Category Archives: Brian Murphy
Jock Blog: You Gotta Like These Regular Lineup Kids
By Brian Murphy The Jock Blog spent last week bitching and moaning about Netflix, and the Giants went 2-3 in the post-Netflix era as they start a seven-game homestead Thursday night, so what can we bi...
1h ago Mar 2, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; San Francisco Giants manager Tony Vitello against the Chicago White Sox during a spring training game at Camelback Ranch-Glendale. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Make Giants Home Openers Great Again
By Brian Murphy I do believe it was George W. Bush who once said of a president's inaugural address: "That was some weird s-t." I'm going with that pat description to summarize Wednesday's Netflix Non...
Mar 27, 2026 Mar 25, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; the San Francisco Giants and New York Yankees stand on the field during the playing of the national anthem at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images
Jock Blog: A pre-free agency 49ers vibe check
By Brian Murphy On the eve of NFL free agency, where are we at with your San Francisco 49ers? Quick landscape check: The Seattle Seahawks are Super Bowl champs. The LA Rams came within an eyelash of b...
Mar 05, 2026 Jan 3, 2026; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan before the game at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images
Jock Blog: The case for and against DubNation engaging in Kuminga box score watching
By Brian Murphy The Jock Blog is about to lead with a sentence heretofore unwritten in the history of Jock Blog-dom: The Atlanta Hawks (29-31) play at the Washington Wizards (16-41) Thursday - GET YA ...
Feb 26, 2026 Feb 24, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga (0) controls the ball against the Washington Wizards during the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
Are the Giants spending enough?
By Brian Murphy I've left very little doubt when we talk about it - Buster Posey is the guy the Giants need and want as president of baseball operations. The championship pedigree is unquestion...
Feb 13, 2026 PHOTO: ROBERT EDWARDS
Spectacular San Francisco aces Super Bowl week test, we're glad you enjoyed it
By Brian Murphy So the city and county of San Francisco shined like a diamond during Super Bowl week? As the late City poet laureate Herb Caen might have said: No duh. Actually, Caen would have penned...
Feb 06, 2026 Feb 6, 2016; San Francisco, CA, USA; A general view of the Golden Gate Bridge and the skyline of downtown San Francisco prior to Super Bowl 50 between the Denver Broncos and the Carolina Panthers. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Jock Blog: Just say YES to Giannis
By Brian Murphy The fever dream of Giannis Antetokounmpo wearing the same jersey as Clifford Ray, Alton Lister, Joe Smith and Bobby Sura has never been closer to reality than it is right now. Golden S...
Jan 30, 2026 Jan 21, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) in the second half at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images
Jock Blog: Just say YES to Giannis
By Brian Murphy The fever dream of Giannis Antetokounmpo wearing the same jersey as Clifford Ray, Alton Lister, Joe Smith and Bobby Sura has never been closer to reality than it is right now. Golden S...
Jan 30, 2026 Jan 13, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) takes a shot between Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (3) and center Naz Reid (11) in the third quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images
Jon Kuminga: The Most Interesting Warrior in the World
By Brian Murphy Dos Equis beer returned 'The Most Interesting Man in the World' to our TV sets during the Indiana-Miami College Football Playoff, a welcome blast. "Stay thirsty, my friends" are four w...
Jan 23, 2026 PHOTO: CARY EDMONDSON
Jock Blog: The Giants' Hot Stove is cold, do we trust them?
By Brian Murphy What to do if the pilot light in your Giants Hot Stove League goes out? That's where we are, Giants fans. Two weeks out from Christmas, and the only presents under the tree are lefty b...
Dec 12, 2025 © Robert Edwards-Imagn Images
