Ian VillanuevaIan Villanueva

After spending four years at Cal, Ian has learned that you should never get your hopes up too high. Other than the man-crush he has on Kobe Bryant and his indoctrinated love of the Lakers, he, like Canadian rapper Drake, does it for the Bay. OK? He's even coming around (a little) on the Niners.

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Oakland Raiders: An Open Letter to Charles Woodson from the Raider Nation

Mr. Woodson: It’s been seven years since you donned the Silver and Black and began wearing the Green and Yellow.  From a completely objective standpoint, this was a good decision.  Since 2006,…Read More

Ranking the GM’s in Bay Area Sports

On one side of the equation, you have a multi-billionaire with a desire to win a championship while making money.  On the other side, you have a strong-minded person with a specific plan in mind to succeed.…Read More

Oakland Raiders: The Tyler Wilson Effect

Following his junior year, Arkansas quarterback Tyler Wilson was considered by some to be the No. 1 draft pick in the 2013 NFL Draft.  Then, he played his senior year.  Instead of attending the NFL…Read More

2013 NFL Draft: San Francisco 49ers Potential First Round Selections

In the 2013 NFL Draft, the San Francisco 49ers find themselves in an enviable position.  With 13 picks, they’ve got a few options, and GM Trent Baalke is sure to have his hands full over the three-day…Read More

NBA Playoffs: Potential First Round Upsets

The NBA regular season has finally concluded, and the matchups are set for the first round of the playoffs.  Are there going to be upsets? I’m glad you asked.  Though we can never be certain of…Read More

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Oakland Raiders: 5 Worst Decisions of the Post-Move Era

Now, it wasn’t too long ago that the Oakland Raiders were a good, competitive team (10 years ago).…Read More

Matt Flynn: The Right Choice for the Raiders at Quarterback

As of Monday, the Raiders have a new quarterback in 28-year-old journeyman Matt Flynn. How can you be…Read More

Golden State Warriors: Who is Their Go-To Guy?

Every serious championship contender has “that guy.”  The guy the offense runs through,…Read More

Cal Hopes for Sweet Finish Against Syracuse: Game Preview

Arizona just finished taking care of business against Harvard, and Oregon is well on its way to a decisive…Read More

Cal Ready for Revenge Against the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels

Though the NCAA is trying to push the “First Four” as the beginning of March Madness, everybody…Read More

Why the 49ers Will Regret Letting Dashon Goldson Leave

Though a few people have made names for themselves playing at the position, safety is not one of football’s…Read More

San Francisco 49ers: What Should Be Their Next Move?

Things just keep on getting better for the San Francisco 49ers. After some speculation on how the Niners…Read More

Who Should the Niners Add to Their Receiving Corps?

Last season, the 49ers finished as the second-best team in the country, which was good for their sixth-most…Read More

Cal Cannot Contain Stanford in Highly Emotional Game

The scene was set at Haas Pavilion on Wednesday night.  UCLA lost to Washington State in Pullman earlier…Read More

Cal Looks to Stay Alive in Conference Race Against Stanford: Game Preview

Have you seen this yet? If you are at work, or school, or any other place in which you can’t open…Read More

Cal Dominates Second Half in Victory Over Colorado

This may be hyperbole, but there is something special with Cal’s men’s basketball right…Read More

Cal Looks to Stay Hot in Colorado: Game Preview

After starting their season 6-0, they went into a bit of a slump, lost a few games, and seemed to be…Read More

Cal Blows Out Utah at Home

Following a couple of very close, heart-wrenching wins up in Oregon, the Cal Bears (19-9, 11-5 Pac-12)…Read More

Is Cal On Its Way to March Madness?

What is happening in Berkeley? Although they aren’t ranked (though they are now among “others…Read More

Bears’ Comeback Bid Falls Short in Colorado

Despite a strong effort by Justin Cobbs and Allen Crabbe to keep the game within reach, the Cal Golden…Read More