SB Nation User Blog: wjackalope

Abreu Re-signs with LAA

wjackalope — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:42:48 -0000

Abreu Re-signs with LAA

Now we don't have to worry about overpaying for this guy...

Advice for going to a game? Help!

wjackalope — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 22:26:05 -0000

Advice for going to a game? Help!

So I never go to Niners games because I don't want to spend all that money for crappy seats when you can see better on TV - but... I came up on some free tickets for this Sunday's game so I need some advice. I'll be coming from Berkeley. What's the best way to get to the game? I assume driving. What's the best place to park and how much does it cost? Any tips for saving money? What is the best food at the stadium?

Thanks and GO NINERS!!!!!!!

Should I change my signature?

wjackalope — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 18:40:06 -0000

Should I change my signature?

So for a long time I've had "Still defending Rich Aurilia, and the Niners' classic unis" as my signature - Rich Aurilia because he's my adopted player on McCovey Chronicles, and the classic unis because I always wanted the Niners to go back to their old unis. Now that they've changed to something a lot closer to the throwbacks, should I still defend the classic unis? I mean, where are the sock stripes, and what's with the truncates stripes on the sleeves??? Or should I be happy with the change and get myself a new signature?

Get your Giants casket!

wjackalope — Fri, 01 May 2009 19:50:04 -0000

Get your Giants casket!

This should be our next gift for Grant...

I got mentioned in Uni Watch

wjackalope — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 21:00:58 -0000

I got mentioned in Uni Watch

I finally got around to sending Paul Lukas an email telling him about my Mike Nolan Halloween costume, which I wrote about at NN here. Anyhow, he put it in the news ticker today. (It's about 1/3 of the way down and he mentions me by my alter ego, aka real name, Jamie Costello).

Story of my draft day

wjackalope — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 16:10:00 -0000

Story of my draft day

By buddy wrote up the story of our draft experience. Enjoy...

New Unis Photo Gallery

wjackalope — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:34:53 -0000

New Unis Photo Gallery

From 49ers.com - I still want to see a better look at the sleeve stripes, there's something funny going on with them. Overall I'm pretty happy with the new duds - I love the old red with the simple block numbers. I'm ok that they kept the newer gold color for the pants. I love that the red-white-red stripes are back on the helmet and pants and they switched back to the gray facemask. I wish they went back to sock stripes but I'm not surprised they didn't.

One thing I don't like is the word-mark above the numbers. Not because I really have an issue with putting the word-mark there but more because I've never liked that specific mark - I wish they used the old school font instead.

OT - Going to Vegas

wjackalope — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 21:36:40 -0000

OT - Going to Vegas

I know there are people on here that are much more familiar with Vegas than I am (Fooch, etc), so help me out. I'm going to Vegas next week and I need some insider info. I'm staying at the Monte Carlo. Here are my questions:

-Any good places around the strip to get cheap eats?
-Where can I find cheap tables (e.g. $5 blackjack)
-Any can't miss shows?
-If we're tired of casinos and the pool, what else is there to do during the day, during the night?
-What's the best strip club? Oh forget it I'm going with my gf.
-Other helpful info.

Thanks!

Cutler to the Bears

wjackalope — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 21:30:18 -0000

Cutler to the Bears

Welcome to the Stoolies, Jay!

The sweepstakes are over.

Niners trade #10 pick for Cutler - Lame April Fool's Joke

wjackalope — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 17:33:01 -0000

Here's the link.

I can't believe it happened so fast. i for one think it's a great move, as we get the franchise QB we need and we can put aside all the Mark Sanchez speculation. Now we can definitely set our sights in the draft on defense and depth on the line. This move makes us a contender for the NFC west and if the D comes together we could be a force in the playoffs.

In other news, April Fools day may have come about because of the switch from the Julian to the Gregorian calendar. Or it may have been when the king of France changed he first of the year from April 1 to January 1. This is a pretty stupid prank and I hope none of you fell for it, except of course HowTheyScored.