Cardinals came into San Francisco today looking to upset the 49ers and prevent them from…Read More

Live Blog: Niners Take on Patriots on Sunday Night Football

On a cold, wet night at Gillette Stadium in New England, the Patriots host the 49ers in a primetime…Read More

49ers Battle Patriots in Primetime Matchup: Game Preview

This evening the San Francisco 49ers (9-3-1) will battle the New England Patriots (10-3-0) in a game…Read More

From Joke to Juggernaut: The State of the NFC West

Two years ago, the Seattle Seahawks made the NFC West the controversial laughing stock of the NFL by…Read More

49ers Quarterback Controversy: How Did We Get Here?

Jim Harbaugh announced today that second year quarterback Colin Kaepernick, not Alex Smith, will start…Read More

Live Blog: 49ers Battle the Bears on Monday Night Football

Welcome to Golden Gate Sports’ live blog of Monday night’s primetime matchup between the…Read More